How-to-write-a-good-essay-introduction-學(xué)術(shù)英語寫作

1、How to write a good essay introductionSchool of Information Science and EngineeringLiu xiang 159392Zhou huayi 159369ContentsWhythe importance of an essay introductionWhat the ingredients of an essay introductionHow how to write a good introductionThe importance of an introductionPart 1Part 1.3 Part

2、1ImportanceBe the most read sectionDetermine the attitude of the readerBe the most delicate partThe ingredients of an introduction1 Background2 Problems3 Proposed schemes & results4 OutlinesPart 2Part 2.1BackgroundIntroduce the general research field set the scene, give a contextReview the previous

3、research from the very first research to the state-of-the-art keep it short relevant informationProblemsIndicate the problems that have not been solved by previous researchSo far no-one has investigated the link. The above-mentioned solutions dont apply to the case .“Part 2.2Proposed schemes & resul

4、tslay out your objectives and methodologyOutline the contribution of your work impact your research will have if everything works as it shouldHighlight the difference between your work and othersthe novel aspects any weaknessesPart 2.3 Part 2.4OutlinesOutline the contents of your paper be useful to

5、structure your introduction around the outlineOptional Similar workPoint out the similar work if exists How to write a good introductionPart 3 Building a concise introductionPrewriting for your introductionAvoiding common pitfallsPart 3.1Building a concise introductionHook the reader with a great fi

6、rst sentence Give your argument some contextPreview the structure of your paperCraft a unique, arguable thesis Part 3.1.1Hook the readers with a great first sentenceanecdotessurprising factsfun turns of phrasesquotesbring the readers into your essaynot to tell the whole storycan be broadly related t

7、o your paper Part 3.1.2Give your argument some contextYou can ground the reader with some information that might not in your paper, but is relevant to understand your thesis Historical backgroundRelated research/papersA few scattered facts Part 3.1.3Preview the structure of your paperWrite the intro

8、duction lastPlan ahead with an outlineGive a general idea of where your argument will go Part 3.1.4Craft a unique, arguable thesisThe thesis is the heart of your entire essay. It is the argument or point you are making. specificProvablestrikingPart 3.2Prewriting for you introductionThink about your

9、“angle” on your topicConsider your readersMake an outline Part 3.2.1Think about your “angle”A good essay has an “angle” or way of presenting argument or information to its readers. Think about what questions your essay addresses and why they are important Part 3.2.2Consider your readersKnowing answe

10、rs to questions like these will help you know what information needs go into your introductionWhat information would they need to understand your argument or discussion?Is there background information you need to provide?Are there terms you need to define? Part 3.2.3Make an outlineIt can be helpful

11、to outline your introduction, especially if you have a lot of information to present in it. An outline will let you know how your introduction “builds up steam” before presenting the thesis statement.Part 3.3Avoiding common pitfallsChange your introduction if you need toAvoid the fluffSkip the sweep

12、ing generalizationsKeep it short and simpleAvoid announcing your purpose directly Part 3.3.1Change your introduction if you need toA common error students make is to write the introduction first and not go back to re-read it. Sometimes your essays argument evolves as you write. Dont be afraid to go

13、back and make changes where necessary. Part 3.3.2Avoid the fluffFluff and fillers have no place in your introduction. Avoid anything thats a “huge idea”, vague or dont say much Part 3.3.3Skip the sweeping generalizationsDont begin by saying something that are not necessarily true or too general to b

14、e helpful in establishing your argument.Men and women handle conflicts differently.Everyone wants someone to love. Part 3.3.4Keep it short and simpleYour introduction should give the necessary background to understand your topic, but it should not get too far into specifics. If you notice that your introduction is getting long and detailed, you may need to move some of the stuff into your body paragraphs Part 3.3.5Avoid announcing your purpose directlyThis is not to say that your thesis or introduction should