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a) Definition of key terms, if needed

A common structure of an introduction include:

b) Relevant background information

c) Review of work by other writers on the topic

d) Purpose or aim of the paper

e) Your research methods

f) Any limitations you imposed

g) An outline of your paper

There is no standard pattern for an introduction, since much depends on the type of research you are conducting and the length of your work.

Introductions are usually no more than about 10% of the total length of an assignment, therefore in a 2,000-word essay the introduction would be approximately 200 words.

Planning a coursework, it is suggested to write the introduction after writing the main body.

An effective introduction explains the purpose, scope and methodology of the paper to the reader.

All academic writing types generally include such parts as

Example 1

Example 2

References

Introduction

Main body

Conclusion

50%

Purpose

Hypotheses

Appendix

Different schools and departments may require students to follow different formats in their writing. Your teachers may give students different guidelines, but some general patterns apply to most formats for academic writing.