Friday self-study

1. What should a good introduction contain?

• a few general statements about the subject
• information attracting the reader's attention
• statement of the specific subdivisions of the topic
• indication of how the topic is going to be tackled

2. On the University of Manchester page, look at the suggested language for different sections of the introduction. Which verb tenses are most commonly used in each section? (write down a verb tense and an example for each…)

Establishing the importance of the topic:

• In the new global economy, X has become a central issue for ......
• present perfect

Establishing the importance of the topic (time frame given):

• In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in ......
• present perfect

Highlighting a problem or controversy in the field of study:

• One of the most significant current discussions in legal and moral philososphy is .....
• present simple

Highlighting a knowledge gap in the field of study:

• However, there have been no controlled studies which compare differences in ......
• present perfect

Focus and aim:

• This paper will review the research conducted on ......
• future

Outline of structure:

• The essay has been organised in the following way.
• present perfect

1. What is the introduction a chance for you to do?

• to make a first impression

2. Why do you think planning is important when you are writing an introduction?

• It's can help me to organize an introduction

3. Look at the example essay question: "Is the present level of immigration in the United Kingdom beneficial to the country?" Read the introduction (below the plan). You should be able to see that the introduction contains all the elements from your answer to question 1 in the Section A. Also, notice the use of verb tenses

• present tenses

4. I would like you to rewrite this introduction (to the same question) using the language suggestions from the University of Manchester website and post it on your blog by the end of this class. If you do not have a blog, write it on a separate sheet of paper to give to me by the end of class.

• Immigration is the one way to get more opportunities. Most of people prefer to move to developed country. They want to get a good life by working and living in the best country. United Kingdom is the one of developed country that many people around the world want to immigrate.