The introduction is often the hardest part of an essay or thesis for many students. This is the first impression you make on the reader and it sets the tone for the rest of the work. But why is it so difficult?
First, it can be hard to know exactly what to write in the introduction. Should you start with your topic straight away? Or first give some general context? Too much information can be confusing, while too little does not provide enough to hold on to.
In addition, many students experience fear of failure: they want to write a perfect introduction, but do not know where to start. As a result they get stuck and no text ends up on paper.
Practical tip
A good tip is to write the main body of your work first and do the introduction last. That way you know exactly what you are introducing.
In this article you learn why the introduction is so difficult and get practical tips to overcome this challenge, so you can work on your thesis with more confidence.