Writing and Effective Introduction Section

What is it about?

In theatrical productions, there is a process called setting the scene, which is the act of describing a situation so that the audience understands what is happening. Setting the scene lays the groundwork for what to expect during the remaining acts in the production. Similarly, a well-written introduction in a scientific paper sets the scene for the reader. It starts by telling the reader what is happening or has happened (the context), and ends by giving the reader a glimpse of what follows in the remainder of the article (the plot). Introductions seemingly should be easy to write, since they do not require details about methods and results or a discussion of the results. Besides, the introduction is usually found right after the abstract, where you already summarized the content for the reader. In actuality, however, writing a good introduction requires considerable time and thought. Here I provide information about the structure of a good introduction and how to avoid common problems that editors see with submitted manuscripts.

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Why is it important?

Readers (and peer reviewers) need help in understanding what is in an article. A cleat and informative Introduction helps the reader appreciate the topic of your article and also helps the reader better understand the rest of the article. If it is easier to understand the story, it will be perceived as better work.