Friday Self-study

http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/introductions.htm
http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm

1. Looking at the information on both the websites – what should a good introduction contain?
The introduction consists of two parts:
a) It should include a few general statements about the subject to provide a background to your essay and to attract the reader's attention. It should try to explain why you are writing the essay. It may include a definition of terms in the context of the essay, etc.
b) It should also include a statement of the specific subdivisions of the topic and/or indication of how the topic is going to be tackled in order to specifically address the question.

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:
Present Simple Tense>>>One of the most significant current discussions in legal and moral philososphy is ......
-Establishing the importance of the topic (time frame given):
Present Perfect Tense>>>Recently, researchers have shown an increased interest in ......
-Highlighting a problem or controversy in the field of study:
Present Perfect Tense>>>The issue has grown in importance in light of recent ......
-Highlighting a knowledge gap in the field of study:
Present Perfect Tense>>>So far this method has only been applied to ......
-Focus and aim:
Present Simple Tense>>>The aim of this paper is to determine/examine ......
-Outline of structure:
Present Simple Tense>>>The last chapter assesses the ......

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?
because it can help an introduction be more effective and help manage the time.
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 Simple, Present Perfect, Future Simple
4. 'The present level of immigration in the United Kingdom is beneficial to the country'. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in immigration. People move to developed countries in order to look for getting better in the quality of life. The UK is one of the most popular choices of them which there are a lot of ethnics. In recent years, the number of immigrants, especially who from the new European Union countries, to the UK has dramatically increased. Moreover, there is also a constant flow of migrants from other parts of the world, some of whom arrive seeking refuge from war or famine and some of whom claim asylum. Most people consider that it is a threat for the country. "It says competition from immigrants has had a negative impact on the low paid and training for young UK workers, and has contributed to high house prices"(BBC, 2008). On the one hand it may cause a lot of problems in the UK, on the other hand it may be beneficial to the country. This essay will attempt to explore the benefits to the UK of immigration by firstly examining the economic arguments surrounding the issue, and then by looking at the social issues involved.