introduction

(noun)

An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.

Related Terms

  • thesis statement
  • abstract

(noun)

An initial section that summarizes the subject material of a book or article.

Related Terms

  • thesis statement
  • abstract

Examples of introduction in the following topics:

  • Introduction to Inflection

  • Introduction to Adjectives and Adverbs

  • Introduction to the Writing Process

  • Introduction to Writing in the Humanities

  • Introduction to Writing in Business

  • MLA: Introduction to Citing Your Sources

  • APA: Introduction to Citing Your Sources

  • Chicago/Turabian: Introduction to Citing Your Sources

  • MLA: Introduction to Citing Your Sources

  • APA: Introduction to Citing Your Sources

Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Algebra
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Writing

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