Writing excercises from Jim's blog

A good introduction should contain these five points.

1 background and importance of the topic
2 a problem, controversy or a gap
3 definition of terms
4 reason for writing the essay
5 structure of the writing

Verb tenses in the introduction
Establishing the importance of the topic: present tense
Establishing the importance of the topic (time frame given): present perfect
Highlighting a problem or controversy in the field of study: present/present perfect
Highlighting a knowledge gap in the field of study: present perfect
Focus and aim: future tense/present tense
Outline of structure: present/present perfect/future tense

Writing the introduction to your essay
http://www.englishforuniversity.com/search/label/Writing%20an%20introduction
1 The introduction is only one chance given to you to make a first impression.
2 You could write easier and save time if you prepare the points for the introduction.
3 There is no definition of terms and reason for writing the essay. But a problem, controversy or a gap might be the reason.
4 It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore immigration issue in the UK. The issue is always in news. In recent years, there has been an increasing immigrants from new European Union countries and other countries. Some of them have been refugees and asylum seekers. The issue of immigration has been controversial and difficult because there is still insufficient data and anecdotal evidence. The first section of this paper will examine the economic arguments surrounding the benefits to the UK of immigration. It will then go on to look at the social issues involved.