Writing a Dissertation Introduction
Establish context, gap and aims.
Examples
- Little research has addressed...
Key rules
- A dissertation introduction sets the context, identifies the research gap, states the aims and outlines the structure
- Use the present perfect to show what has been done so far
- Be specific about what your study adds
Common mistakes
- Many things are known about this topic. → Although substantial research has examined adolescent sleep, little work has addressed its role in university students' academic performance.
Use cases
- PhD and master's dissertations
- Research articles
- Funding applications
💡 Tip: Write the gap as a clear sentence, then state your aim as a direct response to it.