Hint How to write an introduction
Version 1.1 by Martina Wagner on 2026/04/24 10:04
- Come up with your own introductions for these examples.
“Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media for young people in relation to their mental health.”
| 1. Quote | “It is very unfair, and on social media you have all these keyboard warriors who just type something, and they never say it to my face. That's very weak I find.” Max Verstappen Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/social-media-quotes. |
| 2. Statistic or Fact | “Teens use YouTube more than any other platform we asked about, but they also widely use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Nine-in-ten teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%)”. Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/10/10-facts-about-teens-and-social-media/ |
| 3. Rhetorical Question | |
| 4. General Statement | |
| 5. Short Scenario / Anecdote | |
| 6. Contradiction or Surprising Idea | |
| 7. Definition |