Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
"introductory paragraphs" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English
It refers to the first several sentences or paragraph in an essay, article, or other written piece that introduces the topic or main idea to the reader. Example: In the introductory paragraphs of her essay, the author provides background information and sets the stage for her argument.
Exact(30)
After two introductory paragraphs, Part I(A) reports [redacted].
The introductory paragraphs described Yerablur, a cemetery on the city's outskirts that is the last resting place for hundreds of Armenians who died in the conflict during the six years to 1994, when a ceasefire of sorts was reached.
By Jonah Lehrer June 12 , 2012Editors' Note: The introductory paragraphs of this post appeared in similar form in an October, 2011, column by Jonah Lehrer for the Wall Street Journal.
The editors point out that this edition is intended to be "read and enjoyed, not necessarily studied," and so they have refrained from extensive annotations, although they occasionally add introductory paragraphs or brief clarifying comments.
We regret the duplication of… Editors' Note: The introductory paragraphs of this post appeared in similar form in an October, 2011, column by Jonah Lehrer for the Wall Street Journal.… Editors' Note: Portions of this post appeared in similar form in a December, 2009, piece by Jonah Lehrer for Wired magazine.
Not only is there repetition between the columns themselves, the new editorial interventions – a Preface and italicised introductory paragraphs to each section – are themselves repetitious, with cut-and-pasted sentences from the Preface returning verbatim later in the book to introduce each chapter.
Similar(29)
Seven short passages with an introductory paragraph.
By Donald Barthelme The New Yorker, February 21 , 1970P. 42 Seven short passages with an introductory paragraph.
Include a headline and introductory paragraph, as well as captions for each photograph.
The New Yorker, February 21 , 1970P. 42 Seven short passages with an introductory paragraph.
An introductory paragraph explains your interest in the company; the second summarises your key strengths and where these could be deployed; the closing paragraph asks for a meeting.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com