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What should a good introduction do?

⚫ Tell your readers what this case is all about?

⚫ The big picture

⚫ Make your readers smart

⚫ Context for the rest of your judgment

⚫ Your readers will know what to look for and what is to follow

⚫ Create a credible voice

⚫ Readers are influenced by first impressions