How to write an introduction to an internship report?

The introduction is an essential part of any Bachelor's, Master's or professional training internship report. . It is used to present the context of the internship, the company where it was carried out, the subject dealt with, the stated problem and the objectives to be achieved. It also introduces the reader to the structure and content of the internship report, by presenting the different parts that will be developed in the document.

Introduction to a Master's internship report

"I did my internship in the (...) department of the (...) company, located in (...). I chose to do my internship there because I wanted to work for a large company, preferably in the (...) sector, where I could discover a wide range of professions and services. What's more, this internship enabled me to learn more about the (...) field, which is of great interest to me at the start of my career and in the construction of my professional project.

My internship took place from (...) to (...), a period during which I was able to gain a broad understanding of a company's activities. I was part of the (...) team, which manages the (...) part of the business, and my tasks involved (...), (...) and (...). I also had the opportunity to discover many other aspects of the business thanks to the one-off assignments I was given and the small responsibilities they assigned me."

Other examples of training report introductions : 

• Writing An Internship Report: A Sample
• Internship Reports Writing with Example: Internship Report Format, Outline & Sample

8 mistakes to avoid when writing an internship report introduction

• Lack of clarity

Be sure to explain the context of the internship, the company or organization you have chosen, the company's sector of activity and the objectives of your report. Be concise and clear to facilitate the reader's understanding.

• Forgetting to mention methodology

Don't forget to briefly explain the methodology you used to carry out your internship and write your internship report.

• Lack of hook

It's important to grab the reader's attention right at the start of the introduction of a placement report with an interesting catchphrase. This could be a statistic, a quotation or a question that highlights the importance of the subject.

• Poor structure

Be sure to follow a logical structure for your introduction, presenting first the context, then the objectives of the internship, your mission and finally the objectives of the report.

• Spelling and grammatical errors

A well-written introduction is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Carefully reread your text and have it proofread by your internship supervisor, for example, to eliminate any errors.

• Inappropriate length

An introduction should be neither too long nor too short. Try to strike a balance by providing enough information to enlighten the reader without drowning him or her in detail.

• Lack of coherence

Make sure your introduction is consistent with the content of the report. Don't include topics or issues that are not covered in the body of the report.

Avoiding these mistakes will improve the quality of your placement report introduction and, consequently, the impact of your internship report.

In short, the introduction is an important part of any internship report, as it sets out the context, the subject of your internship and the structure of your report. By following these tips, you'll be able to write an effective introduction that will make your reader want to continue reading your document.

Sources for further reading :

• "How to write an internship report?", Compilatio article.
• "Conclusion of an internship report", Compilatio article.
• "How do you write a good introduction to a thesis or dissertation?", Compilatio article. 
• "How to Write a University Thesis step by step?", Compilatio article.
• "How To Write an Effective Internship Report (With Examples)", Indeed, 09/06/2023.
• "How to Write an Effective Internship Report" Gritsearch, 08/02/2022.

Information: this informative article, which does not require personal reflection, was written in part with the help of ChatGPT. We have reworked the automatically-generated content (corrected repetitions, corrected turns of phrase, added clarifications, added quotations and checked the veracity of information).