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What Is an Introduction?



What questions will readers ask when reading an essay: 1. What topic am I going to learn about? 2. Why is that topic important? 3. Do I know the topic already? What do I know already? An introduction aims to answer these 3 questions.
Contents of an introduction

Example:
"Numerous studies on the utilization of plant proteins as a partial or complete replacement for fish meal in diets have been conducted using various freshwater and marines fishes (Lovell, 1987; Tacon et al., 1983; Murai et al., 1989a; Cowey et al., 1974).
Contents of an introduction
Q: What are the ways to establish a topic? A: Claiming centrality General to specific Previous research Describing of the background Definition of key words

合辑双语版《你好，中国》（Hello,China）：1-100（完结）Hello China 英文版《你好，中国》选取了100个代表中国传统文化精髓的汉语词汇，从不同侧面反映中国文化的博大精深，加深国外民众对中国和中华文化的了解。

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1- Introduction to China(中国)2- Ni Hao (你好)双语3- Confucius(孔子)双语4- Sun Tzu-孙子（双语）5- Lao Tzu（老子）双语6- Sun太阳（双语）7- Moon月亮（双语）8- Chinese Lunar Calendar农历（双语）9- Compass指南针（双语）10- Gunpower火药（双语）11- paper-纸-双语12- printing-印刷（双语）13- Peaking Opera京剧（双语）14- Chinese Painting 国画（双语）15- Frescoes-壁画（双语）16- Dance(舞蹈)17- Chinese music(中国音乐)18- Chinese chime bells(编钟)19- 古琴（双语）20- Calligraphy(书法)21- Chinese writing brush-毛笔22- Journey to the West(西游记)23- Bamboo-竹24- Dragons-龙（双语）25- phoenix-凤-双语26-Kung Fu功夫（双语)27-Tai Chi Quan太极拳（双语）28-Sword剑（双语）29- TCM中医（双语）30-Acupuncture and Moxibustion 31- Spring Festival(春节）32- Qingming Festival(清明)33- Dragon Boat Festival(端午节) 34- Qixi Festival(七夕) (2)35- Mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节) 36- Water-Splashing Festival 泼水节37- 属相38- Feng Shui(风水)39- Chinese Lion Dance(舞狮)40- Door Gods(门神)41- Chinese wedding customs(婚俗) 42- Matchmaker(红娘)43-Chrysanthemums 菊花44- Chinese etiquette(礼)45- Number One Scholar (状元)46- Beijing (北京)47- Great Wall 长城48- Imperial Palace (故宫)49- Temple of Heaven (天坛)50- Xi'an (西安)51- Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑)52- Yellow River (黄河)53- West Lake (西湖)54- Chinese Garden (园林)55- Three Gorges (三峡)56- Dujiangyan IrrigationDam 都江堰57- Taishan Mountain (泰山)58- Danhuang (敦煌)59- Shaolin Monastery (少林寺)60- Dumpling (饺子)61- Beijing Roast Duck (烤鸭)62- Tanghulu (糖葫芦)63- Hotpot (火锅)64- Tofu (豆腐)65- Alcoholic Drinks (酒)66- Noodles (面条)67- Fish (鱼)68- Ethnic Groups (民族)69- Chinese Names (姓名)70- Family (家)71- Courtyard (四合院)72- Alleyway (胡同)73- Tulou Building (土楼)74- Chinese Tea (茶)75- Chopsticks (筷子)76- Paper-Cutting (剪纸)77- Chinese Silk (丝绸)78- Porcelain Ware (瓷器)79- Jade (玉)80- Money (钱)81- Lantern (灯笼)82- Kite (风筝)83- Shadow Puppet (皮影) 84- Wax Printing (Batik) (蜡染) 85- Brocade (云锦)86- Cheongsam (旗袍)87- Tang Suit (唐装)88- Chinese Fan (扇子)89- Chinese Abacus (算盘)90- Panda (熊猫)91- Magpie (喜鹊)92- Chinese Characters (汉字) 93- Contradiction (矛盾)94- Careless (马虎)95- Jealous (吃醋)96- Bosom Buddy (知音)97- Things (东西)98- Baby (宝贝)99- Numerals (数字)100- Ru Yi (如意)。

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• According to the information direction transmitted in channel, modern communication systems can be divided into the simplex communication systems, half-duplex communication systems, and full-duplex communication systems; • According to the number of information communicating approaches, modern communication systems can be divided into the serial communication systems and the parallel communication systems; • According to the control methods of information transmitted in channels, modern communication systems can be divided into the synchronous communication systems and the asynchronous communication systems; • According to the line connecting modes and signal interacting ways between signal source and destination, modern systems can be divided into point-to-point communication systems, one-to-multi-points communication systems and multi-to-multi-points communication systems.

• Money market mutual funds allow individuals to access the money market.
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Money Market Securities
• Treasury bills: Short-term debt of U.S. government • Certificates of Deposit: Time deposit with a bank • Commercial Paper: Short-term, unsecured debt of a company
• Consumption Timing: Use securities to store wealth and transfer consumption to the future
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Financial Markets and the Economy (Ctd.) • Allocation of Risk: Investors can select securities consistent with their tastes for risk • Separation of Ownership and Management: With stability comes agency problems
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Common Stock and Derivatives
• Common Stock is equity or ownership in a corporation.
– Payments to stockholders are not fixed, but depend on the success of the firm
• Securitization: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bought mortgage loans and bundled them into large pools • Mortgage-backed securities are tradable claims against the underlying mortgage pool • “Originate to distribute” • Credit Default Swaps (CDS)