The introduction should tell the reader what to expect in the essay. It should explain your topic and the focus of your essay, and informs the reader which texts you will be writing about
While students should have a sense of the direction and key focus of their essay, it is sometimes advisable to finalize the introduction once the body of the essay is complete.
In your introduction, explain your research question clearly and what you plan to do, in your own words. It is important that you show understanding of the mathematics you will be using and that you start from what is familiar to you in the syllabus. If you do not fully understand it, leave it out and amend your plan.
For an Interdisciplinary EE the introduction is a really important part of the work. There are some things that must be included in the introduction:
What aspect or issue within this broad topic area really interests me?
Why is an interdisciplinary approach appropriate for my topic?
Which framework best suits my topic?
Which two DP subjects can I use to investigate my topic successfully within that framework?