A statement of intent is an outline of a potential research area for a project you would like to undertake that: ... Describes the importance of this area of research and why you are the right person to undertake it. Identifies a potential supervisor(s) who you would like to work with on the project.

What should I write in my statement of intent?

Your aim should be a clear, succinct statements showing that you have a definite sense of what you want to do and enthusiasm for the field of study you have chosen. Your essay should reflect your writing abilities; more important, it should reveal the clarity, the focus, and the depth of your thinking.

How do you start a statement of intent?

You should begin your statement by defining the question that frames the focus of the research you will use to drive your project, and inform the material outcomes you hope to produce. An effective statement of intent begins with a question not an open-ended commentary about individual interests in a field of practice.