What is
Introduction in
Research?
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Introduction
The introduction serves multiple purposes. It represents the
background to your study , introduces your topic and aims ,
and give an overview of the paper to convey the importance
of your research.
A good introduction is relatively short. It tells why the reader should
find the paper interesting, explains why the author carried out the
research, and gives the background the reader needs to understand
and judge the paper. Specifically, the Introduction defines the nature
and extent of the problems studied, relates the research to previous
work (usually by a brief review of the literature clearly relevant to the
problem), explains the objectives of investigation, and defines any
specialized terms or abbreviations to be used in what follows.
Remember that the Introduction leads logically to, and clearly states,
the hypothesis or principal theme of the paper.
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What is the purpose
of introduction?
The purpose of an introduction is to bring
the reader into the perspective of the
writer, build interest in the subject, and
announce the topic. Introductions are a
preview to your paper, alerting the reader
about key points.
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HOW TO WRITE A
INTRODUCTION
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Present your Research questions & Objectives
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Introduce the topic with an engaging hook
An introduction should establish the topic with a Present your research questions and
stronng opening that grabs the reader’s attentionbefore objectives or goal that you want to
answer or that the study aims to achieve
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giving an overview of recent research on your chosen
topic. Avoid going too in-depth in the introduction; deep . Significance of the study
dives into your topic should be saved for the body of
Significance of the study is written as part of the
the paper.
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introduction section of a thesis. It provides details to
The research problem the reader on how the study will contribute such as
State the research problem or the gap you what the study will contributeand who will benefit from
want to fulfill . it. It also includes an explanation of the work's
Studies that have addressed
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importance as well as its potential benefits.
the problem (background of the study)
Give the previous conducted or previous 6 Discuss what is the purpose of
The purpose statement
studies related to the problem or that
have address the said problem .
conducting your research .
Why is the introduction
important in a research
paper? The research paper introduction conveys a lot of
information and can be considered an essential roadmap
for the rest of your paper. A good introduction for a
research paper is important for the following reasons:
1. It stimulates your reader's interest.
2. It helps the reader understand the research
background.
3. It explains why your research paper
is worth reading.
4. It helps guide the reader through
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the rest of the paper.
Introduction
writings tips
• Start writing with a hook
• Write concise sentences
•Use stronger verbs when possible
•Don't overuse first-person
pronouns
•Organize your thoughts from
broad to specific
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YOU
Rhealyn Antonio 11 HUMSS A