How to write an effective Research Paper Introduction

1.Establishes the foundation

2.Readers rules souldd apply to all parts of the paper inculding the introduction and the conclusion

tips

purpose of the introducation

think about the paper as a chronological story

Answer Two Major Questions

1.why was this study needed to fill in the gap in scienticfic knowledge?

2.why does this gap need filling?

flow of objectives

step 1Identity the knowledge gap

step 2Explain why it needs to be filled

step 3summarize how this study attempts to fill that gap

Introduction Content

Brief background information

Rationale for undertaking this study

ky references

clarification of terms,definitions,or abbreviations

review of pertinent literature

Introduction Structure

1.what is known

2.what is unkown

3.how and why should we fill the gap?

step1 show what is already know (Backgroudn infromation)

1)give a strong statement

2)state the topic and problems,

3)use keywords

4)topic-highly relevant information

you should also do

1)cite all the sources referenced

2)only give useful background information

3)only review relevan ,up-to-date primary literature

step2: show the gap in knowledge

1)Highlight areas

2)explain why and how

3)explain what logical steps can be developed.

you should also do

1)show you have examined data and devised a plan

2)show your peers your awareness,

3)show confidence

step 3:show how your study fills in the knowledge gaps (purpose and Hypothesis)

1)state your purpose and give hypothesis

2)Hypothesis:supoostition /explanation(1-2sentence)

3)often written in an "if....then..."format.

4)tell what useful knowledge will be gained

what should I write the Introduction?

(pay attention the order )

Introduction

materials&methods

results

discussion

conclusion

ensure you effectively lay a groundwork for the rest of your paper.

the introduction should be pertinent and accurate

introduction writing tips

(should be aware of grammar and style issues that directly affect the grammar and style issues readability and strength of their printed work

below are guildlines of writing the introducts in section

1)write active voice (盡量）

2）write concise setences

3)use stronger verbs(possible)

4)don't overuse first-person pronouns

5)organize your thoughts