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What is an introduction?

Scope: The topic you’ll be


covering
Context: The background of your
topic
Importance: Why your research
matters in the context of an
industry or the world
Explain why your research paper is worth
reading
Offer a guide for navigating the rest of the
piece
Pique your reader’s interest
Without a clear introduction, your readers
will struggle. They may feel confused
when they start reading your paper. They
might even give up entirely. Your
introduction will ground them and prepare
them for the in-depth research to come.
What should you include in an introduction for
a research paper?
Research paper introductions are always unique.
After all, research is original by definition. However,
they often contain six essential items. These are:
An overview of the topic. Start with a general
overview of your topic. Narrow the overview until you
address your paper’s specific subject. Then, mention
questions or concerns you had about the case. Note
that you will address them in the publication.
Prior research. Your introduction is the place to
review other conclusions on your topic. Include both
older scholars and modern scholars. This background
information shows that you are aware of prior
research. It also introduces past findings to those
who might not have that expertise.
A rationale for your paper. Explain why your topic
needs to be addressed right now. If applicable,
connect it to current issues. Additionally, you can
show a problem with former theories or reveal a gap
in current research. No matter how you do it, a good
rationale will interest your readers and demonstrate
why they must read the rest of your paper.
Describe the methodology you used. Recount
your processes to make your paper more credible.
Lay out your goal and the questions you will address.
Reveal how you conducted research and describe
how you measured results. Moreover, explain why
you made key choices.
statement summarizes the ideas that will run
through your entire research article. It should
be straightforward and clear.
An outline. Introductions often conclude with
an outline. Your layout should quickly review
what you intend to cover in the following
sections. Think of it as a roadmap, guiding
your reader to the end of your paper.
These six items are emphasized more or less,
depending on your field. For example, a
physics research paper might emphasize
methodology. An English journal article might
highlight the overview.

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