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    The document discusses key elements that should be included in the introduction section of a research paper. The introduction should: 1) Rationale for studying the problem by explaining why it needs to be addressed; 2) Clarify important terminology to give readers context; 3) Establish the severity of the problem being studied. It then provides questions researchers should consider to guide writing the introduction, such as describing the problem setting, literature foundations, intensity of the problem, general objectives, and overall purpose of studying the problem.

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    The document discusses key elements that should be included in the introduction section of a research paper. The introduction should: 1) Rationale for studying the problem by explaining why it needs to be addressed; 2) Clarify important terminology to give readers context; 3) Establish the severity of the problem being studied. It then provides questions researchers should consider to guide writing the introduction, such as describing the problem setting, literature foundations, intensity of the problem, general objectives, and overall purpose of studying the problem.

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    - is important in establishing the cognitive setting of the

    research
    - starting on 1st page: 1 to 3 paragraphs introducing the
    paper: specify the background of the study, problem
    statement and the purpose statement or goal of the
    study
    ITS ELEMENTS
    1.Rationalization of the need to research on the
    problem
    2.Clarification of the important terminologies for the
    reader to easily understand what the research is
    about
    3.Establishment of the degree of seriousness of the
    problem which prompted the researcher to look for
    solutions
    The following questions can aid the researcher in formulating the
    introduction:

    What is the rationale of the problem?

    - This question is answered by sharing the reasons why the


    researcher decided to look for solutions to the problem.
    - The scope may be local, national, or international.
    - Ideally, the rationale can start from a global perspective to a
    more personal one.
    The following questions can aid the researcher in formulating the
    introduction:

    What is the setting of the problem?

    - The setting forms part of the delimitation of the study.


    - This describes the place where the research was conducted,
    since the setting has a significant bearing on the variables
    being studied.
    The following questions can aid the researcher in formulating the
    introduction:

    What is the basic literature foundation of the study?

    - This is different from the review of the related theories,


    conceptual literature, and research literature.
    - This part seeks to provide the researcher clarity on the
    terms or variables used in the study. The terms and
    variables must be clear to the researcher for an easy
    understanding of the readers.
    The following questions can aid the researcher in formulating the
    introduction:

    How serious is the chosen research problem?

    - The researcher is tasked to identify the intensity and


    magnitude of the problem.
    The following questions can aid the researcher in formulating the
    introduction:

    What is the general objective of the problem?

    - This is the general statement of the problem or the major


    tasks of the researcher to discharge and should also be the
    basis of the enumerated statements of specific problems.
    The following questions can aid the researcher in formulating the
    introduction:

    What is the overall purpose of the problem?

    - It is important to note that the researcher must be totally


    aware of the purpose of the research problem.

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