R esearch I
HOW TO WRITE
AN
INTRODUCTION?
OBJECTIVES • Identify the parts of the
introduction.
• Write an introduction based from
their research problem.
• Recognize the importance of the
introduction in the research paper.
Introductions to research papers do a lot of work.
It may seem obvious, but introductions are always placed
Introduction at the beginning of a paper. They guide your reader from a
general subject area to the narrow topic that your paper
covers. They also explain your paper’s:
• 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
Why Introduction is important?
• HELP YOUR READER UNDERSTAND YOUR TOPIC’S
BACKGROUND
• Explain why your research paper is worth readING
• OFFER A GUIDE FOR NAVIGATING THE REST OF THE
PIECE
• PIQUE YOUR READER’S INTEREST
What should you
include in an
introduction for a
research paper?
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.
A thesis statement
Your main introduction should end with a thesis statement. This statement
summarizes the ideas that will run through your entire research article. It
should be straightforward and clear.
After a brief introduction of your topic, you state your point of view on the
topic directly and often in one sentence.
Note!
Introduction
• from macro to micro point of view
• support with previous studies conducted
• 2 to 3 pages introduction
• last paragraph (what motivated you to conduct the study?)
Note!
• Ideally, a minimum of 6 paragraphs and 5 – 10 sentences per
paragraph.
Consistency on the sentence statement is needed as 10 to 15 words.
The use of transitional devices is encouraged.
Note!
• 1st paragraph – general ideas, could be macro to micro depending on
the research
methodology. The first paragraph must be striking to catch the attention
of the readers but consider the research topic and research design.
• 2nd paragraph – this entails the research gaps and the local gaps to
capture the bigger picture of the scenario
Note!
• 3rd paragraph – this must be seen highlighting the problem of the
study. There is a need to really establish the seriousness of the problem
• 4th paragraph - the possible solutions and interventions of the study.
Provide at least one sentence on how beneficiaries will be benefited
Note!
• 5th – personal conviction (what prompted you to consider the topic)
and also the relevance of the topic to you as the researcher and to the
Doctor of Education Program.
Note: 3Cs in Chapter 1 – Clarity, Coherence and Comprehensiveness
Thank You!
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