Writing the Introduction

Choose the line containing (an) inappropriate section(s) in the report structure

• Introduction, Literature review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

• Executive summary, Literature review, Methods, Results, Conclusion

• Abstract, Introduction, Literature review, Methods, Results, Discussion

• Abstract, Introduction, Literature review, Methods, Results, Discussion

What is the main purpose of the introduction section?

• Summarize work on the topic that other researchers have conducted.

• Describe how your findings answer your research question.

• Describe the steps you took in your research.

• Present the research topic, question, and explain why you chose that topic.

The introduction is the first section in a research report after the abstract.

• True

• False

What kind of information (sub-sections) does the introduction include?

• No sub-sections

• Only the purpose of the research and outline

• The background information necessary for the reader to understand the topic

• Background information, specific information about the topic, aim, scope

How will you start the introduction of your report?

• Say "Hello"

• Briefly describe the broad research area

• Describe the diagram

• Indicate a research gap

Introduction of the report should be...?

• After the methodology

• Before the methods

• After the results

• Just before the discussion

Tick those that apply to the introduction.

• It gives the background information about the topic

• It discusses the outcome of the research

• It summarizes the research topic, questions, participants and methods

• It presents what the researcher attempts to prove

Which phrases could you use in the introduction of the report?

• To sum up; to recapitulate

• These studies have consistently found; it has been conclusively shown...

• This method is an effective way; the design of the questionnaire is based

• The purpose of the present paper; the current report focuses on...

Students are allowed to combine Introduction with Literature Review in their reports.

• True

• False

Definitions can be given in the introduction.

• True

• False