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WorksheetsWRITING THE INTRODUCTION
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
In the first paragraph of your research, how will you describe the topic to your particular focus?
Start broadly and then narrow down
Narrow it down first, then explain it broadly
Once you've narrowed your focus to the specific topic of your study, you should thoroughly cover the most recent and most relevant literature pertaining to your study. How will you do it?
Cite thoroughly but not excessively
Cite excessively but not thoroughly
Which statement is correct?
Clearly state either your hypothesis or research questions
It is not really necessary to state your hypothesis or research question. Getting the results is what the researchers need.
How long should a research introduction be?
Overly long introduction is needed.
Keep it short and precise!
The introduction should answer the question:
‘How:’ how did you choose that topic for research; how you adopted/selected a particular method or approach; and so on...
‘Why:’ why you choose that topic for research; why it is important; why you adopted a particular method or approach; and so on...
Which step approach to writing the Introduction section is NOT correct?
Provide background information and set the context.
Introduce the specific topic of your research and explain why it is important.
Data presented in tables, charts, graphs, and other figures
Mention past attempts to solve the research problem or to answer the research question.
In finding a topic and question, you should:
Choose a topic that only interests you.
Choose a topic that not only interests you, but will also be interesting to the reader.
Once you have collected all of the information in your research, which of the following should you do next?
Construct an outline
Construct the discussion and result
All are the importance/value of research EXCEPT:
Improving practice
Reduce knowledge about issues
Improving important policy issues
Develop student research skills
Is it okay to provide an overview of existing research into your research problem?
YES!
NO!
