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1、How to write How to write an introductionan introductionYour company sloganYour company sloganWhat is Introduction?What is Introduction?Introduction is the first section of a scientific paper, including the background information of the research, the nature and scope of the problem investigated.Your
2、 company sloganYour company sloganFrequently asked questionsWhat is an introduction for? Is it a summary?What is an introduction for? Is it a summary?l l An introduction is not a summary. An introduction is not a summary. l l A summary repeats the main ideas of an essay. A summary repeats the main i
3、deas of an essay. l l An introduction introduces the reader to the topic of the An introduction introduces the reader to the topic of the essay, describes the organizational structure of the essay, essay, describes the organizational structure of the essay, and explains the point of the essay (the t
4、hesis argued for).and explains the point of the essay (the thesis argued for).Your company sloganYour company sloganIntroduction This is a This is a generalgeneral introduction to what the introduction to what the thesis is all about.thesis is all about. It is It is notnot just a description of the
5、contents of just a description of the contents of each section. each section. Briefly Briefly summarizesummarize the question (you will be the question (you will be stating the question in detail later), some of stating the question in detail later), some of the reasons why it is a worthwhile questi
6、on, the reasons why it is a worthwhile question, and perhaps give a brief overview of your and perhaps give a brief overview of your main results.main results.Your company sloganYour company sloganSignificance The purpose of an introduction is to prepare the The purpose of an introduction is to prep
7、are the reader for the body of writing that comes after it. reader for the body of writing that comes after it. You know what you are writing about and why. You know what you are writing about and why. But unless you inform your readers of this in an But unless you inform your readers of this in an
8、introduction, they will feel lost and judge your introduction, they will feel lost and judge your essay to be an unclear piece of work!essay to be an unclear piece of work!Without an introduction it is sometimes very Without an introduction it is sometimes very difficult for your readers to figure o
9、ut what you difficult for your readers to figure out what you are trying to say. There needs to be a thread of an are trying to say. There needs to be a thread of an idea that they will follow through your paper.idea that they will follow through your paper. Your company sloganYour company sloganFre
10、quently asked questionsWhat should I put in my introduction?What should I put in my introduction?l l Do not try to pack everything into the introduction. It would Do not try to pack everything into the introduction. It would then not be an introduction at all! then not be an introduction at all! l l
11、 An essay introduction does not need to do more than tell the An essay introduction does not need to do more than tell the reader the topic of the essay, describe how the body of the essay reader the topic of the essay, describe how the body of the essay is organized, and explain the thesis that you
12、 argue for in the is organized, and explain the thesis that you argue for in the essay.essay.Your company sloganYour company sloganWhat belongs in the introductory section(s) of your paper? A statement of the goal of the paper: why the study was undertaken, or why the paper was written. Do not repea
13、t the abstract. Sufficient background information to allow the reader to understand the context and significance of the question you are trying to address. Proper acknowledgement of the previous work on which you are building. Sufficient references such that a reader could, by going to the library,
14、achieve a sophisticated understanding of the context and significance of the question. Explain the scope of your work, what will and will not be included. A verbal “road map“ or verbal “table of contents“ guiding the reader to what lies ahead. Your company sloganYour company sloganStructural Layout
15、of IntroductionStructural Layout of Introduction1.1 Introducing the general research area including its background, importance, and present level of development1.2 Reviewing previous research in this areaIndicating the problem that has not been solved by previous research, raising a relevant questio
16、n Specifying the purpose of your research4.1 Announcing your major findings 4.2 Outlining the contents of your paperThe first layerThe second layerThe third layerThe fourth layerYour company sloganYour company sloganThe background informationLimitationThe authors researchResearch methodResult & Conclusion Your company sloganYour company sloganA good introduction indicates the topic that the essay is aboutindic
