1、how to write an introduction for a research paper,学号: 姓名:,contents,P2,1.The introduction of a paper 2.Why do we have to write an introduction? 3.The function of an introduction 4.the structure of an introduction 5.the content of an introduction 6.tense in introduction,1.The introduction of a paper,P
2、3,The introduction is the first chapter of a research. It is a summary or overview of your research paper that generally guides your reader. Usually, it should be concise, yet it should be able to tell your readers your research purpose, your central or focused idea, the main research arguments, maj
3、or findings or facts, the research scope, sometimes your research questions and how you will develop your writing. Writing should be general in this part.,2.Why do we have to write an introduction?,P4,Without an introduction it is sometimes very difficult for your readers to figure out what you are
4、trying to say. There needs to be a thread of an idea that they will follow through your paper.,3.The function of an introduction,P5,What is the topic of the research? Why do I carry out the experiment, that is to say, what is the problem? How will I solve the problem? ,-To answer the basic questions
5、.,4.the structure of an introduction,P6,1.1 Introducing the general research area including its background, importance, and present level of development,1.2 Reviewing previous research in this area,Indicating the problem that has not been solved by previous research, raising a relevant question,Spec
6、ifying the purpose of your research,4.1 Announcing your major findings,4.2 Outlining the contents of your paper,5.the content of an introduction,P7,Basic requirement,P8,6.tense in introduction,P9,e.g.,P10,How to write the beginning of an introduction,P11,1.What is the subject of the research?2.What
7、is the importance of this subject? 3. How is the research going at present? 4.In what way is it important, interesting, and worth studying? 5.What problem does the research solve?,5 steps,P12,Step 1: to establish the general territory in which you are working Step 2:to establish a specific research point for yourself in that general area Step 3: refining the research questions Step 4: the outline / structure of the paper (optional) Step 5: writing content,Thank you!,LOGO,