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SUMMARY ON THE INTRODUCTION
An introduction is the first passage in a journal article, dissertation, or scholarly research study. The introduction is the part of the paper that provides readers with the background information for the research reported in the paper. Its purpose is to establish a framework for the research so that readers can understand how it is related to other research.
components of writing good introduction
Reviewing the literature about the problem
identifying deficiencies in the literature about the problem,
Targeting an audience and noting the significance of the problem for this audience,
Establishing the problem leading to the study.
Identifying the purpose of the proposed study.
The Importance of Introductions
it is necessary to briefly discuss the composition of a good abstract and then to distinguish subtle differences between introductions for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies.
Identifying and stating the research problem
To create reader interest in the topic,
Establishes the issue or concern leading to the research by conveying information about a problem.
An Abstract for a Study
:An abstract is a brief summary of the contents of a study, and it allows readers to quickly survey the essential elements of a project. It is placed at the beginning of studies, and it is useful to have both for proposals for studies and for the final thesis or dissertation.
components
Start with the issue or problem
Indicate the purpose of the study.
Next state what data will be collected
After this, indicate qualitative themes
Finish the abstract by mentioning the practical implications
Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Introductions
qualitative
research is exploratory and that researchers use it to probe a topic when the variables and theory base are unknown.
In a
quantitative
project, the problem is best addressed by understanding what factors or variables influence an outcome
mixed
methods study, the emphasis might tip in the direction of either quantitative or qualitative research, and the introduction will mirror that emphasis.
A Model for an Introduction
State the research problem
Review studies that have addressed the problem.
Indicate deficiencies in the studies.
Advance the significance of the study for particular audiences.
State the purpose statement.
An Illustration
The Research Problem
What is the need for this study? or What problem influenced the need to undertake this study?
Studies Addressing the Problem
justified its importance by reviewing studies that have examined the issue
Deficiencies in Past Literature
Deficiencies in past literature may exist because topics have not been explored with a particular group, sample, or population; the literature may need to be replicated or repeated to see if the same findings hold because of mixed results given new samples of people or new sites for study; or the voices of underrepresented groups have not been heard in published literature
Significance of a Study for Audiences
The more audiences that can be mentioned, the greater the importance of the study and the more it will be seen by readers to have wide application.