How to Write a Research Paper Introduction

After the title page and abstract, the reader’s first true interaction with your research paper is the introduction. Your introduction will establish the foundation upon which your readers approach your work, and if you use the tips we discuss in this video, these readers should be able to logically apply the rules set in your Introduction to all parts of your paper, all the way through the conclusion.

This video includes:
✔ Content you need to include in the Introduction
✔ The order of information and exposition
✔ Writing tips checklist for writing a stronger introduction

Video Outline:
1. What is the purpose of the Introduction?
2. How do I structure my introduction?
3. What content needs to be included?
4. When should I draft the Introduction?
5. Introduction writing dos and don’ts

Who should watch this video:
★Researchers planning to write a manuscript
★Those planning to submit their work to scientific journals

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[Wordvice]

Thanks for the helpful comments, everyone! And please do let us know if there are any writing issues you would like to see clearly explained in a video. ;)

[destiny]

I have watched so many research paper tips. But this is probably one of the clearest, most coherent and informative video! Thank you for your time and effort. I am trying to write most of my research paper today, and I know this will make my life 10x easier.

[joud]

Very simple and clear tips but sample would be much helpful....I understand but when it comes to apply it is difficult 🤦‍♀️😫

[satyanittu]

Most WORTHFUL 6 MINS IN MY LIFE. I appreciate your presentation

[Harry-lqjz]

Like many other "how to" videos, this video is also too "to-do list" - esque. What this video needs is a one line summary of THE point of writing an introduction for a research paper; that is, to highlight with absolute clarity the answer to a simply yet critical question: """WHAT IS AT STAKE???""". In another word, the Introduction must clarify what will (continue to) happen if existing knowledge were allowed to be believed without the challenge mounted by the research paper or be accepted as valid without new information provided by the paper. It should then end with the outline of how exactly the paper will challenge/add to the existing knowledge = "argument outline". EASY!!!

[theknowledgekingdom]

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[debjanilaha]

ita so informative that if we write down whole lecture and then pursue our writing step by step, that will come with an excellent introduction writing.
thank u sir

[georgesamuelmurata]

Thank you for this precise video. It helped me many times in writing the introduction for my research paper and in answering the questions in my modules. More powers to you! Please continue in making these vids. Specially the other parts of research.

[leticianeronggai]

Watching from Papua New Guinea. This video is very helpful.

[missroyaldiadem]

Oh Wow, i should have seen this earlier, before I went in for my first defense, Maybe i wouldn't have had to change the topic or have to rework the entire proposal. Thank you so much for the insights. Am wiser.Thank you.

[dqlhbqn]

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[cofi]

Thank you so much for this videos, you help many students making their research papers!

[adrianplayzgaming]

As a 7th grader and the leader of my research group, MY HEAD HURTS. Why do we even have this subject bro

[hippopotomonstrosesquipped]

Just a tip, whatever your uni is asking from you, follow that. We were told to use third person passive.

[jessaabarquez]

Thanks for sharing us your knowledge po.☺️ I have learned so much to your video po.

[Soundforsoul]

Thank you so much! This is so clear and informative

[zacharymanuel]

Writing a research paper for my final. Thank you for this video!!!!

[Septimusnova]

Why was this study needed to fill the gap of scientific knowledge? Why does this gap need filling?
Brief background info abt research topic
Rationale for undertaking this study (reason for “filling the gap”)
Key references to preliminary work or closely related papers
Clarification of terms, definitions, or abbreviations
Review of related literature

Step 1: Show what is already known (background info)
Give strong statement that reflects your research subject area
State the topic and the problems explored in your study. Ask questions to frame the aims of the study
Use keywords from your title
Don’t state obvious or broad facts about your topic – highly relevant info is always more useful
Be sure to cite all the sources referenced
Only give useful background information
Only review relevant, up-to-date primary literature that supports your explanation of current base of knowledge
Step 2: Show the gap in knowledge
Highlight areas of too little available info
Explain why and how we should fill in that gap
Explain what logical steps can be developed based on existing research
Show you have have examined current data and devised a plan
Show your peers your awareness of the direction of your field
Show confidence
Step 3: Show how your study fills in the knowledge gaps? (purpose & hypothesis)
State your purpose and give a clear hypothesis of objective of the study
Hypothesis: 1-2 sentence; if then because
Final Tips:
Write in the active voice and concise sentences. Use stronger verbs when possible, don’t overuse first person pronouns and organize your thoughts from broad to specific.

[morvasaati]

That was very helpful! thanks for producing this video

[mayattv]

Can you make a video about good editorial writing format or technique? Most of reading materials today about editorial writing are simply statements of what should be done and not giving sample structures to be followed by beginners in that particular field. I think, news writing and feature writing are the fields mostly given attention to, and editorial writing is left behind.