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UNIT 2

INTRODUCTION

Students are able to:
1. understand the general format in
writing Introduction of a research-
based paper.
2. state the elements of an
introduction to write a well-organized
introduction of a research-based
paper.
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Discussion WHAT IS AN INTRODUCTION?
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In writing a research-based paper, your title and abstract are the

parts which function to convince the readers that your paper is worth
reading at the very first place. On the other hand, an introduction

provides the background to give context and encourage the readers to

read more.
An introduction covers the following points:

 The identification of the context (background) of the study

 The discussion of some problem areas in your field that have been
known (issues)

 The statement of what questions/ issues remained to answer
(gaps)

 The explanation on how your research will contribute in filling

some gaps in our knowledge (goals)
 The formulation of problems that are going to be answered in your

research (questions)
In writing your introduction, you should try to write it in a clear and

interesting way.

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