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• To step
• Method 1 of 1: Write an introduction
• Tips
• Warnings

Introducing a research report can be the most challenging part of a text to write. Introductions are generally half a page long, although they can be longer if the topic requires more information. They usually start with substantiating statements and end with a description of your research question. They provide the theoretical context of your research so that the reader understands the reasoning behind your research. A well-written introduction sets the tone for your report, grabs the reader's attention and proposes the thesis or research question.

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Method 1 of 1: Write an introduction

1. Begin the first paragraph with a few sentences that provide more information on the topic. Give the reader an idea of ​​what you want to discuss, such as "Just a few years ago, the term" virtual reference "had little meaning to most librarians." Getting started with your main argument can be too abrupt.
   • With a scientific research report, you can start with a discussion about the importance of your research and then move on to the rationale behind the research model and how it met your objectives.
   • Research based on the humanities lends itself best to the "funnel" or "inverted pyramid" technique. In this approach, you start with some general background information on the topic, then focus more and more as you work towards defining your hypothesis.
2. Write your thesis or hypothesis in the last sentence of the first paragraph of your introduction. An example of his closing sentence is, "A librarian can add warmth and feeling to an online interaction, which an automated search engine cannot". You may also need several sentences to explain your thesis.
   • You want to clearly state the purpose of your research in the first paragraph, because while an introduction can be several paragraphs long, if you don't bring up the topic until later paragraphs, it will confuse the reader.
3. Continue your introduction by telling your audience the main points of your report, and your goals and achievements, in the order they occur. In this way the reader knows what to expect.
4. If the aforementioned approach does not suit your topic well, consider other ways to start your introduction.
   • Anecdotes, quotes, recent debates, or recent news reports can also be an attractive way to start a research report.
   • You can also introduce certain topics by comparing or comparing 2 people, events or ideas.
5. Evaluate what you have written. Read your introduction and then your conclusion. Make sure there is a smooth transition between the two.

Tips

• Use the format of your research report to help you decide what information to include in the introduction.
• Consider writing the introduction only after you have written the rest of the research report. Writing the introduction at the end helps to make sure you don't forget important points.

Warnings

• Never use personal pronouns such as "me," "me," "we," "us," "my, or" our "in your introduction. habitats of animals are disappearing. ”This is a hallmark of an inexperienced writer.
• Avoid an emotional or sensational introduction; this can make you lose the reader's trust.
• Do not overwhelm the reader with information overload. Keep the introduction as brief as possible by preserving details for the body of your report.