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Academic Writing

The document discusses the key components of an academic introduction and method section. An introduction establishes the purpose and scope of the research by reviewing previous work in the area and identifying gaps or weaknesses. It then outlines how the current research will address these issues. There are typically three moves - establishing the research territory, indicating weaknesses in existing research, and positioning the current research to occupy the identified niche. The method section describes the participants, measures, and procedures used in the research in three sections.

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Academic Writing

The document discusses the key components of an academic introduction and method section. An introduction establishes the purpose and scope of the research by reviewing previous work in the area and identifying gaps or weaknesses. It then outlines how the current research will address these issues. There are typically three moves - establishing the research territory, indicating weaknesses in existing research, and positioning the current research to occupy the identified niche. The method section describes the participants, measures, and procedures used in the research in three sections.

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INTRODUCTION

&
METHOD

ACADEMIC WRITING
INTRODUCTION
Introduction

An introduction refers to a
beginning
It is but a short step from
structured abstracts to
structured texts.
In a piece of writing,
the introduction makes clear
to the reader the text's
purpose.
Introduction

Why do we need an introduction?

The key aim of introduction is


to introduce to the reader the
purpose of your research.
THE ‘MOVES’ FOR THE
INTRODUCTION ARE
TYPICALLY AS FOLLOWS :
Move 1

The authors establish a research


territory:
• General research area is
important, central,
interesting, problematic or
relevant in some
way(optional);
• Introducing and reviewing
items of previous research in
the area (obligatory).
Move 2

Usually move 2 is marked by


statements that indicate
weaknesses of existing
research.
Move 2

a ‘niche’ by indicating a
weakness :
by indicating a gap in the
previous research, raising a
question about it or extending
previous knowledge in some
way(obligatory).
Move 3

Usually indicated by the


statement or argumentation of
the author that the author will
improve or complete the problems
described in move 2.
Move 3

They then occupy the niche by


saying they are going to put :
• by outlining the purposes or
stating the nature of the
present research (obligatory);
• by listing research questions
or hypotheses to be
tested(optional);
• by announcing the principal
findings (optional).
THREE TYPES OF
STRUCTURE TYPICAL IN
INTRODUCTIONS ARE:
3 types
1. Where the authors establish their
niche by indicating limitations or
omissions in the previous research.
2. One where two (or more) different
areas of research are reviewed –
and the authors establish their
niche by bringing them together.
3. One where some previous research
has provided support for a
particular finding or theory, and
some has not – and the authors
establish their niche by seeking to
resolve and explain this.
METHOD
METHOD

3 section method, as a follow :


1. Participants
2. Measures
3. Procedure(s)

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