The document provides guidance on writing an effective introduction for a research paper. The introduction should begin with an attention-grabbing title and subtitle, followed by a very short summary in the first paragraph that clearly outlines the main topic. The next paragraphs should explain why the research is important, what the research is about using clear language and metaphors, who the intended audience is and why they should care, and how the research was conducted. Details about where the research took place and methods used are less important to include in the introduction.
1. CAN’T CHOOSE BETWEEN TITLES? MAYBE ADD A SUBTITLE HERE
Here comes an attractive title
The shortest possible summary is the best introduction. Avoid academic jargon or technical terminology here.
By [your name]
The first paragraph is the crucial one. This is your only chance to grab the reader’s attention and start guiding him through your story. If you lose him here, he won’t return. The best thing to do is to come straight to the point, by naming the essence of your story. Try to do this in a fashionable way.
The next paragraphs explain:
- WHY your research is important
o don’t come up with fallacies, be honest and don’t hide your own opinions
- WHAT it actually is
o be clear, use metaphors to help visualize the abstract stuff
- For WHO it’s meant
o why would your reader bother?
- WHERE you did it
o the lab?
- HOW you worked it out
o your methods
The last two questions are probably the least important ones. You can answer these at the end of your story.