Research Paper Introduction: How to write Introduction For A Research Paper?
Get expert advice and practical tips on crafting a compelling introduction that lays the foundation for your research and captures your reader’s attention!
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30 mins
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7 modules
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What you learn
Description
Most readers simply scan the introduction of a research paper to evaluate whether it is worth investing time to read the full text. This is why a persuasive introduction, which showcases your research and builds reader interest is extremely important if you want to boost readership and get more citations. Think of this as a section that lets you truly define your work and claim your place within your field of research.
This course is great for first-time authors or for those looking to improve their manuscript writing skills. Starting with the basics, it builds up with expert tips, a great sample, and engaging quizzes and tests to guide you through each step. If also points out the writing red flags to watch out for and ends with a handy checklist to ensure you don’t miss out on important points when creating an effective introduction for your research.
Modules
Preview courseLECTURE 1 | Video
Course Introduction
3 mins
LECTURE 2 | Video
Let’s start with the basics
2 mins
LECTURE 3 | Video
Writing an introduction: What should you include?
3 mins
LECTURE 4 | Video
Writing an introduction: What are the steps involved?
7 mins
LECTURE 5 | Video
Time to look at a sample!
7 mins
LECTURE 6 | Video
Writing an introduction: What not to do?
3 mins
LECTURE 7 | Video
Tying it all together!
1 mins
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Reviews (9)
Gurumurthy SC
very informative, helps me a lot while writing introduction.
Chandrika A
The summary table is a great tool to help keep things in check. Thanks!
Vasudha KG
This reading material was very useful. I have learnt how to write an abstract and an introduction for a research paper.
Samira Baghdady
Thank you for the important information
Ghangaonkar NM
Well explained
Ban Hadi Hameed
thanks valuable notes
Markus Thomas
The course structure is excellent, and straight to the point.
Daud Phiri
It is very educative.
Joy Francis
A nice and quick lesson on writing research introduction, the main points stand clear.
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