how to write an introduction (tutorial) dr hafsa raheel armin oct 2013
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How to write an Introduction(tutorial)
Dr Hafsa RaheelArmin
Oct 2013
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Objectives of the session
• By the end of the session the students should be able to ;– Understand the structure of an introduction to a
manuscript\report
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Structure of a manuscript/report
• Abstract• Introduction• Materials and methodology• Results• Discussion• Conclusion • Acknowledgement• References
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Skeleton of an introduction
• Background – Importance of the topic– Global, regional and local data (magnitude)– Build up a convincing argument
• Objectives• Hypothesis • Rational
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Frequently asked questions
1. How long should my introduction be?
One common mistake is to write anintroduction that is too long; the introductionis so detailed that it is indistinguishable fromthe body of the essay! As a rule, an introduction should not be longer than about8% (about 1/4th) of the length of the essay. For example,the introduction of a ten, fifteen, and twenty-page essay should be a maximum of about apage, a page and a quarter, and one and ahalf pages respectively.
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Frequently asked questions
2. How detailed should the introductionbe?Another common mistake is that theintroduction is so detailed that it fails toindicate the topic of the paper in a clearway! The introduction only needs to statethe topic, general structure, and thesis of thepaper.
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Frequently asked questions
3. Why am I finding it hard to write theintroduction?• Its absolutely normal to be worried as this
may be your first time• Language barrier• write at least a draft of the body and redefine
it later on
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Frequently asked questions
4. What is an introduction for? Is it asummary?An introduction is not a summary. Asummary repeats the main ideas of anessay. An introduction introduces the readerto the topic of the essay, describes theorganizational structure of the essay, andexplains the point of the essay
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Frequently asked questions
6. How many paragraphs should I usefor the introduction?Introductions vary in length according to your
purpose, writing style, the complexity of your topic, and the length of your essay
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Frequently asked questions
7. how do I write the references?
• Vancouver reference styling is the preferred But its wise to refer to the author's
guidelines of the journal you intend to submit to
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How to evaluate your introduction draft
• Ask a friend to read it and then tell you what he or she expects the paper will discuss
• If your friend is able to predict the rest of your paper accurately, you probably have a good introduction
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Examples of introduction
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Comments and discussion?
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References
• The writing center. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/introductions/
• Visit York Centre for Academic Writing online resources at: http://www.arts.yorku.ca/caw/resources.html