APA Research Report INTRODUCTION

Question 1

How do you format the introduction page?

Answer 1

The introduction begins on page 3

It is identified by centering the title of the article (exactly as it appears on the title page) at the top of the page

The first paragraph of the introduction begins with a
paragraph indentation on the next double-spaced line

Question 2

You do you begin an introduction page?

Answer 2

• the section typically begins with a general introduction to the topic of the paper
• In a few paragraphs, describe the issue investigated and why this problem is important and deserves new research

Question 3

How do you write a review of the relevant literature in the introduction

Answer 3

• only discuss articles that are directly relevant to your research question
• Identify and cite the important points along the way but do not provide detailed descriptions
• Taken together, your literature review should provide a rationale for your study
• Take your readers down a logical path that leads to your research question

Question 4

How should you write your hypothesis in the introduction?

Answer 4

• The literature review should lead directly to your hypothesis/research question

-State the problem or purpose of your study, and clearly
define the relevant variables

Question 5

How do you write the research strategy section of the introduction?

Answer 5

-Describe the research strategy that was used to evaluate your hypothesis or to obtain
an answer to your research question

-Briefly outline the methodology used for the
study

-explain how the research strategy
provides the information necessary to address your hypothesis or research question.