APA Research Report INTRODUCTION Flashcards
How do you format the introduction page?
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
You do you begin an introduction page?
- 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
How do you write a review of the relevant literature in the introduction
- 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
How should you write your hypothesis in the introduction?
- 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
How do you write the research strategy section of the introduction?
-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.