Writing Introduction of a Research Report using the IMRD Format

Question 1

it is without a doubt, the most read element of the paper, and it usually gets read first

Answer 1

research title

Question 2

4 types of research title

Answer 2

descriptive
declarative or informative
interrogative
humorous or colloquial

Question 3

states the subject, topic, design, purpose, or methods of the project

Answer 3

descriptive title

Question 4

states the main result of the study in the title itself, reducing the reader’s curiosity

Answer 4

declarative title

Question 5

titles written as questions.

Answer 5

interrogative title

Question 6

titles that attempt to capture readers’ interest through humor, common phrases, informal terms, or metaphors

Answer 6

humorous or colloquial title

Question 7

is it an essential part of any research paper, in particular in the IMRD format

Answer 7

introduction

Question 8

it is where different sources and studies are discussed in relation to the current study, is embedded

Answer 8

review of related literature (rrl)

Question 9

the CARS model was developed by?

Answer 9

John Swales

Question 10

three moves in CARS Model

Answer 10

Move 1: Establishing a Territory
1. claiming centrality
2. making topic generalizatons
3. reviewing previous items of research

Move 2: Establishing a Niche

Move 3: Occupying the Niche
1a. outlining the purpose
1b. announcing present research
2. announcing principal findings (optional)
3. indicating the structure of the research article (optional)