Writing the introduction of a research report using the IMRD format

Question 1

It expresses the main topic or ideas of your research.

Answer 1

Title

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Descriptive title

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Declarative or Informative title

Question 4

This type of title is written as questions. It may awaken the reader’s curiosity by making them wonder what the answer is.

Answer 4

Interrogative title

Question 5

This type of title attempts to capture readers’ interest through humor, common phrases, informal terms, or metaphors.

Answer 5

Humorous title

Question 6

This may be incomprehensible to readers from other languages or cultures.

Answer 6

Colloquialisms

Question 6

Steps in writing research title

Answer 6

1 - Answer some key questions about your research paper
2 - Identify research study keywords
3 - Research title writing: use these keywords
4 - Create a working research paper title
5 - Remove any nonessential words and phrases from your title

Question 7

Useful tips in drafting a research title

Answer 7

• simple and direct
• interesting and informative
• specific, accurate, and functional
• concise, precise, and should include the main theme of the paper
• should not be misleading or misrepresentative
• should not be too long or too short
• Avoid whimsical or amusing words
• Avoid nonstandard abbreviations and unnecessary acronyms

Question 8

What does the CARS stand for?

Answer 8

creating a research space

Question 9

Who created the CARS model?

Answer 9

John Swales