Tips on writing an introductory paragraph
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[NOTE, this is as seen on Twitter, and was developed by Dr Asad Naveed]

Are you stuck in your research paper's introduction paragraph again?

Here is a 3-step framework on how to write a compelling introduction section of your paper (see diagram):
1. Attention (labelled orange):

Write about what is known.

Define the problem and grab your reader's attention with a quote, or a statistic.
2. Connection (labelled light blue):

Write about what is unknown.

What is yet to be found?
3. Thesis (labelled dark blue & purple):

Write about how you will fill the gap and your rationale, purpose and hypothesis.

A well-written introduction can set the stage for your research and establish context and relevance.

This approach allows you to start broadly and narrow down as you progress.

Eventually, this framework will keep your reader engaged from the very beginning.

It'll also act as a roadmap guiding the reader through your argument.

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