Virtual Global Knowledge

This section begins with a few short introductory paragraphs (couple of pages). In introduction the context of the research is made clear and choice of the topic is defended. The relationship between the research problem and the research objectives must be explained. Introduction section sets the stage for the project report and puts the topic in perspective.

It contains general statements about the need for this study. It is a brief description of what the project report is all about. It briefly summarizes the topic and some of the reasons why it is worthwhile to do research on this specific topic.

This section provides several important features of a research article. It is advised that you may typically provide some background to the topic (e.g., why this is an important topic, worthy of investigation), as well as the purpose of the study. You may also provide a justification for actually conducting the study. You may also identify to who the results of the study may be of interest.

This section also typically includes the research questions and/or hypotheses. In some research articles, you may also find sections discussing any limitations or delimitations to the study and definitions of any important terms.

Introduction is a bird eye view of the answers to the main questions that will be answered in your research report. The basic goal of the introduction is to catch the attention of the reader. Key point is that when you are writing the introduction; put yourself in your readers’ position.