On Writing
Introduction
Logical Structures
- Contextual Background:
- Begin with a broad overview of the research area.
- Highlight the importance of the topic and current knowledge.
- Mention any gaps or limitations in existing research.
- Problem Statement:
- Clearly define the specific problem or question the paper addresses.
- Justify the need for investigation, emphasizing significance.
- Objectives and Hypothesis:
- State the objectives of the study.
- Present the hypothesis or research question.
- Contribution and Novelty:
- Describe how the research contributes to the field.
- Highlight the novelty and unique aspects.
- Outline of the Paper:
- Briefly mention the structure or main components of the paper.
Explanation of the Funnel Diagram:
- Broad Context (Background Information): Start at the top of the funnel with broad background information, setting the stage for your research by discussing the general area of interest and existing knowledge.
- Identify Knowledge Gaps: Narrow down by identifying specific gaps or limitations in the current understanding of the topic, highlighting areas that need further exploration.
- Research Problem: Further focus by defining the specific research problem or question your study aims to address.
- Objectives: Specify the objectives of your research, detailing what you intend to achieve through your study.
- Contribution: Conclude at the bottom of the funnel with the unique contributions your research makes to the field, such as insights, methodologies, or findings.
Sentence Patterns
| Sentence Pattern Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Background Information | "There has been growing interest in..." |
| "Recent studies have shown..." | |
| "The field of [topic] has seen significant advancements..." | |
| Identifying Gaps | "However, little is known about..." |
| "Despite numerous studies, [aspect] remains unclear." | |
| "Previous research has not addressed..." | |
| Research Problem | "This study aims to address..." |
| "The main focus of this research is..." | |
| "We investigate the issue of..." | |
| Objectives | "The objective of this study is to..." |
| "This paper seeks to..." | |
| "Our goal is to establish..." | |
| Contribution | "This research provides insights into..." |
| "We present a novel approach to..." | |
| "This study contributes to the field by..." |
Common Verbs
| Category | Verbs |
|---|---|
| Descriptive and Contextual | Describe, Outline, Review, Summarize, Highlight |
| Analytical and Investigative | Analyze, Examine, Explore, Assess, Investigate |
| Purpose and Objective | Aim, Seek, Intend, Determine, Identify |
| Contribution and Innovation | Contribute, Provide, Introduce, Present, Propose |
| Problem and Gap | Address, Resolve, Overcome, Challenge, Highlight |
| Findings and Results | Reveal, Show, Indicate, Demonstrate, Confirm |