RA - Introduction

According to Swales, what is the communicative purpose of an introduction in a research article?

• To summarize the main findings of the research

• To establish a connection between previous research and the present work

  
  

• To provide a detailed description of the research methodology

•  To present the conclusions of the research

  
  

What role do introductions play in a thesis, according to Bunton?

•  Demonstrating the significance of the research in relation to previous works

  
  

• Providing a comprehensive literature review

• Summarizing the research findings

• Offering recommendations for future research

  
  

What does Bui suggest should be included in the background literature section of an introduction?

• Personal opinions and experiences

•  Citations from empirical research studies and government reports

  
  

•  Creative writing and fictional narratives

• Personal anecdotes and stories

 According to Fahy, how do research introductions typically structure the information?

• By discussing what is unknown first, followed by what is already known

  
  

• By presenting the research methodology first, followed by the literature review

•  By providing a detailed description of the research findings

  
  

• By including personal opinions and perspectives

  
  

What is one of the crucial rhetorical functions of introductions, as stated by Bunton and Swales?

• Presenting a detailed analysis of the research methodology

  
  

• Justifying the study being reported

  
  

• Providing a comprehensive overview of previous works

  
  

• Offering recommendations for future research

6. 6. What are the three steps involved in Move 1 (Establishing a Territory) of a research paper introduction?

   
   

• Making topic generalization, claiming centrality, announcing principal findings

  
  

• Reviewing previous research, discussing research objectives, indicating article structure

• Making topic generalization, claiming centrality, reviewing previous research

• Claiming importance, announcing present research, indicating article structure

  
  

7. How does Step 1 of Move 1 (making a topic generalization) in a research paper introduction usually manifest?

• Statements about knowledge or practice

  
  

• Statements about personal opinions

  
  

• Statements about the author's background

  
  

• Statements about future research plans

8.What is the purpose of Step 2 in Move 1 of a research paper introduction?

• To summarize previous research

  
  

• To establish the author's credibility

  
  

• To rationalize the importance of the research topic

  
  

• To introduce the methodology of the study

  
  

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical strategy used in Step 2 of Move 1 to claim centrality?

• Claiming interest or importance

  
  

• Mentioning the classic, favorite, or central character of the issue

• Claiming that there are many other investigators active in the area

•  Critically evaluating gaps in literature

What is the main purpose of Step 3 in Move 1 of a research paper introduction?

• To provide a specification of previous findings

• To establish the author's unique contribution to the field

• To summarize the main research objectives

  
  

• To introduce the research methodology