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    Intensive for Adults

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    Drafting the

    introduction
    Ling 6000
    Dr. Stillar
    Roadmap
    ● Research Background
    ● Discussion of Research Contribution / Gap
    ● Research Objectives and Research Questions
    ● Theoretical Framework
    ● Methodological Approach
    ● Scope and Limitations
    ● Significance of the Study
    ● Structure of the Thesis
    ● Conceptual Definitions
    ● Anticipated Contributions
    Research Background
    ● Provide an overview of the field of study, including:
    ● Relevant theories
    ● Key concepts
    ● The historical context
    ○ Research findings that have shaped the area of
    investigation.
    ● Personal interest or rationale for doing the research
    Discussion of Research Contribution / Gap
    ● Discuss what your research will contribute to the existing
    knowledge base in the field.
    ● If applicable:
    ○ Clearly identify the gap or gaps in the existing literature
    that your research aims to address.
    ○ Explain why these gaps are significant and how your
    study contributes to filling them.
    ● Remember: Contributing to a scholarly field is not always
    about finding “gaps”, but rather building upon existing
    research in new ways.
    Research Objectives and Research Questions
    ● Clearly state:
    ○ The main objectives of your research.
    ○ The specific research questions that you seek to answer.
    ● These objectives and questions should be closely aligned
    with the identified research contributions / gap.
    Theoretical Framework
    ● Present the theoretical framework that guides your
    research.
    ● Explain the theoretical concepts or models that inform your
    study.
    ● Provide a theoretical foundation for your analysis and
    interpretation of findings.
    ● Always connect ideas to theories
    Methodological Approach
    ● Describe the research methodology you have chosen to
    address your research questions.
    ● Discuss the rationale behind your choice of methods.
    ○ Include any theoretical or practical considerations.
    ○ Explain how your chosen approach aligns with your
    research objectives.
    Scope and Limitations
    ● Clearly define the scope of your study.
    ○ Include the boundaries and limitations that may impact
    the generalizability or applicability of your findings.
    ○ Acknowledge any constraints or challenges that you
    encountered during the research process.

    Stupid IRB!!
    Significance of the Study
    ● Discuss the significance of your research within the broader
    academic or practical context.
    ● Explain how your study contributes to:
    ○ Advancing knowledge in the field
    ○ Addressing practical problems
    ○ Informing policy and practice
    Structure of the Thesis
    ● Provide an overview of the structure and organization of
    your thesis.
    ● Briefly outline the main chapters or sections.
    ○ Explain how they are interconnected to address the
    research objectives.
    ● Answer the research questions.
    Conceptual Definitions
    ● Define:
    ○ Key terms
    ○ Concepts
    ○ Terminology
    ○ This is used to ensure clarity and consistency in
    understanding.
    ● Clarify any ambiguities or variations in terminology that
    may exist within the literature.
    Anticipated Contributions
    ● Offer insights into:
    ○ Potential contributions
    ○ Implications
    ● Discuss how your findings may:
    ○ Advance theoretical understandings
    ○ Inform future research directions
    ○ Have practical implications in the field
    Checklist
    https://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/introduction-structure/

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