Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?

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To give background/context, explain why the research matters, and make a strong first impression

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To summarize the findings of the research

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To offer a detailed discussion of methods

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To present the conclusions clearly

Question 2

Which three questions should every introduction answer?

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What am I writing about? Why is it important? What do I want the reader to know?

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What methods will I use? What are my results? What conclusions can I draw?

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What is the main hypothesis? Who were the participants? What are the limitations?

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What previous research exists? What are the funding sources? What is the target audience?

Question 3

How does an introduction differ from a literature review?

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Introduction = sets up research question and context; Literature Review = critically evaluates prior studies

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Introduction summarizes results; Literature Review outlines future research

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Introduction covers the methodology; Literature Review presents background

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Introduction lists citations; Literature Review includes extensive data

Question 4

In which section should detailed critical evaluation of existing research appear?

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Literature review

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Discussion

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Methodology

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Introduction

Question 5

Which model describes the progressive steps scholars use to give context to their research in introductions?

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The CARS (Create a Research Space) model

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The RACE model

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The STARS model

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The SMART model

Question 6

What are the three steps of the CARS model?

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Establish a territory, establish a niche, occupy the niche

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Gather data, analyze results, discuss findings

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Identify problem, review literature, propose methods

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Formulate hypothesis, conduct study, write conclusion

Question 7

In business writing, why are headings and subheadings often used?

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For logical structure and concise active voice

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To confuse the reader

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To decorate the paper

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To reduce the page count

Question 8

In education papers, what should be clearly stated in the introduction?

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State problem or thesis clearly

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Include all research methods

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Maximize the use of jargon

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List all sources consulted

Question 9

What two qualities are emphasized in health and medicine introductions?

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Clarity, accuracy, evidence, with engaging tone

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Length, detail

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Creativity, flexibility

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Complexity, jargon

Question 10

Humanities papers allow for more creativity, but what must still be clearly presented?

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Central question/problem

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Extensive literature review

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A detailed hypothesis

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Statistical data

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?

Accepted Answer

To give background/context, explain why the research matters, and make a strong first impression

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To summarize the entire research

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To present detailed analysis

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To provide a list of references

Question 12

Which three questions should every introduction answer?

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What am I writing about? Why is it important? What do I want the reader to know?

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Who are the authors? What is the conclusion? How long is the paper?

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What theory is being tested? Who are the subjects? What is the funding source?

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What methods were used? What data was collected? What are the results?

Question 13

Why is it advised not to go too in-depth in the introduction?

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Because detailed discussion belongs in the body or literature review; the intro should be concise

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To avoid confusion

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To impress the reader

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Because there is no need for an introduction

Question 14

How does an introduction differ from a literature review?

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Introduction = sets up research question and context; Literature Review = critically evaluates prior studies

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Introduction provides results, Literature Review gives background

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Introduction is only descriptive, Literature Review is only analytical

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Introduction summarizes methods, Literature Review focuses on conclusions

Question 15

In which section should detailed critical evaluation of existing research appear: introduction or literature review?

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Literature review

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Introduction

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Results

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Discussion

Question 16

Which model describes the progressive steps scholars use to give context to their research in introductions?

Accepted Answer

The CARS (Create a Research Space) model

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The SWOT analysis

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The PEST analysis

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The Narrative model

Question 17

What are the three steps of the CARS model?

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Establish a territory, establish a niche, occupy the niche

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State hypothesis, gather data, conclude findings

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Present definitions, discuss theories, analyze results

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Identify the audience, outline the research, summarize findings

Question 18

In business writing, why are headings and subheadings often used?

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To enhance structure and clarity

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To confuse the reader

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To increase page numbers

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To fill space

Question 19

In education papers, what should be clearly stated in the introduction?

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State problem or thesis clearly

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List all authors and their credentials

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Include a summary of previous research

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Describe the funding sources

Question 20

What two qualities are emphasized in health and medicine introductions?

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Clarity, accuracy, evidence, with engaging tone

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Technical jargon, complex theories

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Emotional appeal, long narratives

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Personal anecdotes, vague statements

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?

Accepted Answer

To give background/context, explain why the research matters, and make a strong first impression

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To present detailed data

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To provide a list of references

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To summarize the entire paper

Question 22

Which three questions should every introduction answer?

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What am I writing about? Why is it important? What do I want the reader to know?

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What is the history of the topic? What methods were used? What are the results?

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What is the funding source? What are the limitations? What future work is needed?

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Who are the authors of the paper? What is the conclusion? What is the relevance?

Question 23

How does an introduction differ from a literature review?

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Introduction = sets up research question and context; Literature Review = critically evaluates prior studies

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Introduction presents results; Literature Review gives background

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Introduction discusses methodology; Literature Review outlines results

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Both are the same and serve the same purpose

Question 24

In which section should detailed critical evaluation of existing research appear: introduction or literature review?

Accepted Answer

Literature review

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Conclusion

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Methods

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Introduction

Question 25

Which model describes the progressive steps scholars use to give context to their research in introductions?

Accepted Answer

The CARS (Create a Research Space) model

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ABC model

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PICO model

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SWOT analysis

Question 26

What are the three steps of the CARS model?

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Establish a territory, establish a niche, occupy the niche

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Identify problem, analyze data, present results

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Define parameters, state hypothesis, conclude findings

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Review literature, write introduction, finalize manuscript

Question 27

In business writing, why are headings and subheadings often used?

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To organize content and make it easily navigable

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To confuse the reader

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To fill space

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To make it look longer

Question 28

In education papers, what should be clearly stated in the introduction?

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The problem or thesis

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The personal opinions of the author

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The length of the paper

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The conclusions drawn from the research

Question 29

Humanities papers allow for more creativity, but what must still be clearly presented?

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The central question/problem

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The geographical location of the research

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The names of all previous authors

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Statistical data

Question 30

What is meant by the “hourglass structure” in introductions?

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Starts broad, narrows to specific cases, then broadens again

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Has no clear structure

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Starts narrow, focuses on specific data, then concludes

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Is shaped like an hourglass in the paper

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?

Accepted Answer

To give background/context, explain why the research matters, and make a strong first impression

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To list references

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To provide detailed literature review

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To summarize the entire paper

Question 32

Which three questions should every introduction answer?

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What am I writing about? Why is it important? What do I want the reader to know?

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Where was the research conducted? What are the funding sources? Who are the authors?

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What methods will I use? What are the limitations? What are my results?

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What is the conclusion? What are the references? What is the timeline?

Question 33

Why is it advised not to go too in-depth in the introduction?

Accepted Answer

Because detailed discussion belongs in the body or literature review; the intro should be concise

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To avoid boring the reader

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Because introductions are not important

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To make the paper look more professional

Question 34

How does an introduction differ from a literature review?

Accepted Answer

Introduction = sets up research question and context; Literature Review = critically evaluates prior studies

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Introduction contains statistics; Literature Review does not

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Introduction lists references; Literature Review presents findings

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Introduction summarizes the paper; Literature Review is optional

Question 35

In which section should detailed critical evaluation of existing research appear: introduction or literature review?

Accepted Answer

Literature review

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Discussion

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Methodology

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Introduction

Question 36

Which model describes the progressive steps scholars use to give context to their research in introductions?

Accepted Answer

The CARS (Create a Research Space) model

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The PEERS model

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The STAR model

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The SMART model

Question 37

What are the three steps of the CARS model?

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Establish a territory, establish a niche, occupy the niche

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Identify gaps, state a hypothesis, summarize findings

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Outline methods, present data, conclude findings

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Introduce studies, cite sources, list references

Question 38

In business writing, why are headings and subheadings often used?

Accepted Answer

To provide structure and clarity

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To make the paper look longer

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To confuse the reader

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To fill space

Question 39

In education papers, what should be clearly stated in the introduction?

Accepted Answer

State problem or thesis clearly

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Include all references

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Focus on results

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Use complex language

Question 40

What two qualities are emphasized in health and medicine introductions?

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Clarity, accuracy

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Creativity, length

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Jargon, complexity

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Historical context, anecdotes

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