How to write an introduction

• How to write a scientific paper

= Principle of 10 sentences

1. the writer establishes the importance of this research topic
2. the writer provides general background information for the reader
3. 1 + 2 but in a more specific/detailed way, using research references
4. the writer describes the general problem area or the current research focus of the field.

   However, it has been found

5. the writer provides a transition between the general problem area and the literature review.
6. the writer provides a brief overview of key research projects in this area
7. the writer describes a gap in the research
8. the writer describes the paper itself.
9. the writer gives details about the methodology reported in the paper.
10. the writer announces the findings

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