Q: How do I write the study background for the role of an internal auditor in the achievement of organizational goals?
Hello Oyewi – Welcome to the forum!
To get to your question straight away, the background of the study has to provide the context for the study: what current studies say about the topic or the broader area and what gaps exist in existing studies. It therefore involves citing from existing studies and including relevant statistics. The background is written in the Introduction section and has to lead to the need for your study.
In your case, you’ll probably need to look at other studies around the role of the internal auditor. However, for good measure (to provide a comparison), you may also wish to look at studies that explore the involvement of external auditors. In each study, you can analyze the pros and cons of each type of auditing, which will provide the base for your study. For writing the background, therefore, you will need to conduct a comprehensive literature search.
For more information on these various aspects, you may refer to the following resources:
- How to write the background of your study
- Writing the Introduction section of a research paper
- Tips for effective literature searching
Hope that helps. All the best for your study!
This content belongs to the Manuscript Writing Stage
Translate your research into a publication-worthy manuscript by understanding the nuances of academic writing. Subscribe and get curated reads that will help you write an excellent manuscript.