{"id":44603,"date":"2026-01-13T15:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?post_type=video&#038;p=44603"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:18:08","slug":"how-to-write-the-introduction-section","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-to-write-the-introduction-section","title":{"rendered":"How to Write the Introduction Section in a Research Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Writing\u00a0a strong introduction for your research paper\u00a0can\u00a0leave\u00a0a lasting impression\u00a0on your readers!\u00a0Starting to\u00a0write\u00a0a paper can be quite challenging, especially if you are an early-career researcher. This video\u00a0will make the process simple and structured.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Raffaella\u00a0Gozzelino<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(NOVA Medical School, Lisbon)\u00a0explains\u00a0how to craft an engaging, structured, and powerful introduction that captures your reader\u2019s attention and convinces journal editors that your study is worth publishing!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start broad, give the reader\u00a0essential\u00a0background, and then narrow down to your specific research question. Think of an inverted pyramid\u00a0framework\u00a0that\u00a0helps you move smoothly from general ideas to the precise focus of your study.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Below are some key tips to writing an effective Introduction section:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Establish the research area,\u00a0identify\u00a0the problem, and then explain how your study provides a solution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer the key question:\u00a0\u201cWhy did you do this research?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Highlight what gap in knowledge your study fills or what controversy it addresses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emphasize what makes your study unique and why it matters to your field.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use the correct tenses\u00a0(present, past, present perfect, and present continuous)\u00a0to make your sentences clear and grammatically correct.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Define key terms and abbreviations, cite sources accurately, include both classic and recent literature, and make sure your references reflect\u00a0latest\u00a0research in your field.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This video simplifies academic writing for early-career researchers and students who want to publish in top journals. Whether\u00a0you are\u00a0writing\u00a0a thesis, dissertation, or journal article, this guide will help you build a logical, convincing introduction that clearly communicates your research purpose and importance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Break that writer\u2019s block! 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