Where To Look For Good Examples Of Introductions For Research Papers
Introductory paragraphs should contain strong statements that capture readers’ attention and prepare them for the information that follows. Do not obtain examples from paper mills or websites that advertise their services for pay. Instead, use examples of well-written introductions from the following resources as guides for writing your own.
- COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTERS
You can find well-written introduction samples on colleges’ websites that have writing centers. You can be assured that the papers they feature are ones that meet the highest standards for academic work.
- Arkansas State University - Starting Your Research Paper: Writing an Introductory Paragraph
- Cambridge Rindge and Latin School - Research Guide
- Capital Community College - A Proper Introduction
- Gallaudet University- Guide to Writing Introductions
- Indian River State College - Academic Support Center
- Monash University – Sample Introductions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Writing Center
- EXAMPLES FROM SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
Although your writing is not expected to be on the caliber of those who have published in professional, scholarly publications, you can use some of their articles below as guides to see how the introductions are organized and the type of writing strategies that are used. You can find them by searching, using the titles.
- Ebola: A Hazardous Disease by Surendra Sharma
- Medicinal Benefits of Coconut Oil by G. S. Vala and P. K. Kapadiya
- Privacy-Preserving On Cloud by Matale Sujata, Mogal Pallavi, and Mogal Vruttika
- Novel Approaches to Big Data Management by Javed Mohammed
- E-Learning Using Artificial Intelligence by Ankita Potode
- UNDERGRADUATE JOURNALS
Student produced undergraduate journals contain papers from all of the academic areas, so you will be able to find an introduction that suits each assignment that you may have. You can find them by searching, using the journal’s name.
- Baldwin-Wallace College Journal of Research and Creative Studies - Baldwin-Wallace College
- Berkeley Scientific Journal - University of California, Berkeley
- Consilience, The Journal of Sustainability Development - Columbia University
- Digital America - University of Richmond
- Edinburgh Napier Journal of Finance & Economics - Edinburgh Napier University
- Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications - Elon University
- Furman University Electronic Journal of Undergraduate Mathematics
- Harvard Political Review - Harvard University
- History Matters: An Undergraduate Journal of Historical Research - Appalachian State University
- Journal of Politics and Society - Columbia University
- Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences - Fairleigh Dickinson College
- Penn Bioethics Journal - University of Pennsylvania
- The Yale Philosophy Review - Yale University
