Preparation of Chapter !

1. PREPARATION OF
CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
By: Jessica N. Ibarrientos
MAEd- TLE

3. Purpose of the Introduction?
Chronological Story
Introduction?
Discussion/Conclusion
Introduction content should lead reader to the Discussion Section.

4. 1. Why was this study needed to fill in the gap in knowledge?
2. Why does this gap need filling?
What is known.
What is known.
What is known.
What is known. What is known.

5. IDENTIFY THE KNOWLEDGE GAP
EXPLAIN WHY IT NEEDS TO BE FILLED
SUMMARIZE HOW THIS STUDY ATTEMPTS TO FILL THAT GAP.

6. Introduction content.
◦ Brief background information about research topic.
◦ Rationale for undertaking this study (reason for “filling the gap”)
◦ Key references to preliminary work or closely related papers
◦ Clarifications of terms, definition or abbreviations
◦ Review of pertinent literature.

7. Introduction Structure.
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2
3
INTRODUCTION
What is known?
(Our understanding of the
world)
WHAT IS UNKNOWN?
(What’s the gap we want to
fill?)
HOW and WHY should we fill
the GAP?
What is known?
(Your Rationale and
purpose/hypothesis)

8. Step 1: Show what is already KNOWN
(Background information)
◦ Give a strong statement that reflects your research subject area.
◦ State the topic and the problems explored in your study. Ask questions to frame the aims of the study.
◦ Use keywords from your title.
◦ Don’t state obvious or broad facts about your topic – highly relevant information is more useful.
Step 2: Show the GAP in knowledge
◦ Highlight areas of too little available information.
◦ Explain how and why we should fill the gap.
◦ Explain what logical steps can be developed based on existing research.
Step 3: Show how your study fills in the knowledge gap?
(Purpose or Hypothesis)
◦ State your purpose and give a clear hypothesis or objective of the study
◦ Hypothesis : 1- 2 sentences
Supposition/explanation