The document provides 10 steps for writing an effective introduction to a scientific paper: 1) Provide background on the problem studied; 2) State the research objective; 3) Establish the significance of the work; 4) Briefly discuss relevant previous research; 5) Summarize the hypothesis, variables, and methods; 6) Define any specialized terms; 7) Discuss results of other studies; 8) Describe some of the major findings and how they contribute to the field; 9) State the principal conclusions; and 10) Identify any unanswered questions. The introduction should motivate the reader, provide necessary background, and explain what the paper addresses and why. It is usually 300-500 words and moves from general to specific