Writing Background of the Study

Summary

In this lesson, Teacher Zen introduces the concept of writing an effective research study introduction. She explains that an introduction should include background information, the research issue or gap, facts, legal basis, and the reason for conducting the study. Using the inverted pyramid approach, she guides students through each section, using a real-life example of a study on senior high school students' social media usage and attention span. The lesson provides clear strategies for crafting a strong introduction, helping students understand the essential elements of research writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 An introduction provides background information for a research study, explaining why the study is being conducted.
• 😀 The introduction is an overview of the study and helps clarify the researcher's purpose.
• 😀 The inverted pyramid approach is a technique used to structure an introduction in research writing.
• 😀 The inverted pyramid approach starts with general background information and gradually narrows down to specific reasons for the study.
• 😀 The introduction begins with the general topic or background information about the study.
• 😀 Next, researchers should identify the issues or concerns that their study aims to address, highlighting the gap they want to fill.
• 😀 Facts, statistics, and legal basis are essential to include in the introduction to make the research credible.
• 😀 The introduction should also explain the reason for conducting the study, detailing the study’s objective.
• 😀 A practical example given is studying the effect of social media on senior high school students' attention span in class.
• 😀 The script encourages a clear, organized approach to writing the introduction by following the inverted pyramid method.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research study?

The introduction in a research study provides background information, explains the study's purpose, and presents the rationale behind conducting the research.

How is the introduction structured according to the inverted pyramid approach?

The inverted pyramid approach starts with general background information, followed by identifying the issues or gaps, providing facts and statistics, mentioning legal basis or claims, and concluding with the reason for conducting the study.

What does the inverted pyramid approach help with in writing an introduction?

The inverted pyramid approach helps in organizing the introduction logically, beginning with broad context and narrowing down to specific details about the research, making the introduction easier to follow.

What should the background information of the research study include?

The background information should provide an overview of the research topic, including relevant context and setting up the foundation for the research questions and objectives.

What is the significance of identifying the issues or concerns in a research introduction?

Identifying the issues or concerns highlights the gaps or problems in existing knowledge, showing the importance of the study and justifying the need for new research.

Why is it essential to include facts and legal basis in a research introduction?

Facts and legal basis provide credibility to the research, supporting the arguments and showing that the study is grounded in established data and frameworks.

How does the inverted pyramid approach help researchers focus their introduction?

By following the inverted pyramid approach, researchers can ensure that the introduction is clear, concise, and logically structured, making it easier for readers to understand the focus and purpose of the research.

Can you provide an example of how to start the introduction of a research study?

For instance, if the study is about the effect of social media on senior high school students' attention span, the introduction could begin with background information about social media and its potential impact on student behavior and learning.

What should be included when explaining the 'issues or concerns' of the research?

The issues or concerns should describe the existing gaps or unresolved questions in the field that the study aims to address, such as the specific effects of social media on students' academic performance.

Why is it important to state why you are conducting a research study in the introduction?

Stating the reason for conducting the study helps clarify the research objectives, showing why the study is necessary and how it will contribute to the field of knowledge.