如何写英语毕业论文引言部分.doc

Writing an Introduction Elements of the introduction: General statements about a field of research, to provide the reader with a setting or context for the problem to be reported and to claim its importance. More specific statements about the aspects of the problem already studied by other researchers, laying a foundation of information already known. Statements that indicate the need for more investigation, creating a gap for the present study. Very specific statements giving the purpose/objectives of the writer’s study or outlining its main task. Optional statements that give a positive value or justification for carrying out the study. Statements that describe the structure or organization of the thesis. Organization Introduction Background of the study (Setting: 1, 2) Recently, there has been wide interest in … The effect of … has been studied extensively in recent years. Literature Review (3) (if put in Part II, use Purpose and Significance/Implication of the study) Most studies have …. Much research has been done on …. Bachman (1990) showed that validity is an important aspect of writing language tests. … However, …/ Although many studies have been done on X, … Purpose of the study (4, 5) The purpose of this thesis is to analyze/investigate/explore/examine, etc. This thesis + describes/presents + the result of …. This thesis will discuss/deal with …. Significance or value: The study may provide an alternative …. The analysis may provide new insights into the teaching of literature in China. Structure of the thesis (6) The thesis contains four parts: Part 1 …. Part 2 is …. Part 3 …. Part 4 …. (Please refer to your outline.) For example: Using Microcomputers in Teaching During the past 40 years, the United States has experienced the integration of the computer into life of people. Progress has been made to the point that small, inexpensive computers are available for innum