Introductions Done Three Ways

Some professors will tell you that the introduction should be the last thing that you write.  Some will tell you that it should be the first.  Both strategies probably have merits, but what’s most important is keeping in mind the purpose of your introduction.  Your introduction should “introduce” your paper, sure, but what does that…Continue Reading Introductions Done Three Ways

Developing Research Questions

Developing a research question, like every other aspect of a research project—working with sources, the interpretation of data, the writing, the editing—takes work, and is a skill that you can practice, refine, and personalize.  Here’s a short primer on how to come up with a workable research question, references included. Whether you’re just beginning, or…Continue Reading Developing Research Questions