Introduction What to write in an introduction to report writing ? Statement of the problem Research objectives Definition of the terms used Research questions and or hyphothessis

how to write an introduction for report writing ? one method that can be used is : the Pieter – funnel method Begin: something general on the topic/ category/ theme Be more specific: discuss the issue Most specific: mention the research objective(s)

The method starts with a general statement about the title/topic Moves to more specific ideas/ statement about the topic/title In your introduction you must also include : The issue in general (refer to statement of the problem) The statement of the problem in general (refer to statement of the problem)

4. At the end of your introduction you must mention Objective of the study in general (refer to objective of the study)

Statement of the problem You discuss in detail : The issue of the problem (e.g the dumping of garbage) The problem(s) arise from the issue (e.g land pollution, the problem of the smell to nearby communities) The focus ( the problem) you want to investigate (your research)

A good research statement : The problem is clearly stated and explained The problem is significant (important) A reascherable problem The problem is interesting and suitable to the researschers’ time, skills and available resources The problem is ethical ( not cause harm to the subjects in anyway) Can lead to further research

Research objectives Why are you doing this research Research objectives Why are you doing this research ? The purpose of this research. You must explain the objectives,aims, goal or mission of your research.

The purpose of this research is to : To examine. To describe The purpose of this research is to : To examine ? To describe ? To evaluate ? To analyse ? To investigate ? Infinitive To + simple form of verbs + the objective e.g To identify student’s leisure activities

Definitions of terms What are the terms that is important and recurring in the research ? You need to define and explain : The variables of your study ( independent and dependent) Other important terms that is also unfamiliar to the reader

Research questions What are the aspects of the issue or the topic you would like to investigate in depth. Questions you develop and need to answered through the research ( findings)

Why write introduction   Why write introduction ? The introduction gives : A brief introduction on the background of the research you are doing Provide readers an understanding of your report readers an understanding of the series of events or ideas which leads to the development of problem of the research. Shows the need for an investigation of the problem the ability for the readers to follow the discussion of your report clearly and accept your conclusions and recommendations.