Research Article Introduction: from Structure to Functions
https://doi.org/10.36107/hfb.2022.i2.s155
Abstract
Introduction. A research article (RA) is considered to be a tool for conceptualizing new knowledge. The research article introduction is intended to demonstrate the motivation of the author to conduct the study and justify its necessity and social significance. The inability of the author(s) to write a high-quality Introduction, replacing it with a description of the literature, reduces the interest of readers and hinders the promotion of the article in databases. And we do not mean only its structure being correct, but also the way each of its structural components performs its function. Writing an Introduction, it is also necessary to follow the rules of academic writing, since they make it possible to achieve analyticity and transparency of the description.
The purpose of the editorial is to describe the structure and functional content of the RA Introduction through the prism of the content of an already published article.
Materials and Methods. Based on the analysis of the traditional model of writing the Introduction and the options for its presentation in various subject areas, the structure of the RA Introduction was described. Further, the authors, using the example of the RA Introduction on the problems of food processing, commented on the declared structure.
Results. A description of the rhetorical structure of the RA is presented. Linguistic features and strategies for describing a gap in knowledge are described. The comments of the editors are given regarding the typical shortcomings of the RA Introduction section.
Conclusions. The material of this editorial will help the authors to optimize the introductions of their research articles and will enhance their visibility in scientometric databases and increase their citation.
About the Authors
Marina A. Kosycheva
Moscow State University of Food Production
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena V. Tikhonova
Moscow State University of Food Production
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Kosycheva M.A., Tikhonova E.V. Research Article Introduction: from Structure to Functions. Health, Food & Biotechnology. 2022;4(2). (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.36107/hfb.2022.i2.s155
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