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In this chapter, we overview conventions in writing the introduction section of a research article for the behavioral sciences. Our aim is to guide you through constructing an effective and compelling foundation for your paper. This chapter will describe the purpose and anatomy of the introduction section, including some Dos and Don’ts, and provide general advice on introducing an empirical study. Before you get started, we have a couple of suggestions. A great way to prepare yourself to use this chapter—and start writing—is to read published articles. Find authors who write well (try asking a mentor who they think is a good writer) and prime your writing by reading their work. Now, pull out one of your recent papers. As you read through the chapter, engage in some active learning by improving your own work as you go.
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Mahoney, A., Davis, K., Martinez, S. (2023). Writing the Introduction. In: Griffith, A.K., Ré, T.C. (eds) Disseminating Behavioral Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47343-2_5
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