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Academic writing

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Created on July 25, 2021

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Introduction function and writing style

Gray, J. A. (2018). Introduction sections: where are we going and why should I care?

Background and motivation

Simple present tenseGeneric nouns (plural count-nouns)

Academic background

Present perfect (multiple studies/ background research)Generic nouns

Simple past (single, specific study)Definte nouns

Literature gap

Present perfect (something that has not been done yet)Generic nouns

Simple present (something currently inadequate) Generic nouns

Research problem

Simple past (previous intention, methods completed)Definte nouns

Simple present (reference to current article or present time of reading)Definte nouns

Social impact

Simple present (current possibility) & Simple future (future reality)Generic nouns

Methods

Simple pastDefinte nouns