The main parts of the introduction to be explained here are the background, research scope, rationale, hypothesis, and other inclusions.

1. Background of the paper

Similar to the beginning of a good story, the background gives the reader the context for why the paper was made.  It may explain the history of what has happened so far and share some issues affecting society.

For example, in a paper about mobile games and their effects on learning, the background might discuss how this is the most popular form of entertainment today by presenting surveys and recorded interviews about why kids love them. It may also share issues that parents have about the games’ effects on their children’s studies.

2. Research scope

In this portion of the introduction, you will briefly explain how you will go about the research and what you will and will not look into.  This gives the reader the idea of the plan.

Returning to the mobile game example, you might mention that your study will look into the effects of games and the studies of high school juniors and seniors in your school only.  It may also limit these games to just the non-educational ones that involve online cooperation like Dota 2 or League of Legends.

3. Rationale

In the rationale, you defend why your research needs to be made.  Here you explain how helpful it will be to discover the answers to the problem and how others will benefit.

Again, for the mobile game research, you can say the paper aims to confirm if mobile games are really a hindrance to learning or if there is something else affecting studies. You can mention how the research can help the school administration, community leaders, and game developers.

4. Hypothesis

This is where you share your idea of what you expect to discover.  Your side on the issue becomes the recurring theme throughout the paper as you seek to determine if you are correct.

Since research is a journey, you don’t have to have the “correct” hypothesis.  That is not the point.  If it turns out you are “incorrect,” it is okay provided that you and the reader have now discovered the true answer to the question.

5. Other Inclusions

Depending on your teacher and the purpose of the paper, your introduction might include other things.  Some teachers require you to present an outline of the paper.  Other teachers might ask for related researches in the introduction.

Should any of these be needed, simply ask for an example to view so that you’ll know what you need to create for your paper.

Summary

Although not everybody may be inclined to writing, having a great introduction to your research paper is important to convey to the audience (like your teacher!) what they are about to read.  Take note of the tips above to have an outstanding research paper.

The following are 5 helpful tips for first-timers to consider.

#1  Carefully select your topic

For most students, half the battle is won once you’ve chosen the right topic to research.  Make sure you pick something you are truly interested in; otherwise, you won’t enjoy the research process as you need to read many things.

Narrow it down to something you can easily handle.  Something like “The Difference in Math Techniques in Schools in the 20th Century and the 21st Century” is much too wide a scope, but a topic like “A Study of Math Problem-Solving Techniques of 5th Graders in Public Elementary Schools in Orange County in the 1990s and the 2010s” might be easier to handle.

#2  Consider your position

Once you’ve selected your topic, the next thing to consider is your position, which is also known as your thesis statement.  This is what your paper aims to prove.  Knowing this guides you toward what to read to support your point.

Returning to the math example above, a sample thesis statement could be like this: “Even though math concepts are generally the same over time, 5th-grade math problem-solving techniques have probably evolved to keep up with the changing times.”

#3  Do the research

You’ll need a lot of credible sources to write a good paper.  Some are needed to define important terms, while the others will be similar researches done that help refine your study.  Do take this seriously as teachers consider this a necessary part of the paper.

#4  Organize it all and write

Because of all the data involved, you’ll need to organize your notes first.  This means separating researches and theories that go against your idea and those that support what you have in mind.

Then you write.  Since research papers have a general format, you can find an example and follow what is done there.

#5  Listen. Revise. Proofread. Submit.

Teachers often expect you to submit your paper in stages.  You’ll be asked for a first draft, a second draft, and then the final one.  In high school, this pattern is often strictly followed as the teacher wants you to learn “how” to make such papers in preparation for college. In college, it will depend on the class and professor.  Sometimes it might just be a first draft, followed by the final paper.

Regardless, stay humble and listen to what needs to be fixed.  If more studies are needed, research some more and include them in your expanding paper.

But before final submission, take care to proofread it carefully, following the necessary guidelines (APA or MLA)

Summary

A research paper is not something to sneeze at.  It requires a lot of patience, study, and effort. But it’s not as difficult as many people claim it to be.  Consider the abovementioned tips so you can have a paper you can be proud of.

Business topics of a term paper

• iPhone X marketing plan
• Cultural influence on deciding ethically
• Guillermo furniture store concepts paper
• The innovation of products and services
• Clarifications on the hotel of Manor House
• EF language schools’ analysis
• Hot buttons and defensiveness scenario

Economic topics for a term paper

• Financing China programs for special education
• The long-term results of financial knowledge
• Challenges of custom-union theory empirical testing
• Societal inequality
• WTO’s export and import policy
• Supply-side and Keynesian economists’ theories
• Systems of economy

Psychology topics for a term paper

• Physiological and Psychological anxiety changes
• The end of relationships
• Styles of parenting
• Addiction to drugs
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Avoiding the workplace stress  
• Domestic violence
• Pessimism versus optimism

Environmental topics for a term paper

• Environmental impacts on parenting and expectant teenagers
• The difference in the environmental study in northern and southern parts
• Environmental corporate innovation
• Antarctic hunting and commercial whaling
• How PCBs affect water systems
• Human evolution climatic effects

Political topics for term papers

• Detection and prevention of international terrorism
• Internet and politics
• Intelligence gathered on Muslims by NYPD
• World terrorism
• North Korea’s contemporary culture of politics
• China politics
• US adoption
• Politics in the growing world
• US immigration
• Problems associated with Cyber politics
• Limits of diplomacy

History topics for term papers

• Post-effects and pre-effects of the second world war on the California workforce
• Changes in the California workforce due to World War II
• The positive impact of war
• Second world war and Civil rights
• USA era of reconstruction
• Hippie movements’ societal effects  

Technology topics for term papers

• The readiness of selling Mars’ tickets
• Assessment of technology in healthcare
• Security in mobiles
• Computing in enterprises.
• Technology roles in communication
• Cyber terrorism state-sponsored attacks
• Safety of aviation in British Airways
• Current technology versus technology in the past 

Philosophical topics for term papers

• Philosophy of personal leadership
• Sexual philosophy as an individual
• Church divisions (two)
• Exempting death penalties categorically
• Views of Aristotle

Term paper topics on medicine

• Stress with its corresponding effects
• Mid-Range Theory
• Changes in public health
• Red Cross in America
• Medicine based on evidence
• The wrong associated with euthanasia
• Problems from stress
• Heroin effects
• Care on a long term basis
• Non-communicable diseases’ impacts

Social topics for term papers

• Sources of homelessness
• The strict control of gun ownership
• Leadership-related gender and emotional intelligence
• Police’s communal duties
• Advantages and disadvantages of death
• Inequality conceptualization
• Africa developing socially and mobile communication
• Irrationality of bureaucracies
• Worldly terrorism
•  Social class impact on education
• Differences in Marx’s and Hobbes’s view on basic social ordering
• Measurement in research studies in education
• Loosening control of gun ownership
• Culture of America.
•  Elderly community services

Relational topics for term papers

• Invasion of kid’s privacy
• Realists versus experts of critical theory  
• Family and human growth theories
• The end of relationships
• Marriages’ contemporary convictions
• Relations between police and minority
• Holocaust and IBM
•  Positive maintenance of a culture of work
• Non-verbal communication with its uses
• Pros and cons of international cooperation diversification
• Influence of diversity’s personal definition on business class and long-term career

Varied topics for term papers

• Is obesity the responsibility some restaurants
• College success
• Petroleum company of Britain
• World champion
• The revolver for the Beetle
• Development of the future
• Pearl River pollution
• Definition of workaholics
• Musical exoticism and impressionism  
• The badness of competition
• Training in FBI
• Contemporary ethics
• Improving writing skills
• Degas vs. Monet
• Hacking ethically
• Disorder for style deficits 
• Android’s dream for sheep of electricity
• Media of sports
• Leadership by veterans
• Desire street car
• Styles of leadership
• Digital and traditional media in the criminal investigation
• Cons of the method of translating grammar
• Issues related to the theft of intellectual property and jurisdiction
• The spirituality of Latin and Hispania

Books and movie topics for term papers

• Virtual reality vs. science fiction
• Analysis of silent spring book
• Summary of Old Testament books 
• Fiction in science as well as virtual reality
• Analysis of silent spring book
• Old Testament summary
• The day past Tomorrow movie analysis
• Photographic illustrations in the novel of Medicine River
• In conclusion, the above-stated topics are critical for term paper topics. Learners should explore each of them exhaustively.