University of Connecticut Corporal Punishment Introduction Essay

Broad statements of topic and background; What topic;why is it important.

Review the theory/research. Lead the research through a logical sequence. Start broad and narrow down.

This is where you use your annotated sources, which will be most useful. 

Provide the right amount of info about each source. 

Make the study clear what the study is about, not just a citation. Assume your reader has no background knowledge.

Discussing previous studies: look for opportunities to synthesize-use multiple studies to make a point.

Point out the gap-tell plp why you are doing this. Point out the gap in existing literature.

Purpose of the present study and hypothesis.

Parameters: 1000 words, cite 10+ sources(journal articles), APA style Include title page not counted toward word count, include reference list