The Research Paper Introduction The CARS Model Created

The Research Paper Introduction The CARS Model Created by Jiin Yap (2011) and modified by Stephen Hill (2012).

Research Paper Introduction n What does a good research paper introduction do? What parts does it have?

The CARS Model – Creating a Research Space n Your reader wants to know: Why should I read this? n Where does this paper fit into the conversation? n n Three moves to create a research space: Move 1: Establish a research territory (topic) n Move 2: Establish a niche (area of thesis statement) n Move 3: Occupy the niche (your thesis statement) n

Moves 1 -3 in Detail n Move 1: Establish a research territory n n n Move 2: Establish a niche n n Show that your topic is important, central, problematic, and/or relevant Mention previous research Show a specific area that needs to be addressed (either a gap in previous research or something you think should be explored further) Move 3: Occupy the niche n n State your purpose – thesis statement List research questions or hypotheses if applicable

Practice n Read the introduction section of the article by Dias and de Andrade Melo (linked on the course website) and identify the three moves: Establishing a research territory n Establishing a niche n Occupying the niche n

Detailed Practice Using Handout 1 as a reference, read the sample introduction in Handout 2 and identify the three moves and the steps used in each move. n Check with a partner. n

Application n Choose one of the academic articles you’ve found for your research paper and look for evidence of the CARS model. Does its introduction use all three moves? n If not, is it still effective? Why or why not? Do you see other techniques being used instead? n

Practice n Draft the introduction to your research paper. Use Handout 1 to include each move and the appropriate steps of the CARS model. Upload to Dropbox when you’re finished. Name your file Your Name Introduction Practice. doc(x).