kinesiology

After completing your literature review, you should have a good grasp of what is currently being discussed in your selected research topic.  Your next step is to write an introduction to your research paper.  Your introduction should follow this basic structure: 

Topic: Exercise intensity and its effect on body composition

1. Identify the problem and area of interest
   1. Be direct – avoid discussing information that doesn’t directly relate to the topic at hand
2. Briefly summarize key findings from the current research on your topic
   1. What is currently known?
   2. What gaps exist in the current body of knowledge?
      1. Hint: Your topic will fill this gap, so write in such a way as to highlight the need for your “study”
      2. The identification of the gap in knowledge should segue directly into the purpose statement
3. Statement of the purpose of your study
   1. Include your research hypothesis

*Dr. Mitch Barton, Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology here at CBU, has done a great job of providing a sentence-by-sentence breakdown of the introduction section of one of his own published articles.  Please review the article attached here and take strong note of the patterns illustrated by Dr. Barton, as this is an excellent example and explanation of each section of an introduction.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 750 words
  
• 5-10 in-text citations used
• Professional Writing
  • Objective language, no personal pronouns
    • Instead of saying "I found an article that says x, y, z," state "Research from ___ shows x, y, z."
  • No opinions
  • Proper grammar
• References page

What is due:

• Word document with full introduction section following the outline indicated above. Be sure you are following APA formatting guidelines throughout