In this webinar, we will talk about how to develop a problem statement for your paper and different types of research questions. Additionally, we will discuss how to write an introduction to an academic paper, focusing on building from a general perspective to the research question and how you can make the reader interested in your topic

This course is reserved for students at USN, and will be held in English!

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Topics:•    Briefly about the USN Academic Writing Center•    How to develop a research question•    Research questions for different types of academic texts•    Research questions, hypotheses, and theses•    Structure of an introduction: from the broader perspective to the research questions

Who is the webinar for? This webinar is most relevant for those who are writing an academic text where you need to develop or formulate your own research question. Additionally, the course is relevant if you are starting to write an introduction either for a shorter academic paper or a bachelor's or master's thesis.

After the lecture part, writing advisors will be available for 1 hour to answer questions and do shorter drop-in consultations. You can ask questions about the content of the webinar and get help with your own text.

The webinar will be taught in English by Hanna Kavli Lodberg-Holm who is the coordinator of the USN Academic Writing Center and is open for all USN students.

Duration: 1 hour lecture. Both lecturer and writing advisor will remain afterwards for questions, discussions and drop-in writing consultations.

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PS! If you are logged in with FEIDE, the confirmation and Zoom-invitation will be sent to your USN-email. Please inform the Course Manager if you require a different e-mail adress for your Zoom-invitation!