How to Write the Introduction to an Empirical Research Paper

This video outlines exactly what readers are looking for when reading an intro section.

Ideally, you'll have already explored the literature, found all your citations, built your hypotheses from relevant theory and know exactly how all of this will fit into your intro. It doesn't always work this way in the real world. Be mindful of citation bias!

References:
World Health Organization (2017). Global Health Observatory (GHO) data: HIV/AIDS. Retrieved from: http://www.who.int/gho/hiv/en/

Bangsberg, D. R., Moss, A. R., & Deeks, S. G. (2004). Paradoxes of adherence and drug resistance to HIV antiretroviral therapy. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 53(5), 696-699.

Hinkin, C. H., Barclay, T. R., Castellon, S. A., Levine, A. J., Durvasula, R. S., Marion, S. D., ... & Longshore, D. (2007). Drug use and medication adherence among HIV-1 infected individuals. AIDS and Behavior, 11(2), 185-194.