After reviewing two sample thesis introductions, the thesis “The Impacts of Edpuzzle Mobile App on Listening Skill for Non-English Major Students at SaigonTech College” by ...
After reviewing two sample thesis introductions, the thesis “The Impacts of Edpuzzle Mobile App on Listening Skill for Non-English Major Students at SaigonTech College” by Dinh Tran Thuy Lieu stands out as particularly clear, engaging, and well organized.
1/ What makes this introduction effective?
This introduction follows a logical flow and well structured progression from the educational context to a specific research focus, such as the shift to learner centered education and boost the role of technology into the educational. In addition, the introduction is strengthened by well-chosen references to previous studies, which emphasize both the importance of listening skills and the persistent difficulties faced by EFL learners, especially in Vietnam.
2/ How are the background, problem statement, research questions, and significance presented?
The background:
- Current trends in language teaching and technology integration
- The increasing role of ICT and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English language education
- The crucial things and challenging of listening skills for EFL learners
- The trend of using the mobile apps for teaching English in Vietnam and SaigonTech College
Problem statement: presented through a critical examination of existing research; while the previous studies have examined mobile apps and interactive videos in other areas, the author pointed out that listening skills - especially for non-English majored students have been under-researched. This well-defined gap convincingly justifies the need for the present study.
Research questions: concise and focused , directly related to the aim's study, measurable and researcher, addressing both the effectiveness of the Edpuzzle app in improving listening skills and students’ perceptions of its use.
3/ Significance: explained from both theoretical and practical perspectives
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Theoretically, the study clarifies key concepts such as interactive video and listening comprehension in mobile-assisted language learning.
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Practically, it offers insights for teachers, educators, and researchers on using mobile apps , specifically Edpuzzle to support listening instruction in both online and face-to-face contexts-> the study offers meaningful guidance for improving English listening skills.
4/ What will you borrow or adapt from this introduction for your own thesis?
the general-to-specific structure when performing the background and the use of context-specific justification (e.g., local learning context, learner type).