Analyzing the Best Thesis Introductions

Analyzing the Best Thesis Introductions

by HUF04 Nguyễn Ngọc Quỳnh Như -

I am very interested in the way Ms. Dinh Tran Thuy Lieu introduced her study "The Impacts of Edpuzzle Mobile App on Listening Skills for Non-English Major Students at ...

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I am very interested in the way Ms. Dinh Tran Thuy Lieu introduced her study "The Impacts of Edpuzzle Mobile App on Listening Skills for Non-English Major Students at SaigonTech College."  Here is why I think her writing is successful:

Clear Organization: The introduction is easy to follow because it is divided into logical parts like the problem, the goals, and the importance of the study. This helps the reader understand the "why" and "how" of the research immediately.

Strong Background: She does a great job connecting the study to modern trends like mobile learning (MALL). She also correctly identifies that listening is a major struggle for many students in Vietnam.

Finding the Gap: The author clearly explains that while there is research on technology, we don't know enough about using interactive video apps for non-English majors. This makes her study necessary.

Explicit Goals: The research aims and questions are very direct. They focus specifically on how the app helps and what the students think about it.

My own lesson
For my own project, I plan to use this same clear structure. I especially want to make sure my research questions are as sharp and focused as the ones in this paper.

Analyzing the Best Thesis Introductions

by HUF04 Nguyễn Đăng Hải -
Hi Như
Your point about "Finding the Gap" was a bit of a lightbulb moment for me. It’s one thing to say, "Listening is hard for students," but it’s much more effective to ...

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Hi Như
Your point about "Finding the Gap" was a bit of a lightbulb moment for me. It’s one thing to say, "Listening is hard for students," but it’s much more effective to say, "We know technology helps, but we don't know how this specific interactive tool affects non-English majors." You highlighted that research isn't just about finding a problem; it's about finding the specific "empty space" in previous studies.
I definitely agree that focus on MALL (Mobile-Assisted Language Learning) is a major strength. In today’s world, ignoring mobile integration feels a bit like ignoring the internet in the 90s.