Transitional paragraph
Thesis Seminar: Transitional Paragraph and Research QuestionsThesis Seminar: Transitional Paragraph and Research Questions - Notes
💡 Check out Organizational Patterns - Text Structure, and Finding participants, which collectively relate to developing a transitional paragraph.
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What’s the purpose of having a transitional paragraph?
The purpose of a transitional paragraph is to bridge your theory (what others say about your researchable topic) with your own study (what you have to say about your researchable topic)?
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What is a transitional paragraph?
It’s a paragraph that includes the following: restatement and rewording of the thesis statement, 2) summarizing the context of the problem, 3) state the research design (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method), and 4) introduce research questions.
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Where do I state the transitional paragraph?
The transitional paragraph is the last paragraph of your literature review, occurring just before the Method section.