If you are so inclined you can write a very fancy “Introduction” for your project. Don’t worry about this unless you think you have some extra time and would like to keep working on your project. This is OPTIONAL
An introduction tells the reader of your research what your project is about, how you came up with your question and why your question and project are important!
Here is the basic formula for writing an introduction: It’s like a fact sandwich.
OPENING STATEMENT
What is the purpose of your project
Facts you know
Facts you know
Facts you know
YOUR HYPOTHESIS
Here is an example from my project:
The purpose of this research project is to examine the type of snack choices teachers make in private. Teachers are considered role models in school and community environments. The Integrated Resource Package (IRP) and the Draft Curriculum for Transforming Curriculum and Assessment (DRAFT) both include sections on Health and Physical Education. With the implementation of the draft curriculum in September 2015 teachers will be expected to inform their students about healthy lifestyles, which includes Active Living and Healthy Choices. A “Big Idea” in the curriculum is teaching students that “Personal choices can have effects on short term and long term well being”. As teachers are role models to students the nutrition choices they make are highly relevant to creating healthy school environments. Although teachers know that it is important to make healthy choices, preparing healthy meals and snacks may require time and preparation. Most teachers are very busy because they have large classes, meetings, professional development, marking, clubs, sports, and recess duty. If healthy choices were readily available it would be easier for teachers to be role models to their students because teachers know that they should eat healthy foods. As such, I hypothesize that teachers will choose healthy snacks over processed treats when both options are available.
I bolded all the components of the formula! See how I stuck them together… Remember this part is optional. If you would like to complete this you can work on this at school with my help during Science Fair time or ask me during morning recess or after school.