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The above Table of Content is framed in the widely used
format of a research synopsis in the discipline of Management/
Business Studies and Social Sciences. Based on the real-time
situation and nature of other research disciplines, the above
style may undergo slight changes.

2.1.2.3 Introduction Section in a Research Syn-
opsis

The synopsis introduction illuminates like the first rays of
dawn after a long night. It provides initial glimpses into the
landscape of knowledge that the research explores. Consider
Introduction an overgrown garden - the tendrils and weeds rendering it
illuminates and wild and impenetrable. But then the gardener arrives with
reveals a cutter in hand. With the first few cuts, a pathway starts to
emerge. Swathes of light filter through. Slowly, order and
structure take form. The synopsis introduction makes those
first decisive cuts. It hacks through the tangled thicket of
ideas, allowing slivers of insight to permeate. The reader
begins to discern the shapes of knowledge hidden within.

Like a museum curator lighting up an exhibit, the
introduction highlights the central themes. It directs attention
to critical features, thus providing illumination precisely
where needed most. Without this selective spotlight,
Concise the reader remains lost in the dark. But with a thoughtful
overview introduction, the contours of comprehension emerge from
the shadows. What was opaque comes into focus. Out of
chaos, clarity arises. Thus, the synopsis introduction does
not just overview - it reveals, enlightens and orients. It acts
as a beacon at the outset of the research journey, guiding the
reader toward understanding.

Background of the Study

The Background of the Study section of the introductory
part gives the reader an in-depth focus on the topic by
Background of the connecting the Introduction to the research topic and
study: In-depth enabling a logical construction of the ideas and arguments.
focus The researcher's valid reasons for conducting the study will
be understood in this part. More importantly, the ambiguous
areas of the topic should be avoided while writing the
background section.

Research Gap

Suppose the researcher finds out an area of study or a
specific research question to be unexplored or unanswered

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