Fill in the blanks with the correct alternatives given in the table below. Note, there are two extra answers.

a. direct b. transitions c. in-text citations d. introduction e. background f. problem

1. An ______________ sets the stage for the entire project and is the first passage in a journal article, dissertation, or scholarly research study. 2. One of the components of an introduction is targeting an audience and noting the significance of the _______________ for this audience. 3. The literature review is the part where the rationale and justification of the research topic with a relevant _______________ are set up. 4. The purpose of ______________ are to give credit to the source they are citing, which allows readers to find research, discussions, and claims to understand the topic further.