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: You identify a gap, raise a question, or challenge existing beliefs to show why more research is needed.

: You define the broad research field and review previous research to show the topic's importance. : You identify a gap, raise a question,

: You outline your specific research purpose and how you will address the gap identified in Move 2. : You identify a gap

Developed by John Swales, the model is a strategic framework for writing effective introductions in academic papers. It follows three "moves": raise a question