Written By: Membrane, in biology, the thin layer that forms the outer boundary of a living cell or of an internal cell compartment. The outer boundary is the plasma membrane, and the compartments enclosed by internal membranes are called organelles.
The main purpose of the INTRODUCTION is to give a description of the problem that will be addressed. In this section the researcher might discuss the nature of the research, the purpose of the research, the significance of the research problem, and the research question(s) to be addressed. Three essential parts of a good introduction are: RATIONALE.
Using a conversational style, an accessible Q&A format, and a bit of humor, the book provides a brief overview of some of the jargon of research and describes seven components that are important to the research process regardless of a particular research perspective: conceptual framework, epistemology, paradigm, theory, theoretical framework, and methodology.