- First and foremost, check those author instructions – does the journal ask for an “Introduction” section or a “Background” section? Do they outline what they expect to see in this section?
- Avoid unnecessary, broad background info that your target audience already knows; for example, “The incidence of obesity is rising in the U.S.”
- Instead, get to the point: “Partnerships between food pantries and other community services can assist at-risk populations with diet and activity interventions to potentially curb the rising incidence of obesity.”
- State clearly and concisely why your study is important – what data or information do you provide that other studies have lacked?
- Use PRIMARY references to support why your study is important; look for the most recent, original studies to support your ideas