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The length of the literature review (i.e. Parts 4 and 5) ranges from a paragraph to

several pages. See Chapter 15 for details on how to write it.
part 6 authors’ contribution (1–2)*

Here the authors make a very clear statement of how what they describe in the paper
represents an advance on current knowledge (i.e. the knowledge outlined in parts 2,
4 and 5).

part 7 aim of the present work (1–2)*

This statement of the goal to be reached is essential in any Introduction. It should be
in a separate paragraph and expressed so that the referee (and readers) are 100%
clear about the objectives of your research and the expected outcome. You will need
to tell readers what method you used and possibly why you chose this method.

part 8 main results of the present work (1–4)

Although your main results will be given in other sections of your paper (typically
in your Abstract, Results, Discussion and Conclusions), many authors also announce
them here to show how the background situation plus their contribution have led to
particular results.

part 9 future implications of the work (1–2)

Some authors prefer to delay mentioning implications to the Discussion or even to
the Conclusions. However, mentioning implications here gives readers an instant
idea of the possible importance of your work, which may be useful for them as they
read the rest of the paper.

part 10 outline of structure (3–4 very short sentences)

This may not be necessary if the structure of your paper is completely standard for
your chosen journal, and thus readers will already know in what order the various
elements of your research will be presented. See Sect. 14.12 on how to write the
structure.