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CARS Model Worksheet

The document provides instructions for analyzing a research paper introduction using John Swales' CARS Model, which includes three main moves: establishing a research territory, establishing a niche, and occupying the niche. It outlines specific submoves for each main move and includes a table for identifying corresponding sentences from the introduction. Additionally, it contains short-answer questions to further explore the introduction's content and structure.

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CARS Model Worksheet

The document provides instructions for analyzing a research paper introduction using John Swales' CARS Model, which includes three main moves: establishing a research territory, establishing a niche, and occupying the niche. It outlines specific submoves for each main move and includes a table for identifying corresponding sentences from the introduction. Additionally, it contains short-answer questions to further explore the introduction's content and structure.

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Analyzing a Research Paper Introduction Using the CARS Model

Name: _________________________Course/Section:
_____________Date:______________

Instructions:

Read the provided research paper introduction carefully. Then, analyze its
structure using John Swales' CARS (Create a Research Space) Model.
Identify and highlight the different moves and submoves present in the
introduction. Answer the questions that follow.

CARS Model Overview

Swales' CARS Model consists of three main moves and their


corresponding submoves:

1. Move 1: Establishing a Research Territory


o (1A) Claiming centrality (importance of the topic)
o (1B) Making topic generalizations
o (1C) Reviewing previous research (literature review)
2. Move 2: Establishing a Niche (Identifying the Research Gap)
o (2A) Indicating a gap in previous studies
o (2B) Questioning prior research or extending previous findings
o (2C) Identifying a need for additional research
3. Move 3: Occupying the Niche
o (3A) Outlining research aims and objectives
o (3B) Stating research questions or hypotheses
o (3C) Defining the study’s significance
o (3D) Providing an overview of the research structure

Part I: Identifying Moves in the CARS Model

Using the numbered sentences in the research introduction, fill in the table
below by identifying the specific sentences that correspond to each move
and submove in the CARS Model.

CARS Model Move Sentence Number(s)


Move 1: Establishing a Research Territory
(1A) Claiming centrality
(1B) Making topic generalizations
(1C) Reviewing previous research
Move 2: Establishing a Niche
(2A) Indicating a gap in previous studies
CARS Model Move Sentence Number(s)
(2B) Questioning prior research or extending
previous findings
(2C) Identifying a need for additional research
Move 3: Occupying the Niche
(3A) Outlining research aims and objectives
(3B) Stating research questions or hypotheses
(3C) Defining the study’s significance
(3D) Providing an overview of the research
structure

Part II: Short-Answer Questions

Answer the following questions based on your analysis of the introduction.

1. How does the author establish the importance of the research


topic?

2. What specific research gap does this study aim to address?

3. How does the author justify the need for additional research?

4. What are the key research objectives stated in the


introduction?

5. How does the author outline the structure of the paper? Why is
this important for the reader?

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