> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emory.gitbook.io/ai-research-practicum/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emory.gitbook.io/ai-research-practicum/introduction.md).

# Introduction

This chapter provides guidance on selecting a research topic and task, as well as how to compose the Introduction section to effectively motivate the readers and offer an overview of your work.

## Contents

* [Motivation](/ai-research-practicum/introduction/motivation.md)
* [Overview](/ai-research-practicum/introduction/overview.md)
* [Exercise](/ai-research-practicum/introduction/exercise.md)