Good morning to everyboy. Is there any rule that indicates that you cannot put graphs or tables in the "Introduction" chapter of a paper? I ask this question, because the editor of a journal demands it, even though he does not mention it anywhere in the guidelines. Thank you in advance for your comments!
P.S.: This is the URL of the journal:
http://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/quipu
Generally no, there's no reason to or not to include graphs or tables in the introduction of a paper. Often, if it's appropriate and fits, a figure on the first page can be a good eye-catcher and attract more attention to your paper.
Perhaps the editor has another reason though.
There is no rule, but also the introduction is where you identify the problem your study is addressing, i.e. identify the gap in the existing literature.
So the figure or table in the introduction should not be about your findings. It MIGHT be OK if it helps illustrate the gap in the literature.
There is no rule like that but the editor may feel the table or diagram is not relevant to the research in the big picture.
I feel that the placement of the graph or table should depend on what you are discussing. It is very easy to know at a glance what you are saying by just looking at a graph or table. Most editors believe that graphs and tables are more appropriate when discussing research findings. Follow the editor's suggestions because he holds the final decision as far as publishing in that journal is concerned.Cheers
It is unusual to see tables and charts in introduction but if you think it supports explanation of the research problem, then you can insist to keep your figures.
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