学术论文中的Introduction与Background

看了很多学术论文，大概都将这两部分合二为一放在Introduction部分里了，但这两部分还是有具体差别的。
翻译一篇简单明了的英文文章与自己个人理解。

Introduction

Introduction is that part of a document that tries to introduce the document in an interesting manner to the reader. Introduction is all about what a reader can expect in the document, in a concise manner. However, the introduction contains all the major points that are actually covered in the document. Introduction has to be presented in such a manner so that it lures the reader into reading the entire document. This is not easy, and an art in itself to compel the reader to pick up the research paper and read it in its entirety. This compares well with the trailer of a movie that picks up highlights of the movie to make it look very interesting for the viewer.
Introduction就是将文章要点表现出来，但是要以一种吸引人的艺术表达手法来进行，就像电影的预告片一样，“引诱”读者去阅读整篇文章。

Background

Background of a research paper is written with the intention of clarifying the importance and the necessity of the paper in the first place. Why the study and what the basic purpose behind the study are the major questions that are answered through background that is presented with a research paper. A background is also a tool in the hands of the writer to prepare a reader for the document who is not familiar with the concepts discussed in the paper. Background also tries to prepare a reader to send him finally to read the full document.
It is hard to expect a reader to read the full document without creating a background as to what made the writer prepare the document. Background information is necessary as often a reader is interested in knowing the incidents prior to the research. It is like the foundation stone of a building upon which the entire edifice later stands.
Background主要是说明你的研究内容的背景知识与意义，它是什么东西，为什么要研究它，同时也是进行基本前提知识铺垫。

What is the difference between Introduction and Background?

• Both an introduction, as well as, background is necessary and integral parts of a document
• Introduction is like showing a trailer of a movie to entice a reader to go through the entire document
• Background is to make a reader understand the reasons of conducting a study and the incidents leading up to the study.