RESEARCH METHOD (AR423)

RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT

Chapter 1: The Problem and its Background
1.1Introduction / Background of the Study
Background of the study which will introduce the statements of the problem

1.2Statement of the Problem

1.1.2 Major Problem (an expanded reiteration of the title but
expressed as a problem)
1.1.3 Sub-problem (to support the development of the major problem)

1.3Project Goal
1.4Objectives of the Study (Objectives are the goals you set out to attain in your
study. They inform a reader what you want to attain through the study)

1.5Significance of the Study

a. Establishing a logical need for it due to inadequacies of selected
past studies
b. Giving the significance to persons or entities concerned in the
study.
1.6Scope and Delimitations of the Study ( to include limitations, if any, on coverage,
area of study, stratification and representative ness of sampling. The limitation
frank admission of within the control of the researcher )

1.7 Definition of Terms, Acronyms & Abbreviations ( to be defined as used in the

context of the study through:)
Standard definition
Operational definition
Explanation
Spelling out abbreviation and acronyms

Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework

The proponents personal review of various topics on how it is connected or
related to the background of the problem, requirements and problem statement
that is essential in understanding the topic further to come up with a possible
solution to the problem statement.

2.1Related Literature and Studies ( Justification of the present study and its bearing
on and relatedness to the reviewed literature and studies )
2.1.1 Review of Related Literature
2.1.1.1 Foreign
2.1.1.2 Local
2.1.2 Review of Related Studies
2.1.2.1 Foreign
2.1.2.2 Local

2.2Research Paradigm (A paradigm is simply a belief system (or theory) that guides
the way we do things, or more formally establishes a set of practices. This can
range from thought patterns to action.)

2.3Hypothesis (drawn from the sub-problem; not necessary hypothesizing all subproblems but only those intended to be tested or proven )

2.4Assumptions (Assumptions are things that are accepted as true, or at least

plausible)

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