PARTS OF A RESEARCH PAPER

1. PREFATORY PAGES
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Title Page
Dedication Page
Approval Sheet
Acknowledgment Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Figures/Tables

2. REPORT PROPER
I. Introduction
A. Background of the Study
B. Statement of the Problem
C. Objectives of the Study
D. Significance of the Study
E. Scope and Limitations of the Study
F. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
G. Assumptions/Hypotheses
H. Definition of Terms
II. Survey of Related Literature and Studies
A. Local
B. Foreign
III. Methodology
A. Respondents/Participants
B. Instrument/s
C. Procedures
IV. Presentation and Analysis of Data
V. Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
3. FINAL PAGES
a. Appendix
b. Bibliography

FORMATTING
1. Paper Size :
2. Margins
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8.5 x 11 (short)
1 inch
top, bottom, right
2 inches
- left
3. Font
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Arial
4. Font Size :
12
5. Spacing
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Double
6. Align text on both left and right sides