RATIONALE PAPER

I. GENERAL SUBJECT AREA: (EX. Database Management, Power System)

II. SPECIFIC TOPIC: ( IBM Repair Center Monitoring System)
III. PROPOSED RESEARCH TITLE: Solar-Powered Seaweed Dewatering Machine
IV. RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION:

Background of the Project (3 to 5 paragraphs)

Provide a realistic background of the study by describing the underlying issues that have
influenced the identification of the proposed project. This includes the theories or previous
studies related to the proposed study, identifying what is lacking in those studies, and
indicating how the proposed study differs from them or how it can strengthen those studies.
There should be as many paragraphs as there are issues. You may cite if similar problems
were earlier reported in some publications as proofs that the underlying issues are realistic,
serious or of general occurrence.

Justification of the Project (3 to 5 paragraphs)

Discuss the significance or importance of the proposed project in solving or providing
knowledge in regard to the underlying issue that justify the intent of the project. Indicate the
expected end product, the benefits that can be derived from it, and the most probable
recipients of the benefits.

V. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

On the basis of the underlying issues that were perceived, and could be validated by
earlier reports, and the justifications that follow, formulate your research objectives. The
objectives indicate in operational terms what you intend to do to solve the identified problems
related to the study. The characteristics of an objective are: specific, measurable, attainable,
realistic and time-bound. State appropriately by using the exact verbs that best describes what
you want to answer in relation to the underlying issues within a certain time frame. Usually,
primary or main objectives of the study are set. Under each main objective, specific
objectives, which are necessary to attain each of the main objectives are specified.

General Objectives

Specific Objectives

VI. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS (Manageability)

Is the research topic within your capability?

What?
Who?
Where?
 When?
Why?
How?

VII. LITERATURE CITED

All references cited in the previous section should be listed in this section. These should
be arranged alphabetically, following the author-year format, as follows:

Camarao, G. (1990). Development of Research Proposals. Technological University of the

Philippines, Manila.

REMINDERS:

Prepare three rationale paper

Prior to your title defense/presentation, prepare a brief PowerPoint presentation highlighting

the salient points of your rationale paper.

Provide intext citation