SCIENTIFIC WRITING

STEPS IN WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT

Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
B. Statement of the Problem
C. Significance of the Study
D. Scope and Limitation of the Study
E. Definition of Terms
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• This is the statement of the origin of the
problem.
• It may include justification on the
selection or choice of the study.
• It includes literature citation that will give
you a background of the problem.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
• This is a statement of the purpose of the
investigation and the specific problem
you are trying to answer.
• The problem stated should be an
outcome of a situation that needs to be
resolved.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• This should state why the problem
investigated is important and what
significance the results have.
• It should include a statement of
relevance to felt needs, its potential
contribution to new knowledge, policy
implications and other possible uses for
the results.
SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
• This should include the specific scope of
the problem, the nature of the subject
treated, their number, instrumentation or
design.
• It is expected to indicate a reasonable
area of the study which is large enough
to permit careful treatment.
 REMINDERS
ON WRITING DRAFTS
1. The font must be consistent, for standardization, use Times New Roman 12 or Arial 11.
2. The format must be consistent all throughout the paper. Line spacing that is 1.5 is
recommended.
3. When starting a new chapter, use a new page. No heading must be put at the middle of the
texts.
4. Always put the heading of each chapter at the middle of the paper.
5. Sub headings must be in line with the text.
ON EXPERIMENTATION
1. Plan all your activities so there will be no time wasted.
2. All experiments to be done in the school’s lab (during your science period).
3. All materials to be used in experimentation must be approved by your teacher and by the lab
supervisor.
4. No bringing in of chemicals.