Outline of the Research Report

I. Preliminaries
Title Page
Acknowledgement
Table of Content

II. Main Body

Chapter 1 – THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
Review of Related Literature and Studies
- Thematic Presentation
- Synthesis
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework of Reference
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Scope and Limitations
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms

Chapter 2 – METHODS
Research Design
Participants of the Study
Instrumentation
Data Gathering Procedures
Data Analysis

III. References
A. Books
B. Journals and Periodicals
C. Thesis and Dissertations
D. On – line Databases

IV. Appendices

V. Curriculum Vitae
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 Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction
This portion introduces the problem area that indicates the
importance and validity of the particular problem. Suitable
background information maybe incorporated into this introductory
statement. It should indicate the need to study the problem. This
refers to the need for the research, what are its contributions to
the field, both teaching and research efforts, and/or policy
making. (at least 3 pages)

Review of Related Literature

This refers to the body of literature related to the study
being proposed or a discussion of how the research proposal is
related with the current researches in the field.
(at least 10 each  80% literatures and studies conducted for the
past 5 years)

Theoretical Framework of Reference

This cites the bases of the study through a discussion of the
different established laws, models, theories and principles that
provide the conceptual underpinnings of the study or the
legitimate bases for defining its parameters. The conceptual
paradigm is also included in this part.

Statement of the Problem

This refers to what the proponent intends to investigate and
what he/she wants to accomplish in the research. It is a clear and
sharply defined statement of the actual problem. There should be a
main problem and then breaking it down into specific questions.

Hypothesis (optional)
It states expected or tentative conclusions that maybe
reached. This is needed only to sub – problems that need to be
tested. If there are no problems to be tested, then they get
omitted. It should be stated in the null form.

Scope and Limitations

This should be explicit in terms of the coverage of the
study, and period of time involved in the investigation.

Significance of the Study

A short paragraph explaining why the research is important
and what possible effects the results of the study will have on
present conditions. It presents how different individuals or
groups are benefited by the results of the study. It should be
presented in hierarchical order.

Definition of Terms
This is to define all unusual terms used that can be
misinterpreted. This definition helps to establish the frame of
reference with which the researcher approaches the problem. Terms
can be defined through
a. standard definition
b. operational definition
c. explaining instead of defining
d. spelling out abbreviations and acronyms

Chapter 2
Methods

Research Design
This describes how the research will be carried out and what
research design will be used together with a reason of why the
design is appropriate.

Participants of the Study

The targeted samples/subjects/ population who will make
possible the generation of data needed.

Sample and Sampling Techniques

This describes the quantity of the sample, how it was
determined and the sampling methodology used to select the sample.

Instrumentation
This describes the instrument/tool that will be used to
gather the needed data. (e.g. questionnaire, interview guide,
tests, etc.)

Data Gathering Procedures

A list of procedures/sequential steps that will be used for
the completion of the study

Data Analysis
This describes statistical tools and how will it be used to
present and interpret the gathered data.