The Structure of a Research Paper

Chapter 1: Generalities to the research.

1.1 Introduction to the research.

1.2 Rationale of the research.
1.3 Statement of problems.
1.4 Scope of research.
1.5 Limitation of the research.
1.6 Research objective.
1.7 Definition of terms.

Chapter 2: Literature review

2.1 Theory

2.2 Review of literature related to the research

2.3 Previous researches

Chapter 3: Research framework

3.1 Theoretical framework

3.2 Conceptual framework (practical framework)

3.3 Research hypothesis

3.4 Operationalization of the variables

Chapter 4: Research methodology

4.1 Methods of research used

4.2 Respondents and sampling procedures

4.3 Research instruments/Questionnaire

4.4 Pretests of the Questionnaire

4.5 Pilot study (dress referral of the full project, including the questionnaire,
the interviewers, and all other aspects)

4.6 Collection of data (gather procedure)

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4.7 Statistical treatment of data

Chapter 5: Analysis and interpretation of the data

5.1 Descriptive analysis (for demographic factors and others)

5.2 Hypothesis testing

Chapter 6: Findings of the research

6.1 Findings

Chapter 7: Conclusions

7.1 Summary of findings

7.2 Conclusion

Chapter 8: Recommendations and further study

8.1 Recommendation

8.2 Further study

Bibliography

Appendices

A) Questionnaire