Practical Research 1
Writing the First Chapter
The Introduction
Writing the introduction involves the background of the study, the reason why you believe the topic is worth researching about, and
your thesis statement. To begin with the introduction, follow the guide questions below.
Guide Questions
What problem/issue do you see around
you that concerns you and your
classmates? (Write at least 3 observed
problems/issues)
Why is there a need for this
problem/issue to be addressed? (Write
one per problem/issue)
In what way do you plan to resolve this
problem/issue? (Write one per
problem/issue)
Statement of the Problem
To address the problem/issue, write one general question, and at least three specific questions.
General Question
Specific Questions
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Responses
-finding schoolwork hard, or having difficulty focusing in class while others are being noisy
and distracting
-a strained relationship between your parents, sibling problems, a housing problem, or
simply a sense of isolation
-going to school while suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, or some other mental
illness
- Assist all those who become interested in the process in comprehending the initial
rationale for decisions and behavior.
- You should start with an initial statement that identifies the issue (usually a problem or
challenge) that needs to be resolved and a specific statement of remedial action,
including what should be done, who should do it, and when. Consider the challenge as
the difference between what the society should be doing and what is actually happening.
- This should be investigated as soon as possible. As the project progresses, there will be
opportunities to adapt or amend this initial statement.
- Keep an eye on your feelings and how they affect you. Recognize that emotions are a
part of working life, and that negative emotions may exacerbate conflict. Recognize your
feelings and then figure out where they came from. Is the present situation being
influenced by a poor experience or a previous interaction? Is it dependent on a factor
over which you have no control? Take the time to de-escalate the situation before
proceeding.
- Give yourself enough time to plan. After you've had time to organize your thoughts, you
can discuss challenging issues. Take the time to find out what the real problems are and
be transparent about them. “What is the underlying explanation or ‘why' behind what I
want?” you might ask. For more detail, see Emphasis on Interests (Needs), Not Positions
(Wants).
- Listen, consider, and inquire. Have you given yourself enough time to listen? Is the
setting suitable? Maintain proper eye contact and restrain your facial and body
expressions. When emotions are running high, it's difficult to listen. Next, let your body
cool down. Listening solely to hear what you want the other person to say or to validate
your own point of view is not a good idea. With an open mind, listen. Assist the other
party in feeling noticed. Empathize with them. To collect information, ask open-ended
questions. For more information about how to listen effectively, see Listening Effectively.
What impact does the problem or issue you see around you have on you and your
classmates?
-Do you find schoolwork hard, or having difficulty focusing in class while others are being
noisy and distracting?
How does strained relationship between your parents, sibling problems, a housing
problem, or simply a sense of isolation?
What effect do going to school while suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, or some
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other mental illness?

Prepared by: Sir Geff Ebrada (gtebrada@one-bosco.org)