COMPONENTS OF YOUR RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT

(MC Science 7)

Preliminaries
A. Title Page (Title, Name of researchers, Affiliation)
B. Table of Contents (Observed proper paging)
C. Abstract (maximum of 350 words, include three keywords)

I. Introduction
A. Discussion of the research problem (Do not include this as a heading)
B. Statement of the Problem (Objectives of the study)
C. Importance of the Study (Identify entities that your research may contribute to or will
find valuable)

II. Review of Related Literature and Studies

A. Related Literature
B. Related Studies
C. Synthesis of the study
D. Gap bridged by the study
E. Theoretical Framework
F. Conceptual Framework
G. Definition of Terms (conceptual definition/operational definition)

III. Methodology
A. Research Method and or Design
B. Sampling Method and or Design
C. Respondents/Subjects
D. Instrumentation
E. Data Gathering Procedure
F. Data Analysis/Statistical Analysis

IV. Results and Discussion

V. Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

A. Summary of Findings
B. Conclusions
C. Recommendations.

Bibliography/References
A. Books
B. Journals
C. Unpublished Journals
D. Internet Sources

Appendices (raw data, communication letters, etc.)

Paper format:
1. Letter (8.5 x 11 in) paper size
2. Normal margin (1 in in all sides)
3. Single spacing
4. 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial Narrow
5. Follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style.

Note: Do not include the letters in your headings. It was just used to specify the sub-components
of every chapter.