The Chapter I of a Research The first chapter of a research paper is the beginning of a study that will be conducted. It is composed of the following parts: Introduction Statement of the Problem Hypothesis Theoretical Framework and Definition of Terms Introduction
The introduction of a research leads the study
from its general information to the specific question that you want to be answered by the study you are conducting. Sometimes, it is starting from a very catchy line or quotation or it may start by a question. Statement of the Problem and Hypothesis Hypothesis It is the assumptions of the researchers to the S.O.P of their research. Statement of the There are 2 types of Hypothesis. Problem The Null Hypothesis and This is the part of the Alternative Hypothesis. research where the The null hypothesis is the questions you want to be assumption that there is no answered by your research significant difference between is stated. the variables being studied. The alternative hypothesis is the assumption that there is significant difference between the variables. Theoretical Framework The Theoretical Framework is the part of the research paper where the researchers will look for theories that they may use in their study. That theory/theories are going to support the variables that the researchers are using in their paper. If possible, each variable that they will use should have its own theories that will help them to understand and use that variable. Definition of Terms A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study. Operational Definition and Conceptual Definition are the two types of defining a word. Operational Definition the words are defined on how it will be used in the study. On the other hand, Conceptual Definition is the original definition of the word/s used in the research paper.