FORMAT OF RESEARCH PAPER

It should contain the following:

 Problem/s
 Objectives
 Methods & Procedures (described in detail)
 Results and Discussion
 Conclusions and Recommendations
 Bibliography (at least 5 major references)

The project write-up must be encoded double-spaced in short bond paper (8”x11”) with margin
(1 inch top, bottom and right; 1.5 inch left) and follows the following format:

 TITLE PAGE – title of the project must be brief, simple and catchy.
 ABSRACT - should consist of short, concise descriptions of the problem & its solution.
It must be one page only, single-spaced with a maximum of 250 words, written in Times
Roman style, font 11. It must also state the following:
a. Purpose b. Procedure used c. Results d. Conclusion
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT - contains the names of people & agencies that helped in the
conduct of the work described.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS - lists the different parts of the whole report with the
corresponding page number of each part. The heading & title of tables & figures should
be consistent. It is followed by: (one page each)
 List of Tables
 List of Figures
 List of Appendices
 INTRODUCTION - informs the reader of the problem under study. It shows the nature
and scope of the problem, its historical & theoretical background & a review of literature
relevant to the problem.
a. Background of the Study - states the rationale of the study. It explains briefly
why the investigator chose this study to work on.
b. Statement of Problem/Objectives - the nature & scope of the problem should be
presented with clarity. Two types of objectives maybe stated:
1. General Objective – this is related to the problem as given in the early part of
the section.
2. Specific Objective (Specific Questions) – this states the purpose of each
experiment conducted
3. Hypothesis – anchored from the objectives.
c. Significance of the Study - the importance of the study is explained in this part.
d. Scope and Delimitations - states the coverage & extent of the study.
e. Research Paradigm
f. Definitions of Terms – operational definition of terms used in the study.
g. Review of Related Literature and Studies - This part gives an indication of the
credibility of the proponent, that is:
 What you know in terms of what has been done, what is being done and
what needs to be done
 Often, emphasis is on the perceived gaps, trends, issues as well as their
implications to the proposal
 Be selective: relevant and related to the scope of the proposal. Only the
most important studies and theories written on the topic should be
included.
Related Literature - Is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the
present study is related. These materials are usually printed and found
in books, encyclopedia, professional journals, magazines, newspaper and
other publications.
Related Studies - Are studies, inquiries or investigations already conducted to which
 the present proposed study is related or has some bearing or similarity.
They are unpublished materials such as manuscripts, thesis and
dissertations. (Intro-Body-Synthesis)

 METHODOLOGY - provides enough details so that a competent worker can repeat the
experiments.
a. Materials/Equipment - the exact technical specifications, quantities and source
of method of preparation for all materials used should be given. Specifically built
equipment used in the study must be described and the description accompanied
by a picture.
b. Treatment/General Procedure - the manner & sequence by which each
experiment or set of observations were done & how measurements were obtained
should be described in detail. Avoid using the “recipe style” when stating the
step-by-step procedure. Use the narrative form in the past tense.
-Includes: Making of the Product/Device and Data Collection Procedure
c. Statistical Treatment
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS - this maybe divided into sub-sections describing each
set of experiment or observations.
a. Findings - The data maybe presented in full & discussed descriptively in the text
or these maybe summarized in tables, pictures & graphs.
- The statistical test used to determine the possible significance of the
finding should be described.
- Tables, pictures & graphs should make the presentation of the data
more meaningful. (Note: Table no. and title for tables are written
above while Figure no. and title for graphs/illustrations are written
below)
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b. Analysis of Data - the interpretation of the findings are discussed & the
significant features shown in the table, figures or graphs are pointed out.
 CONCLUSIONS
a. Summary of Findings – The evidence based on the results should be summarized
for each specific objective.
b. Conclusions - The general truth implied or illustrated by the results should be
clearly stated.
 RECOMMENDATIONS - Consists of suggestions on future actions such as a new
direction of research or further experiments to be performed, practices that might be
adapted or discarded in order to attain certain goals or objectives.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY - a list of the references used in guiding the research work and
writing the paper. Follow standard formats when listing your references. It should follow
the standard formats of the American Association of Psychologists (APA) or Modern
Language Association (MLA).
- You may also have END NOTES after each section
 APPENDICES – this may include documentations (with captions), communication
letters, sample statistical tools such as survey forms, checklist form and observation
sheets, detailed record of your data, computations for statistical treatment and others.
 CURRICULUM VITAE