FORMAT/GUIDE FOR RESEARCH REPORT

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CHAPTER 1
RESEARCH PROBLEM

1.1 Introduction

State the purpose of research

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1.2 Background of Research

Explain the motivation for carrying out this research in terms of theoretical
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1.3 Statement of Research Problem

Explain the factors/variables to be included in this research, show the

conceptual framework of research, and state the research problem.

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1.4 Purpose of Research

Explain the purpose of research, research objectives and research questions

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1.4.1 Research Objectives

This research was carried out with the following objectives:

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1.4.2 Research Questions

This research was carried out to answer the following research questions:

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1.5 Importance of Research

Explain the importance of research findings in terms of theory

confirmation/building or their implications to practitioners.

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1.6 Limitations of Research

Explain the limitations of this research in terms of population, sample,

instruments, data analyses or other related problems to the research.

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1.7 Definition of Terms

Give the constitutive (conceptual) and operational (measurement) definitions

of the terms/variables used in the research.

The followings were the key terms used in this research and their constitutive
and operational definitions:

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 CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE REVIEW
2 Related Literature

Explain concepts, theories, principles or models that are related to the research
problem.

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2.2 Related Research

Explain and comment about previous research/ studies that are related to the
research problem in terms of population, sample, instruments, analyses, findings
and limitations.

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 CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHOD

3.1 Research Design

Restate the purpose of research and explain suitable/ appropriate research

design to be used in the research.

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3.2 Population and Sample

Explain the scope/limitation of research in terms of population and sample &

how respondents are selected.

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3.3 Research Instruments

Explain research instruments to be used and how they are developed/

constructed.

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3.4 Procedure for Data Collection

Explain step-by-step of the procedure for data collection from obtaining the
permission to do research to how the data were collected.

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3.5 Procedure for Data Analyses

Explain step-by-step of the procedure for data analyses from marking the
test(s) to how the data were analyzed to answer each research question.

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 CHAPTER 4

RESEARCH FINDINGS
4.1 Backgrounds of Respondents

Explain the backgrounds of the research respondents, e.g. their gender, age,
family income, etc.

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Example: Table 4.1: Background of Respondents

Background Frequency Percentage

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnic
Malay
Chinese
Indian

4.2 The Results of Data Analyses and Research Findings

Explain the results of data analysis together with a table and write the
finding(s) for Research Question 1

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 CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSIONS

5.1 Summary of Research

Briefly explain again the research purpose, design, population, sample,

instruments and procedures for data collection and analysis.

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5.2 Conclusions

List the conclusions based on research questions and findings.

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5.3 Discussion on the Findings

Discuss the findings separately in terms of whether the each finding supports
or does not support the finding of previous research.

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5.4 Implications of the Findings

Discuss the implications of the findings to theory verification/building or to

practitioners.

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5.5 Recommendations for Further Research

Recommend what future researchers should do to improve the findings of

this research.

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 REFERENCES

List the references that were quoted in your report.

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 APPENDICES

You may include documents, such as questionnaire or details of the results of

data analyses in the appendices.

Example: APPENDIX A
QUESTIONNAIRES

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