Introduction- discusses the problem that led to research

Background of the study:

3-5 paragraph

Related to topic

Convince readers about the need to study for research( Problems, causes)>>> Argument

1. Problem, effect of problem and the need for writing research about that problem

Reason why research needed to be conducted, state the problem

Note: deductive method( inverted pyramid) generic- specific 3 paragraph

Huwag pupunuin ng citation ( 2-5 citations), huwag magcopy paste—give credits to researcher

Last paragraph of intro>> Rationale of the study- reason why you choose and conducted this research…
the why? Include also the research gap

Introduce the variables involve in your study

Should catch attention and convince them that topic is worth studying

Orient readers on what prompted the researcher to undertake the study

Show the data gap and questions that remain unanswered- the gap which becomes a need>> something
lacking

Brief and provocative quotation related to study

Striking facts or statistics

Brief background of events that depict the present state of the issue

Researchers firm stand on the need to bridge the gap between theories and problem situation

Researchers rationale concerning the need to replicate a completed study

If a new theory is being envisioned start by attacking some pertinent universally held theories on the
subject and giving the rationale behind the research undertaking
Background of the study

What is the problem ?

SMEs are more inclined towards generating sales and profits and care less about maintaining adequate
internal controls and reviewing their bookkeeping records with a fine-tooth comb.

Many business failures around the world, in the recent past, have been partly attributed to internal
control failures

What do you want to research about the topic?

Why it is important to conduct that research?

Why did you choose that research?

!!! prove that the study is relevant and timely

Statement of the problem- list down questions that we want to look for answer when we conduct
research. Questions that will lead to ultimate goals

Significance of the study- list down beneficiaries or prospect in conducting the research ( 1 -2 sentences
of reason) 3- 5 beneficiaries

Scope and delimitation- setting the focus and boundary

- What do you want to research

- Who are the participants? Where to be conducted? when? how?

Definition of terms- define the meaning of most commonly used words

Effects of internal control to organizational (operating) performance