Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

In paragraph, follow the SPIN.

S - describe the situation, the unsatisfactory situation

P - describe the research problem that may have caused the unsatisfactory
situation from the review of your literature
I - discuss your idea, your research topic, your main research objective
N- discuss the need for your idea, your research topic. What can your work
contribute to the body of knowledge, to improve the situation, to the
improvement of the system, to the quality of life, etc.

Statement of the Problem (Research Questions)

These are the list of questions that the research is trying to answer in order to satisfy
the main research objective

Conceptual Framework

Your research paradigm. This is the illustration, or schematic representation of the

interplay or the relationships of variables with each other i.e. INDEPENDENT
VARIABLES -DEPENDENT VARIABLES. Otherwise, it is a diagram or schematic
representation featuring the general concept of the present study.

Review of Related Literature and Hypothesis Development

This is the summary of related literature where your study is based from. Cite
similarities and dissimilarities of the concepts cited in related literature and studies to
the present study. This part should include short citation of statements or ideas
taken from different literature which should include or support the following (per
paragraph):

Subtopics:
a. Key Variables: Independent and Dependent of the study
o Discuss each of your Independent and dependent variable which should
have
 Meaning(s) or Definition(s) derived from literature
 Measurement variables or indicators
b. Hypothesis
o LIST down all of your Hypothesis
o Discuss previous studies or literature which already studied the variables
you want to study
o Use the alternative Hypothesis
 c. Research Locale / Respondents / Industry

Significance of the Study

In paragraph, discuss the importance of the study in filling gaps or addressing the
problems and issues found as discussed in your introduction, and then enumerate the
stakeholders who will benefit the output of your study and the benefits that they will gain
out of it. e.g., Students. This study may help students to internalize the concepts that
will be illuminated in this study.
 Why study is important?
 To whom it will be important? Who will be the beneficiaries?