Research 2

Cambridge IGCSE Global

Perspective

YEAR 12
 01.
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
 INTRODUCTION
RATIONALE (1 to 2 pages)
● Background of the study: a striking statement
● Reasons why the research problem was
chosen
● Describe the relevance of the study
● Local situations (international, national, or
local)
 INTRODUCTION
THEORETICAL-CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK (4 to 5 pages)
● 1st page: All about the theory (maximum of
three)
● 2nd page: Schematic Diagram
● 3rd to 5th page: Discussion of your diagram
 INTRODUCTION
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
● Main problem: Statement form
● Specific problem (question or declarative form)
● Statement of hypothesis (optional) - if you’re
not comparing anything, this is not needed
● Significance of the study (one or two
paragraphs) - who will benefit and how?
● Definition of terms
SAMPLE
 The Effectiveness of Reading Novels in Improving Comprehension
Skills of Year 10 Students at CIE British School
Main problem: How effective is reading novels in improving
comprehension skills of Year 10 students at CIE British School?

Specific problem:
This study aims to answer the following questions:
1.What is the level of comprehension of Year 10 students?
2.How many Year 10 students read their novels?
3.Do students who read their novels have better comprehension than those who
don’t?
4.What factors affect the level of students’ comprehension?
5.How should novels be taught to improve students’ comprehension skills?
Good luck!