A.

Rationale

1st Paragraph : Discuss the main theme of your study.

2rd Paragraph: What are the issues, concerns and challenges of the topic that prompted you to make the
study?

3rd to 5th Paragraph: Cite two to three recent research/article/journal that explains why you need to
study your chosen topic. Global and Local

6th Paragraph: What is the main goal of your study? Where is your target research environment? Who
are your target participants? What method will you use to collect data?

B. Literature Background
1. opening statement stating the parts of the RRL or what the things expected to be found
in this part.
2. discussions and definitions of the independent variables. It will elaborate on the
indicators, determinants, aspects to be considered in your study. (At least 3 references)
3. discussions and definitions of the dependent variables. It will elaborate on the
indicators, determinants, aspects to be considered in your study. (At least 3 references)
4. Studies that pertains to the IV and how it affects and influences other variables (1
international, 1 national, 1 local)
5. Studies about IV on how it influence the DV and their relationship (1 international, 1
national, 1 local)
6. Cite one study that contradicts the relationship of the IV and DV established in number
5 which will lead you to the research gap.
7. Research gap. What are still needed to be studied?
8. Cite theories, models, or principles that will support your study
9. Cite legal basis that supports your study
10. Summary on the relevance of these studies, theories. And legal basis to your study
11. Construct a Conceptual Framework
Note: All sources in the Rationale and RRL should be found in the References using the APA
system. DO NOT COPY-AND-PASTE. Always rephrase or paraphrase.