LA 1.

Activity 4

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Learning Area 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics

Activity 4: Writing a Topic Proposal

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General instructions: Write a three- to five-page topic proposal containing the following
main components: the background of the study, the statement of the research problem,
and the objectives of the study.

1. In eight to 10 sentences, write the background of the study. Include a discussion

on the general background of the topic, context, and other important information
to introduce the topic. Cite no less than three relevant sources.

2. In three to five sentences, make a statement of the research problem. It must

contain the research topic, the research question, and the significance of pursuing
the research problem.

3. Formulate one general and no less than two specific objectives of the study.

4. Use font size 12, 1.5 line spacing, and a citation style (i.e., APA, MLA, or Chicago
Manual of Style). Include a reference list, works cited, or bibliography section at
the end of the topic proposal.

5. You may follow the general topic proposal format indicated on the next page.

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Name:

Short title of the topic proposal:

Background of the study:

The phenomenon of online shopping began . . .

Statement of the research problem:

This research looks into . . .

Objectives of the study:

General objective: To examine . . .

Specific objectives:
1. To describe . . .
2. To identify . . .

References/Works Cited/Bibliography:

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6. To submit Activity 1.4, create a separate document file. In the space provided,
write the file name, link to the file, and the date the link was sent.

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Date submitted:

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