CAPE SBA:
GUIDELINES
March 2024
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Background to the Problem
Definition: This section explains the setting of your research and the issues you've
observed.
Key questions to ask:
• What specific community or setting is your research based on? (e.g., your school,
neighborhood, or town)
• What problem did you observe that inspired this research?
• What evidence or signs led you to believe this problem needs investigation? (e.g., seeing
garbage pile-up, high dropout rates, etc.)
• Are there any notable changes or trends that make this problem more urgent? (e.g., an
increase in respiratory issues due to local construction)
Guidance:
• Keep it short, but detailed enough to make the context clear.
• Your observations must be specific to the community where you are conducting the
research.
Purpose of the Study
Definition: This outlines the reason for conducting the research and what you hope to
achieve.
Key questions to ask:
•What is your goal for this study? What do you aim to understand or resolve?
•What specific outcome do you hope to achieve by examining this problem? (e.g., better
community engagement, improved health awareness)
•How does your research fill a gap or provide new insights into this issue?
•Is your study exploratory (understanding something new), explanatory (why something is
happening), or evaluative (judging the impact of something)?
Guidance:
• The purpose should directly address the problem statement.
• Be clear about the benefits of resolving the issue or answering your research
questions.
Educational Value
Definition: This explains who will benefit from your research and how they will benefit.
Key questions to ask:
• Who stands to gain from the findings of your research? (e.g., local government, specific
organizations, residents of your community)
• How will this study help others? (e.g., raise awareness, influence policy changes, improve
practices)
• Can the results help solve the problem you identified? If so, how?
• What practical or policy-based improvements can be made based on your findings?
• Could your study contribute to broader regional or national discussions on this issue?
Guidance:
• Identify specific agencies, ministries, or community members who might find the research
valuable.
• Highlight the broader implications of your research beyond just your local community.
Definition of Key Terms
Definition: This section clarifies important terms and concepts used in your research.
Key questions to ask:
• What are the central terms that a reader needs to understand to follow your research?
• Are there any specialized terms, concepts, or abbreviations specific to your topic that
require explanation?
• Could any of the terms have multiple meanings or interpretations? If so, which definition
are you using?
• Have you defined the terms in a way that someone unfamiliar with the topic can
understand?
Guidance:
• Be concise but thorough.
• Define terms in the context of your study to avoid confusion.
• Include operational definitions, especially for variables you’re measuring or analyzing
(e.g., how you define “underperformance” or “lack of funding”).
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