Chapter 1 of Research

INTRODUCTION
 Introduction

1) Background of the Study

2) Purpose of Study
3) Objective of Study
4) Research Questions /Statement of the problem
5) Significance of Study
6) Scope of the Study
 1 Background of the Study

Provides understanding of the issue/problem

studied + reasons for conducting the study. 3 steps:
General statement(s) of fact related to study More
specific statement about the issue studied by other
researchers Statements that indicate the need for
further investigation.
 2. Purpose of Study

Overall intention of the study

 3.Objective of the Study

Objectives from your proposal Point form Possible information or data that will
be included in the findings section

Objectives of Study - To study….. To identify….. To investigate….

 4. Research Question 

Research Question Guide the discussion and arguments about the

topic of your study. Turn your objectives into research questions

Research Question e.g: O = To investigate the current trend of k-

pop culture in a student’s life RQ 1= Why do students love k-pop
and imitate them?
 5. Significance of the study

Justify the reason for conducting the study Emphasize the potential
benefits it would bring

Significance of Study- Among the significance of this study is to identify the

alarming case of obesity in Malaysia. In addition, this study also wants to
determine what are the causes and effects of obesity. The findings will help
individuals from all level to help curve this problem in order to have a
healthier future.
 6. Scope of the Study

Give a preview of the written report:

• Exact sample size
• Instruments used
• Describe clearly what would be examined
• Duration for study