GUIDELINES IN SELECTING

RESEARCH TOPICS
1. Select a topic within your field of interest
2. You elaborate on the topic by doing initial exploratory research and
use reputable sources that support your problem.
3. You must be precise and clear with your problem statement
4. Gather data and information to answer all posed question.
5. Organize the data, analyze the findings and formulate the
conclusions and recommendations
6. Prepare the draft of the research, revise as needed and present the
final paper.
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A. Preliminaries
1. Title
a. It is simple, brief and attractive
b. It accurately reflects the problem of the study
c. it condenses the contents in a few words, ideally, with not more than 20
words.
2. Abstract
a. It focuses on what the study is all about usually in a paragraph of 300 words
or less
b. It concludes the major aspects of the study such as: overall purpose of the
study, the research problems, the research design, the major findings and a brief
summary of interpretations and conclusions.
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B. Chapter 1
1. Introductory paragraph
a. The introductory paragraph catches the attention of the reader.
b. It contains a brief discussion of previous works.
c. It points out the issues to be addressed in the current work.
d. The rationale on the choice of the study is fully discussed.
e. It discusses why the research problem has an important social concern.
f. the last paragraph reflects an overview of what the chapter will present.
2. The Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
a. Theories are discussed fully and are related to the variables.
b. The Theories are relevant to the current study.
c. There is a well-organized presentation of theoretical framework.
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2. The Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
d. There is a clear research paradigm that clearly illustrates the conceptual
framework of the study.
e. There is a and how they are clear description of the variables and how
they are related to each other.
3. Statement of the Problem
a. The general statement of the problem capsulized the main problem stated
in the title of the research study.
b. The specific problems are logical and in sequential order.
c. The specific problems are consistent with the variables presented in the
conceptual framework of the study.
d. The specific problems jibe with the contents of the research instrument.
e. The problem statements are clear, concise and reflective of the study.
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4. Hypothesis of the study
a. The null hypothesis is clearly stated.
b. The null hypothesis is testable.
c. The null hypothesis is based on a specific problem/s posed in the study.
5. Purpose of the Study
a. It is an accurate statement of the objectives of the study.
b. It is stated in terms of desired outcomes.
c. It is clear and concise.
6. Significance of the Study
a. The importance of the study is specified.
b. The beneficiaries of the study and how they will be benefited are cited.
c. The importance of the study includes its contribution to current and future studies and
thoughts.
d. The result of the research study adds to existing knowledge and literature.
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7. Scope and Delimitation of the Study
a. Scope and delimitation of the study are discussed.
b. The parameters and boundaries are well-defined.
c. Generalizability of the findings of the study is discussed.
d. Information is presented in a discussion context, rather than simply
stated or listed.
8. Definition of Terms
a. The terms are arranged alphabetically.
b. The definitions given, represent operational definitions or how the
terms are used in the study.
c. Conceptual definitions taken from books, periodicals, magazines
and journals are supported with citations.
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Chapter 2 - Background
1. Review of related literature
a. The chapter and its contents is introduced in a paragraph.
b. The discussion begins with the research topic transition to introduction of a
review of the literature for the current research study.
c. Literature reviews are based on the original materials and not on the
research abstracts.
d. Literature reviews are relevant to the current study.
e. The researcher recorded the relevance of each of the literature reviewed and
analyzed, to the current study.
f. The review points out similarities and differences with the current study being
done
g. The current study is not a duplication of any of the related studies analyzed.