Parts of a Scientific Research

Paper using IMRaD Format

PRESENTED BY: JESREL V.

SARMIENTO, LPT
SCIENCE TEACHER
 Abstract

Gives the summary of the research.

 Tips in writing the abstract

It should not exceed 250 words.

Use past tense of the verb.
Written in the third person point of view.
 Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
 Chapter I
Introduction

The introduction sets the scenario for the readers to

understand why the study was conducted.
 Subparts of Chapter I

Background of the Study

Review of Related Literature
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
Conceptual Framework
 Subparts of Chapter I

a. Background of the study

It tells what the research is all about.
Contains general description of the research to
be conducted.
It must be supported and supplemented by
reliable studies that may be local or foreign and,
preferably, that were conducted within past five
years.
 Subparts of Chapter I

b. Review of Related Literature

Tips on Organizing and Presenting your RRL:
 Subparts of Chapter I

c. Statement of the Problem

describes the context for the study.
Tips in Writing the Statement of the Problem

The research problem should be specific, reliable,

measurable, valid, and objectively stated.
It could be in declarative or interrogative form.
 Subparts of Chapter I

d. Hypothesis
tentative explanation for phenomena or events. It is
a scientific guess that requires thorough investigation.

Null hypothesis
general statement stating that no relationship exists
between two measured variables or phenomena.
Alternative hypothesis
difference or an effect between two or more
variables is anticipated to exist.
 Subparts of Chapter I

e. Significance of the Study

indicates the possible contributions of the research
findings to people and to the community.
 Subparts of Chapter I

f. Scope and Delimitation of the Study

states the limitations set by the researchers in terms
of subject/sample, problem, time frame, statistical
treatment, and instruments and equipment used,
among others.
 Subparts of Chapter I

g. Definition of Terms
important words and terms in the study need to be
defined so that readers can understand them.
 Subparts of Chapter I

h. Conceptual Framework
serves as the general statement that forms the
inquiry of the research investigation.
Chapter II
MATERIALS AND
METHODS
(METHODOLOGY)
Materials and Methods
Parts of the Methodology