Lesson 3: Identifying

Inquiry and Stating the

Problem
Learning Objectives:
(1)describe how to frame research titles from
prospective research problems;
(2)explain the significance of the sections under
the first chapter of the research paper; and
(3)explain how to evaluate the first chapter of
students' research
CHAPTER CONTENT
Chapter I - INTRODUCTION
• Background of the Study (Overview, magnitude and
context of the problem)
• Statement of the Problem (Main objective and
Research Questions)
• Scope and Delimitation (Scope, Limitation and
Delimitation)
• Significance of the Study (Operational Definition of
Terms, Conceptual Framework, Theoretical Framework)