DESIGNING A

RESEARCH PROJECT
RESEARCH PROJECT
A research project is something that is worth investigating. This means that
there is no exact study that covers the problem encountered in a particular
place. Neil Alden Armstrong, an American Astronaut said: “In much of
society, research means to investigate something you do not know or
understand.” Designing a research project refers to a general approach that a
researcher chooses to integrate the different components of the study in a
coherent and logical means, whereby, assuring the researcher to effectively
address the research problem. Moreover, it establishes the design for the
COPIA approach to research that is, Collection, Organization, Presentation,
Interpretation and Analysis of data.
PRELIMINARIES OF THE
RESEARCH PAPER
Main Research Tools
• Observation- a technique of gathering data whereby you personally
watch, interact, communicate with the subjects of your research.
• Interview- a data gathering technique that makes you verbally ask
the subjects or participants questions to give answers to what your
research study is trying to look for.
• Documentary analysis – it uses a systematic procedure to analyze
documentary evidence and answer specific research questions.
The main treatment of qualitative data is through
thematic analysis which can be generated from the
gathered data using the different research tools.
The research shall be organized as follows:

• Title Page

• Acknowledgement

• Dedication

• Abstract

• Table of Contents

• List of Tables

• List of Figures
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
• Background of the Study

• Statement of the Problem

• Scope and Delimitation

• Importance of the Study

• Definition of Terms
CHAPTER II METHODOLOGY
Research Design

Sources of Data Locale and Population

Instrumentation and Data Collection Validation

Data Analysis

Ethical Considerations
CHAPTER III FINDINGS AND
DISCUSSIONS
Using thematic analysis, present data and
interpret.
CHAPTER IV SUMMARY,
CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY

CONCLUSIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Using APA format, create the bibliography.
Arrange according to books, researches and
online references.
APPENDICES
Arrange the appendices according to order of
appearances based on the research stages
CURRICULUM VITAE

Place only the most important details

of the researcher.