Parts of

Science Investigatory
Project

Grade IV- Special Science Class

Chapter I
(Introduction)
 Chapter I
A. Introduction
B. Abstract
C. Statement of the Problem
D. Significance of the Study
E. Scope and Delimitation
F. Definition of Terms
A. Introduction
The introduction provides the readers
information about the research. It has brief
explanation on what the research is about,
the problem(s) sought by the investigator,
why the investigator chose this study, and
the scope and delimitations of the research.
B. Abstract
It provides a background and summary of
the research. It is written in paragraph form,
usually no more than 250 words.
C. Statement of the Problem
It contains the topic and concept of the
research, and the scientific question(s) to be
answered.
D. Significance of the Study
It describes what the research can
contribute to the general community.
E. Scope and Delimitation
It states the parameters of what the project
can and cannot explain or discuss
F. Definition of Terms
This part of research should not be treated
as Glossary. Only terms used in the title and
the variables pertaining to the topic and
other words that have special or operational
meanings should be included.
Chapter II
(Review of Related
Literature)
 Related Literature
This part contains background information
of past researches related to the chosen study.
This way, the readers can understand and
evaluate the results of the present research.
Only the most important previous researches
and theories should be included here.
Chapter III
(Methodology)
 Methodology
This provides details on how the research is
to be done. This shows the readers how the
investigator will proceed with the research.
The manner and sequence on how the
experiment is done are presented here.
A. Flow charts
It shows how the project develops through a
diagram.
B. Experimentation
It describes the details on how the project is to
be made. It contains an explanation of the materials
and methods employed to gather, interpret, and
present data that are essential to answer the
problem(s)
Chapter IV
(Conclusion and
Recommendation)
 Conclusion and Recommendation
This presents the answers to the
scientific problem(s) based on the results
of the research. The pieces of evidence
that support the answers are also
summarized here.
A. Conclusion
It states the findings of the research. It answers
the scientific problem(s) based on the result of the
investigation.

B. Summary
It briefly explains how the data are related to
the findings of the research
C. Recommendation
It gives suggestions on how to improve the
research or how it can be extended to include other
parameters. In case the result does not answer the
hypothesis, it explains what might have caused this
and what can be done.