DEFINITION OF

TERMS
 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF TERMS
IN A RESEARCH STUDY?

•A mini-dictionary in your study that

contains important terminologies or
concepts in your paper that needs to
be defined.
 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF TERMS
IN A RESEARCH STUDY?

•refers to a section or subsection where

the author provides clear and precise
explanations of key terms, concepts, or
variables used throughout the paper.
 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF
TERMS IN A RESEARCH STUDY?

•It may include specific technical

terms, acronyms, jargon, or any
other terminology that might be
unfamiliar to the target audience.
 BENEFITS OF HAVING DEFINITION
OF TERMS

•It is a useful place to include

technical terms in the topic of the
research questions.
 BENEFITS OF HAVING DEFINITION
OF TERMS

•It can clarify the definition of a

term, especially if it has a different
meaning. Define the term according
to how it was used in the study.
 BENEFITS OF HAVING DEFINITION
OF TERMS

•It makes it easier to revisit or check

the meaning of a term instead of
trying to locate it through the paper.
 BENEFITS OF HAVING DEFINITION
OF TERMS

•Helps to ensure that the reader can

understand the technical
terminologies and jargons while
reading the paper.
 BENEFITS OF HAVING DEFINITION
OF TERMS

•Helps to ensure that the reader can

understand the technical
terminologies and jargons while
reading the paper.
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•Write a brief introductory statement. It shortly

describes the content of the definition of terms.
Example: The following terms are defined
conceptually and operationally to give a clear
understanding of the terms used in the study.
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Example: In this section, the study will provide clear
and concise definitions of key terms, concepts, and
variables used throughout. The aim is to establish a
shared understanding of these terms, enabling
effective communication and facilitating a
comprehensive grasp of the study's findings.
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•List the words (which are technical)

that would be included (make sure
that the variables and key terms
found in the title are included).
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•The terms should be arranged

alphabetically.
•Indention should be applied to
each term.
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•The term should be followed

with a period.
•It can be underlined or not.
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•It can be bold and italic or not.

•It does not have to be lengthy
(direct to the point).
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•Acronym/initials should be defined

clearly. Complete name should be written
first, followed by the acronym in open-
close parenthesis, then the meaning.
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•Do not overflow with technical

terms (only those relevant and
significant to the study).
 GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WRITE THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS

•Keep the definition brief and

basic. You will elaborate on it
more in the body of your paper.
 TWO TYPES OF DEFINITION

•Conceptual/Standard
Definition
•Operational Definition
 CONCEPTUAL/STANDARD
DEFINITION
•This type of definition relies on established,
widely accepted definitions from
authoritative sources such as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, or relevant academic
literature.
 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION

•Define a term in the context of how

it will be measured, observed, or
manipulated within the study.
 BROKEN HOME: THE DIFFERENT COPING
MECHANISMS OF STUDENTS BELONGING
TO BROKEN FAMILIES
Broken Home. Refers to a family structure where there is a
separation, divorce, or absence of one or both parents,
resulting in the disruption of the traditional nuclear family. In
the context of this research, a broken home is defined as a
family in which the parents are separated, divorced, or where
one or both parents are absent due to various circumstances,
including but not limited to work-related reasons or death.
 BROKEN HOME: THE DIFFERENT COPING
MECHANISMS OF STUDENTS BELONGING
TO BROKEN FAMILIES
Coping Mechanisms. Refers to psychological or behavioral strategies
that individuals employ to manage, adapt to, or alleviate stress,
adversity, or challenging situations. In this study, coping mechanisms
refer to the specific strategies, behaviors, or psychological responses
that students from broken families employ to deal with the emotional,
social, and academic challenges they face as a result of their family
situation. These coping mechanisms can include seeking social support,
engaging in hobbies or activities, engaging in positive self-talk, or
using other adaptive strategies.
EFFECTS OF PROCRASTINATION ON THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 11 ACADEMIC TRACK
STUDENTS IN THE NEW NORMAL SITUATION

Academic Performance. It is measured either by

continuous assessment or cumulative grade point
average (Zarrin, Gracia, & Paixao, 2020).
Operationally, academic performance refers to the
general point average of the respondents during
the school year 2022-2023.
EFFECTS OF PROCRASTINATION ON THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 11 ACADEMIC TRACK
STUDENTS IN THE NEW NORMAL SITUATION

Procrastination. To voluntarily delay an intended

course of action despite expecting to be worse off
for the delay (Piers Steel). In this study, this refers
to the Grade 11 academic track students’ habit of
delaying in starting or completing a task that
needs to be accomplish on time.