CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale (2 page maximum & 1 page minimum)

 gives the overview of the chosen study topic

 explains the reason for choosing the research topic

 creates the need for the study

 main focal point why there is a need to conduct the study.

Guide Questions in describing the rationale

1. Why is it necessary to conduct a study about the topic?

2. What problem influences the need to conduct a study about the topic?

3. What is the context or background of the topic?

Tips on providing the Rationale

1. Develop an opening sentence that will attract the reader’s interests and at the

same time convey the issue or problem in such a way that the audience can

relate.

2. Refrain from using idiomatic expressions because they convey vague or

unclear messages.

3. Use statistical data or numerical figures because they create a good impact.

Using such information suggests that the researcher has a good background of

the topic before conducting the research.

should be able to explain the research problem of the study clearly in rationale/

background.

5. State the reasons why the research problem is important by providing a

number of references to justify the necessity of studying the problem.

Theoretical Background

 Three main theories that will support your study

 There should be one main theory and two supporting theories. Use transitional

devices to connect one theory to the other.

(examples: Macro theory, Micro theory, Conflict Theory, Structural Functionalism,

Marxist Theory, etc. )

THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

 states the problems or objectives or the detailed questions that the study will

answer.

Start with…

This study aims to (describe, examine, find, etc.) a/an/the __________________.

It seeks to answer the following questions:

1.

1.1

1.2
2.

2.1

2.2

Significance of the Study

 mentions who are to benefit from the study and how each may be benefited

 discusses the value of the study to individuals, groups, institutions and to the

discipline.

Start with…

The findings of this study will be beneficial to the following:

Learners.

Farmers.

Future Researchers.

Scope and Delimitations

 Delimitations are control factors that the researcher chooses to narrow the scope

of the study. These are choices made by the researcher which should be

mentioned. They describe the boundaries that you have set for the study.

 The scope identifies what topic the researcher intends to cover such as the

geographical location of the study and the people/population to be studied.

Definition of Terms

 A researcher gives operational definitions that are based on how the

terms are used in the study.

 define also common terms that are used differently in the study
 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

- Review of Related Literature is a detailed review of existing literature related to

the researchers' topic. (At least 10 RRL)

PURPOSE

 to prevent duplication of studies

 to avoid problems that other researchers have encountered

 to gain understanding of the topic

CHARACTERISTICS

 Materials must be as RECENT as possible

 must be objective and unbiased

 relevant to the study

MATERIALS

 Books, encyclopedias, professional journals, magazines, newspapers, and other

publications.

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 CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

- Research Methodology is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify,

select, process, and analyze information about a topic.

Research Design

Research Environment

Research Respondents

Research Instrument

Research Procedure

Gathering of Data

Statistical Treatment

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