THE BODY OF A

RESEARCH PAPER:SIX MAIN CHAPTERS

THE BODY OF A RESEARCH PAPER:

SIX MAIN CHAPTERS

1. INTRODUCTIONThis is the first part of Chapter 1, and it consists of the following: background of the study, statement of the problem, significance of the study, and scope and delimination of the study,

An effective introduction may be achieved by:

using a relevant and striking quotation relating a relevant but striking

anecdote or incident asking a series of questions using a striking statement of your own

Background of the StudyThis is a brief statement of the origin of

the problem . It is an account describing thecircumstances which suggest the

research .

Statement of the Problem The definition of the problem is

the first main step in writing the research paper. It should be stated precisely, accurately, and clearly. The problem can be expressed in question or declarative form.

Ex. Broad Topic: Problems of Drug Addiction Specific Topic: The Effects of

Drug Addiction on the Human

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Significance of the Study This part states the

significance of the study and its result. It covers an expression of the study’s relevance to fill certain needs.

Scope and Delimination of the Study

The scope of the study identifies a reasonable area covered by the study. A specific statement of the study must indicate the subjects, the number, and the treatment involved in the study.

2. CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

A conceptual framework is based on generally accepted methods, practises, etc.

A theoretical framework deals with interrelated theories which must be presented in more detail as they are not totally tangible.

This part presents a theoretical or conceptual scheme for the research problem. This is usually presented in a diagram showing the interrelationship of the variables.

Ex. Input Process Analysis Output

Review of Related Literature and Studies

The ideas and concepts taken by the researcher from various sources should be restated in the researcher’s own words and should be woven into the paper, which he can call his own.

For coherence, unity and clarity; the researcher can do the ff:

• Adopt a point of view and adhere to it throughout the research;

• Only ideas that will help explain the topic should be included

• Have an expression that will anticipate the next topic at the end of each paragraph;

• Be consistent with the use of person and tense

Hypothesis These are tentative statements

about the given research topic.Definition of Terms This part includes the operational

and conceptual definition of significant terms used in the research paper.

3. METHODOLOGY This chapter includes the

research design, the procedure for data collection, and data analysis procedure. Research design is a description of the conditions for data collections and analysis.

4. PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

This part summarizes the data collected and presents its analysis. It includes the explanations, implications and applications of the results of the collected data.

5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS This is the last chapter of the

research, which includes an overview of the research. It consists of the restatement of the problem, the procedures and the findings.

First draft First revision Documentation

6. BIBLIOGRAPHY It is an alphabetical list of source and

materials that have been used in the study. It enables the reader to have a scholarly grasp of the study. This part may be divided into books, periodicals, documents and unpublished works.

Ex. Books Dawson, A. C. (1993). Managing Stress.

Boston: Littlefield, Adams and Co. Periodicals Delos Santos, R.G. (1998, October).

How to Manage Test Anxiety. Medical Journal. 11-15