PARTS OF THE FINAL RESEARCH PAPER

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

A. OVERVIEW
 Provide background information about the topic.
 Include important definitions and/ or statistics.

B. RESEARCH AIMS
 Begin with: “This paper aims to:
1.
2.
3.
 Use observable verbsto formulate the aims.
 Examples of such verbs are: explain, define, discuss, explore, trace, elaborate, compare,
contrast, clarify

C. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
 Begin with: “The proponent aims to provide answers to the following questions:
1.
2.
3.
 Each research aim must be translated into intelligent questions.
 Do not include questions simply answerable by yes or no; otherwise follow up with “Why?”
or “How?”

CHAPTER 2: RESEARCH METHOD

A. DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD USED

 Choose from among the five (5) principles of organization you learned the method you will
employ to develop your paper.
 Define, describe and/or explain how the method/s you chose is/are used.
 Explain how your chosen principle/s of organization will be used to develop understanding
of your topic.

B. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
 Create a graphical organizer of the key concepts to be discussed in your paper
 Show their relationship by using arrows.
 Provide an explanation after the conceptual diagram you created.
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 Discussions are thematic, meaning,the topic is discussed in chunks of information.
 You can refer to your outline for your headings in this chapter.
 Order your headings and discussions progressively.
 Use CMS system for parenthetical documentation.
 Be consistent with the documentation format you will use.
 It is allowed to use both parenthetical and non-parenthetical documentation; make sure
though to be consistent.

CHAPTER 4: PROPOSITIONS
 Follow the same format we used for the propositions for the Research Interview Report.
 It is expected that you have at least twenty (20) propositions.
 Use CMS system for parenthetical documentation.
 Be consistent with the documentation format you will use.
 It is allowed to use both parenthetical and non-parenthetical documentation; make sure
though to be consistent.

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION

A. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
 Provide a synthesis in paragraph form of all major findings and facts learned from the
research project.

B. RECOMMENDATIONS
 Enlist things or courses of action for possible implementation and/or further study.
 Begin with: “After a diligent research, the proponent recommends that:”
1.
2.
 Use the subjunctive mood to formulate your recommendations.
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 encoded on ordinary short bond papers.

 Use of used papers is highly welcome.
 spacing: 1.5
 margins: 1.5 inches on the left side and one inch on all other sides
 font style: Arial or Times New Roman
 font sizes: 12 (justified both left and right) – on the text
16 (bold, centered, all caps) – on chapter headings
14 (bold, left justified, all caps) – on subheadings
12 (bold, italics) - propositions
 Observe correct grammar and mechanics
 Maintain objectivity in all discussions.
 Chapter project papers must be submitted together with the checked chapter assignment
paper.
 Provide page numbers.

ORDER OF PAGES
 Title page
 Score sheet (to be provided by the teacher)
 Acknowledgements (optional)
 Dedication page (optional)
 Table of Contents
 Chapter 1 : Introduction
 Chapter 2 : Research Method
 Chapter 3 : Related Readings
 Chapter 4 : Propositions
 Chapter 5 : Conclusion
 Bibliography
 Appendix (if any)

SCHEDULE OF SUBMISSIONS

DOCUMENT AS ASSIGNMENT AS PETA

Chapter 1 December 2 (T) December 5 (F)
Chapter 2 December 5 (F) December 9 (T)
Chapter 3 December 9 (T) December 12 (F)
Chapter 4 January 6 (T) January 8 (Th)
Final Paper January 20 (T)
FORMATS per CHAPTER:

Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

A. OVERVIEW
(text-12)

B. RESEARCH AIMS
This paper aims to:
1.
2.
3.

C. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The proponent aims to provide answers to the following questions:
1.
2.
3.

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Chapter 2
RESEARCH METHOD

A. DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD USED

(description of the principle/s of organization)
(explanation of how the PO will be employed to develop the topic)

B. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
(diagram and explanation)

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RELATED READINGS

HEADING/SUBTOPIC 1
(text)

HEADING/SUBTOPIC 2
(text)

HEADING/SUBTOPIC 3
(text)

HEADING/SUBTOPIC 4
(text)

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Chapter 4
PROPOSITIONS

Proposition 1: Factual declarative statement.

(explanation)

Proposition 2: Factual declarative statement.

(explanation)

Proposition 3: Factual declarative statement.

(explanation)

Proposition 4: Factual declarative statement.

(explanation)

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 Chapter 5
CONCLUSION

A. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
(text)

B. RECOMMENDATIONS
After a diligent study, the proponent recommends the following:
1.
2.
3.