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CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Pasacao, Camarines Sur 4417

PARTS OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH PAPER

Title
Authorship and Affiliation

Abstract

1.0 Introduction (includes the objectives of the study)

2.0 Method
2.1 Subjects
2.2 Instruments
2.3 Data Collection Procedure
2.4 Data Analysis
3.0 Results
4.0 Discussion
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 References

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Example:
Historical and Cultural Importance of Kantura in Binobong, Pili
_______________________
_______________________
(names)

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Section _____
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pasacao Campus
Pasacao, Camarines Sur
Contact #:________________,_____________,_____________,_______
Email address: ____________, ______________,______________

1. INTRODUCTION

 Rationale of the topic

 Start your article with a comprehensive yet concise literature review of your exact
subject and highlight in which way your paper will make a new contribution to the field.
 Arrange the discussion from big ideas to small ideas (International-national-local levels)
 Include the objectives of the study
 Use the past tense. One exception to this is when you are speaking about generally
accepted facts and figures (ex. Heart disease is the leading cause of death…).
 Avoid using new acronyms. They will simply confuse the readers.
 The introduction of a research paper is extremely important. It generally presents a brief
literature review, the problem and the purpose of your research work. It should be
powerful, simple, realistic, and logical to entice the reader to read the full paper.
 Avoid unnecessarily long paragraphs. Break up your paragraphs into smaller, useful
units.
 Do not be afraid to use headings in your introduction (and discussion).

2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 Subjects
The study was conducted to the five fishermen from ________. They were chosen because
______________. Other Key Informants were ___________. They were (describe them)___________.
They were chosen because _________.

2.2 Instruments
Interview Guide Questions were used in this study. The questions were divided into three parts. The
first part were…, the second part were…, and the last part were. Questions to the __________ were
focused on_________- while questions to the ____________ were focused on_________....

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2.3 Data Collection Procedures

Data were administered to the _____________ at ____________ through interview and
observation. Letters were given to the _______ for approval. Once approved, the researchers
___________________. Interviews were done during ______________ at ___________.

2.4 Data Analysis

This study used categorization of basic themes found as the result of the interview.

3.0 Results

 The Results section should contain only results, no discussion.

4.0 Discussion

 Your discussion section should answer WHY you obtained the observed results. Do not
simply restate the results. Also address WHY your results are important (i.e. how do they
advance the understanding of the topic).
 If multiple explanations for your results exist, be sure to address each one. You can favor
one explanation but be sure to mention alternative explanations, if some exist.
 Highlight how your research contributes to the current knowledge in the field and mention
the next steps or what remains.
 Write the whole story of the study. This will be the content of your study as to be reflected
in the newsletter.

5.0 Conclusion

 The importance of the conclusions section should not be overlooked. It includes a brief
restatement of the other parts of the research paper, such as the methodology, data
analysis and results, and concludes the overall discussion. It should be brief, concise, and
worth remembering. You may include your recommendations.

REFERENCES

 Reference page: All references used as sources of information in your research paper
should be mentioned to strengthen your paper and also to avoid your work being
considered plagiarized.
 Use APA Format
 You may refer at http://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/apa-format/
 Note: These are just some of the websites where you can download free research articles
published in an international journals.
o https://www.elsevier.com/about/open-science/open-access/open-access-journals
o https://www.dogpile.com/?

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o https://ejournals.ph/
o https://doaj.org/
o http://www.academicjournals.org/
o https://eric.ed.gov/
o https://scholar.google.com.ph/

ABSTRACT

 Use this sequence: 1. Questions you investigated; 2.briefly describe the basic
methodology; 3. Results which answer the questions you were asking; 4. Summary of
conclusions.
 Write a clear and concise abstract.
 Use the past tense since you are giving a summary of what was done. One exception is if
you mention future directions in your concluding statement.
 In your abstract, limit the amount of background information you provide. Try to give only
what is necessary in a couple of sentences or less.
 Write your Abstract using concise, but complete, sentences, and get to the point quickly.
 Maximum length should be 200-300 words, usually in a single paragraph.

APPENDICES

 Approval letters
 Interview Guide Questions
 Transcription of the Interview (see sample below)
 Pictures
 Other important resources

USE THE FOLLOWING FORMAT:

 Arial 12
 1.5 spacing
 Normal margin
 Short bond paper
 Use the header in this document
 DON’T put any page number, DON’T place in a folder and DON’T staple. Researches
will be compiled in a soft bound arrangement.

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- GOD BLESS -

Sources:
https://www.wlc.edu/uploadedFiles/Content/Academics/Student_Success_Center/ResearchPaper.pdf
https://qualpage.com/2017/01/19/tips-on-transcribing-qualitative-interviews-and-naturally-occurring-interaction/
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~kimmehea/purdue/421/exampleinterview.htm

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