This document outlines the typical structure and components of a research paper. It discusses the primary sections which include the title page, approval sheet, acknowledgements, abstract, table of contents, and lists of tables and figures. It also outlines the typical chapters which may include an introduction discussing the background, problem statement, significance and scope of the study. Additional chapters review related literature, describe the research methods and procedures, present and analyze the collected data, and provide a conclusion with recommendations.
This document outlines the typical structure and components of a research paper. It discusses the primary sections which include the title page, approval sheet, acknowledgements, abstract, table of contents, and lists of tables and figures. It also outlines the typical chapters which may include an introduction discussing the background, problem statement, significance and scope of the study. Additional chapters review related literature, describe the research methods and procedures, present and analyze the collected data, and provide a conclusion with recommendations.
This document outlines the typical structure and components of a research paper. It discusses the primary sections which include the title page, approval sheet, acknowledgements, abstract, table of contents, and lists of tables and figures. It also outlines the typical chapters which may include an introduction discussing the background, problem statement, significance and scope of the study. Additional chapters review related literature, describe the research methods and procedures, present and analyze the collected data, and provide a conclusion with recommendations.
This document outlines the typical structure and components of a research paper. It discusses the primary sections which include the title page, approval sheet, acknowledgements, abstract, table of contents, and lists of tables and figures. It also outlines the typical chapters which may include an introduction discussing the background, problem statement, significance and scope of the study. Additional chapters review related literature, describe the research methods and procedures, present and analyze the collected data, and provide a conclusion with recommendations.
I. Primary Page a. Title Page-is the first page of your article, and therefore it is important to have a well- formatted title page that clearly represents your paper. This page should include all the information necessary for a reader to identify the contents of the article, its author(s), origin of the article, and the article type. b. Approval Sheet-This is to prove that the authors have passed the requirements needed for the thesis. c. Acknowledgement -refers to the section at the beginning of your thesis formatting where you show your appreciation for the people who contributed to your project. It is up to you to determine who you are most grateful to for helping you with the research . d. Dedication Page -as the name suggests, allows you to dedicate your thesis to someone (or multiple people). This is quite a personal matter, and dedications are often made to family members, spouses, friends, or community groups. e. Abstract -is a short summary of your completed research. f. Table of Contents -is an organized listing of the chapters and major sections of your document. g. List of Tables/Figures -is a reference tool that allows your readers to quickly and easily navigate to data in your thesis or dissertation. Construction of the list is similar to creating a Table of Contents. II. Chapter 1: The Problem and its Background a. Background of the Study -The background forms the first part of the Introduction section. It provides context for your study and helps the readers understand why your research topic is important b. Statement of the Problem -is used in research work as a claim that outlines the problem addressed by a study. c. Significance of the Study -is to attain greater knowledge and understanding of the social world. d. Assumptions of the Study -are those things we take for granted in the study: statements by the researcher that certain elements of the research are understood to be true e. Scope and Limitations of the Study -The limitations of the study refers to the shortcomings of the study–things you believe the research lacked or ways in which it could have been better. Other differences are that scope and delimitations are established before starting the study, while limitations are describing after completing the study f. Definition of Terms -a detailed explanation of the technical terms and measurements used during data collection. III. Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature and Studies a. Local Review of Related Literature and Studies-is a detailed review of existing literature related to the topic of a thesis or dissertation. b. Foreign Review of Related Literature and Studies -It shows the originality and relevance of your research problem. Specifically, your research is different from other statisticians. It justifies your proposed methodology. IV. Chapter 3: Methods and Procedures a. Method of Research -are the strategies, processes or techniques utilized in the collection of data or evidence for analysis in order to uncover new information or create better understanding of a topic b. Subjects of the Study -a matter or an individual that is observed, analyzed, examined, investigated, experimented upon, or/and treated in the course of a particular study. c. Description of Research Instrument -is a tool used to collect, measure, and analyze data related to your research interests. d. Data Gathering Procedure -is defined as the procedure of collecting, measuring and analyzing accurate insights for research using standard validated techniques e. Statistical Treatment Applied -is when you apply a statistical method to a data set to draw meaning from it. V. Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data a. Presentation of Data-is defined as the process of using various graphical formats to visually represent the relationship between two or more data sets so that an informed decision can be made based on them. b. Analysis of Data -summarizes collected data. Chapter 5: a. Summary of Findings b. Conclusion c. Recommendation