Lesson 2

Parts of a
Research Paper
Parts of a Research Paper
The Problem and its
Background
Review of Related Literature
and Studies

Research Methodology

Presentation, Interpretation,
and Analysis of Data
Summary of Findings,
Conclusions, and
Recommendations
 DATA GATHERING
(SURVEYS, INTERVIEWS, OBSERVATIONS)

Chapter 2 Chapter 5

PLANNING PHASE INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

• Introduces the topic of the research to the
readers
• The critical part is to establish the
statement of the problem and research
questions
• Justifying to the readers why it is
necessary to study this topic and what
research question(s) your study will answer
• Topic is based around a particular problem
area that you want to focus on
 Introduction
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

state the general topic and give some

background
provide a review of the literature related
to the topic
Includes but not
limited to the define the terms and scope
following: outline the current situation
• say what the topic
evaluate the current situation and
is about identify the gap
• show why there
identify the importance of the
needs to be further
proposed research
research on your
topic state the research problem/questions
• introduce the state the research aims and/or research
current research objectives
 Statement of the Problem
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

It is a key piece of information within

your writing because it describes the
parameters of your study.
• A “gap in the
knowledge” You should be able to make a direct
• Contains a connection between what you're
definition of the writing and your thesis statement.
general need for
the study, and It can change during the evolution of a
the specific paper; however, make sure you re-
examine your outline before you divert
problem that will too far from your original plan.
be addressed
Statement of the Problem
The main purpose of this study was to identify the determinants
of career path between teaching and office works of fourth year
students of Bachelor in Business Teacher Education at Polytechnic
University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila.
Specifically, this study sought answers to the following
questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Section;
1.2 Gender; and
1.3 BTE specialization?
2. What is the career the students would like to pursue in terms of:
2.1 Teaching Profession; and
2.2 Office Profession?
3. What are the determinants of career path of the respondents
in choosing a career between teaching or office works in terms
of:
3.1 Familial-related factors;
3.2 Individual-related factors;
3.3 Societal-related factors;
3.4 Psychosocial-emotional factors; and
3.5 Competencies-related factors?
4. Is there a significant relationship between the determinants of
career path in terms of teaching and office works?
 Scope and Delimitation of the Study
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

• DELIMITATION
– factors and • SCOPE – details how in-depth your study
variables not is to explore the research question/s and
to be included the parameters in which it will operate in
in the relation to the population and timeframe
investigation.
In other words,  General aims and objectives
they are the  Subject to be investigated, and the included
boundaries the variables
researcher  Location or setting of the study
sets in terms  Timeframe within which the data is to be
collected
of study
 Subject matter of the study and the
duration, population from which they will be selected
population size  How the research is to be conducted,
and type of including a description of the research design,
participants, methodology, research tools and analysis
etc. techniques
In writing the scope….
This study focuses on…
This study covers the…
This study aims to…

In writing the delimitation…

This study does not cover…
This study is limited to…
The following has been excluded from this study…
 Significance of the Study
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

A statement of why it is important to determine the

answer to the gap in the knowledge, and is related
to improving the human condition

Summarizes who will be able to use the

knowledge to make better decisions, improve
policy, advance science, or other uses of the new
information