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Research Problem Significance Scope Delimitations
Research Problem Significance Scope Delimitations
Research Problem Significance Scope Delimitations
1.Compelling topic
2.Supports multiple perspectives
3.Researchable
• The significance of the study is
basically a written statement
that explains why your
research was important.
The • When writing this section of
your paper, first reflect on
Significance of what contribution your
the Study research is making to your
field.
• A study’s significance
should spark the interest of
the reader.
How to write the Significance of the Study?
1 2 3
Think of the gaps your Look at your research Once you have these
study is setting out to from general and points ready, start
address. specific angles in terms writing
of its them, connecting them
(potential) contribution. to your study as a whole.
• The particular significance of this study lies in
the…
• We argue that this study moves the field
Here are some forward because…
opening lines • This study makes some important contributions
to…
to build on: • Our findings deepen the current understanding
about…
Scope and Delimitations
research objectives
research questions
research variables
target populations
You’re done with Chapter 1!