LESSON 3: Research: An Overview

Objectives:
In this lesson, you will learn to:
1.Write research proposal
Using the correct format

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Cover Page/Title Page

Logo/Seal of the School

A THESIS PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
BASILAN STATE COLLEGE
ISABELA CITY

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OF SOCIAL WORK

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 Approval Sheet Republic of the Philippines
BASILAN STATE COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMEN OF SOCIAL WORK
ISABELA City

APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis entitled “Title of the Thesis_______________________________” prepared and
submitted by (Name of the Student) in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OF SOCIAL WORK
has been examined and recommended for
acceptance.
_______________________________________
Adviser
________________________________________________________________________

Critic/Reader : ________________________
________________________________________________________________________
APPROVED by the Oral Examination Committee on DATE OF FINAL DEFENSE with a rating of PASSED.

__________________________________________
Chairperson

____________________________________ _______________________________________________
Critic/Reader Member
______________________________________________________________________________

• ACCEPTED in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree in BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OF SOCIAL WORK,

___________________________________________________
Dean

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A. PRELIMINARY PAGES
• Approval sheet
• Acknowledgement
• Abstract
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• List of Acronyms

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Chapters
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the study
Scope and Delimitation of the Study

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Chapter II
Chapter II. THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Review of Related Literature and Studies

• A. Related Literature
• B. Related Studies

Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Hypothesis Statement
Definition of Variables and other terms

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Chapter III. RESERCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design
Research Locale
The Sample
Research Instruments
Data Collection Procedure
Data Analysis Procedure ( qualitative research or
Statistical Treatment of Data (quantitative research)

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Chapter IV. PRESENTATION,ANALYSIS
AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
CHAPTER V. SUMMARY,CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES

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What to write in Chapter 1-
Introduction
• Background of the study – includes
purpose and reason behind the conduct of
the study. What made you conduct the
study?)
• It serves as introduction

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Chapter 1-Introduction
• The intention of the 1st paragraph is to provide the
readers a mental warm-up, thus giving them information
and readiness as to what the research is all about. It
should introduce the study and justify the problem.
• The 2nd paragraph carries the bulk of the introduction.
The statement of the problem can best be used as a
frame of reference to write this paragraph. It is simply
telling the readers the scope and coverage of the study.
This will help revolve around mentioning the purpose of
the study, which is to determine the existing or not existing
between the independent and dependent variable.
Guidelines in Writing the Introduction
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Chapter 1-Introduction
• The 3rd or last paragraph is a sort of
closing portion that is intriguing and
challenging the readers to become
interested in knowing the results of the
study. It is one or two sentences to link
between the introduction and the
statement of the problem. This part is a 2-
3 page discussion

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Statement of the Problem –
• the main problem that the researcher is
trying to solve.
• It follows the formulation of the title and
should be faithful to it.
• It specifically points the important
questions that the study needs to answer.
• It also serves as the bases of the
questionnaire

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• The problem should be stated in the
infinitive to (action words in research) such
as examine, analyze, determine, measure,
asses, evaluate, recommend, find out,
among others; setting 4-5 research
objectives is ideal for a research problem.
Specific questions should be stated using
the following guide question words: “How,”
“Will,” “What,” “Is there”…
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• The problem should be stated both in general
and in specific terms. The general statement
of the problem is usually a reiteration of the
title of the study. The problem is always in an
interrogatory form, hence, it must as a
question and sub-problems must follow the
main problem which are the key points for
investigation in the research. Guidelines in
Writing the Statement of the Problem

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• The problem should be stated in the
infinitive to (action words in research) such
as examine, analyze, determine, measure,
asses, evaluate, recommend, find out,
among others; setting 4-5 research
objectives is ideal for a research problem.
Specific questions should be stated using
the following guide question words: “How,”
“Will,” “What,” “Is there”…
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Research Problem
• SMART
• Specific (problem should be specifically stated).
• Measurable-it is easy to measure by using research
instruments, apparatus, or equipment.
• Achievable-using correct statistical tools
• Realistic-real results are attained because they are
gathered scientifically not manipulated
• Time bound-timeframe is required in every activity
because the shorter completion of the activity the
better.
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Research Objectives
“statement of purpose for which the
investigator is to be conducted” (Ardales,
1992).
Research problem and Research objectives
has the same characteristics (SMART) but
differs in form because the former is in
interrogative question while the latter is
stated in declarative form

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Significance of the Study
• Provides a backdrop as to how the study
will make a contribution to current
knowledge and/or practice
• The explanation of the significance of the
study is presented either in the inductive
or deductive perspectives.

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Scope and Delimitations

• A brief statement of the general purpose of

the study
The subject matter and topics studies and
discussed
the locale of the study, where the data is
gathered or the entity to which the data
belong

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Scope and Delimitation of the
Study
• Identifies the boundaries or coverage of the
study in terms of subjects, objectives,
facilities, area, time frame, and the issue to
which the research is focused Common
phrases used: “The study will focus on…”
“The coverage of this study…” “The study
covers the…” “The study focuses on…” “It
includes…” “It is concerned with…” “It also
involves the…” “The study consists of…”
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
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Delimitation
• defines the constrains or weaknesses,
which are not within the control of the
researcher, therefore, they are not expected
to be covered on the study.
• Common phrases used: “The study is
limited to…” “The study does not cover
the…” “The investigator limited this research
to…” “It does not seek to include…” Scope
and Delimitation of the Study
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Scope and Limitations of the study
• Includes the coverage of the study area,
the subjects, the research apparatus,
equipment and instrument, the research
issues and concerns, the duration of the
study and the constraints that have direct
bearing on the result of the study.

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Scope and Delimitations

• The population or universe from which the

respondents were selected. This must be
large enough to make generalizations
significant.
• The period of the study. This is the time
whether months or years, during which the
data were gathered

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Limitations of the study

• include the weaknesses of the study

beyond the control of the researcher
the weaknesses spring out of the
inaccuracies of the perceptions of the
respondents

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Significance of the Study

• The rationale, timeliness and/or relevance

of the study to existing conditions must be
explained or discussed.

• Possible solutions to existing problems or

improvement to unsatisfactory conditions.

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 Significance of the study-
• who are to be benefited and how
they are going to be benefited. It
must be shown who are the
individuals, groups, or communities
who may be placed in a more
advantageous position on account of
the study.
• Possible contribution to the fund f
knowledge

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Significance of the Study
Possible Implications:
• It should be discussed here that the
implications include the possible causes of
the problems discovered, the possible
effects of the problems, and the remedial
measures to solve the problems

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Definition of Terms
• 1. Conceptual definition of terms are
based on concepts or hypothetic ones
which are usually taken from dictionary,
encyclopedia,and published journals
• 2.Operational definition- the definition of
terms are based on observable
characteristics and how it is used in this
study

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Definitions of Terms

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