Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Elementary Department
S. Osmena St., Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015
Learning Objectives

• To understand the important components of

research introduction
• To craft an introduction that anchors in your
study
How to write Rationale?

By Rechie C. Bejasa
Chapter 1
Rationale
Background of the Study
Introduction
 Rationale

In writing introduction, the writer is simply like telling a story (narrative form),

and reassuring that it hooks the readers’ attention. The writer should provide the

following: (1) research gap of the study or the emergent problems to be investigated

(example: existing study that needs to be improved); (2) aims, objectives and

importance of the study; (3) general background of the study; and lastly, (4) similar

problems exist in local, national and international level; (5) UN, DEPED, CHED.

Cited literature must be within a decade range (2012 -present). The

arrangement of the content does not necessarily be arranged accordingly, as long as

the main points are presented.

 Rationale
Primary traits
• The introduction identifies the topic and indicates
the purpose of the research paper.
• Explanations (or bridge sentences) are built in
provide to focus and lead to the narrowed topic.
• The introduction uses a “hook” to grab the
reader’s attention, and it logically connects to the
topic.
• The thesis statement provides controlling idea,
and several aspects to elaborate at the end of the
introduction.
 Rationale
Primary Traits
• The introduction provides the reader with sufficient
background information on the topic and presents
clearly how the information is connected to the thesis
statement.
• The introduction provides enough citations in the study
background.
• The statement follows correct grammar, punctuations
and uses proper diction.
• APA format, 2-3 pages
Let’s observe this!