The document discusses the importance of defining terms in research papers, highlighting the distinction between conceptual and operational definitions. Conceptual definitions provide universal meanings while operational definitions specify the context of use and facilitate measurement. Examples of both types of definitions for terms like 'alternator' and 'power cable' are provided to illustrate their applications.

2.  Definition of terms is usually an annex
to a work (book, research paper,
pamphlet,etc.) either at the beginning
or more likely near the end with a list of
acronyms, jargon, credits, etc.This is an
important part of Research paper or
report is that in which the key or
important terms in the study are clearly
defined.

3. CONCEPTUAL
-Is the universal meaning that is
attributed to a word or group of
words and which is understood
by many people.

4. It is abstract and most general in
nature.The usual source of conceptual
definition is the DICTIONARY which is
the reference book of everyday
language.

5. -Is the meaning of the concept or term as
used in a particular study. Unlike the
conceptual definition, it is stated in
concrete term in that it allows
measurement.

6. The usual practice when using both
types of definition is to state first
the conceptual followed by the
operational.

7. • It establishes the rules and procedures
the investigators will use to measure
variables
• It provides unambiguous meaning to
terms that otherwise can be
interpreted in different ways.

8. CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION:
• Alternator - is an electric generator that
converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
in the form of alternating current.
• Power Cable – is an assembly of one or more
electrical conductors , usually held together
with an overall sheath.The assembly is used for
transmission of electrical power

9. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION:
• Alternator- is a device used in converting
mechanical energy into an electrical energy.
• Power Cable- a bundle of electrical
conductors or wires to transport electrical
power.