This document outlines the typical sections included in the first chapter of a thesis, which introduces the research problem. It discusses introducing the background of the study, stating the problem, presenting the theoretical framework, assumptions and hypotheses, scope and limitations of the study, variables, and significance of the research. Key terms are also defined.

1. Research
Orientation
THESIS CHAPTER 1

2. Thesis outline

3. Introduction

4. Background of the Study

6. Statement of the problem

7. Theoretical Framework

9. What must be obtained from the
theory?

10. Conceptual framework

12. Deductive reasoning

13. Assumptions and Hypothesis

15. Kinds of Hypothesis

16. Scope and delimitations of the
study

18. Limitations of the study

19. Variables

20. Types of Variables

22. Significance of the study

25. Definition of Terms

26. Definitions of Terms