The document outlines the objectives and components necessary for writing a research paper, including the background of the study, statement of the problem, hypothesis, significance, scope, conceptual framework, and definitions of terms. It emphasizes the importance of formulating a clear research problem and provides guidelines for each section of a research paper. Additionally, it encourages identifying societal issues and proposing solutions as part of the research process.

1. INQUIRIES,
INVESTIGATIONS AND
IMMERSION
LESSON 2:

2. LESSON 2: IDENTIFYING
THE PROBLEM AND
ASKING THE
QUESTIONS

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OBJECTIVES:
• identify the following parts of a research paper:
a. background of the study
b. statement of the problem
c. research hypothesis (for quantitative research)
d. significance of the study
e. scope and delimitation of the study
f. conceptual framework g. definition of terms
• describe the importance of each part of the
research paper; and
• formulate clearly the statement of the problem.

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INTRODUCTION
•Starting a research
investigation is similar to
embarking on a journey.
First, you have to project
a clear picture of your
destination. You have
already accomplished
this initial step as you
have trimmed down your
area of interest into a

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INTRODUCTION
•The next step
is to strategize
how to arrive
at the
destination.

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ONE OF THE PURPOSES OF RESEARCH IS
TO ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUES IN
THE SOCIETY. AS A STUDENT WHO IS A
KEEN OBSERVER AND IS AWARE OF THE
LOCAL, NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL
AFFAIRS, LIST DOWN THREE CRUCIAL
CONCERNS AND PROPOSE A SOLUTION
FOR EACH.
•For example:
Problem 1 (Local): Diesel price hike
Proposed Solution: Used Cooking Oil as a
Substitute for Diesel

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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS
•Now that you have
clearly formulated a
research problem, the
next step is to
accomplish the
baseline of your
research paper.

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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS
•You must
explain the
context of your
study by giving
its background.

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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS
•This may aid you in
identifying your
specific questions
for your statement
of the problem as
well as your

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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS
•There is also a need
to list down the
beneficiaries of
your research
which will be
presented in the

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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS
•You must also
set the
boundaries of
your study by
writing your

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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS
•A definition of
terms must also
be furnished to
facilitate
understanding of
your study.

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A. BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
•The background of the
study is an explanation of
the context of study
which involves the
current data or status of
the problem, existing
studies about it and its
history that paved way to
the development of the

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A. BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
•It explicates the
rationale why you, as a
researcher, are
conducting the study.
Writing this particular
part of the paper may
lead you to your
research questions.

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A. BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
•As you write the background of the study or
introduction, take into consideration the
following guidelines:
1. It should clearly state the reason for
conducting the study.
2. It should move from broad to
specific.
3. It should state the current condition

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B. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
•This premise indicates the
importance of meticulously
crafting of the research
questions as it sets the
focus and drives the course
of the study.

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B. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
•The statement of the
problem has two parts:
1. General statement of the
problem/Objective
2. Specific research questions

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B. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
•How to formulate general statement of
the problem:
The purpose of this ethnographic study (type of
study) is to describe (exploratory and non-
directional verb) the training (central phenomenon
of the study) of Aeta teachers from Castillejos,
Zambales (participants) for the past ten years
(when) to provide insights into the formulation of a
continuing education model for indigenous

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B. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
•Guidelines in formulating specific question or sub-
questions:

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B. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
•Guidelines in formulating specific question or sub-
questions:

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C. HYPOTHESIS
•A hypothesis is a
preconceived idea,
assumed to be true and is
tested for its truth or falsity.
It has two types: the null
hypothesis and alternative

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C. HYPOTHESIS

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D. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
•The significance of the study
pinpoints the benefits certain
groups of people will gain
from the findings of the study.
It must start from the most to
the least benefitted ones.

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E. SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS OF
THE STUDY
•Scope and Delimitations of the Study
states the coverage of the study. It
must answer the following
parameters as much as possible:

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F. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
•A conceptual framework
serves as an outline or a
blueprint that you can
follow in doing your
research. It is presented in
a flow chart, map, diagram

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F. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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G. DEFINITION OF TERMS
•Definition of Terms lists down and
defines the key terms as used in
the study in alphabetical order. An
operational definition refers to a
specific definition of concept in a
research study. This is necessary
because it will clarify the purpose

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PRESENTATION
TITLE