Parts of a research paper---with definitions

1. PARTS
OF THE
RESEARCH
PAPER

2. CHAPTERS
04
05
01
02
03
The Problem &
Its Setting
Review of
Related
Literature &
Studies
Research
Methodology
Presentation,
Analysis &
Interpretation
of Data
Summary of
Findings,
Conclusions &
Recommendations

3. THE PROBLEM AND
ITS SETTING
CHAPTER 1

4. PARTS OF CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation
Definition of Terms

5. INTRODUCTION
This is where you provide
an introduction to the
topic of your thesis; you
give the context in terms
of content of research
project.

6. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
● It represents the researcher’s
synthesis of literature on how to
explain a phenomenon.
● It maps out the actions required
in the course of the study given
in his previous knowledge of
other researchers’ point of view
and his observations on the
subject of research.

7. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM The problem must be
reflected on your title. It
means to talk about the
subject matter of your
paper. In a way it means
describing the issue you are
going to investigate and
solve.

8. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
● This focuses on the
question: “Who will
benefit from the study?”
● It also states the
contribution and
usefulness of your study
in the society.

9. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
● The scope is the depth of
exploration that a person
plans for a topic.
● Delimitations are control
factors that the researcher
chooses to narrow the
scope of the study.

10. DEFINITION OF TERMS
● The definition of terms must be
listed alphabetically.
● Defining important terms is
essential to ensure a common
understanding of key concepts
and terminology is shared
between the author and his
audience, particularly if the term
is unusual or not widely known.

11. Review of Related
Literature & Studies
CHAPTER 2

12. PARTS OF CHAPTER 2
Introductory Paragraph
Related Literature:
Local and Foreign
Related Studies:
Local and Foreign

13. RELATED LITERATURE
● A literature review is basically a
review of as much of the
literature as possible around a
particular research
problem/question.
● This can include theoretical
articles, critical reviews of
studies that have been
conducted, outlines of
methodologies and so on.

14. RELATED LITERATURE
● Books
● Encyclopedias
● Journals
● Magazines
● Newspapers, etc
...from printed or
online sources.

15. RELATED STUDIES
● A review of studies is a
review of as many research
studies as possible around
a particular research
problem/question.
● This includes ONLY studies
that have been conducted.

16. RELATED STUDIES
● Inquiries
● Investigations
● Research
Unpublished materials:
● Dissertations
● Theses
● Manuscripts

17. Research
Methodology
CHAPTER 3

18. PARTS OF CHAPTER 3
Research Design
Population and Samples
Sampling Procedures
Data Gathering Procedure
Data Gathering Instrument
Validation of the Instrument

19. RESEARCH DESIGN
● It is a plan to answer the
research questions.
● A research method is a
strategy used to implement
that plan.

20. RESEARCH DESIGN
● Research design and
methods are different but
closely related, because
good research design
ensures that the data you
obtain will help you answer
your research question
more effectively.

21. POPULATION AND SAMPLES
● Population sampling is the
process of taking a subset
of subjects that is
representative of the entire
population.
● The sample must have
sufficient size to warrant
statistical analysis.

22. SAMPLING PROCEDURE
● Non-probability sampling techniques
are often appropriate for exploratory
and qualitative research. In these
types of research, the aim is not to
test a hypothesis about a broad
population, but to develop an initial
understanding of a small or under-
researched population.
● In your case, the most suited
sampling procedure is the purposive
sampling procedure.

23. DATA GATHERING
PROCEDURE
● Data collection is the
process of gathering and
measuring information on
variables of interest, in an
established systematic
fashion that enables one to
answer stated research
questions, test hypotheses
and evaluate outcomes.

24. DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENT
● Research instruments are
measurement tools
designed to obtain data on
a topic of interest from
research subjects.
● Questionnaires, scales

25. VALIDATION PROCEDURE
● Method validation is the
process used to confirm
that the analytical
procedure employed for a
specific test is suitable for
its intended used.

26. VALIDATION PROCEDURE
● Results from method
validation can be used to
judge the quality, reliability
and consistency of
analytical results; it is an
integral part of any good
analytical practice.

27. STATISTICAL TREATMENT
● It is when you apply some
form of statistical method
to a data set to transform it
from a group of
meaningless numbers into
meaningful output.

28. STATISTICAL TREATMENT

29. STATISTICAL TREATMENT

30. Presentation, Analysis
& Interpretation of Data
CHAPTER 4

31. PARTS OF CHAPTER 4
Presentation of Data
Analysis of Data
Interpretation of Data

32. PRESENTATION OF DATA
Present the findings of the
study in the order of the
specific problem as stated in
the statement of the
problem.

33. PRESENTATION OF DATA
Present the data in these forms:
● Tabular
● Textual
● Graphical (optional)

34. ANALYSIS OF DATA
Data may be analyzed
quantitatively or qualitatively
depending on the level of
measurement and the number
of dimensions and variables of
the study.

35. ANALYSIS OF DATA
● Analyze in depth to give
meaning to the data
presented in the data
presented in the table. Avoid
table reading.
● State statistical descriptions
in declarative sentences.

36. INTERPRETATION OF DATA
● Establish interconnection
between and among
data
● Check for indicators
whether hypothesis/es
is/are supported or not by
findings.

37. INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Link the present findings
with the previous
literature.

38. Summary of Findings,
Conclusions &
Recommendations
CHAPTER 5

39. PARTS OF CHAPTER 5
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations

40. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
This describes the problem,
research design, and the findings
(answer to the questions raised).
The recommended format is the
paragraph form instead of the
enumeration form.

41. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
For each of the problems,
present, you have to present
the salient findings and
results.

42. CONCLUSIONS
These are brief,
generalized statements in
answer to the general and
each of the specific
problems.

43. CONCLUSIONS
Be simple and flexible in
writing the conclusion.

44. RECOMMENDATIONS
● They should be based on the
findings and conclusion of the
study.
● Recommendations may be specific
or general or both. They may
include suggestions for further
studies.

45. RECOMMENDATIONS
● They should be in non-technical
language.
● They should be feasible, workable,
flexible, and adaptable.

46. REFERENCE
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