This document discusses key parts of a research study: the rationale, justification, and significance. The rationale defines the reason for conducting the study and answers why the research is needed. The justification refers to explaining the rationale and research design. It is important to show how the study will generate knowledge and benefit others. The significance explains why the work is important and its impact. It justifies the importance of the research and how it will benefit various groups such as future researchers. Developing strong rationales, justifications, and significance statements is important for obtaining approval and communicating the value of the research.

1. PARTS OF A RESEARCH
RATIONALE,
JUSTIFICATION &
SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

2. RATIONALE- define as reason for
conducting the study/research
And should answer, “ What is the need in conducting such
research?”

3. What is the purpose of the Rationale?
 To explain the reasons for the design of your degree plan.
 To show that you can effectively communicate to others that you understand the
design of your degree.
 To explain why you think your degree program will provide you with a sound
educational experience
 To show how your degree plan will help you meet your educational and
professional goals.
 Required for a degree program review and approval.

REMEMBER: “A well-written essay can expedite the review process.”

4. HOW TO ORGANIZED YOUR RATIONALE
•INTRODUCTION – A STATEMENT OF YOUR GOALS, DEGREE PLAN
•3 MOST IMPORTANT SECTIONS:
1. AREA OF STUDY OF GUIDELINES
2. CONCENTRATION OF GUIDELINES
3. GENERAL LEARNING
•CONCLUSION
REMEMBER: LABEL THE SECTIONS CLEARLY IN YOUR ESSAY. YOUR
ESSAY SHOULD BE WELL- ORGANIZED AND EASY TO READ

5. JUSTIFICATION- refers to the rationale for the
research including an explanation for the design
and methods employed in the research

6. The justification statement serves two purposes.
First, it provides an overview of the course of study you propose
to complete and how it relates to your personal and professional
goals.
Second, it serves as an indicator of your writing proficiency, in
accordance with University policies and procedures.

7. Your Justification should answer the following:
1. How does the research relate to the national or regional priorities?
2. What knowledge and information will be obtained?
3. Will this study generate new knowledge?
4. What is the ultimate purpose that the knowledge obtained from the study will serve?
5. Will the study benefit patients, advance understanding or influence policy?
6. Will study fill gaps in existing knowledge or resolve current controversies?
7. How will result be disseminated?
8. How will the results be used and who will be the beneficiaries?

8. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY-
a written statements that explains why
research was need. it’s a justification of
the importance of your work and impact it
has on your research field..

9. • The SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY must be stated in
the Introduction section of your research paper.
• While stating the significance, you must highlight how your
research will be beneficial to the development of science and
the society in general.
REMEMBER:

10. TIPS IN WRITING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY
1.Refer to the Problem Statement. In writing the significance of
the study, always refer to the statement of the problem. ...
2. Write it from General to Particular. Determine the specific
contribution of your thesis study to society as well as to the
individual

11. HOW TO WRITE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
 Discusses the reasons in conducting the research.
 If you have beneficiaries you can just write it in one or two paragraphs.(Why is it
important to conduct the study and all beneficiaries and how they can benefit from the
study)
But if you have many beneficiaries, write the following:
1st paragraph – Why is it important to conduct this study
2nd paragraph – Main beneficiaries and organization
3rd paragraph – Secondary beneficiaries
4th paragraph – Importance to the proponents/ researcher
5th paragraph – Importance to the future researcher

12. WHY IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY IMPORTANT?
The significance of the study, is important to convey to the
reader why the research work was important. ... Your
academic writing should make clear to the reader what the
significance of the research that you performed was, the
contribution you made and the benefits of it.

13. Remember That:
RATIONALE- IS THE REASON FOR CONDUCTING THE STUDY
JUSTIFICATION-EXPLAINING YOUR RATIONALE IN DETAILED
SIGNFICANCE OF STUDY- A JUSTIFICATION OF THE
IMPORTANCE OF YOU RESEARCH

16. Prepared:
MS.EDEN ECHAURE AVILA
SIRRONIEL DC. GALINDO
• APPENDIX
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