2. Chapter 1 of a thesis
should contain a
discussion of each of
the following topics:
3. Contents:
• Introduction
• Background of the
Study
• Theoretical Framework
• Conceptual Framework
• Statement of the
Problem
•Hypothesis(es)
•Significance of the
Study
•Scope and Limitations
of the Study
•Definition of Terms
5. • The introduction should give information as to what
the study is all about.
• It should show the existence of an unsatisfactory
condition, a felt problem that needs a solution. That
is, the reason or reasons why it is necessary to
conduct the study must be discussed.
• The introduction should be linked to the statement of
the problem.
7. •This section should discuss the historical background
of the problem.
•It must explain the students’ earnest desire to have a
deeper and clearer understanding of a situation so
they will be in a better position to initiate remedial
measures or to find a better way to improve the
situation.
•The geographical conditions of the study locale may
also be discussed in this section.
11. •The conceptual framework should be anchored on
the theoretical framework. That is, the conceptual
and theoretical frameworks should be consistent
and related.
•It should present in detail the variables to be
observed in the current study, the concepts defined,
the operationalization of the variable-concepts, and
the scheme of measuring the variables.
12. •A paradigm of the study showing a
diagrammatic representation of the
conceptual framework should be
included in this section. It should
depict in a more vivid way what the
conceptual framework wants to
convey.
14. •The problem should be stated both in general and in
specific terms. The general statement of the
problem is usually a reiteration of the title of the
study.
•The problem should be stated in the infinitive to such
as examine, analyze, determine, measure, assess,
evaluate, or find out.
•Specific questions should be stated using the guide
question words: “How,” “Will,” “What,” “Is there,” etc.
18. •The candidate should explain or discuss
in this section the rationale, timeliness
and/or relevance of the study to existing
conditions.
•This section must show who are the
individuals, groups, or communities who
may benefit on account of the study.
19. •The candidate should point out the possible
contribution(s) of the study to the fund of
knowledge.
•It should discuss the implications, including
the possible causes of the problems
discovered, the positive effects of the
problems, and the remedial measures to
solve the problem.
21. • The students should identify the boundaries or
coverage of their study in terms of the subjects, the
study area, the research instrument, the time
frame, the population or universe, and the issues to
which the study is focused.
• The students should also define the constraints or
weaknesses which are not within their control and
hence are not covered by the study.
23. •This section should include important or key terms
that should be substantially and clearly defined
according to how they are used in the study in order
to facilitate understanding of the problem and avoid
ambiguous meaning to terms which can be
otherwise interpreted in different ways.
•The researcher should defined only what is
absolutely necessary. Only terms, word, or phrases
which have special or unique meanings in the study
should be defined.
24. •Terms may be defined operationally, that is, based on
observable characteristics and how they are used in
the study; or, conceptually, that is, based on
definitions taken from encyclopedias, books,
magazines and newspaper articles, dictionaries, and
other publications. Definitions taken from publications
should be acknowledged.
•The terms defined should be arranged in alphabetical
order and acronyms should always be spelled out
fully, especially if it is not commonly known or if used
for the first time.
