Here are the steps to make an operational definition of terms for your research paper:
1. Write down your research topic at the top of the page.
2. List down the key terms related to your research topic. These terms should be the ones you identified using the spider map activity.
3. Provide a clear and concise definition for each term. The definitions should be written in your own words and should not be copied from dictionaries or other sources.
4. The definitions should be written in a way that helps the reader understand how you will be operationalizing or measuring the concept in your research.
5. Number each term and definition for easy reference.
6. Leave enough space under each definition