CHAPTER ONE (INTRODUCTION)
Sub-topics in chapter one:1. Introduction
Introduction is the first paragraph of a written research paper, or the first thing you say in an oral presentation, or the first thing people see, hear, or experience about your project.
The introduction gives the reader the beginning of the piece of thread so they can follow it.
2. Background of the study – Will have 2.1,2.2 sub-title
Background of the study gives a first appearance of the research. It’s a collection of important information that is founded on the problem. The steps required to come up with the research design and the implementation of viable solutions.
This makes Background of the study different from the introduction. Introduction only comprise of the preliminary content about the research question, or research topic and readers will be learning in your paper. But the background of your study is more in- depth and explains why your research topic or thesis is worth the time of your readers.
Research background introduces the research problem or study area. It assesses actual discourse, current views about the phenomena in a way that the researcher can pose the research questions. Research questions will not be explicitly stated but implied in an argument. Provide a minimum of six (6) references. In writing a research background of a study, the researcher must consider adding some background statistics or any news or report concerning the area of study
3. Statement of problem
Problem statement in thesis indicates an issue that should be resolved. The researcher should always specify the issue or challenge that he/she will be addressing when writing a problem statement. Also, the researcher should try to describe the idealistic condition and describe what problem is stopping the ideal success or situation from happening.
Problem statement is normally a situation demanding a solution, betterment, or
modification; or disagreement between the way things are and the way they supposed to be. The research must provide as low as eight (8) references. At least 3 references must be on researchers who support the research.
4. Objectives of the research
It’s most times helpful to regard your research questions in terms of aim and objectives.
The aim of the study, the general research purpose must be clearly explained. Aim of the study are normally broad statements of an expected outcomes, or the general purpose of the research. Often, a research should have not more than two aims statements.
Research objectives are normally subsidiary to research aim. Research objectives are the main procedures that will help the researcher to answer the research questions of the study. Focus on how the research aim would be realized. Explain the immediate outcome of study. Research objectives must be reasonably described. Research objectives must also convey intentions of the researcher. Provide a minimum of two (2) objectives.
5. Research questions/Hypothesis
Research questions are the question center on your research. The research questions will assist the researcher to focus on the study objectives by providing a way through writing process. A good and well formulated research questions will enable the researcher to avoid all about paper and focus on objectives and problems of the study. Research questions give adequate specifics that one’s audience can easily understand its purpose without needing additional explanation. It is narrowed in a way that it can be answered in
the space the research allows.
The research questions at times are supported by a research hypothesis. A research hypothesis is a statement that is used to prove or disprove and is mostly used in
quantitative research to foretell the relation between variables. Research questions should base on the research objectives. The researcher must pose a research question that can help provide answers to the research objectives. Provide a minimum of 2 questions. In most case the number of research objectives is equal to the number of research
questions. This is because each research question is asked based on a research objectives.
6. Summary of methodology
Research methodology shows the broad underpinning to the chosen research approach.
This focus on whether to use qualitative or quantitative methods, or a mixture of both, and the reasons why these methods have been selected. Proposed research methodology must address the research philosophy, research approach, the research design and
sampling procedures. Determine the type of study to be carried out. The type of research strategy to be utilized in conducting the study. Why were those strategies selected? Where data or information will be gathered? What methods will be used. A discussion of
advantages or reasons as well as limits of special approaches.
.7. Scope of the research
Scope of the study means all those things that will be captured in the study. It clearly shows the degree of content that will be covered by the researcher to be able to come to a more reasonable conclusions and give adequate answers to the research questions. Scope of the study most often shows how far the study area has been explored and key factors the study will be operating in. The type of information to be included in the scope of a research project would include facts and theories. In determining scope of the study, the research question should be used as a guide.
8. Significance of the research/study
Significance of the study should ascertain who will benefits from the study findings. The significance of the study should be reflected on why the survey should be published and the important contribution the study can make to the research field. Also, it talks about the possible benefits or implications of the study on future Research, Practice and Policy.
Almost every research has some limitations. Limitations of the study can exist due to constraints on design of the study, and these limitations may impact the findings of the researcher. Limitations of the study also entails definitions and concepts included and what is not in the study, which respondents will not be involved. Variables - Which data will not be collected/studied?
