Parts of Chapter 1
Introduction
 In the introduction, you are attempting to inform the reader about the rationale behind
the work, justifying why your work is essential component of research in the field.
Research Objectives
 Description of what is to achieve by the study.
 Guides information to be collected.
Hypotheses
 A hypothesis is a testable prediction for an observed phenomenon, namely, the gap in
the knowledge.
 Each research question will have both a null and an alternative hypothesis in a
quantitative study.
Theoretical Framework
 A theoretical framework is a collection of interrelated concepts, like a theory but not
necessarily so well worked-out.
 It guides your research in determining what things you will measure and what statistical
relationships you will look for.
Definition of Terms
 The definition of terms is written for knowledgeable peers.
 Define terms that may have more than one meaning among knowledgeable peers.
Scope and Limitations
 Scope and Limitations is mainly the coverage and limitation of your study or topic.
Significance of the Study
 The significance is a statement of why it is important to determine the answer to the
gap in the knowledge, and is related to improving the human condition.
Pyramid System of the Background of the Study
Revise and
edit your
background of
the study.
Conclude by
identifying any
further study taht
needs to be done in
that area.
Create relevant sections as
you write the background
study.
Complete your research using your
thesis statement and research question
as your guide.
Think about what you've read and look for issues,
problems or solutions that others have found and
determine your own opinion or stance on the
issue.
You will need to take notes and keep accurate track of the
sources that you used up to this point.
Conducting preliminary research on your area of study and specific
topic will help you to formulate a research question or thesis
statement that will lead to more specific and relevant research.