PARTS OF A
RESEARCH PAPER
EFFECTS OF WRITING EXPLANATION LETTER
AMONG TARDY GRADE 10 STUDENTS
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Practical Research 1
of Senior High School Grade 11Students
Presented by
Name
Name
Presented to
Ryan Jay M. Ruiz
June 2023
APPROVAL SHEET
This research entitled: Effects of Writing Explanation Letter among tardy Grade 10
Students, Prepared and submitted by Name, Name, Name, and Name has been
approved and accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Practical Research
1of senior High School Grade 11 students.
PANEL OF EXAMINEES
Approved the committee on Oral Examination
RYAN JAY M. RUIZ
Practical Research 1 Teacher
Table of Contents
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CHAPTER I: The Problem and Its Background …………………………………………
Rationale …………………………………………………………………..
Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………….
Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………….
Scope and Delimitation …………………………………………………….
Significance of the Study …………………………………………………..
Definition of Terms ………………………………………………………..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are very much proud and glad for the success of this research, we have been striving so hard to make this
possible and we would like to extend our heartfelt and warmest gratitude to the following persons:
To our beloved adviser, ___________________, for giving us the courage and encouragements to pursue
our studies despite of all the hardships we’ve encountered.
To Mr. Ryan Jay M. Ruiz, for being our research teacher who exerted his full effort and time teaching us
and giving us ideas on what to do and what should be done for the completion of this research.
To Mr. Ronalito M. Ursal, our school principal, for giving us the permission to conduct this research
studies within the campus.
To our chosen respondents, for letting us collect rich information and for sparing time and effort for
actively participating in the research.
To our parents, for their unwavering support and understanding and for sustaining all our expenses for
the completion of this research.
Every delightful days that arises to face, in spite of those hardships we had encountered still we were
firm, with the Holy Spirit and with the knowledge and learnings we have, our Almighty God showed upon us to
make this study possible. We owe this to You.
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Rationale
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
This research entitled: Effects of writing explanation Letter among Tardy Grade 10 Students
uses case study. A case study has been described as an intensive, systematic investigation of a single
individual, group, community or some other unit in which researcher examines in-depth data relating
to several variables (Hafla, 2018). This research used case study to find out and understand deeper the
effects of writing explanation letter among tardy students in Grade 10.
Research Subject and Environment
The respondents of this study are Grade 10 Junior High School (JHS) students of Medellin
National High School. The researcher chose 10 respondents using purposive sampling because thet
are suitable and fit into the problems that were useful for this study.
This Study was conducted at Medellin National High School, Poblacion, Medellin, Cebu S.Y.
2022-2023.
Research Method and Instrument
The research method used in this study is semi-structured interview whereas the
researcher able to create a follow-up questions to gather data from the respondents.
Specially, the researcher used semi-structured interview guide as instrument in collecting
the data.
Data Analysis
The researcher analyzed the data thematically. After gathering the data, the
researchers then removed identities for confidentiality of the respondents, then codes were
developed to make information meaningful.
Data Gathering Procedure
Before gathering the data, the researcher secured a written permit to the principal
of Medellin National High School to conduct interviews inside the campus. After given the
permission, the researchers then respondents to be interviewed.
In gathering the data the researcher explained to the respondents what the study is
all about. The respondents have given a chance to choose a place they are comfortable with
to speak.
CHAPTER IV
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION
This chapter presents the results of the semi-structured interview guide given
to respondents. The results from the interview are being analyzed and interpreted by
the researchers thematically.
Table 1: The issue and problems encountered by students in writing explanation letter.
RESPONSES
"Magsigi ko ug usab ug buhat kay dli mao and format sa pagbuhat nako sa
letter"
CODE
Formatting
"Wala koy salig sa akong kaugalingon"
Lack of self-confidence
"Mahadlok ko masayop ang grammar"
fear of grammatical errors
The table above shows the issue and problems encountered by the students in
writing explanation letter. It shows that some students are afraid of writing explanation
letter. One of the difficulties that students encountered was their lack of self-confidence.
In addition, some students says “Magsigi ko ug usab ug buhat kay dili mao ang format
sa pagbuhat nako ug letter”. they keep on repeating and rewriting it because of the
proper formatting ing writing the letter. Other student also said that “ Wala koy salig sa
akong kaugalingon”. The student’s lack of self-confidence greatly affects their ability to
write correctly. Because of this, students tend to rewrite it because of different errors.
Note: (Result) Present the results in
this manner (Direct quotation).
Note: (Interpretation) after
presenting, you will now give your
interpretation based on the result
Do the same process until everything is presented and interpreted.
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
This study aimed to know the effects of writing explanation letter among the Grade 10 tardy students in
Medellin National High School S.Y. 2022-2023.
Specifically, This sought to answer the following questions:
1.
What student misbehavior require explanation letter?
2.
What are the issues and problems encountered by students in writing explanation letter?
3.
How writing explanation letter modify students’ behavior towards tardiness?
The study utilized semi-structured interview guide as an instrument to gather data from the
respondents. The students’ misbehaviors are late, cutting classes, unreasonable absences and other things
that violates the rules and regulations of the school.
Students who violate the school policies will write an explanation letter so that they can enter in their
respective classes.
in writing explanation letter, students have encountered different issues and problems, one of those is
having difficulties in writing the actual letter. Students were having difficulties in formatting and also,
grammar and spelling in their letter, resulting them to become hesitant to write because of the lack of selfconfidence.
Despite all these, through writing explanation letter, students gained learnings. Some of the
respondents said that writing explanation letter itself helps minimize student’s misbehavior.
Conclusion
This study is conducted in Medellin National high school with the research topic, Effects of writing
explanation letter among grade 10 tardy students. Based on the data gathered through semi-structured
interview guide, the researcher found out that some students encountered different issues and problems like
correct spelling, grammar and proper way and format in writing the explanation letter. The respondents defined
that writing explanation letter is a way in minimizing students’ misbehavior and help them improve their
writing skills.
In addition, writing explanation letter help students overcome their fear in grammar and spelling
for they will be immediately corrected every time they write letter. Finally, the researcher concluded ,
that teachers and advisers are a great in enhancing students skills in writing. Also, tardy students only
need motivations, recognition and encouragements from their teachers. Lastly, the researcher concluded
that writing explanation letter help the appropriateness of the students.
Recommendation
The researchers suggested the following:
1.
The school must implement rules and regulations among the tardy students to enhance their skills in
writing.
2.
(You can add as many recommendations as you can, like recommendations to future researchers,
parents, teachers and the school in general)
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