CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
what is the content of chapter 1?
“The Problem” or :” The Problem and Its background”
enumerate the purpose of the chapter 1
- Introduce the research problem
- Clarify the important variables
- Discuss its delimitations
-Specify its significance to the field of the study
True or False
The introduction must only be short and concise. It must be composed of about three to five pages
true
A very important in establishing the cognitive setting of the research
Introduction
Enumerate the content of the introduction
- Discussing why there is need to study the problem
- Clarifying the important terminologies for the reader to easily understands what the research is about
- Establishing the degree of seriousness of the problem which has prompted the researcher to look for solution
Enumerate the elements of the background of the study:
- Introduction
- Statement of the problem
- Scope and delimitation
4.Significance of the study - Notes in Chapter 1
Enumerate the guide question in formulation the introduction:
- What is the rationale of the problem
- What is the setting of the research problem?
- What is the basic literature foundation of the study?
- How serious is the chosen research problem?
- What is the general objective of the research problem?
- What is the overall purpose of the research problem?
This question is answered by sharing with the beneficiaries the reasons why the researcher has decided to look for solutions to the problem. A narration of the researcher’s experience that has driven him/her to conduct the study is commonly done.
Rationale
forms part of the delimitation of the problem, as it defines the geographic boundaries of the study and implies certain demographic boundaries. This describes to the reader the place where the research is conducted since the ________ has a significant bearing on the variables being studied.
Setting
►This is different from the review of related theories, conceptual literature, and research literature. This part defines or clarifies the terms or variables used in the study. The variables must be clear to the researchers and readers. The backgrounder assists the researcher in determining the boundaries of the study derived from different literature sources. Thus, this part of Chapter 1 requires the use of various references.
Basic literature of the study
The researcher must see the intensity and magnitude of the problem. He/she also looks for statistical or quantitative evidence to assess the weight of the problem.
The seriousness of the chosen research problem
This is derived from the general statement of the problem and should be the basis of the enumerated statements of specific problems.
The general objective of the research problem
the researcher should be totally aware of the purpose of the research problem. He/she must know how the research findings will help his/her classmates or fellow students.
The overall purpose of the research problem
In writing background of the study it should make it?
- Make it readable
- Make it reliable
- Make it relevant
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