Chapter 1 Flashcards
What are the elements of chapter one in research?
- introduction
- statement of the problem
- conceptual framework
- scope and delimitation
- definition of terms
What is the INTRODUCTION in research papers?
a careful presentation of the importance of the problem
What pattern does the introduction follow?
TIOC
- trend
- issue
- objective
- contribution
How does the introduction speak of TRENDS?
highlights updated trends in a particular field
How does the introduction speak of the ISSUE?
pinpoints issues underlying the trends (blind spots and blank spots)
What type of research design are we doing?
qualitative, producing blank spots to generate new info
How does the introduction speak of the OBJECTIVE?
states the intention of the paper in-line with the issue
How does the introduction speak of CONTRIBUTION?
discusses how the researchers’ attempt could improve existing theories
What is the STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM?
a claim that outlines the problem
What types of questions does the statement of the problem answer?
- what’s the issue?
- why are you researching it?
How should the research questions be ordered?
- IV
- DV
- Relationship/effect
What can be derived from the statement of the problem?
conceptual framework
How do you imply a relationship in conceptual framework?
line
How do you imply impact in a conceptual framework?
arrow
What is the SCOPE AND DELIMITATION composed of?
- variables
- respondents
- time
- place
