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4.1. Chapter 1 Template 1

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INTRODUCTION

• from macro to micro point of view


• support with previous studies conducted
• 2 to 3 pages introduction
• last paragraph (what motivated you to conduct the study?)
• Ideally, minimum of 6 paragraphs and with 5 – 10 sentences per paragraph.
Consistency on the sentence statement is needed as 10 to 15 words. Use of
transistional devices are encouraged.
st
• 1 paragraph – general ideas, could be macro to micro depending on the research
methodology. First paragraph must be striking to catch the attention of the
readers but consider the research topic and research design.
nd
• 2 paragraph – this entails the research gaps and the local gaps to capture the
bigger picture of scenario
rd
• 3 paragraph – this must be seen highlighting the problem of the study. There is a
need to really establish the seriousness of the problem
th
• 4 paragraph - the possible solutions and interventions of the study. Provide at
least one sentence on how beneficiaries will be benefited
th
• 5 paragraph – miscellaneous supports (legal sources, technical guidelines,
national and international resources) to intensify the cause of doing the research •
6th – personal conviction (what prompted you to consider the topic) and also the
relevance of the topic to you as the researcher and to the Doctor of Education
Program.
• Note: 3Cs in Chapter 1 – Clarity, Coherence and Comprehensiveness

Statement of the Problem


• Writing your statement of the problems varies according to the research design. The
SOP must have a general and specific problem ending with a period (declarative
statement). The General problem of the study must be anchored to its
representation in the title.
• Specific problems must answer the general problems as well.
• Sources of SOP: Review of literature and studies, theories and preliminary data
gathering especially in qualitative researches that is why it is important to conduct
a non-formal interview in this manner.
• In quantitative research, SOP must be less than 10 specific problems/questions or
else resetting of the significance value in the hypothesis must be done. Likewise,
qualitative designs begin at central questions and specific questions are depending
on the said philosophy.
• Mixed method design depends on the phasing of strategies either quali to quanti
or quanti to quali or concurrently done.

Significance of the Study


• This refers to the beneficiaries of the study. Identify at least ten (10) beneficiaries. •
Must be arranged from mostly to least benefited
• Consistency is required, it must answer the following questions: Whom will be
benefited? How they will be benefited? and Why they have to be benefited? • 3 to
5 sentence-discussions is expected for each beneficiary

Scope and Delimitation of the Study


• This refers to answer the following questions:
✓ What is the study all about?
✓ Who will be part of the study?
✓ When and Where the study to be conducted?
✓ How the study will be conducted? Includes Inclusion and Exclusion
criteria but avoid repetition in the Chapter 3
✓ Why the study needs to be conducted (DELIMITATIONS)?
✓ Declare the WEAKNESS OF THE Study
✓ Declare the things that you cannot do anymore but important to the study

Notes
✓ Use APA 6th Edition – Alphabetical / Inverted Pyramid

double spaces
Times New Roman 12pt. size.
Margin of the 8.5x11 Paper
LEFT 1.5 inches
Right, Top and Bottom – 1 inch

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