Parts of a

Research Paper
MODULE 5, MODULE 9, MODULE 12,
& MODULE 14
MODULE 5:
Writing a Working Research Title

MODULE 9:
Indicating Scope and Delimitation, Citing
Benefits and Beneficiaries of the Research
Study, and Defining Terms in the Study

MODULE 12:
APA Referencing
Parts of a
Research Paper
MODULE 5 & MODULE 9
Module 5 & 9:
Learning Objectives

A. Determine the different of a

Research Paper
B. explain the importance of
effective research title; and
C. write an effective research title
Parts of a Research
Paper
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3
Methodology
Chapter 4
Results and Discussion
Chapter 5
Conclusion and Recommendation
 This chapter presents the Introduction, background of the study, statement of
CHAPTER 1
the problem, theoritical framework, scope and limitation, significance of the
Introduction study and the definition of terms used.

Contains the summary (2-3 pages) of concepts and studies directly related to
CHAPTER 2 your study. The last paragraph synthesizes all the concepts and studies being
Review of Related cited and puts your study in context. Hence, your topic and research
Literature questions will be mentioned

CHAPTER 3 Contains the context and participants, survey instruments used,

PARTS OF A data gathering procedure and data analysis.
RESEARCH Methodology
PAPER

-Usually contains tables and graphs (with interpretations) of the data collected.
CHAPTER 4
- Provides the explanations of all the results in relation to the previous studies
Results and
cited in the Literature Review.
Discussion

CHAPTER 5 -Contains the restatement of major findings, limitations of the study,

Conclusion and - Contains concrete actions or programs that you want individuals or
Recommendation organizations to implement based on the conclusions.
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Contents of Chapter 1
1. Background of the Study 4. Significance of the Study

2. Statement of the Problem 5. Theoretical Framework &

Schematic Diagram

3. Scope and Delimitation 6. Definition of Terms

 Background of the Study
This explains the condition of the
problem in connection to the present
environment.
It answers the questions that the readers have
about the problem of the study.

● What is the problem?

● Why is it considered a problem?
● Why do the problem exist?
● Do others experience the same problem? How
did they solve it?
● Why is it still important to solve this problem?
 Statement of the Problem

This is the issue/problem that you

want to solve in your study. It is the
focal point of any research paper.
 Scope and Delimitation
Scope means the coverage of your study.
Limitation means the boundaries of your
study that you cannot control.
Delimitation are the expected weaknesses
of your study that you can find ways to
avoid.
 Significance of the Study

This lists the group of people who

can benefit from your research. This
explains how they can benefit from
the study.
 Research Framework
In the case of research, it serves as the
building blocks for the foundation of the
study. There are two types of research
framework:

Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
 Theoretical Framework
Theories are developed by researchers to
explain phenomena, draw connections, and
make predictions. In the theoretical
framework, you explain the theories that
support your research, showing that your work
is grounded in established ideas.
Example of a Theory

Abraham Maslow (1943)

“A Theory of Human Motivation”

He proposed that a person has a set of

needs that should be fulfilled in order to
be motivated to do things.
 Conceptual Framework

Based on the theoretical framework, create

YOUR OWN IDEA on how you will investigate
the variables in your study. It gives specific on
how you will carry our your research.
Schematic Diagram of a Theoretical and/or
Conceptual Framework
This is a visual representation of the
theory or of the process and direction of
the study.
 Definition of Terms

These are the key terms in the study

that should be defined according to
how they are used in the paper.
RECAP!
Parts of a Research
Paper
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3
Methodology
Chapter 4
Results and Discussion
Chapter 5
Conclusion and Recommendation
Do you have
any
questions?
Please RAISE YOUR
HAND.
Writing a
Research Title
MODULE 5 & MODULE 9
WRITING A RESEARCH TOPIC

Guidelines in Choosing a Research

Topic

▪ Interest in the subject matter

▪ Availability of information
▪ Timeliness and relevance of the topic
▪ Limitations on the subject matter
▪ Personal Resources
WRITING A RESEARCH TOPIC

RESEARCH TOPICS TO BE AVOIDED

1. Controversial Topics
2. Highly technical subjects
3. Hard-to-investigate subjects
4. Too broad subjects
5. Too narrow subjects
6. Vague subjects
RESEARCH TOPIC IDENTIFICATION

WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

MANAGEABLE TOPICS

• A manageable topic is a topic that isn’t too

broad or too narrow.
 WRITING A RESEARCH TOPIC
SOURCES OF RESEARCH TOPICS

The following can help you generate ideas about a good research
topic:

1. Mass Media Communication

2. Books, Internet, peer-reviewed journals, government publications
Professional periodicals
3. General periodicals
4. Previous Reading Assignments in your other subjects
5. Work experience
WRITING A RESEARCH TITLE

WHAT IS A RESEARCH TITLE?

▪ A Research title is a concise

statement of the main topic that
summarizes the main idea of the
paper.
WRITING A RESEARCH TITLE
A research title should have the following
characteristics:
• It should summarize the main idea of the
paper.
• It should be a concise statement of the
main topic.
• It should include the major variables of the
research study.
• It should be self-explanatory.
• It should describe or imply the participants
of the study
WRITING A RESEARCH TITLE
How will you know if it's a
good title?
• The subject and your scope of the
study are in your title
• The title counts around 5-15 words
only
• The title can reveal the organization of
your research project
 Techniques in Narrowing Down a Broad Topic
1. General topic: FLEX Learning
2. First reduction: FLEX Learning & New Normal Education
3. Second reduction: FLEX Learning Modality & Student’s Perception and
Motivation
4. Third reduction: Student’s Perception and Motivation towards FLEX
Learning Modality
5. Final reduction: Student’s Perception and Motivation towards FLEX
Learning Modality
Research Title:
“Student’s Perception and Motivation towards FLEX Learning
Modality of PHINMA-Cagayan de Oro College”
“
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS FOR STEM
EXAMPLES:

• MATHEMATICS • INFORMATION AND

PERFORMANCE COMMUNICATIONS
• ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (IT OR ICT)
• MEDICALFIELD • HEALTH
• MEDIA AND
COMMUNICATION
• HUMANS & WILDLIFE
• CYBERSECURITY
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TITLES FOR STEM

▪ “Attitudes Towards Mathematics and Achievement in

Problem-Solving among Grade 11 Students”
▪ “Improving Mathematics Performance Through the Use of
Differentiated Instruction of Grade 11 Students in
PHINMA-COC”
▪ "The Social Implications of Disability on Senior High
School Students' Academic Performance"
RECAP!
Do you have
any
questions?
Please RAISE YOUR
HAND.
Writing a
Research
Objective
MODULE 5 & MODULE 9
WRITING A RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

Research objectives outline the

specific steps that you will take to
achieve your research aim/purpose.
Objectives define the what, why, who,
when and how questions.
WRITING A RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The objective should specify the following
points:

• Why are we going to do the study?

• Who will conduct the study?
• When will the study be conducted?
• What are we going to study?
• Whom will the study cover?
• How will the study be conducted?
WRITING A RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Your research aim and objectives should be SMART:

✓ Specific – be precise about what you are going to

do.
✓ Measureable – what evidence will you have that you
have reached your goal?
✓ Achievable – Don’t attempt too much. A less
ambitious but completed objective is better than an
over-ambitious one that you cannot possibly achieve.
✓ Realistic – do you have the necessary resources
(time, money, skills etc.) to achieve the objective?
✓ Time constrained – determine when each stage
needs to be completed. Is there time in your
schedule to allow for unexpected delays?
Qualitative Research Methods
Each of the research approaches involve using one or
more data collection methods. These are some of the most
common qualitative methods:

✓ Observations: recording what you have seen, heard, or

encountered in detailed field notes.
✓ Interviews: personally asking people questions in one-
on-one conversations.
✓ Focus groups: asking questions and generating
discussion among a group of people.
✓ Survey distributing questionnaires with open-ended
questions.
✓ Secondary research: collecting existing data in the
form of texts, images, audio or video recordings, etc.
Do you have
any
questions?
Please RAISE YOUR
HAND.
Module 12:
APA REFERENCING
STYLE
 MODULE 12

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