Outline of the Research Report

I. Preliminaries Title Page Acknowledgement Table of Content Main Body Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Introduction Review of Related Literature and Studies - Related Literature a. foreign b. local - Related Studies a. foreign b. local - Synthesis Theoretical/Conceptual Framework of Reference Statement of the Problem Hypothesis Scope and Limitations Significance of the Study Definition of Terms

II.

Chapter 2 METHODS Research Design Respondents of the Study Instrumentation Data Gathering Procedures Data Analysis III. References A. Books B. Journals and Periodicals C. Thesis and Dissertations D. On line Databases IV. V. Appendices Curriculum Vitae

Note: A. Use Courier new all throughout. Font size is 12. B. Put page number at the upper right corner of the sheet. The page number for the beginning of each chapter need not appear. Use (1, 2, 3 etc) for the main up to the last page. C. Use a separate page for the beginning of each chapter D. Margins Top, bottom, right 1 Left 1.5

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Introduction This portion introduces the problem area that indicates the importance and validity of the particular problem. Suitable background information maybe incorporated into this introductory statement. It should indicate the need to study the problem. This refers to the need for the research, what are its contributions to the field, both teaching and research efforts, and/or policy making. (at least 5 pages) Review of Related Literature This refers to the body of literature related to the study being proposed or a discussion of how the research proposal is related with the current researches in the field. (at least 10 each literatures and studies conducted for the past 5 years) Theoretical Framework of Reference This cites the bases of the study through a discussion of the different established laws, models, theories and principles that provide the conceptual underpinnings of the study or the legitimate bases for defining its parameters. The conceptual paradigm is also included in this part. Statement of the Problem This refers to what the proponent intends to investigate and what he/she wants to accomplish in the research. It is a clear and sharply defined statement of the actual problem. There should be a main problem and then breaking it down into specific questions. Assumptions(optional) This is sometimes included to strengthen the research but is made optional if already reflected in the introductory background. Hypothesis It states expected or tentative conclusions that maybe reached. This is needed only to sub problems that need to be tested. If there are no problems to be tested, then they get omitted. It should be stated in the null form. Scope and Limitations This should be explicit in terms of the coverage of the study, and period of time involved in the investigation.

Significance of the Study A short paragraph explaining why the research is important and what possible effects the results of the study will have on present conditions. It presents how different individuals or groups are benefited by the results of the study. It should be presented in hierarchical order. Definition of Terms This is to define all unusual terms used that can be misinterpreted. This definition helps to establish the frame of reference with which the researcher approaches the problem. Terms can be defined through a. standard definition b. operational definition c. explaining instead of defining d. spelling out abbreviations and acronyms Chapter 2 Methods Research Design This describes how the research will be carried out and what research design will be used together with a reason of why the design is appropriate. Respondents/Subjects of the Study The targeted samples/subjects/ population possible the generation of data needed. who will make

Sample and Sampling Techniques This describes the quantity of the sample, how it was determined and the sampling methodology used to select the sample. Instrumentation This describes the instrument/tool that will be used to gather the needed data. (e.g. questionnaire, interview guide, tests, etc.) Data Gathering Procedures A list of procedures/sequential steps that will be used for the completion of the study Data Analysis This describes statistical tools and how will it be used to present and interpret the gathered data.