Identifying Inquiry and

Stating the Problem

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 CHAPTER I
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Objectives of the study
Significance of the Study
Conceptual framework
Scope and Delimitation
Operational definitions of terms
 RESEARCH TOPIC

An area of focus that falls within

the perimeter of a niche area or
research environment, which
directly relates to a particular
discipline (field of study).
Example: Effects of climate change

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RESEARCH PROBLEM

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
RESEARCH PROBLEM

1 The variables in the problem must

be clear

2 It should be limited in scope and

should be specific

3 It must have a goal

4 It should be free from ethical

constraints

5 Good research problem must be

researchable
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RESEARCH TITLE

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
RESEARCH TITLE

1 Short , descriptive and to the point

2 Identify the main variable in the
research

3 Allude to the area of the study

Attract the attention and interest of the

4 reader

5 Make academic sense

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 NOTE

narrows the
broad subject a general educational the major intent or
purpose into
matter addressed issue, concern, or objective of the study
specific questions
by the study. controversy used to address the
that the researcher
addressed in research problem
would like
that narrows the
answered or
topic.
addressed in the
study.
To improve the Can peer tutoring
Low grades of grades of
BSCRIM students in improve the 8
BSCRIMstudents in grades of BSCRIM
BSCRIM Algebra Algebra Algebra students in
Algebra?
What are good resources of researchable
problems?

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What are good resources of researchable
problems?

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What is the attitude towards work of What are the standards in writing the
SHS students of families who are 4Ps research title?
(Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program)
beneficiaries?
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 1 This is the description that leads the
BACKGROUND reader to understanding the research
OF THE STUDY questions and appreciate why they are
asked.
INTRODUCTION
In writing this section,
• Introduce and briefly define the variables under
study
• cite the most important study or related
literature
• be consistent with terms used
• ensure that paragraphs summarize unresolved
issues, conflicting findings, social concerns, or
educational, national, or international issues.
• write the last paragraph to highlight the
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 Level of Awareness of Students in Occidental Mindoro State College
on R.A 10627 otherwise known as Anti- bullying Act of 2015

Bullying has been a critical issue in schoool for past decades

looking back to the 18th century peer- on- peer harassment was just
commonly seen as it is today. Of course during that time bullying was
newly recognized and little understood. What may be seen as violent
behavior today might not have been in that time. While bullying in shool
remains a critical issue, throughout the years several events and studies
have taken place that have made a significant impact on bullying and
have expended its meaning in many ways

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 In the Philippines, Republic Act 10627 known as the Anti- bullying
Act of 2013 was signed by President Benigno Aquino III on September 6,
2013. The law requires all public and private Elementary and Secondary
Schools in the country to adopt an Anti- Bullying Policy including
Alternative Learning Center. According to the study conducted on 2008 by
Britain- Based Plan International, 50 percent of school children in the
Philippines experienced bullying either by their teachers on their peers.
In this law defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school
aged children that involve a real or perceived power imblance. Bullying
includes actions such as rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally
and excluding someone from a group on purpose.

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Bullying has been a critical issue in
schoool for past decades looking
back to the 18th century peer- on- What do you notice
peer harassment was just commonly
seen as it is today. Of course during
about the opening
that time bullying was newly paragraph of the
recognized and little understood.
What may be seen as violent Background of the
behavior today might not have been
in that time. While bullying in shool
Study?
remains a critical issue, throughout
the years several events and studies
have taken place that have made a This is what you call the
significant impact on bullying and
have expended its meaning in many
NARRATIVE HOOK.
ways

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 NARRATIVE
HOOK
It serves the important function of
drawing the reader into a study.
cause the reader to
pay attention
elicit emotional or attitudinal
responses,
spark interest, and
encourage the reader to
continue reading.
• Statistical data
“More than 50% of the adult population
experiences depression today.”
• A provocative question
“Why are school policies that ban
smoking in high schools not being
enforced?”
• A clear need for research
“School suspension is drawing increased
attention among education researchers.”
• The intent or purpose of the
study
“The intent of this study is to examine
how clients construe the therapist–client
relationship.”
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STATEMENT OF
THE PROBLEM
This section contains the purpose
statements and the research question(s).
“This study (or research) aims to…(make
congruent with title).”
“Specifically, this research (or study) seeks to
answer the following questions:”
Phrase questions with the data to be collected
in mind. Answer the questions and rephrase
question, if your intended answer does not
match the question.
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STATEMENT OF
THE PROBLEM
The problem must not be answerable by yes or no
must be arranged in the flow of the study
Introduces the reader to the importance of the topic
being studied
Places the topic into a particular context that defines
the parameters of what is to be investigated
Provides the framework for reporting the results
Indicates what is probably necessary to conduct the
study
Explain how the findings will present the
information.

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 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study is will be conducted to determine the level of awareness of students
in Occidental Mindoro State College on Republic Act no. 10627 otherwise
known as Anti- Bullying act of 2013
Specifically, it seeks to answers the following questions;
1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of;
a. age;
b. sex and;
c. academic year level?
2. What is the level of awareness of students in Occidental
Mindoro State College on R.A 10627 in terms of:
1. Forms of bullying
a. cyber bullying;
b. social bullying; and
c. gender- based bullying
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 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
3. Is there asignificance relationship between the respondent’s profile and the
level of awareness of students in Occidental Mindoro State College on R.A.
10627?

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Should be directly linked to the study variables as
indicated in the title

They should be SMART- Specific/Specific,

Measurable, Attainable/Achievable, Realistic, Time
bound

 Should be outcome based verbs such “Identify,

define, relate, describe, review, justify, indicate etc.” and
unless for clearly stated purpose try based on specific
types of qualitative studies, it is important to avoid
process-based outcomes such as “understand”,
“explore”, “investigate”, “examine”

 Exploratory studies may use process based verbs

because they are mainly qualitative in nature.
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Thesis Title: Level of Awareness of Students in Occidental

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Mindoro State College on R.A.10627 otherwise
known as Anti- Bullying Act of 2013

Objectives of the Study:

This study will be conducted to determine the level of awareness of Students in
Occidental Mindoro State College on R.A. 10627 in Sablayan Occidental Mindoro
Specifically, this study aimed the following:
1. To identify the profile of the respondents in terms of:
a. age
b. sex
c. academic/ year level

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2. To determine the level of awareness of students in Occidental Mindoro State
College on R.A. 10627 in terms of:
1. Forms of bullying
a. cyber- bullying;
b. social bullying; and
c. gender- based bullying
3. To test the relationship between the respondents profile and the level of awareness
of students in Occidental Mindoro State College on R.A 10627

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SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
States the audience who will benefit from
a study of the problem and explains how
exactly will the results be significant to
them.
In writing this section,
In paragraph form, cite beneficiaries (e.g.,
students, professors or teachers,
university administrators, parents) of
results of study.
For each beneficiary group, specifically
describe how it will benefit from the
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SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY

but if you have many beneficiaries write the

following:
1st paragraph (Why is it important to
conduct this study)
2nd paragraph – main beneficiary
(organization)
3rd paragraph – secondary beneficiary
4th paragraph – importance to the
proponents/researchers
5th paragraph – importance to the future
researchers
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Significance of the Study:

The researcher wants to provide the readers knowledge and understanding

about the assessment of the level of awareness among students in Occidental
Mindoro State College on R.A 10627 in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Specifically. This study is significant to;
The Students. For them to know what is R.A10627 which consists of the
dynamics of bullying, Anti- bullying Policies of the school as well as the mechanism
for the anonymous reporting of acts of bullying or retaliation
The Schools. For them to know that they shall adopt bullying prevention
programs and apply to all students regardless of level of risks or vulnerability of
bullying.
The Parents. For them to become aware of the Anti- bullying Policies of
school and how can parents and guardians
Future Researchers/ the Researchers themeselves. The findings of this
study will serve as a good source of accurate and useful information for them.

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This is the researcher’s own perception of

the problem and how variables operate in
influencing each other. The researcher is
expected to provide a graphic presentation
that is self-explanatory showing how
various variables interact and the direction
of the outcomes from such interactions

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It ought to be characterized by:

(i) original visualization by the researcher or

adaptation of an existing model used in a
previous study

(ii) direction of interactions of variables of

study

(iii)a diagrammatic format (graphic

presentation)

(iv) Brief explanation of the conceptual

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Conceptual Framework
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On the basis of discusssion conceptual framework is shown on the research
paradigm.
The paradigm illustrates the variables of study that shows the possible relationship
between the dependent variable which is the level of awareness of among students
in Occidental Mindoro State College on R.A 10627, and the independent variable
which is the respondents profile.

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Profile of the Respondents
Level of Awareness of
a. age;
Students in Occidental
b. sex;and
Mindoro State College on R.A.
c. Academic year level
10627 otherwise known as
Anti- bullying Act of 2015

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SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
This presents the coverage of the research
in terms of location, time, respondents, etc.,
and the potential weaknesses or problems
with the study identified by the researcher.
In writing this section,
• SCOPE- The coverage
• cite data collection, range and periods
of the study
• identify school involved, number of
classes, their grade/year level, number
of participants (or respondents,
subjects), and topics of lessons covered
(if applicable).
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 In writing this section,
5 • LIMITATION- weakness of the study
beyond the control of the researcher
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
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Scope and Limitation of the Study “
In this study, researchers will utilized descriptive method as research
design. A likert type of questionnaire will be use by the researchers in
collecting data. The respondents of the study will be limited to 107
respondents selected randomly within the premises of Occidental Mindoro
State College

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Terms used either operationally or technically
in a research study

A. Operational- definition based on how a

word/s is used in the research study

B. Technical- definition based on how a

word/s is used in a particular field or
specialization

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