contains the fewest possible words needed to adequately describe the content of the research paper
Rationale
contains the brief yet concise background of the study
contains the reason for conducting the study
answers the need for conducting the research
justifies the significance and novelty (something new or unusual) of the study
Theoretical background
section upon which the research is anchored
introduces and describes the theory or theories that explains why the research problems under study exists
demonstrates an understanding of theories and concepts relevant to the topic of the research
helps the researcher generalize various aspects of observed phenomenon from simply describing it
ReviewofRelated Literature
knowledge and findings from existing scholarly, and relevant sources, and publications or studies related to the researcher's chosen topic.
State of the Problem
enables the researcher to draft the most appropriate research design, the most fitting method, and the most appropriate treatment for the collected data
often called the controversy, the main concern, the general prevailing issue
where the research questions that make the study more specific and measurable are found.
Statement of Hypothesis
concentrates on the tentative explanation or an answer to a question about variables, their relationships, and other facts involved in research
contains the researcher's inference, proposal, or guess about factual things related to what he or she researches
Significance of the Study
statement that explains why the research is needed
justification of the importance of the research or study and its impact or contribution to new knowledge, and how others will benefit from the study.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
explains the extent which the research area will be explored in the work; specifies the parameters within which the study will be operating.
Limitations are the characteristics that limit the scope and describe the boundaries of the study, such as sample population, geographical location, or population traits.
Research design
general framework guiding a research project
established way or ways of approaching research questions, for example: qualitative or quantitative methods
specific outline detailing how the researcher's chosen method will be applied to answer a particular research question
allows the researcher to apply the necessary method to gather the necessary data.
Research Environment
also known as research locale
place where the study is conducted
Research Instrument
measurements tools (questionnaire, interviews or scales) designed to obtain data on a topic of interest from research subjects.
Research Procedure
steps or activities to be undertaken in order to achieve the objectives of the study
Definition of terms
section where the researcher assigns meaning to a construct or variable by specifying the activities or operations necessary to measure the construct or the variable
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
section that contains the summary of the whole investigation, as well as the established conclusions based on the results of the study.
The recommendation is where the researcher makes suggestions about some resolutions as a response to the research problem. it must be consistent with the conclusion.
References
lists of all the sources the researcher used in the project so readers can easily find what has been cited.
APA (American Psychological Association) used in researches related with Education, Psychology, and Sciences.
MLA (Modern Language Association) used by the Humanities