CHAP 1

• Chapter 1 Contents

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Research Paradigm
  • Statement of the Problem
  • Assumptions of the Study
  • Significance of the Study
  • Scope and Delimitations
  • Definition of Terms
• Theoretical Framework


  • Consists of concepts and, together with their definitions and reference to relevant literature, existing theory that is used for your particular study. It must demonstrate an understanding of theories and concepts that are relevant to the topic of your research paper and that relate to the broader areas of knowledge being considered.
• Conceptual Framework


  • Illustrates what you expect to find through your research. It defines the relevant variables for your study and maps out how they might relate to each other. You should construct a conceptual framework before you begin collecting data. It is often represented in a visual format.
• Research Paradigm


  A model or framework that is derived from a worldview or belief system about the nature of knowledge and existence. Paradigms are shared by a scientific community and guide how a community of researchers acts with regard to the inquiry. The most common research paradigm is the IPO (input-process-output).
• Statement of the Problem


  A claim that outlines the problem addressed by a study. It briefly addresses the question: What is the problem that the research will address?

  
• Assumptions of the Study


  Uncertain suppositions or explanations regarding a phenomenon or event that are considered to be true by the researcher. They denote the existence of the relationship between the variables.
• A statement as to why your study is worth making and how it will contribute to general knowledge. It should also state the relevance of your study to society.

  significance of the study
• Where you set up your topic and approach for the reader.

  Introduction
• key components of the introduction


  1. Present your topic and get the reader interested, 2. Provide background or summarize existing research, 3. Position your own approach, 4. Detail your specific research problem and problem statement, 5. Give an overview of the paper's structure
• Gives a list of acronyms, jargon, credits, etc. involved in the research. 


  Definition of Terms
• Set boundaries and parameters of the problem inquiry and narrows down the scope of the inquiry.


  Scope and Delimitations.