PARTS/FORMAT OF RESEARCH PAPER

• Abstract - summarizes the contents of a research paper (use past tense), 150-300 words
• Parts of Abstract:

  1. Problem

  2. Research Design

  3. Population and Sample

  4. Data Gathering Tool

  5. Results

  6. Conclusion of the Study
• Introduction - A comprehensive discussion of the problem of the research study.
• Parts of Introduction:

  1. Background of the Study
  2. Statement of the Problem
  3. Theoretical Framework
• Methodology(5-7pp) - A comprehensive discussion of the methods and procedures in a qualitative research.
• Parts of Methodology:

  1. Research Design

  2. Population and Sample of the Study

  3. Data Gathering Procedure

  4. Research Instrument

  5. Data Analysis and Interpretation

  6. Ethical Considerations
• Results and Discussion - This part of the research study discusses the results of the study. Consider logical arrangement- according to statement of the problem. Make use of table, charts and diagrams for the discussion. Interpret the data accordingly. Use past tense of verbs
• Conclusions (1 p) - Summarizes the findings of the research study thus addressing the general problem of the research. Include impact and implication of the research study
• Bibliography - Provides the list of references used in the entire paper.

  Bibliography must be arranged alphabetically (authors surname) and must strictly use the APA format just like the one below.
• Surname, Initial.Year of Publication. Title of the article. Journal. Journal Volume. Specific pages. Place of Publication. Retrieved from: Website
• Appendices - documentation
• Parts of Appendices:

  1. Participant consent form

  2. Permission letters

  3. Research Instrumnet

  4. Documentation Pictures (4-6 with captions ) maximum of 2

  documentation pictures per page. (Observe data privacy)