Chapter 1: Introduction

• What are the parts of Chapter 1: Introduction

  1. Background of the study
  2. Statement of the problem
  3. Significance of the Study
  4. Scope and Delimitation
• How to write the Background of the Study?

  • Show what is known about the topic
  • State the knowledge about the topic from general to specific
• Background of the study

  1.-2. The issues about the independent and dependent variables in the present time

  3.-4. Problem or the gap

  5.-6. Purpose of the study

  7.-8. The one that will benefit the study
• What are the independent and dependent variables?

  • Independent - The cause (affecting)
  • Dependent - The effect (being affected)
• Creating Statement of the Problem

  1. Question on the independent variable
  2. Question on the dependent variable
  3. Question on the effect of the two variables to each other
  4. Question on the implication of the result of the study to improve something
• Reminder in writing research proposal

  • Use the present tense
  • Never use personal pronouns
  • Use the phrase 'The researcher'
• Format

  • Paper - letter size
  • Margin - 1 inch all sides
  • Spacing - double space
  • Font Style - Times New Roman
  • Font Size - 12