CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
A. Background of the Study
Gives the context of your research (situation/circumstances bakit mo napili
ang topic).
Written after literature review para may basehan ka.
Justifies the importance and validity ng research.
Key Questions Answered by Background of the Study
1. Rationale → Bakit ginagawa ang study? (reasons, experiences, news,
issues).
2. Basic Literature Foundation → Ano ang basehan sa mga naunang
studies? (local & foreign).
3. Seriousness of the Problem → Gaano kalala ang problema? (stats,
evidence).
4. Research Gap → Ano pa ang hindi alam/tinatalakay? (future research,
gaps).
5. Setting → Saan gaganapin ang study? (school, city, community).
6. Overall Purpose → General goal ng research.
B. Statement of the Problem
Clear & concise description ng issue na aaralin.
Written in declarative form.
Elements:
a. Main Task
b. Variables
c. Participants
d. Setting
e. Time Period
f. Intended Output
Research Questions:
What types of information do Grade 12 students encounter on Facebook?
How can fact-checking techniques be taught using Facebook posts?
C. Significance of the Study
Explains who will benefit and how they will benefit from the research.
Possible beneficiaries:
Students
Teachers
Schools
Researchers
Community
D. Scope and Delimitation of the Study
Scope → What the study will cover (topic, participants, setting, time).
Delimitation → What the study will NOT cover (limitations, excluded areas).