Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Introductory paragraph about the study’s focus, purpose, and research
gap. (no source)
2nd to the last or 2nd to the last paragraph, with sources (sources from
2015-2026 only, if possible)
Follow inverted triangle (general-specific, international-national-local).
Add legal basis/ bases
Add local justification (local data or specific data from the district or school
for the past 3 school years)
Statement of the Problem
The study aims to
Specifically, this research seeks to answer the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the _________ in terms of the following variates:
1.1 age and sex;
1.___. attitude toward _____________?
2. What is the
2.1. (add indicators)
3. What is the level of academic performance of the _______
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4. Is there a significant relationship between the __________ and the
following:
4.1 ____-respondents’ profile;
5. What intervention program may be derived from the findings of this
study?
Hypothesis
From the afore-listed specific questions, the following hypothesis will be
drawn and tested in this particular study:
1. There is no significant relationship between the
Theoretical Framework
The study is anchored on three theories: include theory, proponent, and
year
Add discussion of each theory.
Discuss first theory (2nd paragraph)
Discuss connection of theory to current study (3rd paragraph)
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Conceptual Framework
Figure 1 presents the conceptual framework of the study, illustrating the
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Figure 1
The Conceptual Framework of the Study
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INTERVENTION PROGRAM
FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY
PROFILE OF _____- SEE: SOP
RESPONDENTS
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F
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E
E
E
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D
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B
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A
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RESEARCH RESPONDENTS (EX. STUDENTS)
DISTRICT ___SCHOOLS DIVISION OF
CATBALOGAN CITY
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Significance of the Study
The findings of this study are anticipated to provide valuable insights and
benefits to students, teachers, school administrators, ICT coordinators,
curriculum planners, DepEd key officials, parents, and future researchers.
To the Students. The study’s outcomes will help
To the Teachers. The findings will
To the School Administrators. The study will
To the Future Researchers. This study will serve as
MENTION ALL BENEFICIARIES
Scope and Delimitation
This study will focus on
This research will be conducted during the School Year 2025-2026.
Definition of Terms
The following terms used in this study were herein defined conceptually
and operationally. (alphabetical arrangement, in singular form)
EXAMPLE:
AI Access. This term refers to the ability of students to connect to and
utilize Artificial Intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot, for
academic purposes. Access encompasses both the availability of digital devices
and internet connectivity necessary for using these tools (Luckin et al., 2016;
Alqahtani et al., 2023). In this study, AI access will be measured by students’
self-reported availability of AI tools at home, in school, or via mobile devices, as
well as the presence of internet connectivity during the School Year 2025–2026.