Lesson
Guided Questions in
Writing Chapter 1
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Write chapter 1.
Reminders
When writing research paper, it is important to follow
these:
When copying and pasting information from the
internet, ChatGPT, Deep seek, and other online
website/application, you need paraphrase it or
retype it again in your own understanding.
When using insights/information from experts, cite
them properly, use author tags. Don’t forget to save
the link, and Use APA 7th Ed. for reference
Reminders
When writing research paper, it is important to follow
these:
Use appropriate transitional devices when
connecting ideas in sentence and paragraph.
Chapter I
This serves as the foundation of the research,
providing an overview of the study's context, purpose,
and significance.
Hence, an overview of the structure of the research,
giving readers a roadmap of what to expect in the
subsequent chapters.
First Part: Introduction
When writing an introduction, especially for a
research, guiding questions can help ensure that
you cover all essential components. Here are
some key guiding questions to consider:
Writing the Rationale or reasons for conducting
the study.
First Part: Introduction
Rationale
explains why the study is important and
necessary. It justifies the need for the research
and provides a clear, logical argument for its
significance.
First Part: Introduction
Guided questions:
[Link] is the topic?
What is the research about? (e.g., "This study
focuses on the effects of social media on teenagers'
mental health.")
2. Why is this topic important?
Why should people care about this topic? (e.g.,
"Social media is widely used by teenagers, and it can
significantly impact their mental health.")
First Part: Introduction
Guided questions:
3. What problem is the research trying to solve?
What issue or gap is being addressed? (e.g., "There
is limited research on how social media impacts
teenagers in local communities.")
4. What is the existing geographical conditions
concerning to the problem?
Is the said issue also a concern in the international?
National? Regional? Local?
First Part: Introduction
Guided questions:
5. How will the research help?
What will the research achieve? (e.g., "This research
will provide insights for parents and schools to better
support teenagers.")
First Part: Introduction-Rationale
Local
• Introduce the
topic
(background)
e
• Connection to
• Addressing the
objective of the
research study.
• Importance worldwide,
national,
• Issue
regional, local
issues.
Topic Goal
Sample will be distributed.
Second Part: Statement of the Problem
Is a clear, concise description of the
issue or gap that your research aims to
address. It explains what the problem
is, why it matters, and how your
research will help solve it. It is one of the
most important parts of a research paper or
thesis because it sets the stage for the entire
study.
Second Part: Statement of the Problem
Tips for Writing a Strong Statement of the Problem:
Be clear and specific. FOLLOW SMART: Specific,
Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
Focus on the main problem, don’t include unnecessary
questions.
It should not be answerable by Yes or No.
Qualitative Research: Use questions, “how,” “why,” and
“what.”
Third Part: Significance of the study
Explains why your research is important and how it
contributes to the field, society, or specific groups. It
highlights the value and impact of your work, answering
the question: Why does this research matter?
To the students:
To the teachers:
To the community:
To the researchers:
Fourth Part: Scope and Delimitations of the Study
The scope describes the specific aspects of
the research problem that the study will
address. It includes:
Research Objectives: What are the main goals of the
study?
Population or Sample: Who or what is being
studied?
Geographical Area: Where will the study take place?
Time Frame: What is the duration of the study?
Fourth Part: Scope and Delimitations of the Study
The delimitations define the boundaries of the study by
specifying what it will not cover. These are the conscious
choices made by the researcher to narrow the focus of
the study. Delimitations include:
Exclusions:
[Link] aspects of the topic are intentionally excluded?
[Link]: "The study will not examine the effects of social
media on academic performance."
Fourth Part: Scope and Delimitations of the Study
The delimitations define the boundaries of the study by
specifying what it will not cover. These are the conscious
choices made by the researcher to narrow the focus of
the study. Delimitations include:
Limitations in Scope:
[Link] populations, areas, or variables are not included?
[Link]: "The study will not include teenagers from urban
areas or those who do not use social media.”
It only limits to 10 participants due to...
Fourth Part: Scope and Delimitations of the Study
The delimitations define the boundaries of the study by
specifying what it will not cover. These are the conscious
choices made by the researcher to narrow the focus of
the study. Delimitations include:
Methodological Constraints:
[Link] methods or approaches are not used?
[Link]: "The study will rely on self-reported data like
interview and will not include observation and group
focused.”
Fifth Part: Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
is a visual or written representation that
explains the key concepts, variables, and
relationships in a research study. It serves as a
roadmap for the research, helping to organize
ideas and guide the study's design and analysis.
Fifth Part: Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Framework
is the foundation of a research study, providing the
theoretical basis for understanding and analyzing the
research problem. It involves using established theories,
models, or concepts from existing literature to explain the
relationships between variables in the study.
Sixth Part: Definition of Terms
[Link] Definitions:
• Provide the general or theoretical meaning of a term.
• Example: "Self-esteem is defined as an individual's
overall sense of self-worth or personal value."
[Link] Definitions:
• Explain how a term is measured or used in the study.
• Example: "In this study, self-esteem is measured
using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, a 10-item
questionnaire."