Significance of the Study Significance or Importance of the Study the researcher expresses the value or importance of the study

dy it is where the significant contributions of the results of the study are enumerated (may be viewed from the point of the target beneficiaries: researcher himself, service providers, client, society, administrators, decision-makers, implementers, the community and the educational institutions) it may also be viewed on their contributions to the accumulation of knowledge, solving a problem which improves certain of refinement of concepts and theories, improvement of research instruments and methods and meeting the priorities of institutions

Guidelines in Writing Importance or Significance of the Study 1. the rationale, timeless and or relevance of the study to existing conditions must be explained or discussed 2. possible solutions to existing problems or improvements to unsatisfactorily conditions 3. it must be shown who are the individuals, groups, or communities who may be placed in a more advantageous position on account of the study 4. possible contribution to be a fount of knowledge 5. it should discuss the implications, including the possible causes of the problems discovered, the positive effects of the problems, and the remedial measures to solve the problems

Implications must include the good points of a system, which ought to be continued or to be improved The use of the following phrases could help express the importance of the study: The results of this study could help them realize. This study will encourage them to. This study will enhance involvement in the. It will also serve as basis in the study of. Theoretical Framework

 Some researchers use both the theoretical and conceptual framework; however, it is advisable to use only one. They both provide clear explanations regarding the relationships of the variables. The fact that variables can be shown to be associated, but does not guarantee that the relationship of variables has significance, research study must have a framework as a legal basis to describe properly the process of the study

Theoretical Framework shapes the justification of the research problem objectives in order to provide the basis on its parameters it is a symbolic construction, which uses abstract, concepts, facts or laws, variables and their relations that explain and predict how an observed phenomenon exists and operates is useful in limiting the scope of the data you need to those relevant information to the framework by focusing on specific variables, stipulating the specific frame of mind or viewpoint

It is desirable for a researcher to identify the key concepts that are used in the study for better understanding of the rule of theory in research. An investigation is required to formulate existing theories which link the study because theories are useful devices for interpreting, criticizing, and unifying established scientific laws and facts that guide in discovering new generalizations Constructing Theoretical Framework: researcher should consider the field of knowledge in which the problem statement can be classified then he decides to focus on one or more theories: this leads to building the particular theory, by testing and validating it in other settings Another way: practice it to modify or reconstruct the theory into new general framework containing the variables and relationships for the purposes of the research to be undertaken

 In planning and writing the theoretical framework, it is important to cite the theory that will be used by: giving the assumptions, defining terms-concepts, identifying the variables, and stating the relationship of variables and presenting hypothesis Review of the Related Literature A researcher needs to review the write-ups, readings and studies related to the present study in order to determine the similarities and differences of the findings between the past and present studies This also aims to gain insight into the aspects of the problem that are critical and controversial Provides the investigator a background regarding the aspects, which have been studied and not yet studied It also assists the researcher on what to do on the components of the research process; this also gives the ideas to proceed with the study until its completion The researcher should have the ability to compare between what should be read and included in the study and what should not be read
The investigator is required to read all literature and studies partially and closely related to

the study

parts of Review of Literature in research writing:

1. Related Readings major sources are laws and department directives such as circulars, orders and memoranda, which are related o the present study the researcher has to arrange related literature readings chronologically either from past readings to most recent readings or vice versa

Related Literature may be define as written works collectively, especially, those enduring importance, exhibiting creative imagination and artists skill, which are written in a particular

period, language, and subject. (book, journal, magazine, novel, poetry, yearbook and ecyclopedia)

the elements of good writing style of literature review adhere to the basic rules of clarity or organization, content and grammar in order to present the report in an acceptable format. presentation of ideas must be in orderly progression, continuity and smoothness. It identifies relationships between ideas and use of transitions to maintain the flow of thought in the literature for review Most literature reviews should use a standard formula for a verb tense. According to publication manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) advocates using the past tense and the perfect tense for literature reviews The following guidelines on effective writing of the literature and review can guide the researcher: Research papers must be written in a formal style, which is in the third persons, not the first person Avoid highly descriptive writing style, not appropriate for a scholarly research Use the active voice for direct impact and easy understanding Avoid the use of jargon; use familiar terms in place of terminologies Language should be neutral gender, no sexy language like his Make the conclusions and contradictions found in the literature clear in the report Use short sentences; avoid elongated and run-on expressions Use proper grammar and proofread the work Never plagiarize; give credit to the original author of ideas Pay attention to the structure and form of published articles, which are good examples of how literature reviews can be written

2. Related Studies
are works based on empirical data

the researcher reviews such studies by commenting on the research design used

In reviewing related studies, one must be careful to the: problem, methodology including the sampling plan, instruments used, findings and conclusions At the end of the researchers review, he explains how the study being reviewed relates to the present study and identifies similarities and differences with the present study The researcher reviews both local and foreign studies in order to give a balanced presentation of the investigations begin conducted in various settings Both local and foreign studies are normally reviewed on chronological order to establish the time-order progression of the topic In reviewing related studies, the researcher carefully notes the following points: the researchers motivation for conducting the study (this is usually found in the introduction) the statement of the problem the variables involved in the study, including their quantifications the researcher design, including the sampling plan utilized by the investigator the major results and conclusions The use of the following phrases and expressions that help express related literature and studies are: in 1999, Dizon stresses that. From the book of Espidido entitled Practice of research published by the National Bookstore Inc., in 1999 he expounded that. Fox (1990) suggested that. Barnes system made detailed and interesting.

3. Relevance or Justification of the reviewed literature and studies to the present study this is one of the sections of the proposed study in which the proponent has to justify the direct bearing and relevance of the related readings, related literature, and related studies to the proposed study it justifies the difference between the proposed study and the past related studies. It should be made clear that there is no duplication of the studies it should also be stressed that in spite of similar studies, the present study is still necessary to find out if the findings of the studies in other places are also true in the locale of the present study The following phrases can help express the relevance of the study: The related literature included in this study has significant relationship with the future study in the sense that
The related studies presented here were selected on the basis of their significance in

promoting directions for this present study. The different concepts on.as reflected in several studies revealed the following insights as they are related to the present researchers study. All the concepts revealed in the study of.will influence the.of this study.

Significance of the Study Theoretical Framework Review of Related Literature

Submitted by: Arthur P. Lacaden, RN, RM Submitted to:

Mam Primitiva Labudahon April 15, 2012