RESEARCH

Research is a key to progress. There can be no progress without research in almost if not all human endeavors. In government, in education, in trade and commerce, and in all types and kinds of industries, research is vital and essential.

Definitions of Research

Good defines research as a careful, critical, disciplined inquiry , varying in technique and method according to the nature and conditions of the problem identified, directed toward the clarification or resolution (or both) of a problem.

Aquino has a more detailed definition of research. He says that research is, simply, the systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic or problem. After a careful, systematic search for pertinent information or data on a specific topic or problem, and after the research worker has analyzed and interpreted the data, he eventually faces another essential task that of preparing the research report.

Treece and Treece commented that research in its broadest sense is an attempt to gain solutions to problems.

Purposes of Research (Aims, Objectives, Goals)

The definitions of research says that research is purposive. The main or principal purpose and goal of research is the preservation and improvement of the quality of human life. All kinds of research is directed toward this end. The purpose of research is to serve man, and the goal of research is the good life.

MANS MAJOR PROBLEMS DEMAND RESEARCH

Heavy traffic Computing Seeing events in far distance Travel Communication Duplicating documents Coconut oil to lighten houses

Guidelines in Writing the Title

1. Generally, the title is formulated before

the start of the research work. It may be revised and refined later if there is a need. 2. It must broad enough to include all aspects of the subject matter studied or to be studied. Hence, the title indicates what is expected to be found inside the thesis report.

3. It must be as brief and concise as possible. 4. If the title contains more than one line, it must be written like an inverted pyramid, all words in capital letters.

HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Chapter 1 of a thesis should contain a discussion of each of the following topics: Introduction Objectives of the Study Hypotheses Significance of the Study Scope and Limitations of the Study

The Introduction Guidelines in writing the introduction

1. Presentation of the Problem
2. The existence of an unsatisfactory

condition, a felt problem that needs a solution. 3. Rationale of the study. The reasons why it is necessary to conduct the study.

4. A historical background of the problem. 5. A desire to find a better way of doing something or of improving a product. 6. A desire to discover something. 7. A link between the introduction.

STATEMENT OF THE Problem

This portion includes the objectives of the study. The problem should be both in general and specific terms. The general statement of the problem is usually a reiteration of the title of the study. The specific problems should be quantifiable and measurable. They should be specifically stated.

Example: The Establishment of a Marine Biological Station for the University of the East: A Proposal

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

In this section, the author expresses the value or importance of the research study. It is where the significant contributions of the results of the study are enumerated. Such contributions may be viewed from the point of the target beneficiaries like the researchers himself, service providers, society, school administrator, community, etc.

It may also be viewed also in their contribution to the accumulation of knowledge, solving a problem which improves certain conditions, refinement of concepts and theories, improvement of research instrument and methods and meeting the priorities of institutions.

Examples: Results could help benefit . . . The study will provide . . . This study will eventually help . . . This study will contribute to . . .

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

The scope identifies the boundaries or coverage of the study in terms of subjects, facilities, objects, area, time, duration and the issues to which the research is focused.

The limitations of the study defines the constraints or weaknesses which are not within the control of the writer, therefore they are not expected to be covered by the study.

Examples:
Scope: This study will focus on . . . The study covers the . . . It also involves the . . . It includes . . . The study focus on . . .

Limitations:
This study is limited to . . . The study does not cover the . . . It does not seek to include . . . .

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