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The central and corollary questions in a research paper will have the _______ format.
The central and corollary questions in a research paper will have the _______ format.
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The scope and delimitation section of a research paper specifies the parameters of the study, outlining its boundaries and limitations.
The scope and delimitation section of a research paper specifies the parameters of the study, outlining its boundaries and limitations.
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What are the key elements considered when defining the scope of a research study?
What are the key elements considered when defining the scope of a research study?
The key elements include the subject matter, variables investigated, location, timeframe, participants, and methodology.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the scope and delimitation section of a research paper?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the scope and delimitation section of a research paper?
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Match the following phrases with their corresponding sections of a research paper:
Match the following phrases with their corresponding sections of a research paper:
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What is the purpose of the significance of the study section in a research paper?
What is the purpose of the significance of the study section in a research paper?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of the significance of the study section?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the significance of the study section?
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The significance of the study is often written in ______ form, where the beneficiaries are arranged from general to specific.
The significance of the study is often written in ______ form, where the beneficiaries are arranged from general to specific.
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What is the recommended font style for an APA Style research paper?
What is the recommended font style for an APA Style research paper?
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The content of a research paper should always be written in first-person point of view.
The content of a research paper should always be written in first-person point of view.
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What line spacing is required in an APA Style research paper?
What line spacing is required in an APA Style research paper?
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The first paragraph of a research paper should be ________ aligned.
The first paragraph of a research paper should be ________ aligned.
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Match the following parts of a research paper with their font sizes:
Match the following parts of a research paper with their font sizes:
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Which title focuses on motivational testimonies of educators?
Which title focuses on motivational testimonies of educators?
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The focal perspective indicates a thorough understanding of the current research landscape.
The focal perspective indicates a thorough understanding of the current research landscape.
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What is meant by 'research gap'?
What is meant by 'research gap'?
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The _______________ perspective focuses on current practices within a particular country.
The _______________ perspective focuses on current practices within a particular country.
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Match the research titles with their corresponding focus:
Match the research titles with their corresponding focus:
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What does the theoretical framework aim to provide?
What does the theoretical framework aim to provide?
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The global perspective solely focuses on local practices.
The global perspective solely focuses on local practices.
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What should researchers include at the end of the focal perspective?
What should researchers include at the end of the focal perspective?
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What is the first step in writing the theoretical framework?
What is the first step in writing the theoretical framework?
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Theoretical frameworks are only useful for qualitative research.
Theoretical frameworks are only useful for qualitative research.
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What does the conceptual framework help a researcher visualize?
What does the conceptual framework help a researcher visualize?
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______ is a theory that emphasizes the role of parents in students' online learning participation.
______ is a theory that emphasizes the role of parents in students' online learning participation.
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Match the following steps to their corresponding actions in the theoretical framework development process:
Match the following steps to their corresponding actions in the theoretical framework development process:
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Which of the following best describes the role of a conceptual framework?
Which of the following best describes the role of a conceptual framework?
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The strategies for developing a conceptual framework include identifying key concepts and using existing theories.
The strategies for developing a conceptual framework include identifying key concepts and using existing theories.
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What method did the researcher use to gather information from outstanding school leaders?
What method did the researcher use to gather information from outstanding school leaders?
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What is included in the basic structure of an in-text citation in APA style?
What is included in the basic structure of an in-text citation in APA style?
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For a work with three or more authors, you should list all authors in every in-text citation.
For a work with three or more authors, you should list all authors in every in-text citation.
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The chapter that includes the central and corollary questions in a research paper is ________.
The chapter that includes the central and corollary questions in a research paper is ________.
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Match the following sections of a research paper with their descriptions:
Match the following sections of a research paper with their descriptions:
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What should the first paragraph of a research paper be aligned as?
What should the first paragraph of a research paper be aligned as?
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The significance of the study section is always written in reverse order, from specific to general.
The significance of the study section is always written in reverse order, from specific to general.
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Name one key component found in Chapter 1 of a research paper.
Name one key component found in Chapter 1 of a research paper.
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Study Notes
Practical Research 1
- The course is offered by Laguna College of Business and Arts.
- The course focuses on research paper format and style.
Objectives
- Students will learn to determine the general format of a research paper.
- Students will identify the parts of a research paper.
General Format of a Research Paper
- Margins: Use 1-inch margins on all sides of the page (APA style). Advisors/institutions may specify different margins.
- Line Spacing: Double-spaced, except for title pages, inside tables/figures, footnotes, and equations.
- Font Style: Century Gothic.
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Font Sizes:
- Headings: 14
- Subheadings: 14
- Content: 12
Parts of a Research Paper
- Title Page: Uses an inverted pyramid format.
- Table of Contents: Lists all sections.
- Chapter 1: Introduction- The Problem and its Background.
- Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature.
- Chapter 3: Methodology.
- Chapter 4: Results and Discussion.
- Chapter 5: Consolidated Findings, Reflections, and Recommendations.
APA Citation Style
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In-text Citations: Two Methods
- Parenthetical: Include Author, Year, and Page number in parentheses.
- Narrative: Include Author and year within the sentence.
- Multiple Authors: If a work has two authors, use an ampersand (&). If there are three or more authors, use "et al."
- Citing Sources in Another Source: Use the format: "as cited in"
Introduction
- Ideas are organized deductively.
- Includes global, local, and focal perspectives on the topic.
- Global Perspective: Provides a general idea about the topic by defining the topic being studied.
- Local Perspective: Describes the issue, current practices, and conventions of the topic within a specific country.
- Focal Perspective: Addresses the research gap. There is a lack of existing research in that area.
- Rationale: The final part of the focal perspective explains the rationale of the study. It justifies the choice of topic, and how it will address identified research gaps.
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
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Theory: A conceptual idea created to explain, predict, and understand phenomena.
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Framework: A structure (like a skeleton) providing a basic reference to support something.
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Theoretical Framework: The theories/models used to establish the foundation for the study.
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Steps in developing a framework: Identify key concepts, use existing theories relevant to the study, use a concept map to plot the framework, and then write a narrative explanation of the concepts and their relationship.
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Example: The framework addresses parental involvement in education during the "New Normal" using Engagement Theory.
Central and Corollary Questions
- Central Question: The central question investigates the core issue of the study (Ex- the essence of a lived experience of people in relation to the topic of study.
- Corollary Questions: Related, supplementary questions focusing on the experience(s) related to the central question. What themes emerge from the experience?
Scope and Delimitation
- Scope: Outline the parameters of the study. Focuses on who, what, when, where, why, and how of the study. Defines the study’s parameters, and answers how the study is conducted, what aspects are covered
- Delimitations: Outlines limitations; what is not covered in the study
Significance of the Study
- This details the specific contributions.
- Enumerates the benefits to the beneficiaries.
- Begins with the general and becomes more specific.
Definition of Terms
- Conceptual Definition: Meaning of a term based on a dictionary or encyclopedia.
- Operational Definition: Meaning aligned with how the term is used/applied in the study.
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This quiz is designed for students of Practical Research 1 at Laguna College of Business and Arts. It focuses on understanding the general format and components of a research paper, including sections, formatting styles, and specific requirements as outlined in the course materials.
