G12 Research Background PDF
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This document provides a guide to writing a research background. It covers topics such as the process involved, defining the background, the elements included in a research background, and examples of deductive parts.
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WHAT IS A RESEARCH BACKGROUND? The background of the study is the deep INTRODUCTION of your research paper. This includes an explanation of the area of your research to set context for the problem at hand. It introduces the purpose of th...
WHAT IS A RESEARCH BACKGROUND? The background of the study is the deep INTRODUCTION of your research paper. This includes an explanation of the area of your research to set context for the problem at hand. It introduces the purpose of the study and states the relevance of the current study within its field of knowledge. This includes a related article in which you explain what previous studies state about the topic, discuss recent developments on the topic, and identify the gap in literature that has led to your study. PROCESS OF WRITING A RESEARCH BACKGROUND Conduct preliminary research Identify a writing style (deductive or inductive) Emphasize the field of your research topic. Read and use related literature Focus on the relevance and contribution of the study Summarize the research background. WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY? Deductive Parts: Introduction of general knowledge Body of the article Arising problem Rationale of the researcher in conducting the study The aim of the researcher
