Thesis Writing Chapter 1 PDF

THESIS WRITING CHAPTER 1 Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples TITLE PAGE Important Notes: 1. Thesis / Research title should be all caps, bold, arial and size 12. 2. Research proponents name should be bold and not...

THESIS WRITING CHAPTER 1 Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples TITLE PAGE Important Notes: 1. Thesis / Research title should be all caps, bold, arial and size 12. 2. Research proponents name should be bold and not all caps. 3. Date should be bold and non caps. APPROVAL SHEET Important Notes: 1. Thesis / Research title should be all caps, bold, arial and size 12. 2. Name of the following should be all caps, aps, bold, arial and size 12. 2.1 Thesis Adviser 2.2 Chairman 2.3 Member 1 & Member 2 2.4 College Dean ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Important Notes: 1. Make it more simple and concise. 2. Thank everyone who contributed or had a significant impact on the completion of your research paper. ABSTRACT Important Notes: 1. Maximum of 300 words. 2. Highlight only the following: 2.1. Research Objective 2.2 Results 2.2 Highlight at least one (1) recommendation ABSTRACT SAMPLE LIST OF TABLES Important Notes: 1. Research paper's list of tables were itemized appropriately. TYPES OF RESEARCH FORMAT ABRIDGED RESEARCH FORMAT (FULL LENGTH RESEARCH PAPER/FORMAT) is a condensed version of the full-length paper and contains 1300–1500 and up words; the structure of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) is retained. TYPES OF RESEARCH FORMAT IMRAD (PUBLISHABLE RESEARCH PAPER/FORMAT) (INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION) refers to a basic structure of a typical research article follows the IMRAD sequence (INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION) where each of the major components of the article addresses different aims. CHAPTER 1 Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples INTRODUCTION Important Notes: Guide Questions to answer: 1. What do we already know about your topic? Write this in a deductive way, starting from the global situation, to national (whole country), to local (City), and to research locale (specific place of study). 2. Why is it interesting and how will it advance our knowledge? Identify the research gap and how your study would fill the gap. 3. What do you expect to happen and why do you think this? Explain the aims/objectives of your study. INTRODUCTION / CONTEXT 1. Start with the Global, continental, regional and local issues. RESEARCH GAP A research gap is an area within a field of study that lacks sufficient information presenting an opportunity for further investigation. RESEARCH GAP RESEARCH GAP Research Gap -Missing link and deficiencies of the current literature. -Limitations RESEARCH GAP Research Gap -Missing link and deficiencies of the current literature. -Limitations On perceived quality of fresh products and products in general, and satisfaction (Kaswengi, 2019), on service fairness and customer engagement behavior (Roy et al., 2018), and on knowledge and use of time (Olsen and Mai, 2013). However, it can be observed that there is scaricty or no studies are done yet to support and establsih the moderating roles played by trust to the life insurnce agent and convenience brought about their insurance policies. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE / AIM OF THE STUDY Research objectives explain what your study's goals are and why you are conducting it. They serve to focus your research by providing an overview of your project's methodology and goals. Your research paper's introduction should include your objectives after the problem statement. STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE IINTRODUCTION SECTION C – Context R – Research Gap A – Aim of the Study THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples FRAMEWORK DIFFERENCES OF RESEARCH FRAMEWORKS THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK  The theoretical framework consists of theories, principles, generalizations and research findings which are closely related to the present study under investigation. It is in this framework where the present research problem understudy evolved.  Authors of these theories and principles should be cited. As much as possible research findings and theories should be correct.  Get it from books or Law itself  It can support/anchored the study SAMPLE THEORIES Technology Acceptance Model Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology SAMPLE THEORIES SAMPLE THEORIES CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK  The conceptual framework is the schematic diagram which shows the variables included in the study.  This “ is known as a model or conceptual framework, which essentially represents an “ way of looking at a research problem  Arrows or line should be properly placed and connected between boxes to show the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. SAMPLE FRAMEWORK SAMPLE FRAMEWORK SAMPLE FRAMEWORK SAMPLE FRAMEWORK SAMPLE FRAMEWORK Entrepreneurial Alertness and It’s Effect on Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy, Need for Achievement, Risk Taking Propensity and Innovativeness PROBLEM STATEMENT (STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM) Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples PROBLEM STATEMENT  Clearly states the nature and scope of the problem  Should be consistent with the presentation of the variables in the conceptual framework  A problem statement is the description of an issue currently existing which needs to be addressed.  It provides the context for the research study and generates the questions which the research aims to answer.  The statement of the problem is the focal point of any research. PROBLEM STATEMENT How to formulate Research Question? Provide the general statement of the problem. State the specific problems of the study. Identify the variable of the study Define the focus of your study Clearly identify variables to be measured. Indicate the various steps to be involved Establish the limits of the study Avoid collection of any data that is not strictly necessary. CORRELATION APPROACH CORRELATION APPROACH LINEAR REGRESSION The Value-Percept Theory of Job Satisfaction SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE MEDIATION AND MODERATING HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples HYPOTHESIS A hypothesis is a formal statement explaining some outcome. In its simplest form, a hypothesis is a guess. A hypothesis is a proposition that is empirically testable. In other words, when one states a hypothesis, it should be written in a manner that can be supported or shown to be wrong through an empirical test. Null hypothesis - (Ho) – a proposition that states there is no relationship or no difference between two variables or an assertion that it is hoped to be rejected Alternate hypothesis (Ha) – is the opposite of the null; a statement expressing that there is a relationship between two variables or indicating differences between groups. NOTE: Statistically, it is the null hypothesis that is tested or proven. If the null hypothesis is rejected, then the alternative hypothesis is accepted. HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION – SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION – CORRELATION / RELATIONSHIP HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION – CORRELATION / RELATIONSHIP HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION – LINEAR REGRESSION SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS  This section also explains the nature, coverage, and time frame of the study. It presents in brief the subject area of investigation, the place, the time period, or school year covered. It discusses the variables included in the study and the exclusion of other variables which are expected to be included. It indicates the extent of capability of results arising from the sampling population  Scope means the coverage the study in terms of profile. Location and other aspects.  Limitation – who are included in the study  Refers to how far the research area has explored and parameters in with the study will be operating in.  The type of information to ne included in the scope of the research project would include facts and theories about the subject of the project. SCOPE AND LIMITATION SAMPLE SCOPE AND LIMITATION SAMPLE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY  This section describes the contributions of the study to knowledge. This could be in the form of new knowledge in the field, a check on the major findings of other studies, a check on the validity of findings in a different population, a check on trends over time and a check on the other findings using different methodology. It discusses the importance of the study to the society, the country, the government, the community, the institution, the agency concerned, the curriculum planners and developers and to the researchers. It expounds on the study’s probable impact to education, science, technology, on-going researchers and etc. State a paragraph for each sector that has great impact with the conclusion of your study.  Significance of the study is written as part of the introduction section of a thesis. It provides details to the reader on how the study will contribute such as what the study will contribute and who will benefit from it. It also includes an explanation of the work’s importance as well as its potential benefits. It is sometimes called rationale.  Who are the beneficiaries  Individuals and/or organization  Micro to Macro  Tips in writing Significance of the Study. 1. Refer to the Statement of the Problem. 2. Write from General to Specific contribution. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY SAMPLE DEFINITION OF TERMS Writing, Instructions, Guidelines and Examples DEFINITION OF TERMS  Inform the readers how the terms were defined: Operationally, Alphabetically, Conceptually, or a combination of the two.  Arranged in alphabetical order  Conceptual definition – there are particular sources to define different words / aspects (cite the sources).  Operational definition – or how you used the words in your paper. DEFINITION OF TERMS SAMPLE QUESTIONS?