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This document outlines the key components of Chapter 1 (the introductory chapter) of a research proposal. It discusses including: background of the study to introduce the topic and justify the problem; objectives of the study/statement of the problem to frame the research questions; scope and limitations to define the boundaries of the study; significance of the study to explain the relevance and implications; and definition of terms for any specialized vocabulary.

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How To Write Chapter 1 of A Research

This document outlines the key components of Chapter 1 (the introductory chapter) of a research proposal. It discusses including: background of the study to introduce the topic and justify the problem; objectives of the study/statement of the problem to frame the research questions; scope and limitations to define the boundaries of the study; significance of the study to explain the relevance and implications; and definition of terms for any specialized vocabulary.

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How to Write Chapter 1 of a

Research Proposal
Roger Jay L. De Vela, PhD
CNSC Graduate School
Parts of Chapter 1 (Introductory Chapter)
(The Problem and Its Background)
I. Background of the Study
II. Objectives of the Study/Statement of the Problem
III. Scope and Limitation
IV. Significance of the Study
V. Definition of Terms
Background of the Study
• The intention of the 1st paragraph/section is to provide the readers a
mental warm-up, thus giving them information and readiness as to what
the research is all about. It should introduce the study and justify the
problem. 
• The 2nd paragraph/section carries the bulk of the introduction. The
statement of the problem can best be used as a frame of reference to
write this paragraph. 
• It is simply telling the readers the scope and coverage of the study. This
will revolve around mentioning the purpose of the study, which is to
determine the existing or not existing between the independent and
dependent variable. 
Background of the Study
• The 3rd or last paragraph/section is a sort of closing portion that is
intriguing and challenging the readers to become interested in
knowing the results of the study. It is one or two sentences to link
between the introduction and the statement of the problem. This part
is a 2-3 page discussion.
Objectives of the Study
• The problem should be stated both in general and in specific terms.
• The general statement of the problem is usually a reiteration of the
title of the study. 
• The problem should be stated in the infinitive to (action words in
research) such as examine, analyze, determine, measure, asses,
evaluate, recommend, find out, among others; setting 4-5 research
objectives is ideal for a research problem.
Statement of the Problem
• The statement of the problem is in an interrogatory form, hence, it
must be stated as a question and sub-problems must follow the main
problem which are the key points for investigation in the research.
• Specific questions should be stated using the following guide question
words: “How,” “Will,” “What,” “Is there”…
Scope and (De)Limitations of the Study
• SCOPE – identifies the boundaries or coverage of the study in terms of
subjects, objectives, facilities, area, time frame, and the issue to
which the research is focused 
• Common phrases used: “The study will focus on…” “The coverage of
this study…” “The study covers the…” “The study focuses on…” “It
includes…” “It is concerned with…” “It also involves the…” “The study
consists of…”
Scope and (De)Limitations of the Study
• DELIMITATION – defines the constraints or weaknesses, which are not
within the control of the researcher, therefore, they are not expected
to be covered on the study. Common phrases used: “The study is
limited to…” “The study does not cover the…” “The investigator
limited this research to…” “It does not seek to include…”
Significance of the Study
• The relevance of the study to existing conditions must be explained or
discussed.
•  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. 
• Possible contribution to a body of knowledge.
• It should discuss the implications, including the possible causes of the
problems discovered, the positive effects of the problem, and the
remedial measures to solve the problem. Possible solutions to existing
problems or improvements to unsatisfactory conditions. 
Definition of Terms
• Define those terms, which, though common may have a special
specific meaning or are differently used. Define some special terms or
languages created by some disciplines. This applies as well to terms
familiar in one discipline and borrowed or transformed by another
discipline.
• Define only what is absolutely necessary and do so precisely by using
an authoritative document. If you cannot find an authoritative
definition, find one or two such definitions; cite them and try to
create your own definitions as used in research.

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