Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Introduction provides information and background on the conditions that lead into
the conduct of the study. Discussion must be in Times New Roman 11 pts with single spacing
between lines. New paragraphs may be indented or flushed.

Rationale of the Study

The rationale gives the overview of the chosen study topic. It provides a
“situationer.” It explains the reason for choosing the research topic; creates the need for the
study.
The rationale expresses the artist/designer’s/researcher’s reason/s why the research
has to be conducted, or why the researcher is particularly interested in pursuing the topic. It
is preceded by a background or overview which serves as an introduction to rationale proper.
The overview may be composed in a separate heading or may be incorporated into the
rationale as an introductory paragraph/s.

Essential elements of the rationale:

1. Overview and observations

2. Reason/s why there is a need in conducting the research
3. The researcher’s motive/s in conducting the research

THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

The Statement of the Problem contains the main problem or issues addressed by the
study. It also states the sub-problems contributing to the issues of the study

Essential parts of the Statement of the Problem:

1. An introductory phrase
2. Objectives of the research
3. The statement of the main problem in a form of (three or four) question

Statement of Assumptions
The Statement of Assumptions is optional. It states propositions which the researcher
asserts based on his/her own intuition, experiences, and observations

Statement of Hypothesis
The Statement of Hypothesis is optional. States the null hypotheses that require
statistical testing

Objectives of the Study

 Contains the main objectives of the research study
 Contains the sub-objectives of the study

Significance of the Study

This section mentions who are to benefit from the study and how each may be
benefitted. This discusses the value of the study to individuals, groups, institutions, and to the
discipline.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This section contains the scope (extent) and coverage of the research. This portion
also narrates exclusions in the study. This part sets the scope that the researcher wants to
cover in his/her research. It discusses and clarifies issues pertaining to subject matters that
may seem to fall within the research topic but are no longer covered by the research. This
part also communicates the hindrances that may pose limitations to the researcher.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
This section presents the important terms found on the Research Title, and also
important terms included in the Statement of the Problem that needs to be made operational.
The terms should be defined as it is used in this study. The definition of terms should not look
like a glossary of terms, or a dictionary. All terms must be defined and expressed in full
sentence form.
The definition of terms clarifies how specific terms (ex: cabriole; caryatid), jargons
(ex: Queen Anne; rococo), or constructs (ex: art deco-inspired; continental design;
sustainability), are utilized by the researcher in the study. It may trace how a particular
jargon or term made its way to the design research proper, and how these jargons inform the
discourses that are engaged by the designer through the research.

ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY

This section describes the organization of the final report. Describe how many
chapters the report will have and what each chapter will contain.
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THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

Review of Related Literature

You are expected to build on what has already been done on your area of study. In
this section, you are to present what other scholars have already written or researched about.

The presentation of the review of related design practices and literature may include
the following elements:
1. The name of the source’s author
2. The title of source (books, journals, electronic references)
3. The relevant ideas/statements of the author/s or artist/s or designer/s
4. The researcher’s use of the ideas of the author or artist; its relevance, difference,
and similarities to the ideas of the designer/researcher.
5. Illustrations (photos of relevant works, projects, etc)

The review of related literature may be subdivided into the following:

1. Foreign researches, works, practices
2. Local or Philippine researches, works, practices
3. Unpublished theses, dissertations (if any)
4. Published scholarly researches, manifestoes, art catalogues, brochures, etc

Theoretical Framework
You can make sense of the review of related literature when you can put everything
together in a framework. You should be able to present the interconnectedness of the theories
already written about.

Conceptual Framework
In this section, you should be able to present the research variables under study and
what to do with them.
This section shows the direction of how you are going to approach the sequence and
narrative of your research. This is shown in graphical schematic form, and accompanied by a
narrative in full-sentenced paragraphs.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The introductory paragraph specifies and qualifies the type of research used. The
research process or flow of research may be presented here in a schematic diagram.

Research Design/Framework
 Showcases the entire thesis process from the start to end
 Reflected in a diagram to show the relationship of each section

Research Environment
 Describes the locale/venue of the research
 Includes a map, if necessary

Research Respondents
 Describes the population and the sample to be surveyed
 Provides reason for the selection of the population and sample
 Describes the sampling method to be used and shows how the sample was derived

Research Instruments
 Describes the instruments to be used in gathering data
 Describes how the instruments were designed
 Describes how the instruments will be pre-tested for validity and reliability

Research Procedures
Gathering of Data. Describes how primary and secondary data were collected.

Treatment of Data. Describes how the data were treated for meaning. Presents the
statistical tools used in treating the data.
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DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

This part presents the data of the study with corresponding analysis. Effective data
presentation relies in the proper order and organization of topics and the use of different
tools to communicate the materials better.

*Length of manuscript varies according to the quality and depth of your research output.
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Presents the summary and findings of the study and possible recommendations for
action and implementation. As with all chapters, there should be an introductory statement,
or paragraph, prior to the presentation of sub-topics.

FINDINGS
 Statement of findings, in paragraph form.

CONCLUSIONS
 Statement of conclusions, in paragraph form.

RECOMMENDATIONS
 Statement of recommendations, in paragraph form.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

 Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA)

for the proper and standard format in the Bibliography.
 Justified Blocking
 The first line uses “hanging” indention to emphasize the name of the author, and
ease in viewing reference.
 Always arrange the Bibliography in alphabetical order.

Books
 Use published books as reference
 Limit the use of coffee table books as reference
Example
Fenner, B. L. (2014). Cebu Under the Spanish Flag (1521-1896) - An Economic and Social
History (2nd ed.). Cebu, Cebu, Philippines: University of San Carlos Press.

If the source is a Book Section

Tinio, Jr., M. I. (1978). The Silver Set. In A. R. Roces (Ed.), Filipino Heritage: The Making
of a Nation (Vol. 7, pp. 1718-1721). Manila, Manila, Philippines: Lahing Pilipino
Publishing Inc.

Periodicals
If the source is from the newspaper
Go, K. (2003, May 23). Cebu Furniture: The Highs and Lows of Being the Milan of Asia.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. E4.

Unpublished Materials

Internet Resources
If the source is a video found on the internet
Legarda, L. (2015, December 16). Dayaw: “Pagbangon, Pagpapatuloy”. Episode 05.
(National Commission for Culture and the Arts & ABS-CBN News Channel)
Retrieved May 19, 2017, from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JseIf3ZMnzE

If the article is found on the internet

Christman, S. (2003, May 7). Origanum vulgare. Retrieved February 5, 2017, from
www.floridata.com: http://floridata.com/Plants/Lamiaceae/Origanum%20vulgare/610
 APPENDIX A

TRANSMITTAL LETTER

 Presents the letter of permit

 APPENDIX B

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

 Presents the Questionnaire/Interview Schedule/Observation Guide

 APPENDIX C

TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES

 Presents the schedule of activities

 APPENDIX D

PROGRAM BUDGET

 Gives the budget estimate for each research phase/activity

 CURRICULUM VITAE
(professional information only; not detailed biodata) Place 2x2
Picture
Personal Information
Name:

Date of Birth:

Address:

Educational Background

Relevant Work Experience