RESEARCH TITLE IN BOLD, ALL UPPERCASE LETTERS
FOLLOWING AN INVERTED TRIANGLE FORM
in partial fulfillment of the requirements in
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Lastname, Firstname MI
Lastname, Firstname MI
Lastname, Firstname MI
Lastname, Firstname MI
Lastname, Firstname MI
Grade 11 – SECTION
JENNELYN M. GOMEZ, MAT
Practical Research 2 Teacher
Date of Completion
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
- written to show gratitude to the persons or institutions who significantly contributed during the
research and helped you complete your project
- Include in your acknowledgment the Principal, Asst. Principal, Research Teacher,
Validators,and Respondents.
- You may add other people who have contributed for the realization of your research paper .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- list the chapters and major sections of your research paper, alongside their page numbers
Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
This chapter of the paper presents the problem and its setting. It includes the background
of the study, the statement of the problem, significance of the study, scope and delimitation of the
study, conceptual framework, and the definition of terms.
Background of the Study
The FIRST PARAGRAPH answers the question “What is your topic all about?”. Include
the trends and issues concerning your topic of interest. Explain the reasons for conducting such
study.
The SECOND PARAGRAPH answers the question “What do other authors say?” Thus,
it must contain at least FIVE LITERATURE or studies of some authors concerning the variables
of your study. These literature or studies must be SUMMARIZED presenting only their results in
ONE OR TWO SENTENCES for each literature or studies. Do not forget to cite the author and its
published year. Search these literature or studies in Google Scholar. The reference ranges
between 2019- 2024.
The THIRD PARAGRAPH answers the question “What motivates you to conduct this
study?” Write the scenario/situation that encourages you to conduct this study.
The FOURTH PARAGRAPH answers the question “What is the gap of the study?” and
“How will you address this gap?” Therefore, you must discuss it here.
The FIFTH PARAGRAPH answers the question “What is the claim of the study?” You
must state the claim of your study in TWO or THREE SENTENCES only.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the (state the research title). More specifically, it seeks
answers to the following questions:
For SOP #1 and #2, choose any of the following STARTING PHRASES stated herein:
• How many …?
• How often …?
• How frequently …?
• How much …?
• What percentage …?
• To what extent …?
• What is …?
• What are…?
For SOP #3 and/or SOP #4, choose any of the following STARTING PHRASES stated
herein:
• What is the difference in?
• What are the differences in?
Example: What are the differences in perceptions towards online banking security
between young adults and pensioners?
• What is the relationship between …?
• What are the relationships of …?
• Is there a significant relationship between …?
• Is there a significant difference between …?
Significance of the Study
The result of the study is significant to the following:
Determine the audience who will benefit from a study of the problem and explain how exactly the
results will be significant to them. It starts with who or what institution will benefit the most to the
least.
The Main Beneficiary – This study is significant for the …
The Second Beneficiary – This research will help the …
The Third Beneficiary (if any)
The Benefits to the Future Researchers
Scope and Delimitation
This presents the coverage of the research in terms of location, time, respondents, etc.,
and the potential weaknesses or problems with the study identified by the researcher. One
paragraph for the scope and another paragraph for the delimitation of the study.
Theoretical Framework of the Study
In the FIRST PARAGRAPH, write the theory where you anchor your study. Cite the author
and the publication’s year. Then, write how the author explains the theory.
In the SECOND PARAGRAPH, search for literature or studies in Google Scholar that
tackles the variables of your study and write the SUMMARY in three (3) SENTENCES ONLY.
Cite the author and the year it was published both in the references and in-text.
In the THIRD PARAGRAPH, write another study about the second variable of your study
which is consistent with your adopted theory. You can also search for a study in combination with
any VARIABLES mentioned by the author of the theory.
Conceptual Framework
This is a diagram that connects variables of the study with lines. Use the IPO format if the
study is non-experimental.
Input Process Output
- Crafting of research
questionnaire
Write here the data - Validation and Write here the output
that you need prior to revision of the that you will have
the conduct of the research after the study
study questionnaire
- Data Gathering
Data Analysis and
Interpretation
Feedback
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework
Use the IV-DV format if the study is experimental.
Definition of Terms
The terms should be in alphabetical order.
The terms should be conceptually and operationally defined for better understanding of
the study.
Be consistent in using terms.
The following terms are operationally defined to better understand the study:
For example:
Attitude. In this study, it refers to the youth’s emotions toward utilizing the instrument in online
learning.
Behavior. This study refers to the youth’s actions on using technology in maintaining appropriate
behavior.
Chapter 2
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter of the paper presents the review of related literature and studies.
• Write as many literatures and studies as you can.
• Categorize your related literature and studies through subheadings in bold letters
• Do not forget to cite the author and the year of publication.
• Use APA format 7th edition for in-text citation and referencing
• All the names of the cited authors must be found in the references.
Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
This chapter includes the research design, the sample, the instruments, the data collection
procedure, and the plan for data analysis.
Research Design
Explain the type of research design that you used in your study. Cite sources that will
support why that design is suitable to be used in your study.
The Sample
Explain how you identify the people and places you plan to study. This involves
determining which group of people will you study, who, specifically, these people are, and how
many of them you will need to involve
The Research Instrument
This refers to the questionnaire or data gathering tool to be constructed, validated and
administered. Describe what your research instrument is.
Data Collection Procedure
Quickly describe whose permission will be sought and arrangements to make to
administer instruments. Describe when instruments will be administered and who will administer
them. Add details on arrangements and administration of instruments, if needed.
Plan for Data Analysis
This section indicates how the data will be analyzed and reported; it should specify the
qualitative methods that will be used in analyzing the data gathered for the research.
References
Follow the APA, 6th Edition style for referencing.
Sources must be alphabetically arranged.
All sources in the RRL must appear here.
FORMAT:
ARIAL 11
1.5 SPACING ALL SIDES
UPPER RIGHT PAGING
SHORT BOND PAPER