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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Introduce the problematic situation related to the topic (you may cite local,
national and worldwide situations related to the problem and make sure to
cite your source; or you may also cite authors who mentioned
problem/problems related to the topic)
Left Describe/define/discuss the topic of interest (Cite sources)
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Mention researches/studies which have been conducted related to your Margin
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topic of interest (what is the research all about, who are the
respondents/participants and where the study is conducted)
Establish the gap in research (what has not been known?) YOUR OWN
WORDS
Types of Gaps which can be mentioned:
Place Gap
Participant Gap
Methodical Gap
Evidence Gap (conflicting evidence; lack of evidence)
Provide reasons why the study should be conducted (what can be
expected from your study? How it can be helpful on your field/course?) -
significance
Review of Literature
Provide subheadings on topics related to your research topic
Nurse-patient communication
Emphatic process in communication
Theoretical Framework
Any model, theory which could serve as basis for your study. This will tell that
indeed the phenomenon under study exists.
Discuss the theory
Explain the use of the theory to your study
Conceptual Framework (for quanti only)
Give an overview of the topic to be studied like if relationship of the variables will
be explored (provide illustration and discussion of the illustration)
Hypothesis
Research Objectives
State what would you like to know/find your study. It should be stated in general
objective and in specific objectives like the sample below:
This study aims to explore the life of people during earthquake.
Specifically, it aims to:
1. determine the experiences of the people during earthquake;
2. find out the challenges that people encountered during earthquake; and
3. find out the coping mechanisms of people to address the challenges they
encountered.
Scope and Limitation
State the scope in terms of topic
State the scope in terms of respondents/participants
State the scope in terms of time and location where the study will
be conducted
State the limitation of the study (what might be those who cannot
do; you may provide instances in the conduct of your study which
may be beyond your control)
Definition of Terms
List down all the terms found in your title and define it operationally.
Vaccination program – this refers to the COVID 19 vaccination program and the activities
involved such as advocacy, ==================
Blood donors – these are people who have experienced donating blood; people who are
regularly donating blood.
