RESEARCH/THESIS

WRITING

WHAT IS RESEARCH?

cientific research defines as a

systematic, controlled, empirical
and critical investigations of
hypothetical
propositions
about
presumed relations among natural
phenomena.


cientific research is a systematic because
it follows steps/stages in the process.
1.Identification of the problem
2.Relating the problem to existing
theories
3.Formulating Hypothesis
4.Data gathering
5.Analysis and Interpreting data
6.Formulating conclusions and
recommendations


cientific research is controlled because variables
are manipulated, classified and categorized based
on the purposes or aims of the study

cientific research is critical investigation

because it involve in-depth analysis of natural
phenomena and employs higher-order thinking
skills of the researcher.

cientific research is empirical because

it is
based on the data gathered at the time of the
study.

IDENTIFYING PROBLEM

he research always starts with a problem

felt by people or individuals in a social
setting. The problem is actually a gap
between what is and what ought to be.

hen a research is conducted to solve the

problem, the gap is hen filled. New
knowledge is then evolved through the
conduct of research.

What is the actual

Situation?
Gap/problem
What ought to be
The gap has already
filled, the problem solved
and new knowledge had
been evolved.

hat characterize good problem?

1. Should be of great interest to you.
2. Should be useful for the concerned
people.
3. Should be novel. Your research topic
should be something new so that you
can be sure that it really contributes
to the formulation of new knowledge.
4. Should be completed in the allotted
time desired.

he problem that you identified

maybe too broad in scope. The
problem should be narrowed down
in on a specific research problem.
ormulating your thesis title will
help you to narrow-down your
problem/topic.

THE THESIS TITLE

1. Signifies a very timely and significant
contribution to the needs of society.
2. Should be a specific and concise
statement of the topic.
3. Its principal function is to inform the
reader about the study, therefore it
should be explanatory by itself.
4. Should focus on the topic investigated
an the main variables studied.
5. The recommended maximum length
for title is 10-14 substantive words.

CHAPTER I & II
Chapter I The Problem and
Its
Background
Chapter II Review of
Related
Literature