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Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY
3.1 Baseline research analysis
3.2 Systems design
3.3 Development and systems integration
3.4 Implementation
3.5 Evaluation
THE TITLE
Make the title specific enough to describe the contents of the paper, but not
so technical that only specialists will understand. The title should be
appropriate for the intended audience.
The title usually describes the subject matter of the article: Design and
Simulation of a Low-Cost Irrigation System
A title that summarizes the results may be more effective: Simulation of
Low-Cost Irrigation System a Key to Effective Implementation
Title Keywords: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation,
Simulation, Modeling, Experimental, and other measurable adjectives.
ABSTRACT
An abstract, or summary, is published together with a research
article, giving the reader a "preview" of what's to come. They
allow other scientists to quickly scan the large scientific
literature, and decide which articles they want to read in depth.
The abstract should be a little less technical than the article itself.
Your abstract should be one paragraph, of 100-250 words, which
summarizes the purpose, methods, results and conclusions of the
paper.
ABSTRACT
It is not easy to include all this information in just a few words.
Start by writing a summary that includes whatever you think is
important, and then gradually prune it down to size by removing
unnecessary words, while still retaining the necessary concepts.
Don't use abbreviations or citations in the abstract. It should be
able to stand alone without any footnotes.
Comes with Keywords ( at least 5 technical words utilized )
CHAPTER 1
THE INTRODUCTION
The introduction summarizes the relevant literature so that the
reader will understand why you were interested in the question
you asked. One to four paragraphs should be enough. End with a
sentence explaining the specific question you asked in this
experiment.
. . . . THE INTRODUCTION
In general, the reader should be able to understand the need for the present
study and have concrete understanding of the researchers theory. The
introduction generally covers the following:
problems to be identified and defined,
a.
b.
technical justification,
advantage of what is being proposed and
presents the value of the project (impact).
. . . THE INTRODUCTION
The introduction may be well presented using the following sequence:
1.1 Background of the study
Brief latest evolution of the technology describes how the technology of
interest surfaced and its motivational factors of its development. The
information must be contemporary and not based on outdated sources.
Significant impact of the technology describes the significant impact of the
technology in terms of economic, academic and social impact.
arguments
and
clearly
show
its
significant
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE/STUDIES
Any research, requires reading about what other people have done in
the area of your interest, how they have done it, and what are the gaps
in the research in that area. (BASELINE RESEARCH &
BENCHMARK INFORMATION)
Any new production of knowledge is necessarily based on previous and
existing knowledge. You need information to support or refute your
arguments and write about your findings.
. RELATED LITERATURE/STUDIES
You need to provide evidence that you are aware of the current trends
and issues in your area of interest and are cognizant of the
current state of knowledge on the subject.
Current and relevant studies provide substance to your field of interest.
Hint: Abstracts of relevant studies are potent source of baseline
research.
. RELATED LITERATURE/STUDIES
May be sequenced according to:
2.1 Brief current evolution of the technology of interest
2.2 Significant impact of the current technology
2.3 Prevailing challenges & problems
2.4 Relevant studies that presents interventions, alternatives, and
initiatives to mitigate challenges
CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
Generally, the methods should have the following:
describes the overall plan and strategies for attaining the stated
objectives of the research.
represents the way the researchers conduct his observation or collects
information
. . . . . . METHODOLOGY
includes specifics as the location of the study, sampling design,
specification of variables, data collection, analysis of data.
the methodology should be 1:1 correspondence with the specific
objectives.
May
be
anchored
on
the
analysis,
design,
development,
.. METHODOLOGY
(Should describe how the following are undertaken:)
3.1 The Design - describes how the following contributes to the technical design:
power supply, microcontroller board, interfacing circuit, microcontroller pin
assignments, machine elements, motor mounting , control design (system truth
table/action table)
(Google sketches, schematic diagrams, 3D models, etc., must be well presented and marked as Figure
x.x or Table x.x)
.. METHODOLOGY
3.2 The Development - describes how the sub-components and cluster
designs are to be interlinked or interconnected in accordance to the preestablished
systems
design
(systems
integration).
Inter-system
.. METHODOLOGY
3.3 The Implementation/Simulation - describes the preliminary testing
and troubleshooting techniques will be used and the observations inherent
to system commissioning. Simulation techniques and processes must also
be described in accordance to the stipulated design parameters.
.. METHODOLOGY
3.4 The Evaluation - Describes how the project outcome may be tested
and or evaluated in terms of performance, mobility, cost and pedagogic
capability.
Performance can be measured through functionality, efficiency,
controllability, operability, real time sensing, speed, linear or angular
displacements accuracy and etc.
.. METHODOLOGY
Descriptive Statistics may be used to measure frequencies or
percentages and the mean responses through the five point rating scale
(Likert scale).
.. METHODOLOGY
The five Point Rating Scale (Likert Scale)
Adjectival Rating
Scale Range
1 Very Poor
1.49 - below
2 Poor
1.50 2.49
3 Fair
2.50 3.49
4 High
3.50 4.49
5 Very High
4.50 above
CHAPTER 4
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
The results and discussions should be in conjunction with the stipulated
methodology
bearing
the
design,
development,
of
accomplished
prototypes
must
be
well
CHAPTER 5
OVERALL SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
The over-all summary must bear the highlights of the research chapters.
The conclusions must be based on the significant results of the
test/assessment/evaluation conducted. The recommendations should
address the least significant results of the test/assessment/evaluation.
The recommendations may be presented in question form.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
WORKSHOP 1
Writing the fundamental introduction of the research
Objectives: After completing this activity, the enthusiast should be able to:
Describe the content of the background and rationale of the research
Write an introductory premise the research interest using available
benchmarked technical information and baseline research about the
technology of interest/subject.
Substantiate the arguments of the study with information from various
sources relative to the arguments presented with proper (author) citation.
Supplement available information through written discussion with own
intuitive ideas to corroborate, jibe or contradict the information at hand.
WORKSHOP 1
Writing the fundamental introduction of the research
Methods:
1.
2.
3.
WORKSHOP 2
Enhancing the introduction through information reinforcement
Objectives: After completing this activity, the enthusiast should be able to:
Enhance and expand the initial essay at hand by incorporating other
relevant and collaborating information
Expand the essay by discussing the significant impact of the technology of
interest with proper (author) citation
Describe the challenges and milestone of the technology of interest
WORKSHOP 2
Methods:
1.
2.
3.