Research Paper Writing

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Section VIII
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Chapter I Introduction (Problem Statement) A.
Area of Study Provide a general introduction to
the topic outline the problem B.
Definition of Terms Define important terms and
concepts C. The purpose of the study
D. Assumptions Make hypotheses for the proposed
study
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Chapter 2 Literature Review A. History
Provide a review of the historical
background B. Current Literature Include a
review of current relevant literature
with the analysis of pros and cons
C. Research Problem Provide research questions
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Chapter 3 Methodology A. Research Questions
and Hypotheses Propose them based on
literature review (major points) B. Research
Design Quantitative research Use a
survey (three design considerations
discuss how to design questionnaire)
Qualitative research Use interviews (present a
rationale for the design of choice)
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C. Sample Quantitative research
Describe sampling techniques and
rationale for the method used for
selecting the sample and sample size
Qualitative research Describe the criteria for
the selection of the participants and
setting
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D. Data Collection Procedures
Quantitative research Describe the procedures
that the data will be collected by
using a survey Qualitative research
Describe the use of audiotapes,
note-taking E. Pilot Testing Describe the
pilot study procedures and any
adjustments
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F. Data Analysis Procedures
Quantitative research Describe how you handled
the data provide statistical procedures
(e.g., compute mean score or
frequency) Qualitative research Describe
data analysis strategies explain
multiple sources of data G. Limitations of
the Study Explain anticipated
limitations of the study
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Chapter 4 Results Just report what the data say
(you may give the subheading based on each
hypothesis) A. Findings from the
quantitative results ( or mean) B. Findings
from the qualitative results (3 excerpts) C.
Fit into your hypotheses or not (e.g.,
broadly/partially/do not fit)
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Chapter 5 Discussions and Conclusion A.
Interpret the meanings of data (discuss why
your participants would think/say so)
B. Discuss whether the findings fit into the
literature or not C. Form any grounded
theory? D. The results will be useful to
whom? E. Any limitation to reach the
generalizability F. Draw conclusions and
suggestions (about improvement) based on
your or minoritys opinions
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Outline of Research Paper