Main Chapters of a Research Paper

1. THE BODY
OF A
RESEARCH PAPER:
SIX MAIN CHAPTERS

2. THE BODY OF A RESEARCH
PAPER:
 SIX MAIN CHAPTERS
1. INTRODUCTION
This is the first part of Chapter 1,
and it consists of the following:
background of the study, statement
of the problem, significance of the
study, and scope and delimination of
the study,

3.  An effective introduction may be achieved
by:
 using a relevant and striking quotation
 relating a relevant but striking anecdote or
incident
 asking a series of questions
 using a striking statement of your own
 Background of the Study
This is a brief statement of the origin of the
problem . It is an account describing the
circumstances which suggest the research .

4. Statement of the Problem
The definition of the problem is the first
main step in writing the research paper.
It should be stated precisely, accurately,
and clearly. The problem can be
expressed in question or declarative
form.
Ex. BroadTopic: Problems of Drug
Addiction
SpecificTopic: The Effects of Drug
Addiction on the Human Body

5. Significance of the Study
This part states the significance of the
study and its result. It covers an
expression of the study’s relevance to fill
certain needs.
 Scope and Delimination of the Study
The scope of the study identifies a
reasonable area covered by the study. A
specific statement of the study must
indicate the subjects, the number, and the
treatment involved in the study.

6. 2. CONCEPTUAL ANDTHEORETICAL
FRAMEWORK
A conceptual framework is based on
generally accepted methods, practises, etc.
A theoretical framework deals with
interrelated theories which must be
presented in more detail as they are not
totally tangible.

7. This part presents a theoretical or
conceptual scheme for the research
problem. This is usually presented in a
diagram showing the interrelationship of
the variables.
Ex. Input Process Analysis Output
Review of Related Literature and Studies

8. The ideas and concepts taken by the
researcher from various sources should
be restated in the researcher’s own
words and should be woven into the
paper, which he can call his own.
For coherence, unity and clarity; the
researcher can do the ff:
• Adopt a point of view and adhere to it
throughout the research;
• Only ideas that will help explain the
topic should be included

9. • Have an expression that will anticipate the
next topic at the end of each paragraph;
• Be consistent with the use of person and
tense
Hypothesis
These are tentative statements about
the given research topic.
Definition ofTerms
This part includes the operational and
conceptual definition of significant
terms used in the research paper.

10. 3. METHODOLOGY
This chapter includes the research design,
the procedure for data collection, and data
analysis procedure. Research design is a
description of the conditions for data
collections and analysis.
4. PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
This part summarizes the data collected
and presents its analysis. It includes the
explanations, implications and applications
of the results of the collected data.

11. 5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
This is the last chapter of the research,
which includes an overview of the
research. It consists of the restatement of
the problem, the procedures and the
findings.
 First draft
 First revision
 Documentation

12. 6. BIBLIOGRAPHY
It is an alphabetical list of source and
materials that have been used in the study.
It enables the reader to have a scholarly
grasp of the study. This part may be divided
into books, periodicals, documents and
unpublished works.
Ex. Books
Dawson, A. C. (1993). Managing Stress.
Boston: Littlefield, Adams and Co.
Periodicals
Delos Santos, R.G. (1998, October). How to
ManageTest Anxiety. MedicalJournal. 11-15