Lesson 2 Flashcards
Writing Research Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION (26 cards)
serves as the foundation of a research paper
Chapter 1
It provides an overview of the study, sets the context, and defines the research problem.
Chapter 1
chapter 1 consists of several key sections
❖ Background of the Study
❖ Objectives of the Study
❖ Significance of the Study
❖ Scope and Limitations
❖ Definition of Terms
sets the stage for the research by presenting the topic in a general sense before narrowing it
down to the specific issue under investigation.
INTRODUCTION
the introduction should:
Capture the reader’s interest, Explain the rationale for selecting the topic, Provide an overview of the research problem, and Establish the relevance of the study in the field of business
Justify the importance of the topic by discussing its relevance to business, contribution to existing
literature, and practical applications.
Explain the rationale for selecting the topic
Start with a compelling statement, question, or statistics to engage the reader. This can be a current
issue, a thought-provoking question, or an intriguing fact related to the topic.
Capture the reader’s interest
Outline the research problem clearly by identifying the issue the study addresses and explaining its
significance. Provide enough context for understanding the problem.
Provide an overview of the research problem
Highlight how the research benefits businesses, managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Connecting it to real-world challenges strengthens its purpose and value.
Establish the relevance of the study in the field of business
This section provides a deeper discussion of the research topic, detailing relevant information, theories, and
previous studies that support the investigation.
Background of the Study
the Background of the Study should:
explain the context of the research problem, discuss previous studies related to the topic, and highlight gaps in existing literature that the research aims to address
Identify areas where previous studies fall short or leave questions unanswered, justifying the need for
the current research.
highlight gaps in existing literature that the research aims to address
summarize relevant research to establish what is already known and how the topic has been explored.
discuss previous studies related to the topic
describe the background and factors that contribute to the issue being studied.
explain the context of the research problem
it clearly states what the study aims to achieve. They should be specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
Objectives of the Study
A broad statement of what the study seeks to accomplish.
General Objective
A breakdown of the general objective into smaller, focused goals. This may also include the objectives
that will serve as hypotheses, and the output of the study.
Specific Objectives
This section explains the study’s importance and its potential contributions to different stakeholders.
Significance of the Study
How it adds to the existing body of knowledge.
Academic Contribution
How it benefits businesses or industries.
Business Implications
How it informs decision-makers or policymakers.
Policy Implications
How it affects customers, clients, community, or society in general.
Social Impact
The coverage of the study, such as variables to be studied, location, time frame, and participants.
Scope
Constraints that may affect the study’s results, such as sample size or data availability.
Limitations
