PARTS OF THE FINAL RESEARCH PAPER
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
A. OVERVIEW
Provide background information about the topic.
Include important definitions and/ or statistics.
B. RESEARCH AIMS
Begin with: “This paper aims to:
1.
2.
3.
Use observable verbsto formulate the aims.
Examples of such verbs are: explain, define, discuss, explore, trace, elaborate, compare,
contrast, clarify
C. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Begin with: “The proponent aims to provide answers to the following questions:
1.
2.
3.
Each research aim must be translated into intelligent questions.
Do not include questions simply answerable by yes or no; otherwise follow up with “Why?”
or “How?”
CHAPTER 2: RESEARCH METHOD
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD USED
Choose from among the five (5) principles of organization you learned the method you will
employ to develop your paper.
Define, describe and/or explain how the method/s you chose is/are used.
Explain how your chosen principle/s of organization will be used to develop understanding
of your topic.
B. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Create a graphical organizer of the key concepts to be discussed in your paper
Show their relationship by using arrows.
Provide an explanation after the conceptual diagram you created.
CHAPTER 3: RELATED READINGS
Discussions are thematic, meaning,the topic is discussed in chunks of information.
You can refer to your outline for your headings in this chapter.
Order your headings and discussions progressively.
Use CMS system for parenthetical documentation.
Be consistent with the documentation format you will use.
It is allowed to use both parenthetical and non-parenthetical documentation; make sure
though to be consistent.
CHAPTER 4: PROPOSITIONS
Follow the same format we used for the propositions for the Research Interview Report.
It is expected that you have at least twenty (20) propositions.
Use CMS system for parenthetical documentation.
Be consistent with the documentation format you will use.
It is allowed to use both parenthetical and non-parenthetical documentation; make sure
though to be consistent.
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION
A. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Provide a synthesis in paragraph form of all major findings and facts learned from the
research project.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS
Enlist things or courses of action for possible implementation and/or further study.
Begin with: “After a diligent research, the proponent recommends that:”
1.
2.
Use the subjunctive mood to formulate your recommendations.
GENERAL MECHANICS
encoded on ordinary short bond papers.
Use of used papers is highly welcome.
spacing: 1.5
margins: 1.5 inches on the left side and one inch on all other sides
font style: Arial or Times New Roman
font sizes: 12 (justified both left and right) – on the text
16 (bold, centered, all caps) – on chapter headings
14 (bold, left justified, all caps) – on subheadings
12 (bold, italics) - propositions
Observe correct grammar and mechanics
Maintain objectivity in all discussions.
Chapter project papers must be submitted together with the checked chapter assignment
paper.
Provide page numbers.
ORDER OF PAGES
Title page
Score sheet (to be provided by the teacher)
Acknowledgements (optional)
Dedication page (optional)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Research Method
Chapter 3 : Related Readings
Chapter 4 : Propositions
Chapter 5 : Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix (if any)
SCHEDULE OF SUBMISSIONS
DOCUMENT AS ASSIGNMENT AS PETA
Chapter 1 December 2 (T) December 5 (F)
Chapter 2 December 5 (F) December 9 (T)
Chapter 3 December 9 (T) December 12 (F)
Chapter 4 January 6 (T) January 8 (Th)
Final Paper January 20 (T)
FORMATS per CHAPTER:
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
A. OVERVIEW
(text-12)
B. RESEARCH AIMS
This paper aims to:
1.
2.
3.
C. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The proponent aims to provide answers to the following questions:
1.
2.
3.
________________________________________________________________
Chapter 2
RESEARCH METHOD
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD USED
(description of the principle/s of organization)
(explanation of how the PO will be employed to develop the topic)
B. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
(diagram and explanation)
________________________________________________________________
Chapter 3
RELATED READINGS
HEADING/SUBTOPIC 1
(text)
HEADING/SUBTOPIC 2
(text)
HEADING/SUBTOPIC 3
(text)
HEADING/SUBTOPIC 4
(text)
________________________________________________________________
Chapter 4
PROPOSITIONS
Proposition 1: Factual declarative statement.
(explanation)
Proposition 2: Factual declarative statement.
(explanation)
Proposition 3: Factual declarative statement.
(explanation)
Proposition 4: Factual declarative statement.
(explanation)
________________________________________________________________
Chapter 5
CONCLUSION
A. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
(text)
B. RECOMMENDATIONS
After a diligent study, the proponent recommends the following:
1.
2.
3.
