DEFINITION Research is a combination of the prefix re- which means again and the verb search which means to look for. Coined together it simply means to look for again. It is different from other standard essays because they draw heavily on materials gathered through research. Another definition is that it comes from your own thoughts based on your thorough analysis of what you previously knew and what you managed to search about your topic.

It is also known as systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to estalbish facts and reach new conclusions. – Google Studious inquiry or investigation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories in light oa new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories. – Merriam Webster

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH The original purpose of research is to produce new knowledge, rather than present the existing knowledge in a new form. – Wikipedia. Other purposes are as follows : 1. Exploration 2. Description 3. Explanation

7 MOST POPULAR RESEARCH TYPES 1. Argumentative 2. Analytical 3. Definition 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Cause and Effect 6. Reports 7. Interpretive

KINDS OF RESEARCH 1. Library research ( Humanities and Social Sciences ) a. reports b. concepts c. position paper d. reaction paper 2. Field trip and Survey 3. Laboratory Experiments ( Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences like medicine, engineering & psychology.

PARTS OF A RESEARCH PAPER Chapter 1 – Introduction a. Statement of the problem b. Objectives of the Study c. Importance of the Study d. Scope and Limitation Chapter 2 – Theoretical Background or/ Review of Related Literature/ Related Studies.

Chapter 3 – a. Methodology b. Gathering of Data or/ Actual Survey c. Presentation of Data d. Analysis of Data Chapter 4 - Summary a. Conclusion b. Recommendation c. Glossary d. Bibliography

THESIS STATEMENT A Thesis Statement is a proposition that a person advances and offers to maintain in an argument. A short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of a research paper. It is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.

HOW TO DEVELOP A GOOD THESIS STATEMENT A thesis statement appears in the last part of the introductory paragraph of the research paper. The reader should know what the paper is all about. The following are fool proof ways to develop a good thesis statement. 1. Pick a topic. 2. Be specific. 3. Be arguable. 4. Create a mini-outline of the paper. 5. Choose your words wisely.

THESIS STATEMENT SAMPLE Young people likes Jollibee very much because it is one of the best fastfood chains in the country. Revised version: Young people likes Jollibee very much because it is one of the. And best fastfood chains in the country and has cheap meals, delicious food, and is open 24/7.

Final revision: People young and old alike prefer Jollibee because it has budget-friendly meals, delicious food and is open 24/7. A good thesis statement is clear, specific, arguable, and provides readers with a mini-outline of your paper. Not to forget that it is worded effectively.

GUIDE QUESTIONS Guide questions are a big help in writing a research paper. This is because it provides a sense of direction to the researcher in terms of the contents included in the research paper. The researcher easily determines what specific topics that should be include in the paper to avoid broad and vague contents. Topics are discussed from the simplest to the most complicated ones with the help of the guide questions. Thus it saves time, effort and money in revising the draft.

SAMPLES OF GUIDE QUESTIONS Remember to begin with the most basic of all questions like the definition of the topic. Guide Questions: 1. What is a fastfood restaurant/chain? 2. When did this trend started in the country? 3. What is the most popular fastfood chain among Filipinos today? 4. Why do Filipinos prefer Jollibee than other brands? 5. Do you prefer the same fastfood chain? Why?