Introduction 1) Background of the Study 2) Statement of Problem 3) Purpose of Study 4) Objective of Study 5) Research Questions 6) Significance of Study 7) Scope of the Study

1.1 Background of the Study Provides understanding of the issue/problem studied + reasons for conducting the study. 3 steps: General statement(s) of fact related to study More specific statement about the issue studied by other researchers Statements that indicate the need for further investigation.

Step 1 ( intro) Use statistics Use historical development Step 2 (body ) More specific statements about issue Step 3 (conclusion) Statements that indicate the need for further investigation

1.2 Statement of Problem Elaborate from proposal

1.2 Statement of Problem Malaysia has experienced a dramatic growth of obesity among its citizens. A recent study conducted by The Ministry of Health showed that 7 out of 10 Malaysians are considered obese with the starting age of 9 years old…. Given the situation, it is time that particular groups start looking into the causes of why this is happening so rapidly and try to come up with a solution to minimize this problem.

1.3 Purpose of Study Overall intention of the study

1.4 Objective of the Study Objectives from your proposal Point form Possible information or data that will be included in the findings section

1.4 Objectives of Study To study… To identify… To investigate….

1.5 Research Question Guide the discussion and arguments about the topic of your study. Turn your objectives into research questions. HOW?

1.5 Research Question e.g: O = To investigate the current trend of k-pop culture in a student’s life RQ 1= Why do students love k-pop and imitate them?

1.6 Significance of the Study Justify the reason for conducting the study Emphasize the potential benefits it would bring

1.6 Significance of Study  Among the significance of this study is to identify the alarming case of obesity in Malaysia. In addition, this study also wants to determine what are the causes and effects of obesity. The findings will help individuals from all level to help curve this problem in order to have a healthier future.

1.7 Scope of the Study Give a preview of the written report.  Exact sample size  Instruments used  Describe clearly what would be examined  Duration for study

1.7 SCOPE OF STUDY This study will investigate the cases of obesity among Malaysians. The respondents are Malaysian citizens from different races between the age of years old, randomly selected by the research team themselves. The data will be collected via questionnaire from January 12 to August 1 this year.