1. The Problem and Its Setting
Chapter 1
The Problem and Its Setting

2. Introduction
General Info
Role in Society
Reason for interest

3. Background Inc. in the intro
History of Topic, Subjects/specimen of study

4. Setting of the Study
Location of the study
Map

5. Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Basis
Proponent
Illustration of Theory

6. Conceptual Framework
Process undertaken
Paradigm
Input Process Output

7. Statement of the Problem
Broad Statement
Specific Questions
Logical order
Avoid yes/no questions ?
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8. Assumptions
Conditions based on factors beyond control

9. Hypotheses Intelligent guesses before a conclusion if made
Correlations, comparisons
Null and alternate forms

10. Significance of the Study
Importance to intended readers
Who will benefit?
How will they benefit?
Specifically addressed to recipients

11. Scope, Delimitation, Limitations
Coverage and parameters
Constraints

12. Definition of Terms
Jargons, newly invented
Contextual, operational