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SECOND SEMESTER
Capstone Project
LESSON 1
CHAPTER 1: The Introduction
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CHAPTER 1
The Purpose of Chapter 1:
• To establish the research
problem and provide the
foundation for the study.
• To define the scope,
significance, and objectives
of the research.
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KEY COMPONENTS
Contents
01 IDENTIFYING THE
02 STATEMENT OF THE
Understanding
PROBLEMthe issue Formulating research
PROBLEM
to be addressed. questions.
03 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
04 SCOPE AND
Highlighting its value and
STUDY Setting boundaries for
DELIMITATIONS
impact. the research.
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KEY COMPONENTS
Contents
05 HYPOTHESIS
06 RATIONALE
Proposing testable Explaining why the study
explanation matters
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WORK ON THE TITLE!
1. CREATE YOUR OWN TITLE
2. MAKE IT DIRECT AND SHORTER - CATCHY
AND INTERESTING (Include the name of
the device )
3. INCLUDE YOUR VARIABLES (Things to be
studied)
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TITLE 1 TITLE 2 TITLE 3
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Study on
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Alternatives to
Materials for Methods"
Plastics"
Urban Peace"
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01
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Identifying the
problem
Start by introducing the general topic or
area of study. Provide a brief overview of
what the research project is about and why
it is important.
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The Scientific
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Problem
Briefly Present the
describe the main issue
context or or gap the
background project
of the study. addresses.
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02
2
Statement of the
problem
State the objectives or research questions
that guide your study. These should be
clearly defined and aligned with the
research problem identified in the
background. In sentence form.
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The Problem
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Clearly Ensure the
articulated questions
questions align with
the study the
aims to identified
answer. problem.
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Significance of the Study
Explain why this problem is significant and
worthy of investigation. Consider how your
research will contribute to filling the gap
in knowledge or advancing understanding in
the field.
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Importance
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Why is this
study Highlight the
important? potential
contribution
Who benefits s to the field
from the or society.
results?
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4
Scope and
Limitations
Clarify the scope of your study by defining
the boundaries and parameters of your
research. Discuss any limitations or
constraints that may impact the validity or
generalizability of your findings.
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Parameters
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Limitations:
Scope: Define Acknowledge
what the study constraints.
will cover. Example:
Example: “Limited to
“Focus on laboratory
evaluating settings and
biodegradable small-scale
materials.” applications.”
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Parameters
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Be specific Mention both
about the methodologic
boundaries of al and
the study. practical
constraints.
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HYPOTHESIS
Begin by clearly stating your hypothesis.
This should be a concise and specific
statement that predicts the expected
relationship between the variables of
interest.
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EXPECTATIONS
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State the Make it
possible testable and
results based measurable
from previous
studies
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Hypothesis
State the hypothesis in an if-then
format. Example:
“If material A has higher cellulose
content, then it will decompose faster
than materials B and C.”
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RATIONALE
Provide a rationale for why your study is
worth pursuing. Explain how it addresses an
important research gap, advances knowledge
in the field, or addresses a pressing
practical problem.
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REASONING
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Connect the
Explain why rationale to
the study is the problem,
being significance,
conducted and scope.
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CHAPTER 1 – The Introduction
Step 1: Identify and articulate the problem clearly.
Step 2 Develop a concise problem statement and list
guiding research questions.
Step 3: Emphasize the importance of the study and its
expected contributions.
Step 4: Define the boundaries (scope) and
acknowledge constraints (limitations).
Step 5: Formulate a hypothesis that is logical and
testable.
Step 6: Write a rationale connecting all parts
cohesively.
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Thank
You
Proceed in the
Construction of the
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