This is the first chapter of your research project. It should clearly communicate what your study seeks to solve, investigate or analyze. This is done by giving the history of the problem/phenomenon, giving the situational audit, and giving the main aims that will guide your research in the form of specific objectives.
From this chapter, the supervisor will want to see the following:
a) That you have introduced your study well by explaining what it is that the study is about and what it seeks to achieve.
b) That you have understood the historical background of the study and have therefore derived a research gap from the prevailing situation and existing literature.
c) That you have adequately thought about the impact that your study will have to those affected, and to the body of knowledge in your field of study, and who and where will be the subject and locations of the study. This is achieved in the sections on the chapter sub-titled Significance of the Study and Scope of the Study.
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Chapter one of your Research Project, Thesis or Dissertation will be arranged as follows, with the indicated sub-titles, unless otherwise directed by your school or your supervisor:
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions/Hypotheses – Note that you will either have research questions, or research hypotheses, but you will not have the two at the same time.
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Justification of the Study
1.7 Significance of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
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FAQ: How to write an introduction chapter in research
The introduction chapter of your research study, thesis or dissertation needs to: give the reader the background information on the subject of your study, it needs to give a situational audit from a global, regional and country perspective depending on your location; it needs to talk about what previous studies from related subjects found out; it needs to show what gap there is on the subject hence justify your study; and it needs to explicitly explain who is affected by the situation you are bringing forth, how are they affected, and how your study will be beneficial to them. If your research is based on a case study, then you also need to talk about the case study, giving its history, function, and why its an ideal case study for your research. The introduction chapter also needs to have in-text citations in the format and type prescribed by your school, and it needs to be written in paragraph form.
FAQ: What are the 7 parts of introduction in research?
The introductory chapter of your research study needs to have: an Opening Statement that introduces the study by briefly stating what the study is about and why its relevant; a Background of the Study that gives the reader the background information on the subject of your study, it needs to give a situational audit from a global, regional and country perspective depending on your location; a Literature Review section that talks about what previous studies from related studies found out - this is also given from a global perspective, regional, and finally country perspective; a Research Gap that shows what gap there is on the subject hence justifying your study; an Objectives section that gives the purpose and aims of your study; a Research Question or Hypothesis section that gives the questions that your study will seek to answer or the hypotheses that your research will seek to confirm or negate; and a Significance and Scope of the Study section that will explicitly explain why your study is important, who is affected by the situation you are bringing forth, how are they affected, and how your study will be beneficial to them, how far will your study go with respect to geographical location, content scope tat explains what elements your study will delve into, and finally the time scope that explains the possible time period that you will take to conduct and complete the study.
FAQ: What are the 5 elements of a good introduction?
The introductory chapter of your research study needs to have: an Opening Statement that introduces the study by briefly stating what the study is about and why its relevant; a Background of the Study that gives the reader the background information on the subject of your study, it needs to give a situational audit from a global, regional and country perspective depending on your location; a Literature Review section that talks about what previous studies from related subjects found out - this is also given from a global perspective, regional, and finally country perspective; a Research Gap that shows what gap there is on the subject, hence justifying your study; and an Objectives section that gives the purpose and aims of your study.
FAQ: What is chapter 1 introduction of a research paper?
Chapter 1 of your research project or thesis is the introductory chapter of your study that informs the reader what your study is about, why the study is relevant, what literature review has been carried out to know what previous researchers studied and how their related research affects your study, and what gap from the literature review prompted your study. The introductory chapter of your research study needs to have: an Opening Statement that introduces the study by briefly stating what the study is about and why it is relevant; a Background of the Study that gives the reader the background information on the subject of your study, it needs to give a situational audit from a global, regional and country perspective depending on your location; a Literature Review section that talks about what previous studies from related subjects found out - this is also given from a global perspective, regional, and finally country perspective; a Research Gap that shows what gap there is on the subject hence justifying your study; an Objectives section that gives the purpose and aims of your study; a Research Question or Hypothesis section that gives the questions that your study will seek to answer or the hypotheses that your research will seek to confirm or negate; and a Significance and Scope of the Study section that will explicitly explain why your study is important, who is affected by the situation you are bringing forth, how are they affected, and how your study will be beneficial to them, how far will your study go with respect to geographical location, content scope and finally the time scope that explains the possible time period that you will take to conduct and complete the study.
FAQ: What does chapter 1 contain in a thesis?
Chapter 1 of your thesis contains an Opening Statement that introduces the study by briefly stating what the study is about and why its relevant; a Background of the Study that gives the reader the background information on the subject of your study, it needs to give a situational audit from a global, regional and country perspective depending on your location; a Literature Review section that talks about what previous studies from related subjects found out - this is also given from a global perspective, regional, and finally country perspective; a Research Gap that shows what gap there is on the subject hence justifying your study; an Objectives section that gives the purpose and aims of your study; a Research Question or Hypothesis section that gives the questions that your study will seek to answer or the hypotheses that your research will seek to confirm or negate; and a Significance and Scope of the Study section that will explicitly explain why your study is important, who is affected by the situation you are bringing forth, how are they affected, and how your study will be beneficial to them, how far will your study go with respect to geographical location, content scope and finally the time scope that explains the possible time period that you will take to conduct and complete the study.