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The Introduction
Guidelines
in writing the introduction.
The introduction of a thesis should contain a discussion of any or all of the
following:
1.
Presentation of the Problem. The start of the introduction is the
presentation of the problem, that is, what the problem is all about. This will
indicate what will be covered by the study. Example: Suppose that the
investigation is about the teaching of science in the high schools of Province
A. The discussion may start with this topic sentence: There is no other period
in world history when science has been making its greatest impact upon humankind
than it is today. (Prolong the discussion citing the multifarious and wonderful
benefits that science is giving to humanity today. Later, in connection wit
science, the topic for inquiry may be presented as the teaching of science in
the high schools of Province A during the school year 1989- 1990 as perceived
by the science teachers and students.)
2.
The existence of an unsatisfactory condition, a felt problem that needs a
solution. Example: The teaching of science in the high schools of Province
A has been observed to be weak as shown by the results of the survey tests
given to the students recently. The causes must be found so that remedial
measures may be instituted. (The discussion may be prolonged further)
3.
Rationale of the study. The reason or reasons why it is necessary to
conduct the study must be discussed. Example: One of the Thrust of the
Department of Education, Culture and Sports and of the government for that
matter is to strengthen the teaching of science. It is necessary to conduct
this inquiry to find out how to strengthen the instruction of science in the
province. (This may be prolonged)
4.
Historical background of the problem. For a historical background of the
research problem of the teaching of science, the first satellite to orbited the
earth, educational systems all over the world including that the Philippines
have been trying hard to improve their science curricula and instruction, (This
can be explained further)
5.
A desire to have deeper and cleared understanding of a situation,
circumstance, or phenomenon. If the teaching of science in the high schools
of Province A is the topic, the researcher must explain his
earnest desire to have a deeper and
clearer understanding of the situation so that he will be in a better position
to initiate remedial measures.
6.
A desire to find a better way of doing something or of improving a product. The
researcher must also explain his desire to find a better way in teaching
science in the high schools of Province A to improve the outcome of
instruction.
7.
A desire to discover something. In connection with the teaching of
science in the high schools of Province A, the researcher may have the desire
to discover what is wrong with the instruction and a desire to discover better
ways of teaching the subject. He may discuss his desire to discover such thing.
8.
Geographical conditions of the study locale. This is necessary in
anthropological and economic studies. If the subject of investigation is rice
production, then the terrain, soil, climate, rainfall, etc. of the study locale
have to be described.
9. A link between the
introduction and the statement of the problem. A sentence or two should how
the link between the introduction and the conducting of the researcher.
Example: The researcher got very much interested in determining the status of
teaching science in the high schools of Province A and so he conducted this
research.
Written by:
Prof. Erwin M. Globio, MSIT
Thesis Adviser/Consultant
Mobile: 09393741359 / 09323956678
Written by:
Prof. Erwin M. Globio, MSIT
Thesis Adviser/Consultant
Mobile: 09393741359 / 09323956678
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