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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM

Introduction

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general setting and cite at least one source.]

[Second paragraph, at least three sentences: Describe the existence of

the problem and most particularly its causes, and cite at least one source.]

[Third paragraph, at least three sentences: Describe the effects of the said

problem and cite at least one source.]

Theoretical Framework

[Theory/Principle 1]

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source.]

[Theory/Principle 2]

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the source.]

[Theory/Principle 3]

[Discuss in at least five sentences the third theory or principle, and cite the

source.]

Conceptual Framework

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variables.]
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[Second paragraph, at least three sentences: Discuss the dependent

variables.]

[Third paragraph, at least one sentence: relate the independent and

dependent variables, and cite the figure below as the paradigm of the research

study.]

INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLES VARIABLES

Figure 1.1 Paradigm of the Study Showing the Relationship of Variables

Statement of the Problem

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researchers saw that there is a need to]

Objectives

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objective of the researchers is to design...]

Hypotheses

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Significance of the Study

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Scope and Limitation

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Definition of Terms

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Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

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Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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Research Design to be Employed

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Locale/Setting of the Study

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Sampling Procedure

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Data Gathering Instruments

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Statistics to be Employed

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REFERENCES

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APPENDIX A

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN