CHAPTER 1
PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
1.1 Background of the Study - The first paragraph discusses the current state scenario. If this paragraph tackles general issues, another paragraph may be written that discusses specific issues. The topic or first statement of the (first) paragraph must state the problem you are intending to solve.
1.2 Statement of the Problem The next paragraph can discuss the different problems that are likely to occur. This paragraph can be used to introduce the next section, . The succeeding sentences (or paragraphs) are to explain or elaborate the topic sentence.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
General Objectives: This is the statement that will be used to evaluate the completeness of the thesis. Hence, what you intend to do and prove must be clearly written here. The physical manifestation of your output must be stated here unambiguously. If required, one or two quantifiable characteristics of the output may be included. ”Specifically this is the title of your project”.
Specific objectives: These follow through the general objectives by describing in concrete statements the major components of the project. These serve as visual indicators of whether or not the thesis was completed and is fully operational. Itemized and specific indicating the parameter to test with reference to the problem you are solving.
1.4 Scope and Limitations - The scope of the thesis covers all aspects and factors that will contribute to its completion. The delimitations are other features of the project that may enhance its character but may be postponed till after the completion of the major components.
1.5 Significance of the Study - This section must contain discussion of any of the following: 1) Relevance or timeliness of the study 2) Expected solutions to discussed problem or improvement of existing solution 3) Benefits of the study 4) Contribution to knowledge 5) Novelty
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