Eapp Handout Writing A Reaction Paper, Review and Critique
Eapp Handout Writing A Reaction Paper, Review and Critique
Eapp Handout Writing A Reaction Paper, Review and Critique
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Dear Students,
Thank you for choosing MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology as the school for your graduate studies. We
hope that we will be able to help you in achieving your goals in your pursuit of knowledge.
It is in the 2nd Semester AY 2014-2015 that the School of Graduate Studies instituted the submission of a
concept paper as an admission requirement for all graduate programs.
Below are frequently asked questions which may help you realize the importance of a concept paper as
you embark on your graduate studies.
I hope this helps you in writing your concept paper. We wish you all the best in your graduate studies.
Please do not hesitate to visit the SGS Office if you have any concerns and problems.
Yours,
Alita T. Roxas
Dean, SGS
Background of the Study (What have you read that has had an impact on your thinking about the topic?)
Statement of the Problem (as far as you are aware of, what is the gap of knowledge in your research interest
based on readings/existing literatures? Why does this research need to be conducted?
Objectives of the Study (What does the study hope to achieve? Give at least three).
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Adapted and modified from Kenyatta University Graduate School Post Graduate Concept Paper Template.
Accessed at 01 June 2015
http://www.ku.ac.ke/schools/graduate/images/stories/docs/concept_paper_template_postgrad_students.pdf
Research Locale and Respondents (Where will the study be conducted? Who will be the target respondents?)
Literature Review: (What literature do you intend to review and why? Five for MA/MS students and at least 10
for PhD/Doctorate students)
Theoretical Framework (What tentative theory/ies will you use in analyzing your material? Why this/these
theories?
Proposed Methods/Procedures (This answers the question: How will you conduct the study?)
References (Please use the APA Style of Citation; follow this link for the format:
http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/academics/schools/sgs/resources/index.php)
Note: You may use additional sheet/s if necessary. Must be computer-encoded and in A4 sized bond paper.