Introduction

1) Background of the Study2) Statement of Problem3) Purpose of Study4) Objective of Study5) Research Questions6) Significance of Study7) Scope of the Study

1.1 Background of the Study

• Provides understanding of the issue/problem studied + reasons for conducting the study.

• 3 steps: General statement(s) of fact related to study

More specific statement about the issue studied by other researchers

Statements that indicate the need for further investigation.

Step 1 ( intro)• Use statistics• Use historical development

Step 2 (body )• More specific statements about issue

Step 3 (conclusion)• Statements that indicate the need for further

investigation

1.2 Statement of Problem• Elaborate from proposal

1.2 Statement of Problem

Malaysia has experienced a dramatic growth of obesity among its citizens. A recent study conducted by The Ministry of Health showed that 7 out of 10 Malaysians are considered obese with the starting age of 9 years old….Given the situation, it is time that particular groups start looking into the causes of why this is happening so rapidly and try to come up with a solution to minimize this problem.

1.3 Purpose of Study

•Overall intention of the study

1.4 Objective of the Study• Objectives from your proposal• Point form• Possible information or data that will be

included in the findings section

1.4 Objectives of Study1.4.1 To study…..1.4.2 To identify…..1.4.3 To investigate….

1.5 Research Question• Guide the discussion and arguments

about the topic of your study.• Turn your objectives into research

questions. HOW?

1.5 Research Questione.g: O = To investigate the current trend

of k-pop culture in a student’s lifeRQ 1= Why do students love k-pop and

imitate them?

1.6 Significance of the Study• Justify the reason for conducting

the study• Emphasize the potential benefits it

would bring

1.6 Significance of Study Among the significance of this study is

to identify the alarming case of obesity in Malaysia. In addition, this study also wants to determine what are the causes and effects of obesity. The findings will help individuals from all level to help curve this problem in order to have a healthier future.

1.7 Scope of the Study• Give a preview of the written report. Exact sample size Instruments used Describe clearly what would be

examined Duration for study

1.7 SCOPE OF STUDY

This study will investigate the cases of obesity among Malaysians. The respondents are Malaysian citizens from different races between the age of 12-70 years old, randomly selected by the research team themselves. The data will be collected via questionnaire from January 12 to August 1 this year.