How to Write the Background of the Study

This video is part of a series on writing a thesis or dissertation proposal, focusing on the background of the study. It covers the importance of the background section, its core elements, and techniques for writing it effectively. The video provides detailed guidance on structuring the opening, body, and conclusion of the background study, emphasizing the need for clarity and logical flow. It also highlights the significance of articulating the research problem, goal, and thesis statements to set the direction for the research.

Why is the background of the study considered the most important part of a research paper?

• It includes the methodology of the research.

• It provides a detailed literature review.

• It contains the conclusion of the research.

• It serves as the foundation for the entire research.

What is the first core element that should be included in the background of the study?

• A list of references.

• A summary of the research findings.

• A brief discussion on what is known about the topic under investigation.

• A detailed explanation of the research methodology.

Which of the following is NOT a core element of the background of the study?

• Research problem or gap.

• Research goal.

• Thesis statement.

• Research budget.

What is the purpose of articulating the research gap in the background of the study?

• To provide a summary of the research findings.

• To justify the need for conducting the study.

• To list the references used in the study.

• To describe the research methodology.

What should a researcher do before writing the background of the study?

• Design the research methodology.

• Prepare the list of references.

• Conduct a preliminary research and gather relevant information.

• Write the conclusion of the study.

What is the primary focus of the introductory paragraphs in the background of the study?

• Defining the research methodology

• Articulating the research problem and goal

• Listing the literature review

• Describing the data collection process

Why is it important to provide concrete proofs in the body of the background of the study?

• To avoid writing a literature review

• To make the study longer

• To validate the research claims

• To ensure the study is quantitative

What common mistake do young scholars often make when writing the background of the study?

• They use too many citations

• They focus too much on the conclusion

• They write it like a literature review

• They skip the introduction

What is the purpose of citing literature in the background of the study?

• To support the researcher's claims

• To make the study longer

• To avoid writing the introduction

• To list all previous studies

What should the conclusion of the background of the study emphasize?

• The research methodology

• The research gap and main goal

• The literature review

• The data collection process