use this format; Research Guideline for Chapter one

CHAPTER ONE $($Centred$)$

$1\mathrm{.}0$ Introduction to the Study $($Chapter Title in upper case$)$

This section serves as a door to the research work. It brings to picture the intentions of the study and the direction it took. The section articulates the justification of the problem under study; the reason and the worth of studying the research problem. It also outlines the consequences of not solving the problem.

All these explanations give reasons why resources $($time$,$ money and human$)$ should be committed to solve the problem. Authoritative sources or citations may be provided in this section.

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Background of the Study

Give specifics of the problem and not the history of the case. Trends related to the problem and unresolved issues are discussed. This section also introduces the topic $/$concern $/$ problem, how it came up$,$ when it first featured in the organization etc. The section also looks at the global, regional and national view of the organization and $/$ or the problem at hand. Give citations. Build a case for the study. Let there be authoritative sources$/$citations$.$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Statement of the Problem

This explains the problem and why this problem has not been resolved before $($gives problem legitimacy$).$ It also indicates the gap that previous research studies have not addressed. Authoritative citations and sources may be used to support the problem.

The problem statement should consist of the variables to be studied including ethical

issues and they should focus on $/$ result to research objectives. This is because objectives

clarify in our minds the scope, limitations and research questions of the study.

Should be at least a paragraph and should clearly show what the problem is$?$

What the research seeks to solve. Give authoritative sources$/$citation what has

been done and what is missing.

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Objectives of Study

In writing of objectives an introductory statement is expected should focus on

the purpose$/$goals of the study.

iii.The variables must be clear and the relationship should be clear.

iv$.$They should be within the scope

v$.$They should range between $3-6$

vi$.$There should be no objective as to make recommendations $$ its assumed to exist.

An objective is an intended outcome of an activity. The objective of carrying out research

is to find answers to questions posed. They answer the question $.....$ What do we want to

find out?

General objective

It is sometimes called the purpose or stands for the purpose of the study. This is a statement that emphasizes on the practical outcomes of the study e$.$g$.$ of a general

objective: the objective of the study is to determine $($measure$,$ examine or evaluate$)$

factors that influence entrepreneurial behaviour in family businesses.

$1\mathrm{.}4$ Specific objectives

They are derived from the general objectives. They make the general objectives more

clear. The specific objectives answer questions raised so as to solve the research

problem. They consist of predictions of findings or results. These predictions are broken

down into components or parts that can be measured. These measurable parts are then

stated as specific objectives.

$1\mathrm{.}5$ Research Questions

These are questions to be answered or specific objectives to be investigated in questions

format and should have an introductory statement. The research questions need to be

broad enough to allow further breakdown into questionnaire or interview guide

questions $/$ items for data collection. There should be at least one research question for

every objective. One objective can attract two or more research questions.

$1\mathrm{.}6$ Significance of the Study

Significance justifies or informs the reader and supporter, how the humankind or the

target community would gain when the problem is solved. There should explain who

benefits from the study and how. This section must be in future tense.

$1\mathrm{.}7$ Limitations of the Study

These are factors that may interfere with the methods of solving the problem, making

research difficult. They can be either theoretical or practical drawbacks, conditions,

hindrances, shortcomings, which affect a research study and contribute to its outcome.

These limitations must be stated and taken into account. Keya et al $(1989)$ listed down

some possible limitations as:

NB: Limitations should not be stated in terms of time and money $/$ financial

resources. Researchers are expected to plan and implement research projects

within the available time and financial resources

$1\mathrm{.}8$ Scope of the Study

This section describes the focus of the study. It addresses the coverage of the study in

terms of geographical coverage, population or subjects, content and context as well as

the time period involved in the study.

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