Parts of a research Rationale, Justification & Significance of Study
RATIONALE - define as reason for conducting the study/research And should answer , “ What is the need in conducting such research?”
What is the purpose of the Rationale? To explain the reasons for the design of your degree plan. To show that you can effectively communicate to others that you understand the design of your degree. To explain why you think your degree program will provide you with a sound educational experience To show how your degree plan will help you meet your educational and professional goals. Required for a degree program review and approval. REMEMBER: “A well-written essay can expedite the review process.”
How to organized your Rationale Introduction – a statement of your goals, degree plan 3 most important sections : Area of Study of Guidelines Concentration of Guidelines General Learning Conclusion Remember: Label the sections clearly in your essay. Your essay should be well- organized and easy to read
JUSTIFICATION - refers to the rationale for the research including an explanation for the design and methods employed in the research
The justification statement serves two purposes. First, it provides an overview of the course of study you propose to complete and how it relates to your personal and professional goals. Second, it serves as an indicator of your writing proficiency, in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Your Justification should answer the following: How does the research relate to the national or regional priorities? What knowledge and information will be obtained? Will this study generate new knowledge? What is the ultimate purpose that the knowledge obtained from the study will serve? Will the study benefit patients, advance understanding or influence policy? Will study fill gaps in existing knowledge or resolve current controversies? How will result be disseminated? How will the results be used and who will be the beneficiaries?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY- a written statements that explains why research was need. it’s a justification of the importance of your work and impact it has on your research field. .
The SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY must be stated in the Introduction section of your research paper. While stating the significance, you must highlight how your research will be beneficial to the development of science and the society in general. REMEMBER:
Tips in Writing the Significance of the Study Refer to the Problem Statement. In writing the significance of the study , always refer to the statement of the problem. ... 2. Write it from General to Particular. Determine the specific contribution of your thesis study to society as well as to the individual
How to write Significance of the Study Discusses the reasons in conducting the research. If you have beneficiaries you can just write it in one or two paragraphs.(Why is it important to conduct the study and all beneficiaries and how they can benefit from the study) But if you have many beneficiaries, write the following: 1 st paragraph – Why is it important to conduct this study 2 nd paragraph – Main beneficiaries and organization 3 rd paragraph – Secondary beneficiaries 4 th paragraph – Importance to the proponents/ researcher 5 th paragraph – Importance to the future researcher
Why is the significance of the study important? The significance of the study , is important to convey to the reader why the research work was important. ... Your academic writing should make clear to the reader what the significance of the research that you performed was, the contribution you made and the benefits of it.
Remember That : RATIONALE- Is the reason for conducting the study JUSTIFICATION - Explaining your rationale in detailed SIGNFICANCE OF STUDY- A justification of the importance of you research
“ The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing .” A lbert Einstien
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