This is the simplified example guidelines of a QUALITATIVE RESEARCH. If you need the copy of this file kindly email me at erwin_globio@yahoo.com

1. Prof. Erwin M. Globio, MSIT
Research Consultant
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2. Preliminary pages
Title Page
Approval Sheet
Acknowledgement
Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Appendices
Abstract
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3. Chapter 1
THE PHENOMENON
 INTRODUCTION
It describes the background, concepts,
scope and limitations of the study.
States the reasons why the study is worth
pursuing (rationale)
Presents the relevance/significance of the
study in the field of communication
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4. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
 This introduces the research question or
need for study.
 It may deal with any social and or
cultural phenomenon
 Problem statement should start with an
introductory paragraph that will justify
the intent of the study and should be
closed with the research question
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5. OBJECTIVES
 The central and specific purposes of the
study related to the tradition of inquiry
(phenomenological, case study, oral
history, ethnography, grounded theory,
critical research and action research)
 Specific objectives should be numbered
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6. POSTULATES
 Research postulates or assumptions are
anchored to the study’s objectives. The
statements or principles will be verified
by the current study
 Postulates must be numbered and with
reference to the study objectives
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7. Chapter 2
REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Briefly introduce the Chapter. RRLS is a thorough
review of prior studies related to the topic.
The RRLS will determine the research gaps.
It must be comprehensive and relevant.
The review should include theoretical and
methodological information from the previous
studies.
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8. The following research trails may be
utilized in generating data:
 Human Trail —an interview with an authority on
related topic.
 Paper Trail --- secondary materials such as
books, journals, articles written and published by
foreign and local authors. Unpublished theses
dissertations and other independent studies may
also be used.
 Electronic Trail ---using various internet search
engines such as google, yahoo and others.
Excerpts from the programs aired in the
electronic media and film can also be used as
secondary materials
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9.  RRLS should be thematically presented
 Literatures and studies both from foreign and
local sources must be processed and
analyzed by the researcher.
 Chapter 2 must end with a SYNTHESIS or a
summary of the collated information. The
researcher must present the relevance of the
previous studies to the current one
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10.  The researcher should practice proper
attribution of sources.
 Use the American Psychological
Association’s (APA) documentation style.
 PLAGIARISM is a serious offense and
once found guilty, the researcher will face
appropriate disciplinary action.
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11. CHAPTER 3
STUDY FRAMEWORK
 Theoretical Framework: Theory/ies drawn
by communication scholars which may
guide and explain the concepts as well as
he underlying research epistemology
(assumptions/postulates)
 In the case of grounded theory studies,
the researcher’s emphasis is on the
generation of theory/theories. The
researcher may formulate new paradigm
based on the research result
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12.  Conceptual Framework
Presentation of study concepts based
on the research results, theoretical
precepts and literature reviews.
Researcher’s may customize the
existing theory (customized paradigm).
Researcher’s may integrate concepts
from two or more theories (integrated
paradigm)
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13.  Explication of Terms
Discuss the operational definition of
concepts used in the study; shared meanings
among the informants/participants and other
sources.
Theoretical and or Technical terms should
be defined with proper attribution of sources.
Arrange the term as they appear in the
manuscript.
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14. CHAPTER 4
DESIGN AND PROCEDURES
 Research Design
The research design or research plan
should answer the following questions: (Pernia, 2004)
What do you want to find out? (problem and objectives)
How can you best do that? (research approach)
Why conduct a study? (rationale/significance)
How is the study to be used ( research type)
How does the study treat time? (limitations)
What research techniques to be used? (method)
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15.  Tradition of Inquiry
Identify the tradition of inquiry then
discuss the rationale based on the
research objectives. The traditions are
Phenomenological, Ethnography,
Grounded Theory, Case Study, Oral
History and Action Research
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16. DATA GENERATION METHOD
 Cite and discuss the technique(s) used by
the researcher in generating qualitative
data from the informants/participants
Techniques
Interview
Focus Interview (FI), In-dept Interview(IDI),Focus
Group Discussion (FGD)
Observation
Complete observer, observer as participant, complete
observer/participant
Field work/immersion
Archival Research
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17. PARTICIPANTS/INFORMANTS/KEY INFORMANTS
AND THE SELECTION TECHNIQUES
 The participants and key informants in
the study are presented and he
selection technique should be
discussed.
 Identify the qualitative techniques (How
o do qualitative Evaluation by Michael
Patton/John Creswell)
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18. INSTRUMENT
 Cite the research instrument(s) used
then discuss based on the data
generation method(s) used
 instruments
Interview Guide or Interview Schedule (for FI/IDI)
Focus Group Discussion Outline (FGD)
Observation Guide (observation)
Journal/Diary/field notes (immersion and field work)
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19. DATA GENERATION REPORT
 The researcher’s narrative account of
what happened during the conduct of
fieldwork
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20. CHAPTER 5
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
 The researcher shall present first the reduced
data text in matrix form then the results in
narrative or textual form.
 Presentation of results must be according to
the research objectives.
 Interpretation/analysis should be based on the
qualitative mode of analysis, study framework,
related literature, interviews and general
observations during field work
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21.  Qualitative modes of analysis are
primarily concern with textual analysis
(verbal and written)
 Approaches may focus on
hermeneutics, semiotics, narrative and
metaphor and grounded theory
 Qualitative Analytical Tool framework,
objectives, analytical reduction
(themes/patterns)
 Direct quotation in the matrix should be
highlighted in the transcription
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22. CHAPTER 6
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
 Summary of Findings
The synopsis of research result. It
should be in narrative form and
according to objectives. It should be
numbered
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23.  Conclusions
State the theoretical and practical
implications of the research results
(refer to study framework, postulates,
literature and significance of the study)
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24.  Recommendations
It must be based on the results.
Major recommendations must be
written in narrative form but the minor
recommendations should be numbered
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25. Bibliography
 List of books, journals, unpublished
theses, dissertations, internet sources,
audio-visual materials and other
references.
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26. Appendices
 Researcher’s Profile
 Instrument
 Communications
 Editor’s Certificate
 Financial Statement
 Research Documents
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