PROBLEM DEFINITION

Topic No. 1
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Main Problem:
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Specific Problems:
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Causes of the Problems:

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Effects of the Problems:

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 RATIONALE PAPER

Topic No. 1

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II. Specific Topic: __________________________________________________________________________________________

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III. Definition of the Topic

A. Importance and significance (Rationale)

What are your reasons for conducting this study?

What motivates you to do this research project?

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B. Manageability (Scope and Limitations)

Is the research topic within your capability?

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C. Availability of Resources (Sources of Information)

Where do you intend to get the information?

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IV. Expected Output/Objectives

What do you intend to accomplish?

General Objective: (Note: You can use here your one sentence statement of the problem)
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Specific Objectives: (Note: You can use here your specific aims and objectives)

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V. Scientific Premises
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