Day 1 – 10 pts.

Republic of the Philippines Day 2 – 18 pts.

DIVISION OF BOHOL Day 3 – 10 pts.
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas Day 4 – 6 pts.

Name: Section: Score: / 44

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 1 Activity No. : 1

Competency : Shares research experiences and knowledge

Objective : Identify complex thinking and simple or less thinking;
Relate one’s experience in making an inquiry or research
Topic : Nature of Inquiry and Research
Materials : Activity Sheets
Reference : https://tinyurl.com/yygctedj
Practical Research 1 Books
(Authors) 1. Prieto, N.G.(2017) et.al., 2. Cristobal, A.P.(2017) et.al., 3. Baraceros, E.L (2017)
Copyrights : DepEd owned for classroom use only. -Pending Approval

CONCEPT NOTES
NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH

Nature of Inquiry
 Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge”. The information is sought through
questioning. The process of inquiry begins with gathering information and data through applying the various
human senses.
 The exploratory nature of inquiry allows individuals particularly students to grapple with different ways of
looking at ideas and issues to think creatively about problems that do not possess simple answer.
(https.//newcollege.asu.edu/writing-program/guide/elements-of-qnquiry)

Experience and Knowledge
 Experience is a familiar and a well-used source of knowledge. By going through personal experiences, you can
find many answers to questions that you may have. It has been said that experience is the best teacher.
 One may be limited in terms of experiences as a source of knowledge. Events may happen in the same way but
may have different effects on individuals.
 For things that are difficult or impossible to know by personal experiences, you may turn to an authority. In
research, knowledge is sought from other people who had experienced what the problem is or some other sources
of expertise.
 Authority is a quick and easy source of knowledge but it has also its shortcoming that you must consider. First,
authorities can go wrong. It can happen that people claim to be experts in a field but may not have the knowledge
to prove it. Second, you may find that authorities disagree among themselves on issues, indicating that their
authoritative statements are often more personal opinion than fact
(Walker, 2010 as cited in Carey, Naval & Prieto, 2017)

Knowledge
Experience is a familiar and a well-used source of knowledge. By going through personal experiences, you can find many
answers to questions that you may have. It has been said that experience is the best teacher.
One may be limited in terms of experiences as a source of knowledge. Events may happen in the same way but may have
Activity # 1
Directions: Mark “√” to the question that requires more complex thinking and “X” to those question that requires simple
and less thinking.
___ 1. Why is inquiry a scientific way of thinking?
___ 2. Which article seems intriguing to the graduates?
___ 3. How can the gown make you look more attractive?
___ 4. What’s the official color of DepEd’s graduation gown?
___ 5. Which memo are you talking about?
___ 6. What is the importance of having a good research foundation and methodology?

___ 7. Why research is important in the education system?

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___ 8. Should you wear a gown during the graduation ball?
___ 9. Can you compose an essay through the lyrics of a song?
___ 10. Why are some graduating students not willing to wear graduation gowns?

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 2 Activity No. : 2

Competency : Shares research experiences and knowledge

Objective : Define Research;
Explain one’s understanding in the nature of inquiry and research
Topic : Nature of Inquiry and Research
Materials : Activity Sheets
Reference : https://tinyurl.com/yygctedj
Practical Research 1 Books
(Authors) 1. Prieto, N.G.(2017) et.al., 2. Cristobal, A.P.(2017) et.al., 3. Baraceros, E.L (2017)
Copyrights : DepEd owned for classroom use only. -Pending Approval

CONCEPT NOTES

NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH

What is Research?
 It is the systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
 It is a scientific investigation of phenomenon which includes collection, presentation, analysis and
interpretation of facts.
 Research is an act of studying something carefully and extensively in order to attain deep knowledge. When
done on a larger scale, it contributes to the welfare of humanity. It can be creative, exploring or just
reassuring in nature.
 In various spheres of human life, research has come up with developing appropriate solutions to improve the
individual’s quality of life. Although it may take in different settings and may use different methods,
scientific research is universally a systematic and objective search for reliable knowledge.
(Walker, 2010 as cited in Carey, Naval & Prieto, 2017).

Research holds the following significant data. We do research for the following reasons:
1. to solve a specific problem 6. to improve the standard of living
2. to test existing theory 7. for a safer life
3. to discover something new 8. to know the Truth
4. to gather necessary information. 9. to explore our history
5. to make changes 10. to understand arts

Activity # 2
Instruction: Encircle the words in the box that you think are related to the definition of research.
(13 pts.)

Investigation Phenomena Discovery Productivity

System Experiences Instrument Theories
Opinions Teleserye Literature Factual
Interview Biases Guessing Data
Subjective Intuition Dreams Validate
Instruction: Using all the words you underlined above, formulate/write a good and acceptable definition of research. (5
pts.)

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 Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 3 Activity No. : 3

Competency : Explains the importance of research in daily life

Objective : Discuss research and its value in daily life
Topic : Importance of research in daily life
Materials : Activity Sheets
Reference : Myla M. Arcinas Phd. Applied Research: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Report Writing.
Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., 2016
Amadeo Pangilinan Cristobal, Jr. Ed.D, Maura Consolacion De La Cruz-Cristobal. Practical Research 1 for Senior High
School. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc., 2017
https://owlcation.com/academia/Why-Research-is-Important-Within-and-Beyond-the-Academe
Copyrights : Deped owned for Classroom Use Only- pending approval

CONCEPT NOTES

Doing a research helps society to answer many questions that one would like to know or find answers to many
questions or find solutions to many problems in society. One key question to look into the value of research in daily life
is- “What will be this be used for? Will the research be used to help us understand a real world problem and solve it, or
will the research further our general information?”
The main purpose of research is to inform action, to prove a theory, and contribute to developing
knowledge in a field or study. The following highlights research on specific important points:

1. A tool for building knowledge and for facilitating learning. –allows us to learn new bodies of information and
construct ideas which make learning easier;
2. A means to understand various issues and increase public awareness- facilitates better understanding on
different issues and help other in raising social consciousness;
3. An aid to business success- Research benefits business. Many successful companies, such as those producing
consumer goods or mass-market items, invest in research and development. It likewise makes sure about a
viewpoint over competitors. Discovering how to get things going and what could separate them from others that
offer comparative items and administrations can raise the organization's reasonable worth.
4. A way to prove lies and to support truths- Research validates a certain point or issue regarding its truthfulness
and reliability
5. A means to find, gauge, and seize opportunities- Research assists individuals foster their knowledge and skills
and accomplish goals through different opportunities. These can be in the form of securing employment,
scholarships, training grants, project funding, business collaboration, and budget traveling, among others.
6. A seed to love reading, writing, analyzing and sharing valuable information- Research sharpens fundamental
life skills and makes learning a life-long undertaking.
7. Nourishment and exercise for the mind- It helps individuals to develop critical thinking skills. Several studies
have shown that mentally stimulating activities like doing research can contribute to brain health.

In conclusion:
Certainly, research and doing research urge individuals to investigate possibilities, to comprehend current issues, and to
uncover truth and lies. Without research, technological progression and different advancements could have stayed a
dream. Fundamental life skills such as reading, writing, observing, analyzing, and social interaction help a curious
mind's search for knowledge, learning, and wisdom. Research fills in as an extension to accomplish that purpose.

Activity # 3 - Identification
Direction: Identify each statement below as to what specific purposes of research it best applies. Refer to your
notes above. (2 pts. each)

1. Maria was thinking of how to earn extra income aside from her monthly salary. She thought of putting up an investment
on dried goods. With little knowledge on selling and trading she consulted her friends about it. Her friends in return told
her to do research first if such plan was reasonable and timely. She was also informed to look for the right place where she
could situate the shop as well as the expected expenses and needs.
_____________________________________________________________________________

2. Walter was offered to buy the lot next to his residence. Such offer was very inviting not only because he previously
thought of home expansion but it was offered in cheaper amount per square meter. However, what held him back was the
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statement from the neighborhood that the lot was not originally owned by the one who offered him. It was pawned. Others
said that it was not yet subdivided among siblings. So to validate the issue, he conducted a personal investigation about
the ownership and the land title in general.
___________________________________________________________________________

3. Josefina wanted to apply for a higher position in the company. Others were convinced that she was not just eligible for
the position because she has served the company for quite some time but also she possessed expertise and unquestionable
work ethics. However, one requirement was to present a thesis paper in a national or international research conference. So
she did not waste time and got herself into complying what was
necessary._____________________________________________________

4. COVID 19 has continually affected not just the economic sector but also the mental health as well. In spite of the
extensive and intensive campaign of the government to follow health protocols, the number of active cases continued to
increase. In your locality, there were neighbors who didn’t believe in such illness. Allegedly, this was just product of fake
news and way of suppressing individual freedom to roam around. As a concerned member of the community, you vowed
to help the government to let people be informed of the real situation. You researched all possible related concerns and
prepared for a community re-orientation. ____________________________________________

5. The love of research has brought Dr. Martha Vallendez to fame even up to this time. At the age of 70 she still holds
several positions in private sectors as Research Consultant. According to her, conducting researches makes her mind
sharp and lifestyle active. ______________________________________________________________________

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 4 Activity No. : 4

Competency : Describes characteristics, processes, and ethics of research

Objective : Describe the characteristics of research
Topic : Characteristics of Research
Materials : Activity Sheets
Reference : Myla M. Arcinas Phd. Applied Research: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Report Writing.
Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., 2016
Esther L. Baraceros. Practical Research 1. Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc., 2016

Copyrights : Deped owned for Classroom Use Only- pending approval

CONCEPT NOTES

The following are the basic characteristics of research:

1. Accuracy. It must give correct or accurate date, which the footnotes, notes, and bibliographical entries should
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2. Objectiveness/ Logical. It must deal with facts, not with mere opinions arising from assumptions, generalizations,
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predictions, or conclusions.
Activity # 4 - Identification
Directions: Identify which characteristic of research is specified in each item below. Write your answer on the
space provided before the number.

1. Research study can be replicated or repeated.

2. It is based on what is true, clear rational thought and sensible.
3. It is conducted in a manner without bias using well-organized method and procedures.
4. Research is presented in a simplified, direct manner with appropriate language.
5. Research is based on or characterized by observation and experiment instead of theory.
6. It must work in a topic that is fresh, new, and interesting to the present society.

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