Practical Research I

MODULE 2: Designing Research Project

Pre-Test • Presents a written statement of the problem (CS_RS11Ice-

Direction: For you to understand the lesson well, do the 7)
following activities. Have fun learning and Goodluck
I. True or False Research Project
Directions: Read the statements on the sources of research A research project is something that is worth
topics. Write T if the statement is true, and write F if the investigating. This means that there is no exact study that
statement if false. Write your answer before the number covers the problem encountered in a particular place. Neil
____________1. The recommended length of a research Alden Armstrong, an American Astronaut said: “In much of
title is 15 to 20 substantive words. society, research means to investigate something you do not
____________2. A good research title must be clearly know or understand.”
phrased. It must not be vague or wordy. Designing a research project refers to a general
____________3. Do not begin the title with phrases like “A approach that a researcher chooses to integrate the different
study of” or “An Experimental Investigation of.” components of the study in a coherent and logical means,
____________4. Titles are basically in the form of a phrase, whereby, assuring the researcher to effectively address the
but can also in the form of a question. research problem. Moreover, it establishes the design for the
____________5. Title should identify the actual variables or COPIA approach to research that is, Collection,
theoretical issues being studied in the research. Organization, Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis of
data.
II. Identification
Directions: Identify what is being asked. Write your answer Preliminaries of the Research Paper
on the space provided before each number. Main Research Tools
___________6. It is a technique of gathering data whereby 1. Observation- a technique of gathering data whereby you
you personally watch, interact, communicate with the personally watch, interact, communicate with the subjects of
subjects of your research. your research.
___________7. It is the main treatment of a qualitative data. 2. Interview- a data gathering technique that makes you
___________8. This may include but not limited to your verbally ask the subjects or participants questions to give
school, teachers, participants, validators classmates, answers to what your research study is trying to look for.
parents and companions on the actual conduct of the 3. Documentary analysis – it uses a systematic procedure to
questionnaire. analyze documentary evidence and answer specific
___________9. It describes the problem situation by research questions.
considering global, national and local forces. Discussions The main treatment of qualitative data is through
should be from macro to micro (general to specific). thematic analysis which can be generated from the
__________10. A data gathering technique that makes you gathered data using the different research tools.
verbally ask the participant questions to give answers to what
the research study is trying to look for. The research shall be organized as follows:

LESSON 1: Title Page

DESIGNING A RESEARCH PROJECT AND WRITING A Acknowledgement
RESEARCH TITLE Dedication
OBJECTIVES: Abstract
• Designs research project related to daily life (CS_RS11Ice- Table of Contents
1) List of Tables
• Writes a research title (CS_RS11Ice-2) List of Figures
• Provides the justifications/reasons for conducting research Introduction
(CS_RS11Ice-3) • Background of the Study
• States research questions (CS_RS11Ice-4) • Statement of the Problem
• Indicates Scope and Delimitation of research • Scope and Delimitation
(CS_RS11Ice-5) • Importance of the Study
• Cites benefits and beneficiaries of research (CS_RS11Ice- • Definition of Terms
6)
Methodology D. Table of Contents
• Research Design • By Chapter Heading and Subheading following the
• Sources of Data succeeding parts of the paper
• Locale and Population • Include separate list of tables
• Instrumentation and Data Collection
• Validation INTRODUCTION
• Data Analysis •All characters in the title heading are in bold, upper case
• Ethical Considerations letters and left justified.
Findings/Results and Discussions Background of the Study
• Using thematic analysis, present data and interpret. The purpose of your BOS is to introduce the
• Summary, Conclusions, Recommendations research idea to the reader and to establish its importance
Bibliography and its potential significance.
Using APA format, create the bibliography. Arrange a. If the title of the research problem seems
according to books, researches and online references. “featurized”, the first paragraph must be devoted to explain
Appendices the title.
Arrange the appendices according to order of b. Direct quotations must not be written as the first
appearances based on the research stages. paragraph, instead this can be rephrased to add substance
Curriculum Vitae to the details of the problem.
Place only the most important details of the c. Describe the problem situation by considering
researcher. global, national and local forces. Discussions should be from
macro to micro (general to specific).
How to Write the following parts of your Qualitative
Global Issues (General)
Research:
A. Acknowledgement National Issues
In third person, thank the organizations, individuals
who significantly contributed in the accomplishment of the
Local Issues (Specific)
study. This may include but not limited to your school,
teachers, participants, validators classmates, parents and
companions on the actual conduct of the questionnaire. d. In the local scenario, cite observations, local
Generally, one page is ideal. studies and the like. There must be emphasis in the local
B. Dedication scenario to warrant the existence of the research. More
This is an optional page but it is also nice to dedicate discussions and descriptions must be seen on this part.
your research to someone or group of people worthy of your e. Ensure coherence of ideas within and among
research to be offered. paragraphs and across sentences.
C. Abstract f. End with the main objective of the study by
1. A summative statement that should contain the following: presenting logical argument telling the reader why it is
a. Include the objectives and problems important to conduct such particular study or why the
b. Include the participants, research tool and research problem is important.
statistical tools used.
c. Write the most important findings following the Guidelines in Selecting a Practical and Researchable
research questions Topic
d. Give the primary recommendation. [This can be 1. Personal Resources
omitted when this reaches 200 words.] Researchers’ own personal training and
e. 150 to 200 words (can be extended to 250 if experiences can influence their choice of approach. An
meaning is affected); preferably one paragraph individual trained in technical, scientific writing, statistics, and
f. 1.15 space, italicized computer statistical programs and familiar with quantitative
2. The heading ABSTRACT should be bold, centered and in journals in the library would most likely choose the
uppercase. Text is written in past tense. quantitative design.
3. The first line of the body is titled Synopsis and is not 2. Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic
indented; text is left and right-justified. Along the midst of information generator called the
4. Keywords [at least 3] can be written just below the internet, the problem is not lying on the scarcity of information
synopsis. but on overloading of available sources from the World Wide
Web. Thus, a researcher must only identify the timely and 3. Stay with me please: The strucggles of students with OFW
relevant topic that he or she is willing to work on. parents
3. Availability of Information 4. When I stayed old and fab: The stories of a 100-year old
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visit your library to check the availability of reading materials 5. Amoy-Turista: Smell as a Key Component in Being
related to your chosen topic. If there is scarcity of previous Presentable among
studies for your topic in your library, then you must go Palawan Tour Guides (Davatos, 2017)
through the internet for additional searching of the 6. Pampaalert: Security Guards’ Use of Chemicals
information. If it not also available in the internet, then it is 7. Tagabanwa-Tagabayan: Hiya and the Liminal Position of
good in advancing your qualitative investigation. Young Indigenous
4. Interest in the Subject Matter People in Palawan (Pulanco, 2017)
Your interest is equivalent with your passion. This 8. Pampapogi/Pampaganda: Achieving Desired Gender
means when you are interested in something, you find a way Identities
to do it because you, on the first place, like it. If you like (Josol, 2017)
something, you always have the energy and the will to finish 9. Must Have Pleasing Personality: Performing Femininity in
it whatever it takes. Therefore, commitment will be the the Service
greatest virtue that you need to possess in order to finish your Sector of a Southern Philippine Boomtown (Taqueban,2017)
research. 10.“I want to be Tall Someday”: Height Aspirations Among
Young People in
Writing a Research Title the Philippines (Lasco, 2017)
Guidelines on formulating titles of research papers in the If you are going to observe the presented titles
academe above for qualitative research, it was written creatively and
(American Psychological Association, 2001): sometimes we call the research title for qualitative research
1. The title should encapsulate the main idea of the research. as “colonization” because every title, it has “colon” mark to
2. Title should be self-explanatory. showing the creative “tag line”. Since, one of the guidelines
3. Identify theme, subtheme and categories. in writing the research title, it should stimulate reader’s
4. Avoid using abbreviations interest. Remember, that qualitative research is more on
5. Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate words capturing the human experiences for better
reader’s interest. understanding.
6. May reveal how the paper will be organized.
7. Do not include “study of," “analysis of” or similar Reference:
constructions Saldo, W. F. (2021). MODULE 2: Designing Research Project. City of
San Fernando, La Union, Ph: La Union Schools Division,
8. Use current nomenclature from the field of study
Region I.
9. Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the stud
10. The recommended length of a research title is 10 to 12
substantive words
not including articles.
11. Titles are basically in the form of a phrase, but can also
in the form of a
question.
12. Title should identify the actual variables or theoretical
issues being
studied in the research.
13. The author can play with his/her title (e.g. Fuel of
Millennial Abodes) only
for qualitative research

Examples of Approved Qualitative Research Titles

1. Friends with Benefits: Causes and Effects of Cheating
During Examination
(Diego, 2017)
2. Why did the boat sink? The reasons of academic Failures