Research Title Week 2

Research Title

• A research title is a concise summary of the study's content and should indicate the relationship between variables.
• It must include major variables and mention respondents, avoiding unnecessary words to prevent misleading indexers.
• Ideal length for a title is 10-15 words.

Sources of Research Problems

• Research problems often arise from discomforts during activities like recitation or project execution.
• Daily experiences requiring further inquiry can lead to researchable issues.
• Researchable problems may arise when existing solutions are available but untested, or when a phenomenon needs description.

Background of the Study

• Background provides a general discussion on the relevance of the study and its significance.
• It outlines the problem, describes related concepts, and identifies gaps in existing literature.
• Should include global, national, and local perspectives on the issues addressed in the study.

Writing Research Background

• Start with a paragraph introducing the problem being addressed.
• Follow with global perspectives of current related issues, then national, and finally local perspectives.
• Summarize the research's purpose and basic justifications for conducting the study.

Characteristics of a Well-Written Research Background

• Utilizes formal academic language, ensuring proper grammar and spelling.
• Presents a concise yet comprehensive discussion of the research topic.
• Evidence-based with a focus on the research problem and goals.
• Incorporates and cites related literature to provide context.

Process of Writing a Research Background

• Conduct preliminary research to gather relevant information.
• Identify a writing style beginning with general facts before honing in on specifics.
• Emphasize the focus and relevance of the study, summarizing the key points effectively.

Statement of the Problem

• An integrative discussion of the research problem, context, and questions.
• Consists of two main elements: the objective of the study and specific research questions.
• The objective states what the study aims to achieve, often prefaced with "The main objective of this study is to...".

Categories of Research Questions

• Descriptive questions focus on single, non-complex variables and identify patterns.
• Comparative questions seek to contrast similarities and differences between groups or variables.
• Explanatory questions analyze the relationships and effects between variables.

Characteristics of Good Research Questions

• Should be relevant, specific, clear, analytical, and measurable.

Scope and Delimitation

• The scope defines the coverage of the study, including concepts, subjects, and timeline.
• Delimitation outlines specific characteristics that limit the study's boundaries, determined by the researchers.
• Limitations refer to potential weaknesses beyond the researchers' control.

Significance of the Study

• Details who will benefit from the findings, including experts, administrators, future researchers, and affected individuals.

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

• Theoretical framework originates from a primary theory, supported by minor theories.
• Conceptual framework synthesizes related concepts and perspectives from various sources.
• Constructs relationship diagrams using boxes and arrows to illustrate variables' connections.

Review of Related Literature

• Compiles, classifies, and evaluates related works on a specific topic.
• Critical for understanding current conditions, theories, and relations to previous studies.
• Provides accuracy and relevance for research questions and familiarizes researchers with technical terms.

Importance of a Review of Related Literature

• Establishes connections between current research and existing conditions.
• Expands knowledge on underlying theories and concepts.
• Helps uncover relations with prior studies for a more comprehensive understanding.