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SHS Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion Quarter 1 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics SHS Applied Subject: Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Quarter 1 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 stat...

SHS Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion Quarter 1 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics SHS Applied Subject: Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Quarter 1 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. 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San Agustin – Fundado Elementary School Printed in the Philippines by  Module Brainstorming for Research Topics 1 This module will help the learners prepare a plan and focus on issues and ideas in their respective field after an overview of research, the difference between the qualitative and quantitative research, importance of research in daily life and learning an appropriate research design for a class research agenda. Learning Target In this module, you are expected to plan a research agenda in preparation for possible issues or topics of a research study. Vocabulary List With the help of your dictionary, give three (3) words appropriate to each letter and at the same time related to RESEARCH. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. R , , E , , S , , E , , A , , R , , C , , H , , 1 The following terms will be encountered in the lesson: Qualitative Research - a type of scientific research which seeks to answer questions, by systematically using predefined set of procedures to verify opinion, collect evidence, and produce findings that are applicable beyond the immediate boundaries of the study. Quantitative Research - to confirm hypotheses about phenomena Design - to plan and make decisions about something that is being built or created - to create the plans that show how something will be made - to plan and make something for a specific use or purpose the way something has been made - the way the parts of something is formed and arranged for a particular use, effects etc. - a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group) Research Design enables the researcher to organize the components of his or her research in an orderly and coherent manner. This will ensure that the research or study will effectively address the research topic or problem. It is also a template for the collection, measurement, and analysis of data. Research Agenda - best described as a format plan of action that summarizes specific issues and ideas in a subset of any field of study - a guiding plan that helps to put together a system of study so that you can decide what should be deferred until another time adaptable, and are likely to modify the contents as their priorities shift - It takes into consideration your area of academic interest including the type of research being undertaken and the different methods to be implemented in the research. 2  Warming Up Tasks: RESEARCH Challenges A. Listed are words related to qualitative research. Write the appropriate word in the given graphic organizer. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Qualitative Research Focus Group Discussion Methods Observational Interviews Document Analysis B. Listed are words related to quantitative research. Write the appropriate word in the given graphic organizer. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Quantitative Research Constructs Theories Problems Concepts Hypotheses 3  Learning About It Below are the details about research. Research - a careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something - an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws - the practice of collecting information about a particular subject You will further understand the importance of research in daily life with the given additional information below. Research provides the best solution to some of the world problems and also enhance the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to certain questions stated in the research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as a tool for building knowledge and for facilitating new learning. Research also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and action. It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study. Therefore it understands various issues and increases public awareness. The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to your previous understanding about the types of research namely: qualitative and quantitative researches. Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Involves processes, feelings, and Aims to characterize trends and motives (the why’s and the how’s) and patterns produce in-depth and holistic data Usually concerned with generating Usually starts with neither a theory nor hypothesis from data rather than hypothesis about the relationship testing a hypothesis between two or more variables Uses either unstructured or semi- Uses structured research instruments structured instruments like questionnaires or schedules Uses small sample sizes chosen Uses large sample sizes that are purposely representatives of the population Has high validity Has high output replicability Used to gain greater understanding of Used to gain greater understanding of individual differences in terms of group similarities feelings, motives and experiences Uses more flexible processes Uses structured processes Methods include field research, case Methods include census, survey, study and secondary analysis experiments and secondary analysis 4  After reading the details on the differences between qualitative and quantitative research, as a researcher, you should be ready of the various topics or issues which you think are interesting and researchable in order for you to come up with the research agenda. Apply your prior knowledge on the respective concerns of the types of researches. The following are the things that may be considered before starting the research activity: 1. A problem that is most interesting to you. 2. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university which one may want to solve. 3. Existing needs of the community or society 4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields 5. Offshoots of friendly conversations 6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both 7. The type of data you need 8. The participants and sources 9. The location and timescale of the research 10. Prevailing theories and philosophy Some considerations in crafting a research design: 1. A good research design provides a plan of study that permits accurate assessment of cause and effect relationships between independent and dependent variables. 2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and economical. 3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the reliability of the data collected and analyzed is considered a good design. 4. Direct observation and creative- centric group discussion are best employed in deciding on a final concept. Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic: 1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written about. 2. It must be original. 3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline. 4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity. 5. It should be of researcher’s interest and researcher must be with the topic. 6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period of time. 7. It should be clear, not ambiguous. 8. It should be specific, not general. 9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher. 5 10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods and techniques to be employed in gathering them. 11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data and their treatment. 12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the project. 13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking. Suggested topics for a Research Study: 1. Animals and Animals Rights 2. Art and Art History 3. Computers and Computer Science 4. Economics and Business Studies 5. Education and Schools 6. English Literature 7. Environmental Studies and Global Warming 8. Families, Food and Nutrition 9. Health and Medicine 10. History 11. The Internet 12. Marketing and Communications 13. Politics 14. Religion and Beliefs 15. Sociology and Social Concerns Here are some examples of possible basis of issues applicable for Academic and TVL Tracks. These are useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in the writing of the title and research problem. Issues: Academic Track Students Teachers Schools Community Government Technical Vocational/ Livelihood Track Automotive Servicing Computer Servicing System Home Economics Horticulture Knowledge on Tools Exploration on Fertilizers Bread & Pastry-Discoveries Habit/Vice/Addiction 6  Read the given issues of concern for possible goal that will guide a research study: Example: Students 1. Behavior of Grade 7 students in class. 2. Effects of students’ class performances. 3. Reasons of failures in the subject. Community a. COVID-19 Pandemic implications in the community. b. Attitudes of the Youth in the Community. c. Constraints in this time of Pandemic. Example Table for Academic Track Class Topic/Issue Sub-topics Effects Solutions Students Cutting class Failed grades WATCH Academic Misbehavior monitoring Track inside/outside Subject performance the school teacher/class premises adviser checking of attendance Guidance program Interventions/Projects Topic/issue Causes Effects / Programs Community 1. Improper 1. Health problem 1. Clean & Green Waste waste 2. Widespread Project Problem disposal waste disposal 2. Health & Sanitation 2. Lack of 3. Dengue programs segregation Situation 3. Dengue Awareness practices Campaign 3. Inconsistent implementati on of community waste program/ project 7  Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track-Home Economics Strand Topic/Issue Sub-topics Perceptions Descriptions Bitter gourd Various taste Acceptable taste Appearance Cupcake Bitter taste Not acceptable Presentation taste Color Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Computer System Servicing Strand Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways Difficulties in Competencies Theories in CSS Classroom TVL-CSS to be Practical Skills instruction developed Assessment Enhancement NC II Training competencies Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Automotive Servicing Strand Topic/Issue Sub-topics Causes Effects 50%-75% Availability List of Tools in Large Number of Passing Rate of Tools & the Laboratory Enrollees Cutting Classes, Equipment List of Area for Absenteeism, TVL- Equipment in Laboratory Work Dropout, Automotive the laboratory Repeater Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Horticulture Strand Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways Minimal ▪ Level of Female ▪ Skills in Taking ▪ Classroom Understanding of Enrollees in Horticulture instruction the Content Horticulture ▪ Specific Work ▪ Enhancement ▪ Practical Skills TVL- Demands Training Horticulture Assessment If you already identified the possible topic in the agenda of your research study you may think of the identity of your research either a qualitative or a quantitative research then decide on the methodology by not disregarding the importance of your research to others, to the community, to the society or to the nation as well. 8  Observe the given example as a guide about the mentioned concerns in your research agenda. RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track TOPIC Attitudes of the Youth in the Community TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach; Interview and Survey Questionnaire IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information among the youth about the existing attitudes of the youth in their respective community RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track TOPIC Level of Effectivity of TVL Offerings TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research METHODOLOGY Use Correlation and Evaluative; Interview and Survey Questionnaire IMPORTANCE Provide data as basis for the improvement and enhancement of the TVL Offerings Keeping You in Practice Practice Task 1: Views of Importance Write your own ideas on the importance of research in the box based on your knowledge and experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Importance of Research in Daily Life 9  Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight Supply the corresponding problems related to the given graphic organizer. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. COMMON STUDENT’S PROBLEM Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda Prepare a research agenda following the steps below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Choose a topic according to your academic choice considering the criteria in the research topic. 2. Determine the type as to qualitative or quantitative research. 3. Identify the methodology to be used in the preparation of the research agenda. 4. State two importance of your research agenda in the community or society. RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track TOPIC TYPES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IMPORTANCE RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track TOPIC TYPES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IMPORTANCE 10 Additional Tasks Observe the following rubrics in performing Task 1 Rubrics: Content of Details 30 Organization of Ideas 30 Data Presentation 20 Completeness of Details 20 Total 100 points Task 1: Be Part of the Issues List down three (3) causes and effects of the given problems/issues. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Failed Grades CAUSES 1. 2. EFFECTS 3. 1. 2. 3. CAUSES EFFECTS 1. 2. 1. 3. 2. 3. 11 12