G2-Designing-research-topic.pdf

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Practical Research II Designing Research Topic Quarter 1 Module 2 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Intro ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )...

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Practical Research II Designing Research Topic Quarter 1 Module 2 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Intro ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) LESSON OVERVIEW Despite the advancement in knowledge and technology, there is still a lot to discover in this world. There is still an ocean of things that we are yet to explore. It can be a difficult situation that we want to improve or eliminate, a better understanding of the unfamiliar, information gaps we wish to fill, or theories that we want to validate. What limits our choice of a topic are our capacity, understanding, resources, and skill. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Intro ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) LESSON OVERVIEW Most researchers will agree that choosing a good topic is a challenging and tedious task. Because a research topic serves as the groundwork for any succeeding actions, it must be defined appropriately at the beginning of the research work. Otherwise, it may result in unanticipated complexities to the researcher. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) STEPS IN DEVELOPING RESEARCH TOPIC ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) STEPS IN DEVELOPING ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) RESEARCH TOPIC Contents 01 02 Do a preliminary Choose a broad topic. research. 03 Define the 04 Refine the problem. question. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 01 Chapter 1 CHOOSE A BROAD TOPIC ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CHOOSE A BROAD TOPIC The first step is quite simple. As a Senior High School student, these tips will surely guide you in selecting a broad topic for quantitative research: ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) A B Choose an Select a interesting topic. significant topic. C Choose a topic relevant to your field. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) A. CHOOSE AN INTERESTING TOPIC. Research is a very challenging task that demands your time and persistence. Your motivation to find the answer to the problem should keep you going, thus building a momentum along the way. Therefore, your research topic must be something that you are passionate about. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) A. CHOOSE AN INTERESTING TOPIC. Your research topic must be something that you are passionate about. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) A. CHOOSE AN INTERESTING TOPIC. Advantages: Easier writing process. Higher motivation. Potential for discovery. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) B. SELECT A SIGNIFICANT TOPIC. A topic that is worth researching must be able to answer or solve problems in the community. No one will take an interest in your topic if it is obsolete and does not address any real problem. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) B. SELECT A SIGNIFICANT TOPIC. To be proactive and to take part in solving problems with socio-economic relevance gives a sense of accomplishment. Just take a look at your household, neighborhood, school, group of friends, or local community for a common problem or difficulty. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) B. SELECT A SIGNIFICANT TOPIC. Select a research topic that is able to answer or solve problems in the community. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) C. CHOOSE A TOPIC RELEVANT TO YOUR FIELD. One of the goals of this course is for you to be able to produce a quantitative research study that is aligned to your chosen track. Choosing a topic that you can relate will certainly make your research project less challenging. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) C. CHOOSE A TOPIC RELEVANT TO YOUR FIELD. Choose a topic that is aligned to your chosen track and you can relate with. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) In the event that the three tips do not shed some light on your minds, do not despair; other sources of ideas like these ones may be available for you. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Resources Field experts Department of Science and Approach any experts you 01 Technology (DOST) harmonized National R & D 03 know who may give valuable insights for your output. Your Agenda for 2017-2022. research teacher may also https://bit.ly/3hHTf2Y give you some advice. Review of Literature Brainstorming 02 Reviewing literatures to know what has been studied, 04 Gather ideas from classmates, friends, and what is not yet done, and family members. Just build what other researchers a list, then cross off any suggest working on. topic unrelated to your field or not so interesting to you. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 02 DO A PRELIMINARY RESEARCH. Chapter 2 The second step is much more time-consuming. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) DO A PRELIMINARY RESEARCH. READ MORE BENCHMARK Find out how other You need to have a researchers gathered their better understanding of data, what research it by reading some more instruments were used, how articles, journals, and the data were analyzed, and related research studies. what important findings they shared. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) DO A PRELIMINARY RESEARCH. TAKE NOTE CONTINUATION If you started the topic Take note of every search (first step) by doing relevant research a literature review, the study for future second step is just a continuation of what you reference. started. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 03 DEFINE THE PROBLEM Chapter 3 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) DEFINE THE PROBLEM At this stage, you should be able to narrow down broad topic into feasible and manageable research questions. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) NARROWING DOWN BROAD TOPIC A broad topic can be narrowed down by limiting the population, place, period, or a certain characteristic. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) However, your problem should not be too narrow that it becomes very simple and does not need to collect unique data or does not generate new information. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) STEPS IN DEFINING A PROBLEM Review Existing Literature Identify Gaps or Issues Formulate a Problem Statement Define Scopes and Objectives Asses Feasibility ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 04 REFINE THE QUESTION. This step lets you evaluate the questions formulated. Chapter 4 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) REFINE THE QUESTION. By this stage, you should think of... What specific questions should you ask? How should you gather your data sufficient to answer the questions? Are the questions too narrow, or does it need to be trimmed down? ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) REFINE THE QUESTION. While evaluating the research question, consider these conditions. How much time are you given to finish the research? What resources do you need and are they available?