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Designing Research Useful in Daily Life, Writing a Research Title, and Describing Background of Research PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2  Objective/s: 1. Design research useful in daily life; and 2. Recognize the importance of designing research that is useful in daily life. 3. Writ...

Designing Research Useful in Daily Life, Writing a Research Title, and Describing Background of Research PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2  Objective/s: 1. Design research useful in daily life; and 2. Recognize the importance of designing research that is useful in daily life. 3. Write a research title of a study 4. Write the background of the Study Review: Remembering the Past Building a Connection  Designing a Research Useful in Daily Life Research affects society. It also affects each one of us every day of our lives. The way we perceived the world, experience a relationship with others, the way society is organized and governed, and a lot more are influenced by the ever-expanding frontiers of knowledge.  Designing a Research Useful in Daily Life In designing research, the researcher needs to consider the usefulness of research projects to be conducted to the community where he or she belongs, to the bigger community, the Philippines, Asia, and the world. In deciding on a research topic, the researcher should see to it that the research project would be worth the planning, execution of plans, resources in time, manpower, and budget.  HOW TO DESIGN A RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE Step 1: The very first step is to choose a topic. The topics from which you can design research useful in daily life. It could be related to business, education, health, environment, social issues, politics, communications, and more.  HOW TO DESIGN A RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE Step 2: Include the goals/objectives of the study. The objective should be very clear in the mind of the researcher as this will lead to the clarity of the design and proper response from the respondents.  HOW TO DESIGN A RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE Step 3: Describe a specific setting/location. Describe in brief the place where the study is conducted.  HOW TO DESIGN A RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE Step 4: Consider the data sources. The various sources of data or information should be very clearly stated by the researcher. Primary data sources include information collected and processed directly by the researcher such as interviews, surveys, and observations. Secondary data sources include information retrieved through pre-existing sources such as research articles and internet or library searches.  HOW TO DESIGN A RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE Step 5: Use techniques of data collection. For the collection of the required information, it is necessary to use some special techniques such as interviews, questionnaires and surveys, observations, documents, records, etc.  Writing a Research Title A research title is a product of real-world observations, dilemmas, wide reading, selective viewing, meaningful interactions, and deep reflection.  Writing a Research Title The title of the research is the research problem inquiry in capsule form. It must clearly reflect the topic of investigation. And it must be original, clear, concise, or specific.  Writing a Research Title The title gives a name to the research. It is the first thing that the readers meet, therefore it should be attractive and create a good impression.  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 1. The title must contain the following elements: a. The subject matter or research problem b. The setting or locale of the study c. The respondents or participants involved in the study Let us focus on the given research title below ☺ FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING HABIT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGH SCHOOL  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 2. The time or period when a study was conducted (If the title becomes too long because of these elements, the timeframe or setting may be omitted except in evaluation studies.)  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 3. The title must be broad enough to include all aspects of the study but should be as brief and concise as possible.  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 4. The use of the term “Analysis of”, “A Study of”, “An Investigation of”, and the like should be avoided. All these are understood to have been done in research.  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 5. If the title contains more than one line, it should be written in an inverted pyramid. Let us focus on the given research title below ☺ FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING HABIT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGH SCHOOL  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 6. When typed or encoded in a title page, all words in the title must be in capital letters. Let us focus on the given research title below ☺ FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING HABIT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGH SCHOOL  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 7. If possible, the title must not be longer than 12 substantive words.  REMEMBER THIS… Note: The 12 substantive word requirements of APA mean that only the keywords are counted. For example, in the quantitative research title “Reading Comprehension and the Ability of Freshmen Students in Solving Word Problems” There are only 8 substantive words in the title. The prepositions in and of and the connector and are not included.  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 8. Avoid a long, detailed title that gives too much information.  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 9. To shorten the title, delete the terms “assessment” or “evaluation” if these are already emphasized in the text.  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 10. Use no punctuation at the end of the title and don’t use abbreviations. Let us focus on the given research title below ☺ FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING HABIT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGH SCHOOL  Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research Title 11. Do not underline the title of the research or enclose it with quotation marks. Let us focus on the given research title below ☺ FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING HABIT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGH SCHOOL  Characteristics of a good research title 1. A good title should be interesting to the reader. To make the title interesting, attention-grabbing, and easy to read, use words that create a positive impression and stimulate the reader’s interest. 2. It reflects the tone of the writing. 3. It contains important keywords. Broad topics-broad topics should always be narrowed down The following are the examples of broad topics; Blended learning in English Classes Presidential Election Results Agri-Business Social Networking Vegetarianism  Specific topics-specific topics are researchable The following are examples of specific topics; A Correlation on the Use of Blended Learning in Freshman English Classes and Student Achievement The Impact of Agri-business on the Philippine Economy Campaign Events and Materials and their Impact on Presidential Election Results  Specific topics-specific topics are researchable The following are examples of specific topics; The Cause and Effect Relationships of Social Networking and Online Selling Effects of Vegetarianism on Physical Health  Techniques in Narrowing Down a Topic Into a Research Question (Neuman, 2007) 1. Examine the Literature. 2. Talk over ideas with others. 3. Apply to the specific context. 4. Define the aim or the desired outcome of the study.  Describing Background of the Study The background of the study is a part of the research provided in the introduction section of the paper.  Describing Background of the Study It is basically an overview of the research study and explains why you, as a researcher, are doing the study. It provides information that is essential to understand the main body of the research investigations.  Describing Background of the Study It is a compilation of adequate information that is based on the analysis of the problem or proposed argument, the steps and methods needed to arrive at the design, the implementation of the results achieved, and feasible solutions.  Describing Background of the Study The background of the research, therefore, is the section of the research paper that identifies the problem or gap of the study that needs to be addressed and justifies the need for conducting the study.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 1. Conduct primary research at the beginning stages of formulating a thesis when many issues are unclear.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 2. Read the information and develop a research question or thesis statement that will guide your research. A thesis statement clearly identifies the topic being discussed, includes the points discussed in the paper, and is written for a specific audience. Your thesis statement belongs at the end of your first paragraph, also known as your introduction.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 3. Write a thesis statement or research question.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 4. Complete your research using your thesis statement and research question as your guide.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 5. Create five separate sections that cover the key issues, major findings, and controversies surrounding your thesis as well as sections that provide an evaluation and conclusion.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 6. Conclude by identifying and further studying what needs to be done in the area or provide possible solutions to the issue that haven’t been considered before.  In writing a background of the study these are some suggested things to be done. 7. Revise and edit your background of the study.  The background of the study should contain the following major points; 1. A brief discussion on what is known about the topic under investigation; 2. An articulation of the research gap or problem that needs to be addressed; 3. What the researcher would like to do or aim to achieve (research goal);  The background of the study should contain the following major points; 4. The thesis statement, that is, the main argument of the paper; and 5. The major significance or contribution of the study to a particular discipline. How to write an opening Paragraphs of the background of the study? 1. Begin the background of your study with an overview of your research topic. Providing a definition of key concepts Highlighting the main developments of the research topic. Suppose the topic of your study is “Lived Experiences of the students with mathematical anxiety”, you may start the background of your study with a discussion on the meaning, nature, and dynamics of the term “mathematical anxiety’’. How to write an opening Paragraphs of the background of the study? 2. Proceed to show the problem or gap of the study. The research gap is the problem that needs to be addressed. How to write an opening Paragraphs of the background of the study? 2. Proceed to show the problem or gap of the study. The research gap is the problem that needs to be addressed. How to write an opening Paragraphs of the background of the study? 3. State the main goal of your study How to write an opening Paragraphs of the background of the study? 4. Articulate the Thesis statement ACTIVITY I Listed below are different topics that can be used to create research that is relevant to our everyday lives. Sort the topics according to the categories listed below. Listed below are different topics that can be used to create research that is relevant to our everyday lives. Sort the topics according to the categories listed below. ANSWERS  PERFORMANCE TASK Nowadays, the world is confronted with issues and problems that require everyone's cooperation and collaboration to resolve. As a student, you can help to solve problems by conducting research. What is the problem in our community that you believe requires research? Write a brief description of the topic you have chosen. Please refer to the guide below.  YOUR GUIDE NOTE: THIS WILL BE YOUR GUIDE IN CRAFTING YOUR ESSAY. You may use yellow paper for this ☺ Topic: _______________________________________ 1. Why did you choose the topic? 2. What do you know about this topic? 3. What do you want to find out? 4. Who will be the respondents of your study? 5. What is the setting or locations of your study? 6. Who will benefit from your study? 7. Why do you think your study will be beneficial? Rubrics for the output