T1.2 Guidelines in Choosing a Good Research Topic.pdf

CHOOSING A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC Grade 10 University of Santo Tomas-Junior High School LEARNING OBJECTIVES DETERMINE THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS 01 IN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC ASSESS THE VIABILITY OF RESEARCH 02 TOPICS ACCORDING TO STANDARDS UTILIZE CONC...

CHOOSING A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC Grade 10 University of Santo Tomas-Junior High School LEARNING OBJECTIVES DETERMINE THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS 01 IN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC ASSESS THE VIABILITY OF RESEARCH 02 TOPICS ACCORDING TO STANDARDS UTILIZE CONCEPTS LEARNED IN CLASS IN 03 CHOOSING AND EVALUATING ONE'S OWN RESEARCH TOPICS  www. ThinkingofYou.com PONDER ON THIS... Alex, a high school student, is tasked with choosing a research topic for their final project. Alex is interested in environmental science and has come up with two potential topics: 1. “The Effects of Climate Change on Global Weather Patterns.” 2. “The Impact of Plastic Waste on Marine Life in the Pasig River.”  Alex, a high school student, is tasked with choosing a www. ThinkingofYou.com research topic for their final project. Alex is interested in environmental science and has come up with two Alex chooses the first topic because it sounds more impressive potential topics: and broad. 1. “The Effects of Climate Did Alex make a good decision in choosing the first topic? Change on Global Weather Why or why not? Patterns.” What might be the challenges of researching the first topic 2. “The Impact of Plastic versus the second? Waste on Marine Life in the Pasig River.” KEEP THIS IN MIND... "Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." - Zora Neale Hurston PREPARATION OF A RESEARCH PAPER IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP YOUR TOPIC This can be the most challenging part of a research assignment. Since this is the very first step in writing a paper, it is vital that it be done correctly. DO A PRELIMINARY SEARCH FOR INFORMATION Before beginning your research in earnest, do a preliminary search to determine whether there is enough information out there for your needs and to set the context of your research. LOCATE MATERIALS Here are the first few steps to With the direction of your research now clear to you, you kick off your research. can begin locating material on your topic. PREPARATION OF A RESEARCH PAPER EVALUATE YOUR SOURCES Evaluate the authority and quality of the information you have located. MAKE NOTES Consult the resources you have chosen and note the information that will be useful in your paper. Here are the first few steps to kick off your research.  FORMULATING TOPICS W h e n c o n d u c t i n g o n l i n e r e s e a r c h , c o m b i n e u s e t h e s e m o d i f i e rs w i t h y o u r s e a rc h t e rm s t o g e t b e t t e r a n d m o r e s p e c i fi c r e s u l t s. SELF-INTERVIEW CLUSTERING JOURNAL WRITING CUEING Purposeful Listing of key words and Personal Organizing ideas phrases that reflect questions/ listing of one' s personal together in Personal categories personal background knowledge/observations interests notes  FORMULATING TOPICS W h e n c o n d u c t i n g o n l i n e r e s e a r c h , c o m b i n e u s e t h e s e m o d i f i e rs w i t h y o u r s e a rc h t e rm s t o g e t b e t t e r a n d m o r e s p e c i fi c r e s u l t s. FREE WRITING BRAINSTORMING READING & SAVING Random thoughts Collecting and Sharing of ideas on a piece of between and collating secondary paper among the sources as participants references  IMPORTANCE & INTEREST MANAGEABILITY FACTORS IN CHOOSING A TOPIC AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES In choosing any topic for research, ask yourself the following: Is this topic important or interesting? (Personally or generally) Is the extent/scope I' ve set for my research topic achievable within a certain period of time? Are there available sources that I can utilize to prepare and expound on my research subject? FORMULATING A VIABLE TOPIC GENERAL TOPIC TOPIC FOCUS CONTROLLING IDEA Social Media Use as an SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media Use among Aid to the Learning of Students Grade 8 UST JHS Students LOCALE/ CONTEXT LET’S TRY! FORMULATING A VIABLE TOPIC GENERAL TOPIC TOPIC FOCUS CONTROLLING IDEA KOREAN DRAMAS LOCALE/ CONTEXT LET’S TRY! FORMULATING A VIABLE TOPIC GENERAL TOPIC TOPIC FOCUS CONTROLLING IDEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LOCALE/ CONTEXT THREE TIERS OF TOPIC VIABILITY IS MY TOPIC INTERESTING? INTEREST RELEVANCE IS MY TOPIC MEANINGFUL AND BENEFICIAL? CONTEXT IS MY TOPIC SPECIFIC ENOUGH AND MANAGEABLE IN ITS FOCUS? TIPS IN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC RELEVANT TIME-BOUND Pick topics that matter and are Acceptable topics that can be meaningful in a general sense. researched and expounded within a time-frame SPECIFIC CONTEXTUAL Make topics as narrowed-down Pick topics that can be related as possible to locale and local situations TIPS IN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC BENEFICIAL Topics that signify an actual need for further information ACCESSIBLE INFO Come up with topics with readily-available sources/ easily-collected data SEARCH TIPS Make sure to record potential topics. Watch or Read the news - Hard copy or Online Here are some tips for topic searching. Do a follow-up investigation on topics of interest Think of ISSUES that bug you. Think of a PROBLEM that bothers you. Prepare a LIST OF QUESTIONS you want to answer. SEARCH TIPS Observe the community (actual or online) for possible problems. Here are some tips for topic searching. Brainstorm with your classmates - ASK, CONSULT, REFER Save random articles of interest. Think of a different POINT OF VIEW PRISM 2024 TOPICS OF THE BEST RESEARCH PAPERS Motivations and Constraints on Youth Volunteerism Effects of Co-curricular Activities on Leadership Skills Awareness of Students on SDG-Integrated Education and its Influence on Students’ Social Consciousness Influence of Traditional Filipino Values on SHS Strand Selection Choosing a Viable Research Topic POP QUIZ! 1.WHICH IS THE MOST VIABLE TOPIC AMONG THE GIVEN CHOICES? A. Student Success and Failure in School, Family, and Life B. The Correlation between Good Study Habits and Academic Success among Grade 10 Students C. School and Student Success D. How to Attain Success in 3 Easy Steps 2. WHICH AMONG THE FOLLOWING IS A POORLY CONSTRUCTED RESEARCH TOPIC? A. Preferred Ballpen Brands among Grade 10 Students of UST Junior High School B. Level of Awareness on Proper Waste Segregation among residents of Brgy. 342, Sta. Cruz, Manila C. The Effects of Cocaine Addiction D. Student Perception towards Street Foods around UST 3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT THE GIVEN RESEARCH TOPIC? “ PREFERENCE FOR TEXTBOOKS IN SCHOOLS” A. It is not relevant. B. It does not make sense. C. It does not present a general topic. D. It does not include context for research. 4. WHICH IS THE MOST VIABLE TOPIC AMONG THE GIVEN CHOICES? A. Living Independently among Professional Adults B. Effects of Independent Living C. Independence, Intimacy, and Intergenerational Relationships in Shared Family Spaces D. Young Adults Living Independently from Working Parents 5. WHICH AMONG THE FOLLOWING IS A POORLY CONSTRUCTED RESEARCH TOPIC? A. The Advancement of Technology in the 21st Century B. The Role of Computer Technology in Advancing Higher Education in the Philippines C. Perceived Aspects of Education that have become Dependent to Modern Technology D. Perceptions of JHS Teachers toward the Effects of 21st Century Technology to Teaching 6. WHAT ASPECT IS MISSING IN THE GIVEN RESEARCH TOPIC? “UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON EVERY ECOSYSTEM IN THE WORLD " A. interest B. importance C. manageability D. availability of resources 7. WHICH IS THE MOST VIABLE TOPIC AMONG THE GIVEN CHOICES? A. Sleep Deprivation among High School Students B. Effects of Sleep Deprivation C. Sleep Deprivation and Academic Difficulties among JHS Students of a Private Institution D. Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Effects, and Solutions 8. WHICH IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED RESEARCH TOPIC? “ THE ROLE OF EDUCATION ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT” A. There is no clear general topic. B. The research topic is specific. C. The topic is inappropriate. D. The topic lacks specific details. 9. WHICH IS THE MOST VIABLE TOPIC AMONG THE GIVEN CHOICES? A. Chivalry among Filipino Men B. Level of Chivalry among Young Filipino Men C. Perceptions of Female College Students toward their Male Counterparts during the Limited Face-to-Face Classes for AY 2022-2023 D. Why Chivalry is Considered Dead in Today's Generation 10. WHAT MAKES THIS GIVEN TOPIC A POOR RESEARCH TOPIC? “ PARACETAMOL AS AN OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINE” A. The topic does not make sense. B. The topic is stating the obvious. C. The topic is broad and general. D. The topic is too specific.  How can you ensure that AS A YOUNG your research topic THOMASIAN reflects your trait as a RESEARCHER... creative and critical thinker?  THANK YOU Do you have any questions?