Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division Office I Pangasinan
Pangasinan National High School
Lingayen, Pangasinan

PRACTICAL RESEARCH II
Nature of Inquiry and Research

Quarter 1 - Week 4– Module 4

Most Essential Learning Competency: Writes a research

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PREPARED BY:
LEONEL FELIX B. PAISO
MASTER TEACHER I
Writing a Research Title

What I Need to Know

Humans are the most intelligent animals in the planet. They are the ones who
are kept on asking about different questions, testing different experimentations
towards about themselves, finding answers on the events, their environment and
the world around them. Research is asking questions and finding answers. It is more
likely looking into something, looking for something or either comparing and
contrasting things. It is more about finding out more information. It has counting
things, making inquiries, being curious and finding out what people think, finding out
what people do, finding out what works and what does not work.

What’s New

Activity 1.2.1. Name Me

Directions: Each of the pictures below shows particular situations in our community.
Write your observations and your possible research title in each picture in the
column provided.

Community Issues/Concerns And Possible Research Titles

Situations

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 What I Know
Name: ____________________________________________________ Date:_________
Grade level and Section: ____________________________________ Score: ________

Directions: Read each question/sentence carefully and choose the letter of the best answer.

_____1. In academic research, at University level, a verb best avoided in the research question is:
a. to determine. b. to describe.
c. to establish. d. to identify.

_____2. Idea generation by two or more people thinking as freely as possible is formally known as:

a. clap-trapping b. brainstorming.
c. forced relationships d. gap analysis.

_____3. What is the difference between research questions and research objectives?
a. No difference, they are the same.
b. The wording of one is likely to be more specific than the other.
c. One of these is proposed by a supervisor.
d. The question is worded by the researcher, the objective is not.

4. A student plans a research project; it is called A description of IBM. On the limited information we
have (the title), which ONE of these best applies to the idea?
a. It is wide. b. It has an acceptable method.
c. It has an acceptable purpose. d. It is narrow.

5. What is 'a possible explanation that we may or may not agree with'?
a. The objective b. Grounded theory.
c. The research question. d. The hypothesis.

6. Consider this research question:

Should a new factory procedure be used?
Which management function is the closest match?
a. HRM. b. All functions.
c. Marketing. d. Production.

7. Consider this research aim:

To help solve problems of absenteeism.
Which management function is the closest match?
a. Marketing b. All functions
c. Production d. HRM

8. Consider this research aim:

To investigate new markets.
Which management function is the closest match?
a. HRM b. All functions
c. Marketing d. Production

9. Research goes through distinct phases. Which one is in the WRONG position?
a. Report. b. Critically review literature.
c. Formulate your research question. d. Determine information gathering techniques
10. Read the following definition by Gill and Johnson (1997):
"A formulation regarding the cause and effect relationships between two or more variables, which may
or may not have been tested."
Which one of these does it define?
a. Theory b. Observation
c. Sampling d. Secondary data

11. Projects do go wrong. In one case a student's conclusion was not acceptable. She jumped to that
conclusion because it seemed to her to be the right answer. Which ONE of the following would have
been realistic and would have helped the most with this problem?
a. Working closely with the information collected.
b. Being less ambitious.
c. Using SPSS.
d. Regular progress reports to the supervisor.

12. Projects do go wrong. In one case a student could not analyse the data collected; he was not
capable. Which ONE of the following would have been realistic and would have helped the most with
this problem?
a. Using SPSS. b. Asking for the deadline to be changed.
c. Regular meetings with the supervisor. d. Being less ambitious.

What is It
This lesson introduces the research sources applicable in daily life. It also shows outlines
and features needed to understand in making significant parts of a Chapter I in research paper. It is
the beginning of your research journey, by creating and formulating research title, presenting the
context of the study being covered that shows brief background information of the topic, and its
study contribution to the community.
Discussions
Lesson 1 WRITING RESEARCH TITLE
Research can be conducted for our own benefits, through asking questions, observing,
simply watching, counting or reading. Formally, it can be done for medical or academic
purposes, as a marketing strategy for business purposes, to inform and influence politics, policy
and regulations. Research may be carried out into our lives through media, into our place to
work, with our friends and with our family or even through reading previous researches. Our
views may depend on our personal, social, and psychological interactions, even in our own
identities that are socially constructed through our own theorizing. Research gives us
information about:
1. Attitudes 4. Cultures and Norms
2. Habits 5. Medical information
3.Scientific facts 6. Thoughts and opinions

The nature of writing research is associated with curiosity and intellectual discovery to
understand the society and social processes, as well as to test and to create theories. Through
research, we are informed and be able to address social problems and potentially 'improve'
social conditions and concerns. It is also to give possible community intervention that might
address the needs of particular community issues.
 Sources for Research Problem

• Other studies, particularly their research recommendations

• National/international trends or situations to be described or improved
• Real-life problems, issues, experiences, or situations of Grade 12 students

Possible Grade 12 Research Problems

• Bashing and Fake news in Social Media (Humanities)

• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Contested Islands in Philippine Sea
• Demolition of Buildings Obstructing Cultural Heritage (Art)
• Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Government War on Drugs & Crimes
• Virtual Learning

Guidelines in Writing Research Titles

1. Condenses the paper’s content in a few words

• Research title is typically around 10 to 12 words long.
• Lengthy research title may seem unfocused and take the readers’ attention away
from an important point.
2. Captures the readers’ attention
• Simple, brief and attractive title will capture reader’s attention.
3. Should contain key words used in the manuscript and define the nature of the study.
4. Must include terms people would use to search for your study and include them in your
title.

Features of Research Titles

Lists key variables, scientific/technical style, 12 words maximum (concise: omit

unnecessary words like ‘the’), non-repetitive words
Reflects social science, humanities, art in Grade 12 context
Example:
Attitude of Digital Natives/Immigrants on Soci
 What’s More

Name: ________________________________________________ Date:_________

Grade level and Section: ________________________________ Score: ________

Activity 1.2.2. Name Me and Correct Me If I am Wrong

After knowing the concepts and guidelines in making research title, you may go
back to your activity in “What’s New” and revise your answers in accordance with the
guidelines.

COMMUNITY ISSUES/CONCERNS BACKGROUND OBSERVATIONS AND

SITUATIONS
 What I Have Learned
Activity1. 2.3. Look Back and Reflection 1

Now that you are done knowing the guidelines and features in writing a
research title, take a look back and remember the things you learned.

Based on the lesson, I have realized that ______________________________

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 REFERENCES
A. Books

Baraceros, E. L. (2016). Practical Research 2. Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Chico, A. M., & Matira, M. D. (2016). Practical Research for 21st Century Learners
(Quantitative Research). Sampaloc, Manila: St. Augustine Publications, Inc.
Prieto, N. G., Naval, V. C., & Carey, T. G. (2017). Practical Research 2. Quezon City: Lorimar
Publishing, Inc.
B. Government Publications
None
C. Periodicals
None

D. Online and Other Sources

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