Practical Research 1 - Lesson 1
Practical Research 1 - Lesson 1
RESEARCH 1
Prepared by:
Rose Via Magica C. Serito
Research
– the systematic application of the scientific inquiry in
order to find solutions to problems and contribute to
knowledge.
– “formal and disciplined application of scientific inquiry to
the study of problems” (Navarro and Santos, 2011)
Charact
eristics
of Good
1) Research is
empirical.
- It uses facts and
data that are
obtained through a
thorough
investigation.
2)Research
is
analytical.
The researcher
carefully analyzes and
interprets the gathered
data before arriving at
a conclusion.
3) Research
is
systematic.
It follows a
certain method in
order to obtain
objective results.
4) Research
is cyclical.
It begins with a problem
and ends with the
resolution or tentative
answers to the problem
to complete the cycle.
5)
Research
is original.
It is expected that
any research output
is a product of novel
ideas and shows
originality.
6) Research
should be
feasible.
It should be possible.
The problem should
be present in the real
setting.
ROLES OF THE RESEARCHER
1. Principal Investigator
2. Member of a research team
3. Identifier of researchable problems
4. User of research findings
5. Patient or Client advocate during study
6. Subject/Respondent/Participant
Importance of
research:
1.Gather relevant information
2. Improve quality of life
3.Understand history
4.Personal and Professional
Development
Research helps
you become a:
- good decision maker
- good problem solver
- good critical and creative thinker
- good contributor of knowledge
Resea
rch
Steps in the research
process:
1. Define your topic.
2. Write your problem statement.
3. Make an outline.
4. Develop a research strategy.
5. Evaluate your sources.
6. Write and revise your paper.
7. Document your sources.
Choose and define
a topic.
Develop research
Evaluate and check
strategy to save time
the credibility of
and effort in conducting
the sources.
research.
End