Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional Office No. VIII (Eastern Visayas)
Division of Leyte
GREGORIO C. CATENZA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tunga, Leyte
Activity Sheet in English 10 Duration: 4 Days

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teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

WEEK 3 Compose a research report on a relevant social issue (Abstract and

Introduction, Steps in the Research Process)
Quarter 4
Research is the systematic investigations into study of a
natural phenomena or materials or sources or existing
Explore condition of the society in order to identify facts or to get
additional information and derive new conclusions. It is a
production process, which needs a number of inputs to
produce new knowledge and application of new and existing
knowledge to generate technology that ultimately may generate
economic prosperity of a nation.
Simply, a research paper/report is a systematic write up
on the findings of the study including methodologies,
discussion, conclusions etc. following a definite style.
The research report writers in making the report good
qualitative should remember the saying ‘Try to express, not to
impress’. More elaborately and precisely, a report or systematic
write up on the findings of a research study including an
abstract/executive summary/summary, introduction
(Background with literature review, justification, objectives etc.)
Learn methodology/materials and methods (including statistical
design, if any), results and discussion, conclusions and
recommendations, references etc. following a definite style or
Components of a format may be called a Research Report.
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ABSTRACT
An abstract or summary is published together with a research article, giving the
reader a ‘preview’ of what’s to come. This is used by potential readers to determine
whether or not the paper is interesting enough to read, so it should be clear,
concise and complete.
Abstract should be one paragraph of 100-250 words, which summarizes the
purpose, methods, results and conclusions of the paper.
It includes a statement of the manipulations of the independent variables and a
précis of the results of the research. Do not include review of the literature or
theoretical background, but leave these for the ‘Introduction and Discussion’.
It is easiest to write the abstract after the paper itself is written. A rough rule of
thumb is to write an introductory sentence, then one sentence per chapter of your
report and a few sentences summarizing your most important
conclusions/recommendations.
Don’t use abbreviations or citations in the abstract. It should be able to stand
alone without any footnotes.

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Here is a summary of the content of the ABSTRACT and its order of presentation:
a. Identification the subject population,
b. Specification of the research design,
c. Apparatus and data gathering procedures,
d. Summary of the results including statistical significance levels,
e. Report on the inferences made or comparisons drawn from the results.

INTRODUCTION
Centre the word ‘INTRODUCTION’ on the page. It begins on a new page which is
numbered. Put down the title once again as on the face page, but do not repeat
researcher’s name.
A reader of the introduction should be able to answer the following questions,
although not in any depth.
 What is the research about?
 Why is it relevant or important?
 What are the issues or problems?
 What is the proposed solution or approach?
 What can one expect in the rest of the research?
Tell the reader what the problem is, what question you will try to answer, and why
it is important. It might be important for practical reasons or for theoretical (or
methodological) reasons having to do with the development of a scholarly
discipline. Don’t neglect either type of reason.

If the problem is a very basic one, you may state the problem first and then review what has already been found out about
it. If the problem is one that grows out of past literature, review the history of how it arose. But do not forget to mention
the basic issues behind the research tradition in question, the practical or theoretical concerns that inspired it. (Sometimes
there don’t seem to be any. In this case, you have probably chosen the wrong topic.)
The introduction should lead up to, and conclude with, a statement of how you
intend to approach your question and why your approach is an improvement on
past efforts (or why it is worth undertaking even if it isn’t). This is essentially what
is new about your approach, your particular contribution.
You can think of the introduction as (i) a description of the psychological issues
that you are going to investigate; (ii) a discussion of the research question(s) or
hypothesis that you are examining; and (iii) a reference to other studies (in the
same area) which have results which bear on your research project - whether they
are in the same direction as your hypothesis or in the opposite direction. The final
paragraph(s) should include a more specific definition of your variables
(independent and dependent) and a clear statement of the predictions based on the
background information that you have presented.
The related work section (sometimes called literature review) is just that, a review
of work related to the problem you are attempting to solve. It should identify and
evaluate past approaches to the problem. It should also identify similar solutions
to yours that have been applied to other problems not necessarily directly related
to the one you’re solving. Reviewing the successes or limitations of your proposed
solution in other contexts provides important understanding that should result in
avoiding past mistakes, taking advantage of previous successes, and most
importantly, potentially improving your solution or the technique in general when
applied in your context and others.
In addition to the obvious purpose indicated, the related work section also can serve to –
justify that the problem exists by example and argument,
motivate interest in your work by demonstrating relevance and importance,
identify the important issues, and
provide background to your solution.
Any remaining doubts over the existence, justification, motivation, or relevance of your
research topic or problem at the end of the introduction should be gone by the end of
related work section.
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WEEK 3 Compose a research report on a relevant social issue (Abstract and

Introduction, Steps in the Research Process)
Quarter 4
Step 3: Locate materials
There are a number of places you can
look for information:
Engage
Use search engines (Google, Yahoo,
etc.) and subject directories to locate materials
Basic Steps in the Research Process on the Internet.
Step 1: Identify and develop your topic
Selecting a topic can be the most challenging Step 4: Evaluate your sources
part of a research assignment. Since this is This step is especially important when
the very first step in writing a paper, it is vital using Internet resources, many of which are
that it be done correctly. Here are some tips regarded as less than reliable.
for selecting a topic:
1. Select a topic within the parameters set Step 5: Make notes
by the assignment. Many times your Consult the resources you have chosen
instructor will give you clear guidelines and note the information that will be useful in
as to what you can and cannot write your paper. Be sure to document all the
about. Failure to work within these sources you consult, even if you there is a
guidelines may result in your proposed chance you may not use that particular
paper being deemed unacceptable by source. The author, title, publisher, URL, and
your instructor. other information will be needed later when
2. Select a topic of personal interest to creating a bibliography.
you and learn more about it. The
research for and writing of a paper will Step 6: Write your paper
be more enjoyable if you are writing Begin by organizing the information
about something that you find you have collected. The next step is the rough
interesting. draft, wherein you get your ideas on paper in
3. Select a topic for which you can find a an unfinished fashion. This step will help you
manageable amount of information. Do organize your ideas and determine the form
a preliminary search of information your final paper will take. After this, you will
sources to determine whether existing revise the draft as many times as you think
sources will meet your needs. If you necessary to create a final product to turn in
find too much information, you may to your instructor.
need to narrow your topic; if you find
too little, you may need to broaden Step 7: Cite your sources properly
your topic. Give credit where credit is due; cite
4. Be original. Stand out from your your sources.
classmates by selecting an interesting Citing or documenting the sources
and off-the-beaten-path topic. used in your research serves two purposes: it
5. Still can't come up with a topic to write gives proper credit to the authors of the
about? See your instructor for advice. materials used, and it allows those who are
reading your work to duplicate your research
Once you have identified your topic, it may and locate the sources that you have listed as
help to state it as a question. For example, if references.
you are interested in finding out about the The MLA and the APA Styles are two
epidemic of obesity in the American popular citation formats.
population, you might pose the question Failure to cite your sources properly is
"What are the causes of obesity in America ?" plagiarism. Plagiarism is avoidable!
By posing your subject as a question you can
more easily identify the main concepts or Step 8: Proofread
keywords to be used in your research. The final step in the process is to
proofread the paper you have created. Read
Step 2 : Do a preliminary search for through the text and check for any errors in
information spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Make
Before beginning your research in sure the sources you used are cited properly.
earnest, do a preliminary search to determine Make sure the message that you want to get
whether there is enough information out there across to the reader has been thoroughly
for your needs and to set the context of your stated.
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NOTE: Detach this part from the module and USE as ANSWER SHEET.

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Apply Directions: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer
before the number.

_________________________________
_____________1. It means the systematic investigations into study PARENT’S SIGNATURE OVER
of a natural phenomena or materials or sources or existing PRINTED NAME
condition of the society in order to identify facts or to get additional
information and derive new conclusions. What is it?
a. Research b. Thesis c. Study d. Dissertation
_____________2. All are components of a research except ONE, which is it?
a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Methodology d. Counter-Argument
_____________3. It includes what the research about, why is it relevant or important, what are the
issues or problems, what is the proposed solution or approach, and what can one expect in the
rest of the research, what is it?
a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Methodology d. Results
_____________4. It contains the summary of the research and this is used by potential readers to
determine whether or not the paper is interesting enough to read, so it should be clear, concise
and complete.
a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Methodology d. Results
_____________5. “Cite your sources properly”
a. True b. False c. True-False d. False- True
_____________6. What is a researcher accused of for failing to cite his/her sources properly?
a. Homicide b. Plagiarism c. Theft d. Malversation
_____________7. What do you need to do FIRST to start a research project?
a. Do a preliminary search for information c. Identify and develop your topic
b. Proofread d. Make notes
_____________8. In these times of pandemic, what would be the best access to resource would you
be able to find?
a. Library b. Internet c. Textbooks d. Magazines
_____________9. In choosing a topic for research, which of the following should you NOT do?
a. Select a topic of personal interest to you and learn more about it
b. Be original.
c. Select a topic for which you can find a manageable amount of information.
d. Select a most difficult topic to impress your instructor.
____________10. What must be done upon finishing the first draft of your research?
a. Proofread b. Submit c. Post in the Social Media d. Trash

Directions: Write at least two social issues you are interested in. Write your answer on the
space provided.

Topic 1:
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Topic 2:
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