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UNIT 1: MODULE 1
● Realistic: The researcher should be
Preparing the Research Plan able to perform experimentations or observations needed to address the The Research Process problem. ● Time-bound: The research problem To conduct the inquiry, a systematic series should be achievable within the of steps should be used, and the variables given time period. to be examined must have been identified before inquiry takes place. Steps in the Research Process
Nature of Research 1. Identify a research problem.
2. Review the literature. John C. Creswell: “Research is 3. Specify a purpose for research. a process of steps used to 4. Collect the data. collect and analyze information 5. Analyze and interpret the data. to increase understanding of a 6. Report and evaluate the research. topic or an issue.” The Research Introduction Uses of Research Parts of the Research Introduction 1. Basic Research ○ Also called fundamental ● Background of the Study research, it aims to improve ● Theoretical Framework scientific theories for better ● Input-Process-Output Model understanding and prediction ● Hypothesis of events, natural or ● Statement of the Problem otherwise. 2. Applied Research Additional Components ○ This type of research is designed to answer specific ● Conceptual Framework questions aimed at solving ● Significance of the Study practical issues and ● Scope concerns. ● Delimitation Ways of Choosing the Appropriate RRL Research Topic Characteristics of a Good Literature Review Follow the SMART criteria: ● According to John W. Cresswell, a ● Specific: The research problem literature review is a summarized must be exactly stated. report involving the synthesized list ● Measurable: The research problem of journal articles, books, and other should be quantifiable or noticeable. documents that are relevant to a ● Attainable: The research problem particular topic. should be easily accomplished, solved, or answered. ● It combines what has been written ○ Helps readers remember key on a topic by qualified authors or points from your paper. researchers. ● Enhances the statement of the problem or problem statement, establishes theoretical or conceptual Parts of an Abstract framework, and helps in improving the research question and 1. Background Information hypothesis. 2. Previous Researches ● Demonstrates how the research can 3. Statement of the Problem contribute to a broader field of study. 4. Goals of Your Research Paper 5. Methods 6. Findings, Results, and Arguments 7. Implications Primary Sources
● First-hand accounts, testimonies, When to Write an Abstract
and documents from people directly When writing an abstract, always address: involved in events, research, or topics. 1. Objective ● Examples: Letters, interviews, logos, 2. Methods research findings, news articles, and 3. Results journal entries. 4. Conclusions ● Keywords aid researchers in locating relevant primary sources.
Secondary Sources
● Publications where authors interpret
or quote works from primary sources. ● Examples: Biographies, published studies, news analyses, and textbooks.
Writing an Abstract
What is an Abstract?
● An abstract is a short summary (6-7
sentences, 150-250 words) of your research paper. A well-written abstract serves multiple purposes: ○ Provides a quick gist of your paper or article. ○ Prepares readers to follow detailed information and analyses.