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Practical Research 2 Module 2 Lesson 12

The document outlines the objectives and steps for designing a research topic in Practical Research II, emphasizing the importance of a clear research title, background, problem statement, and scope. It provides guidelines for selecting a broad topic, conducting preliminary research, defining the problem, and refining research questions. Additionally, it offers basic guidelines for writing an effective research title, including the use of specific language and proper formatting.

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Practical Research 2 Module 2 Lesson 12

The document outlines the objectives and steps for designing a research topic in Practical Research II, emphasizing the importance of a clear research title, background, problem statement, and scope. It provides guidelines for selecting a broad topic, conducting preliminary research, defining the problem, and refining research questions. Additionally, it offers basic guidelines for writing an effective research title, including the use of specific language and proper formatting.

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DESIGNING A

RESEARCH TOPIC
Practical Research II
OBJECTIVES:
▪ By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Write a clear and concise research title that reflects
their topic.
2. Compose the background of the study to explain
the relevance and context of the research.
3. State a specific and measurable research problem
and formulate related research questions.
4. Identify the scope and delimitation of the study to
set boundaries and clarify focus.
RECALL TIME
FOUR BASIC STEPS:
▪ Choose a broad topic
▪ Do preliminary research
▪ Define the problem
▪ Refine the question
CHOOSE A BROAD TOPIC
▪ Choose an interesting topic. Pick something you're passionate
about. Research takes time and effort, so interest keeps you
motivated. Review your previous activities for ideas.
▪ Selecta significant topic. Your topic should address real-life
problems in your home, school, or community. A meaningful
topic adds value and purpose to your research.
▪ Choose a topic relevant to your field. Select a topic related to
your SHS track (e.g., ABM for business, HUMSS for culture or
politics). This makes your study more manageable and
meaningful.
DO A PRELIMINARY RESEARCH
▪ Gather insights from articles, journals, and related studies
to understand existing methods and findings .
DEFINE THE PROBLEM
▪ After gathering enough information, start listing possible
research questions. Narrow your broad topic by focusing
on a specific group, place, time, or trait. Make sure your
question isn’t too narrow. Avoid topics that don’t require
new data. You can refine it further by comparing groups or
slightly expanding the scope.
REFINE THE QUESTION
▪ This step lets you evaluate the questions formulated. What
specific questions should you ask? How should you gather
your data sufficient to answer the questions? Are the
questions too narrow, or does it need to be trimmed down?
While evaluating the research question, consider the
requirements of the course. How much time are you given
to finish the research? What resources do you need and are
they available?
5 W’S 1H
▪ What
▪ When
▪ Where
▪ Who
▪ Why

▪ How
RESEARCH TITLE
Practical Research II
OBJECTIVES:
▪ By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Identify the key elements of a good research title.
2. Analyze sample research titles and evaluate their clarity
and relevance.
3. Construct a clear, concise, and specific research title that
reflects the variables, population, and setting of their
chosen topic.
BASIC GUIDELINES
▪ Use an accurate description of the subject and scope of the
study instead of using general terms.
▪ Do not use abbreviations except for commonly known ones
like DNA and ICT.
▪ Do not include words like “The study of,” “Analysis of,” “An
investigation of” or similar construction as these would only
lengthen the title.
▪ Include the main dependent and independent variables.
▪ Be mindful of the proper use of grammar and punctuation.
BASIC GUIDELINES
▪ Capitalize all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs
as well as the first letter of the first and last words.
▪ State in a declarative form, although you may also see titles
in question form from time to time.
▪ The year the study has been conducted should not be
indicated unless it is a historical study.
▪ Use current terminology.
BASIC GUIDELINES
▪ Depending on the institutional requirements, 5 to15 words
are sufficient to describe the research study.
▪ Use the common name instead of chemical formula (e.g.,
Ammonium instead of NH4)
▪ Write and italicize full scientific names.
▪ Make sure to reflect the tone of the paper. An academic
research paper has title which is not casual, or informal, or
does not contain humor.
STEPS ON WRITING YOUR RESEARCH TITLE
1. Determine what it is that you wish to accomplish or know
from your study. Write one to two sentences to state the
main objectives of your research project.
2. Include important keywords and variables. Revise the
sentences into one complete sentence that includes
important keywords and variables of the study.
3. Shorten the title by eliminating unnecessary words. You
may also shrink a phrase into a simpler phrase or a single
word. In doing this, make sure that the main thought of the
research study is retained.
STEPS ON WRITING YOUR RESEARCH TITLE
4. Correct grammar and punctuation errors if there is any.
5. Observe proper formatting. The format may vary
according to the requirements of the course or school.
Please seek guidance from your professor.
THANK YOU

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