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    This document discusses communication for academic purposes and research. It defines English for academic purposes as teaching students to use language appropriately for academic tasks like assignments and research. Research is defined as the systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to answer questions or test theories. Research can be basic, applied, or empirical. It has characteristics like being empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, methodical, and replicable. Research is also classified into types like evaluation, development, action, and field research. Good research topics are interesting, significant, not too broad, allow available resources, and have sufficient reference materials.

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    This document discusses communication for academic purposes and research. It defines English for academic purposes as teaching students to use language appropriately for academic tasks like assignments and research. Research is defined as the systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to answer questions or test theories. Research can be basic, applied, or empirical. It has characteristics like being empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, methodical, and replicable. Research is also classified into types like evaluation, development, action, and field research. Good research topics are interesting, significant, not too broad, allow available resources, and have sufficient reference materials.

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    This document discusses communication for academic purposes and research. It defines English for academic purposes as teaching students to use language appropriately for academic tasks like assignments and research. Research is defined as the systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to answer questions or test theories. Research can be basic, applied, or empirical. It has characteristics like being empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, methodical, and replicable. Research is also classified into types like evaluation, development, action, and field research. Good research topics are interesting, significant, not too broad, allow available resources, and have sufficient reference materials.

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    Communication for

    Academic Purposes
    Research: Meaning, Characteristics, Value, and
    Classification
    English for Academic Purposes
    • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teaches students to use language appropriately to study
    and publish in the academy. EAP is a particular language used to perform academic tasks such
    as college written assignments, research, and even public speaking (Maggie 2013).
    •          According to Hyland & Hamp-Lyons (2002), EAP purposes has emerged out of the
    broader field of English for specific purposes, defined by its focus on teaching English
    specifically to facilitate learners’ study or research through the medium of English.
    • This unit aims at developing effective technical writing skills to help students become
    accomplished writer by doing research writing.
    • So, sharpen your writing skills and capture a place in the global community.
    What is Research?
    • Experts in various fields define research in from the perspective of their field based on their own specialization and
    interests. However, there are common meanings of research which can be applied in any field of study.
    • According to Adanza, Bermudo, Rasonable (2009), research is looking for answers to a query using logical and
    valid methods. Baac (2008), discoursed that research is the systematic process by which we collect and analyze
    data to generate a theory or test a theory. In these definitions, the emphasis is on valid and systematic methods.
    • Calmorin (2007) defines research as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection,
    presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that link an individuals’ speculation with reality. Moreover,
    Dejillas (2000) expresses that research is a systematic and scientific way of investigating a problem with the view
    of understanding it and finding solutions to it.
    • Lastly, Mugo (2000), states that research is a careful or diligent search, studious inquiry or examination. It involves
    investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery or interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or
    laws in the light of new facts or practical application of new or revised theories or laws. It can also be the collection
    of information about a particular subject.
    Characteristics of Research
    • According to Calmorin (2007), research has the following characteristics.
    • Empirical- Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher. 
    • Logical- Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
    • Cyclical- Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with a problem.
    • Analytical- Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the data, whether historical,
    descriptive, experimental or case study.
    • Critical- Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
    • Methodical- Research is conducted in methodical manner without bias using systematic methods and
    procedures.
    • Replicable- The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to
    arrive at valid and conclusive results.  
     
    Kinds of Research

    • There are three kinds of research according to Adanza, Bermudo, Resonable


    (2009):
    • Basic Research is done purely to advance and expand knowledge in a field. It
    does not have any immediate pay-off or use. (understanding something)
    • Applied Research is designed to solve a practical everyday real-life problem.
    • Empirical Research is based on observation or experience rather than theory or
    pure logic. It can be quantitative, based on measurements, numbers and statistics,
    or qualitative, based on observing and describing what people do and say.
    Classification of Research
    • Research can be classified as follows:
    • Evaluation Research. This is concerned with the application of theories and facts in evaluating the relative worth
    of two or more possible alternatives or decisions. 
    • Research and Development. This research is concerned with the application of existing theories or body of
    knowledge in developing new products, systems or procedures.
    • Action Research. This is concerned with the application of existing theories in the conceptualization of a possible
    alternative solution to an existing problem situation.
    • Library Research. Research is conducted in the library. Data needed to solve the research problems are available
    in the library or an academic data base (including electronic media).
    • Field Study. Research is conducted in the natural setting.
    • Laboratory Research. Research is conducted in artificial or controlled conditions by isolating the study.
    CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD SUBJECT FOR RESEARCH.

    • 1.   Must be interesting
    • 2.   Must be significant
    • 3.   Must not be too broad
    • 4.   Must not be more technical than your current resources allow
    • 5.   Sufficient reference materials must be available for it.
    • One pitfall of research is choosing a topic that is too broad. So, in order for the researcher to
    be able to reasonably research the topic, there is a need to delimit it. Limiting a topic is the
    process in which a broad topic is narrowed down into a specific phase of the study.
    • Example:
    • Broad Topic: Food Shortage
    • Delimited Subject:
    • The Rice Shortage in the Philippines Today: It is limited by type, country and time
    • Effects on the Philippine’s Economic Recovery Program: It is limited by consequences
    and a particular program

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