Practical Research I Groupings
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Group 1
Abaniel, Jaymar
Bitos, Ejay
Acebido,Angeline
Arche, Donnabel
Banusan, Marygrace
Group 2
Cobero, Eduard
Dacera, Jeremy
Bercede, Grace
Buscagan, Jeannelle
Cabansag, Mylen
Group 3
Goloran, Warren
Jurin, Jerome Mark
Cabellan, Aj Antonina
Capute, Babie Rose
Casaba, Khatleen Grace
Group 4
Laher, Bernabe
Perez, Archie
Dabon, Mary Ann
Dahis, Maribeth
Dejero, Desyrie
Group 5
Talledo, Jhon Ryan
Tiaoqen, James Harold
Dejero, Jennyfer
Falcasantos, Elmie
Gequilan, Maryjoy
Group 6
Tronzon, Gabriel
Pagaran, LeahJEan
Pasco, Jean Mari
Paulino, Alexa Mae
Perez, Dylene
Group 7
Ramo, Angeline
Resondo, Eunnie
Reyes, Analou
Salinas, Jean Jean
Tudio, Rocela Grace
Ytang, Michelle
Lesson
1 The Subject Matter of the Research
I. The research title does not need to be entertaining but informative.
A part of a research title has the following information:
1. The subject matter or topic to be investigated. (“What?”)
2. The place or locale where the research is to be conducted. (“Where?”)
3. The population like the respondents’ interviewees. (“Who”?)
4. The time period of the study during which the data are to be collected. (“When”?)
Example:
Subject matter: The teaching of English
Place or locale: in the high schools of Province A
Time period: during the school year 1989-1990
Population: as perceived by teachers and students
Subject matter: The effects of the use of cell phones on the academic performance
Population to senior high school students
Place or locale: at Department of Education
Time period: during the first semester, school year 2018-2019
II. Rules in Choosing a Research Topic1
1. Interest in the subject matter. Interest in a subject drives you to research, investigate, or inquire
about it with full motivation, enthusiasm, and energy.
2. Availability of information. Information will serve as evidence to support your claims about your
subject matter from varied forms of literature like books, journals, and newspapers, among others, is
a part and parcel of any research work.
What to include in the investigation of the available materials?
a. Update and authority of the materials.
b. Copyright dates of the materials? Are they new or old?
c. Expert or qualification of the writers of reading materials about your topic
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For more information about rules in choosing a research topic see Barbour, R. (2014). Introducing Qualitative Research: A Student
Guide. Los Angeles: Sage Pub.USA.
3. Timeliness and relevance of the topic.
How relevant is the topic?
a. It yields results that are useful in society
b. Related to the present. (Except for pure or historical research)
4. Limitations on the subject. Connect your choice with course requirements. You need to decide on
one topic to
finish your course.
5. Personal resources. Do an assessment on your research abilities in terms of your financial
standing, health condition, mental capacity, needed facilities, and time schedule to enable you to
complete your research. You have to raise an amount of money needed to spend on questionnaire
printing and interview trips.
III. Research Topics to be avoided1
1. Controversial topics.
It depends more on the writer’s opinion leading to biases. Facts cannot support
this topic.
2. Highly technical subjects.
Not advisable for beginners as these topics require an advanced study, technical knowledge, and
skills.
3. Hard-to-investigate subjects.
Happens if there are no available reading materials about it and if such materials are not up-to-date.
4. Too broad subjects.
It prevents you from to focus on the subject matter of the paper.
Narrow down or limit the subject to eliminate the problem.
5. Too narrow subjects.
Subjects that are so limited where an extensive searching is necessary.
6. Vague subjects.
Titles beginning with indefinite adjectives such as several, many, some, etc., as in “Some
Remarkable Traits of a Filipino” or “Several People’s Comments on the RH Law,” are vague enough
to decrease the readers’ interests and curiosity.
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For more information about rules in choosing a research topic see Baraceros, E.L. (2016).Practical Research’s .Ist ed.
Rex Bookstore. Manila
IV. Sources of Research Topics1
1. Mass media communication – press (newspapers, ads, TV, radio, films, etc.)
2. Books, Internet, peer-reviewed journals, government publications
3. Professional periodicals like College English Language Teaching Forum, English
Forum, the Economist, Academia, Business Circle, Law Review, etc.
4. General periodicals such as Readers’ Digest, Women’s Magazine, Panorama
Magazine, Time Magazine, World Mission Magazine, etc.
5. Previous reading assignments in your other subjects
6. Work experience – clues to a researchable topic from full-time or part-time jobs, OJT (on-the-job
training) experience, fieldwork, etc.
ACTIVITIES BY GROUP
April 15, 2024
Activity no. 1
Discussion of Activity 1
You just learned the rules in choosing a research subject. These includes topics to be avoided
and the sources of where to search.
1. What topics you find most relevant in your daily life potential to research? Cite two issues.
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2. How about a writing a good research title? Present (1) one good example of a research title
and (1) NOT so good title. Describe each.
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Activity 2
Narrowing Your Topic
Given the following broad topics for research, select one topic of your choice and narrow or limit the
topic to make it specific. Use the narrowing chart to fill in the topic.
Topics to choose:
1. Climate Change
2. Social Networking
3. Communication Skills
4. Medicinal Plants
5. Cultural Beliefs
Example: Topic Chocolate
Topic Chocolate
Sub-Topics History of chocolate, making of
chocolate, health aspects of chocolate,
chocolate addictions, brands of chocolate
What sub-topics are of most interest to Health aspects of chocolate.
you?
What new questions do you have about Are there health benefits to eating
your topic? chocolate? Can chocolate boost your
mood? Is chocolate addictive?
Develop a topic statement I will explore the health benefits of eating
chocolate, specifically focusing on how
chocolate affects moods and brain
chemistry.
Narrowing Chart
Topic
Sub-Topics
What sub-topics are of most interest to
you?
What new questions do you have about
your topic?
Develop a topic statement
Write your output in a A4-size bondpaper.
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Activity no. 3
After watching the videos:
1. In your group formulate two qualitative research titles to be presented on Wednesday.
For your attendance kindly click this link
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Prepare for a quiz on Wednesday.
Have a good day everyone!
See you tomorrow for our Lesson 2 😊
