The Roman Catholic Bishop of Malolos

Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College, Inc.

Assumption Road City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

COURSE DESIGN

Second Semester, AY 2019-2020

I. VISION: Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College, a Catholic educational institution, inspired by the charism of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, forms Christ-
centered and service-oriented individuals through the harmonious integration of knowledge, culture and faith.

II. MISSION: Guided by its vision, Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College commits to produce graduates who are intellectually bright and morally upright members
of the society; willing to serve the lost, the least, and the last; and become lead agents of social transformation through: (1) Academic Excellence (2) Advanced
Research (3) Active Community (4) Authentic Christian Formation.
Core Values: Prayer, Humility, Simplicity, Charity, Wisdom

III. COURSE: Research Method

IV. COURSE CODE:

V. COURSE TITLE: Research Method

VI. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish or advance their understanding of research through
critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of
the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review
literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global
environment.
VII. CREDIT UNITS: 3 units

VIII. PRE-REQUISITES None

IX. FACULTY: Dr. Abner M. Cruz

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 X. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course student will be able to:

 Understand research terminology

 Be aware of the ethical principles of research, ethical challenges and approval processes
 Describe quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches to research
 Identify the components of a literature review process
 Critically analyze published research

XI. LEARNING PLANS:

COURSE CONTENT

Topics No. of hours Content Learning Activities Course Resources Assessment Taks Output

Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Basic Concepts of Engage: Basic Readings: Explain the following:
Research
 Define Research  Lecture Almeida, A.,  Conceptual
 Explain the 1. Definition of research  Collaborative Gaerlan, A. & understanding on
importance of 2. Importance of research Learning Manly, N. (2016) research
research 3. Goals of research Research  Brief description
 Differentiate the 4. Purpose of research Fundamentals. Q.C.: of the nature and
goals and purpose of 5. Other purpose of Apply: Adriana Publishing characteristic of
research research Co. Inc. research
 Explain the 6. Characteristics of  Common points of
characteristics of research view about Primary and
educational research 7. The use of research research secondary sources of
8. Types of applied  Library work on research
research additional
9. Time dimension in information on the  References
research emerging types of  Theses
research purposes found in
library
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Classification and Engage: Basic Readings:  Reading
Type of Research abstracts
 Classify research  Visit the library  Answer

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 according to design 1.1 Classification of and read these Almeida, A., Questions
and methodology research abstracts Gaerlan, A. &
 Identify the types of Manly, N. (2016)  How do you
research Quantitative Apply: Research  Classify
 Point out the Qualitative Fundamentals. Q.C.: research?
importance of e- Mixed-Methods  Look for links to Adriana Publishing  What is the
researh. your topic for Co. Inc. intended use?
1.2 Types of Quantitative research  How does it treat
Research  Group research  Internet time?
information
Survey resources
Correlation  Library e-
Casual Comparative resources
Experimental  Use –
research
1.3 Experimental designs  Search
engine
True-Experimental  Journals
Pre-Experimental
Non-Experimental

1.4 Types of Qualitative

Research

Phenomenology
Ethnography
Historical

1.5 Source of Research

Primary
Secondary

1.6 Phases in a Qualitative

Study

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 Orientation
Focused exploration
Confirmation and
closure

1.7 Purpose of Mixed-

Methods

Triangulation
Complementarity
Initiation
Development
Expansion

1.8 Introduction to e-
research

Characteristic of e-
research
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 : Ethical Guidelines Engage: Basic Reading: Answer:
and Considerations in
 Explain the Research  Recall past Almeida, A.,  List ethics of
relationship experiences as a Gaerlan, A. & conducts in
between ethics and 1. Basic Rules for Ethical student-researcher Manly, N. (2016) research
morality and the Research regarding ethical Research  Description of a
researcher’s ethical norms Fundamentals. Q.C.: researcher who
responsibility when  Non-maleficence  Share with your Adriana Publishing possesses
doing research.  Beneficence group Co. Inc. integrity
 Analyze their own  Autonomy or self  Why should the
practices while determination Apply: Extended Readings: information
doing research, and  Justice Outline the ethical norms  Blemont revealed by the
express their observed in the following report informants be
realizations. 2. Ethical Consideration research projects  Washington made
 Demonstrate full  Required record confidential?
understanding of  Integrity of the participation of  Helsinki  Explain the
ethical norms and researcher gradeschool girls report, etc. concept of

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 guidelines through  Deception or in the varsity team. informed consent
correct application misinterpretation  Habitats of Special  Cite an example
of concept in given  Informed Consent children in relation of a situation
exercises.  Privacy, confidentiality to their academic wherein the
and anonymity. performance researcher can
 The learning disclose
behaviors of information
kinder pupils
inside the
classroom
 Writing a narrative
story about one’s
past experience
 Outline of the
ethical norms
Chapter 4 : Chapter 4 : Conceptualizing a Engage: Basic Reading:
Research Study  Lecture Forum  Explain how to
 Conceptualize a  Reading the Almeida, A., conceptualize a
research study 1. Three phases of the theses: Gaerlan, A. & research
 Write a research title research  Abstracts Manly, N. (2016)
that describes what  Conceptual  Sample of theses Research
the study is all about  Empirical  Research Title Fundamentals. Q.C.:
 Write a statement of  Interpretative  Introduction Adriana Publishing
the problem 2. Research Topics  Problems Co. Inc.
 Write an appropriate  Finding your focus  Background of the
background of the  Gaps in the literature Extended
study
study  Readings:
Where to start  Formulation of
 Identify the  Refining research topics Hyphothesis Jain, R. K. Gaerian.
independent and  Questions to ask
dependent variables H.C.
yourself Apply:
 ( 1997) Management
Formulate 3. Writing Chapter 1  Reading abstracts of Research and
hypothesis  Writing an introduction  Filling up development
 Stating the problem templates organizations.
 Writing the background Newyork: John
of the study Willey & Sons Inc.

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  Question to ask yourself

Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Identifying sources Engage: Basic Reading:  Formulating a

and area for research researchable area
 Identify sources of undertaking  Searching for Almeida, A.,
research sources of Gaerlan, A. &
 Identify researchable 1. Sources for research research Manly, N. (2016)
areas understanding understanding Research
 Considering the Fundamentals. Q.C.:
 Primary and secondary reliability of the Adriana Publishing
sources sources Co. Inc.
 Tertiary sources  Selecting a
 Non-documentary research interest Extended
sources Apply: Readings:
 Online searching  Search Engines
 Reliability of sources  Online Searching  Library Sources
 Areas of research
interest
Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Review for Related Engage: Basic Reading:  Reading an
Studies  Interactive excerpt from
 Organize the review Lecturing Almeida, A., the related
of related literature 1. Organizing the Review of Apply: Gaerlan, A. & review of
and studies Related and Studies: Manly, N. (2016) literature and
 Demonstrate skill in  Major steps in a  Reading sample Research studies
acknowledging of literature review related Fundamentals. Q.C.:  Answering
documentation or  Documentary style: literatures/studies Adriana Publishing questions
citation of references APA and answering Co. Inc. based on the
 Distinguish the  Difference between question, i.e. excerpts
synoptic and related literature and  Blind spots/ Extended
argumentative parts studies conflicting areas; Readings:
of related literature  Paraphrasing techniques synoptic and  Glasers 1978
and studies argumentative  De Belen
 Documentation 2015

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  Cristobal &
Cristobal
2013
 Hunter 2009
 Bru 2006
Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Developing a Engage: Basic Reading:  Answer questions
6 Hours Conceptual/Theoretical  Constructing a based on the
 Construct a Framework conceptual Almeida, A., explanation of
conceptual framework: it Gaerlan, A. & conceptual/theore
framework model 1. Conceptual Framework can include Manly, N. (2016) tical framework.
 Analyze a given  Provides direction for flowcharts, tree Research
theoretical programs plan. diagram, shape- Fundamentals. Q.C.:
framework based diagram Adriana Publishing
2. Theoretical Framework  Identifying Co. Inc.
 Provides patterns for theoretical from
interpretation of data theses written Extended
 Links one study to by students Readings:
another Apply:
 Read Titles Kumar, R. 2011.
 Look for the Research
attributes or methodology: A step
variables of the by step guide for
study beginners. 3rd
 Analyze the Edition Los Angeles:
framework SAGE Publications
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 : Understanding Engage: Basic Reading: 1. Explain the following:
6 hours research methods and design
 Demonstrate Read studies to answer Almeida, A.,  Concepts of
thorough 1. Concepts and definition questions: Gaerlan, A. & research, method,
understanding of the  Research Method Manly, N. (2016) approach, and
concepts of research  Approach 1. What research design is Research deisgn
method, approach  Design appropriate? Fundamentals. Q.C.:  Identify the types
and design 2. The meaning and functions of 2. How it is classified? Adriana Publishing of research
 Make the right research design What data can be sought to Co. Inc. designs
choice of a research  Identifying the answer the design.
design and justify population 3. What type of design is Extended

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 their choice  Decision to take the appropriate to use? Readings:
 Conceptualize the population or sample Kumar, R. 2011.
appropriate research  How to select the Research
design for their sample Apply: methodology: A step
chosen research  Ethics in research by step guide for
problem  Methods in design  Approach to beginners. 3rd
collection research project. Edition Los Angeles:
 Consideration in the use Conceptualizing a SAGE Publications
of questionnaires research topic
 How interviews will be  Research design to
conducted be created in
3. Quantitative Method topics.
 Design based on
number of
contacts
 Cross-sections studies
 The before and after
design
 The longitudinal study
 Design based on
reference period
 Retrospective
 Prospective
 Retrospective-
perspective
 Design based on
the nature of the
investigation
 Experimental design
 Semi-experimental
or quasi experimental
study

4. Qualitative method
 Case study

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  Phenomenology
 Mixed-Methods
Chapter 9 Chapter 9 : Sampling
Techniques/Strategies in
 Explain the concept Quantitative Research Method
and importance of
research of sampling Type of sampling
in research
 Conform with 1. Random
correct procedures  Selection techniques
when determining  Advantages
the research sample  Stratified
 Show the correct  Systematic
sampling design or  Cluster
procedure for some 2. Non Probability
given situations  Availability
research  Purposive
 Quota
 Respondent-assisted
3. Mixed Methods sampling
 Telephone-based
 Web-based
 Address-based
 Time-based
 Space-based
Engage: Basic Reading: Answer the following:
Analyze the following: Almeida, A., 1. Why bias should be
Gaerlan, A. & avoided
1. need to use sample Manly, N. (2016) 2. What is random
2. sampling technique to Research sampling
be used Fundamentals. Q.C.: 3. Reason for using
3. use of technology Adriana Publishing purposive sampling etc.
Co. Inc.
Apply:
Extended
Sampling design for a Readings:
project:
Daniel, J. (2012)
 Needed data Sampling essentials.
 situation Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publication,
Ltd.
Kumar, R. 2011.
Research
methodology: A step
by step guide for
beginners. 3rd
Edition Los Angeles:
SAGE Publications
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Chapter 10 Chapter 10 : Engage: Basic Reading: Answer the questions:
Instrumentation/data 1. From sample
 Discuss the different gathering tools and techniques researchers explore the Almeida, A.,  Observation as a
tools and techniques in Quantitative and ways to come up with Gaerlan, A. & data gathering
used in data Qualitative methods valid and reliable data Manly, N. (2016) technique
gathering 1.1 Appropriate Research  Type of interview
 Choose correctly and 1. Information from primary data questionnaire Fundamentals. Q.C.:  Advantages of a
wisely the types of or secondary data items and Adriana Publishing questionnaire
data gathering tools 1.1 Observation interview Co. Inc.  Content validity
to use in one’s  Participant questions. of the
research  Non-participant 1.2 Types of Extended questionnaire
 Write samples of 1.2 Interviews information to Readings:  Procedure used in
questionnaire items  Unstructured gather to establishing
for his/her research.  structured explain the reliability
1.3 Questionnaire various aspects Flick, U. (2011)
of the subject Introducing research
2. Choice between interview or life. methodology.
questionnaire Apply: London: SAGE
Publication Ltd.
1.4 Nature of the 1. Read abstract.
investigation Answer the following:
1.5 Geographical
distribution  What kind of
1.6 Type of study data would be
population needed?
3. Validation of the research  Develop a
instrument questionnaire or
1.7 Consultation with interview guide.
experts
1.8 Pre-testing

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Chapter 11 Chapter 11: Data Analysis in Engage: Basic Reading: Analyze the problem
6 hours Quantitative and Qualitative
 Discuss the value of Research Method Explain process of Almeida, A.,  Importance of
knowing how to analyzing data in Gaerlan, A. & analyzing
analyze both 1. Quantitative Data Analysis quantitative and Manly, N. (2016) research data
quantitative and 1. Descriptive qualitative research Research  Explain the
qualitative data. Statistics Fundamentals. Q.C.: process of
 Show thorough  Measures of Apply: Adriana Publishing analyzing
understanding of the central Co. Inc. quantitative or
process of data tendencies 1. Do Exercises qualitative data
analyses by giving  The  Frequency Extended
correct computations standard distribution, Readings:
in quantitative data deviation stating hypothesis,
or illustrations asked  hypothesis etc. Coakes, S, (2013).
in the problem 2. Qualitative Data SPSS Analysis
 Solve given Analysis without anguish.
problems as directed  Data Version 20.0 for
preparation windows. Australia:
 Developing John Wiley & Sons.
codes
Chapter 12 Chapter 12 : Research Data Engage Basic Reading: 1. Develop a
Organization, Interpretation hypothesis based on
 Show the correct and Discussion 1. Explain the Almeida, A., your topic/research
way of organizing meaning of the Gaerlan, A. & 2. Develop your null
research data 1. Organizing Qualitative and results generated Manly, N. (2016) hypothesis
 Analyze and Quantitative in your study. Research
3. Test the hypothesis
interpret the 2. Interpretation of Qualitative 2. Develop a solid Fundamentals. Q.C.:
meaning of the and Quantitative Data foundation of Adriana Publishing
results  Interpreting qualitative reliable Co. Inc.
 Apply the skill of data knowledge from
integrating  Likert scale which researchers Extended
documentations to  Interpreting qualitative can be built by Readings:
generate meaningful data the students.
discussions on the 3. Interpretation related to the 3. Explanation of Grbich, C. 92007).
data gathered statement of the problem the collected Qualitative data
4. Interpreting data gathered numerical data. analysis: An

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through testing hypothesis 4. Collection of data introduction.
5. Interpreting data gathered from London: SAGE
through testing hypothesis observations, Publications, Ltd.
interviews,
documents, Matthews, B. & Liz,
pictures and R. (2010) Research
forms using methods: A practical
schema. guide for the social
5. Set categories of sciences. Pearson
codes of data with Longman.
assigned
numerical values Johnson, B. &
related to one Christen, L. (2000).
information Educational
(Likertscales, Research:
three point scale, Quantitative and
fine point scale, Qualitative
etc.) approaches. Boston:
6. Interpreting Allyn and Bacon.
qualitative data
non-numerized,
either in words or
pictures.
Data collected
from
observations,
interviews,
documents,
document, picture
etc.
7. Interpretation
related to
statement of the
problem
 Generated by a
survey

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 questionnaire
 Interpret
results as on
the legend
provided
 To find
meanings to
the result,
merge findings
cited in
literature
review
8. Interpreting data
gathered through
testing hypothesis
 A hypothesis
is a prediction
or guess of the
relation that
exists among
the variables
9. Expound on the
process of
generating
meanings from an
activity or
research
Apply:
 Interpretation of
findings cited in
studies
 Answer the question:
1. Did the
interpretation
enhance your
knowledge?

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Chapter 13 Chapter 13: Writing the Engage: Basic Reading: 1. Critiquing or
summary, conclusion, and  Reflective sample
 Determine the Recommendation. Lecturing Almeida, A., conclusion from
objective and  Group Discussion Gaerlan, A. & a thesis
rationale of drawing Manly, N. (2016) 2. Stating
conclusions and 1. Drawing conclusions Apply: Research
recommendation
stating from quantitative studies 1. Writing a conclusion Fundamentals. Q.C.:
recommendations 2. Drawing conclusions Adriana Publishing from the sample
following the
 Show samples of from quantitative studies guidelines Co. Inc. conclusion
conclusions and 3. Contents for the  Writing
recommendations conclusions recommendations Extended
drawn from a study 4. Formulating based on the Readings:
 State and realize the Recommendation findings of the
importance of  Specific study Russey, W., Ebel, H.
coming up with  Measurable  Critiquing sample & Bliefert, C.
correct and well-  Achievable conclusions and (2006). How to write
formulated  Result-oriented recommendations a successful science
conclusions and  Time-bound thesis.Weinheim:
recommendations Wiley-VCH.

Domdom, D. (2066).
The lived
experienced of the
recipients of ozanam
study grant program.
A phenomenological
inquiry. Doctoral
Dissertation. Manila:
Adamson Univerity.

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Chapter 14 Chapter 14: Writing the
Research Report
 Recognize the
important 1. Writing Techniques:
considerations, Forms and Style
elements attended to 2. Writing the Research
in preparing research Report
reports  Part I. Preliminaries
 Observe technical  Part II. Text (Body)
suggestions in  Part III. Back Matter Apply:
writing manuscript (End Matter)
of a thesis or
dissertation 3. Part I
 Title Page
 Approval Sheet
 Copyright Page
 Acknowledgement
 Abstract
 Table of Contents
 Clearance Form
4. Part II
 The problem and
its background
 Review of
related literature
and Studies
 Methods
Engage: Basic Reading:  Critique Sample
 Research
 Group Discussion Almeida, A., Report
 Collaborative Gaerlan, A. &
Learning Library Manly, N. (2016)
Work Research
 Read at Least 3 Fundamentals. Q.C.:
Researches Adriana Publishing
Co. Inc.
 Critique abstracts Extended
and References Readings:
 Review Citations
Johnson, B. &
Christensen, L.
(2000). Educational
research:
Quantitative and
Qualitative
approaches. Boston:
Allyn and Bacon.
Russey, W., Ebel, H.
& Bliefert, C.
(2006). How to write
a successful science
thesis. Weinheim:
Wiley-VCH
Slade, C. (2003).
Form and style. 12th
Edition. Boston:
Hough Mifflin
Company.
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Chapter 15 Chapter 15: Research Engage: Basic Reading: Compare research
Dissemination reports based on the
 Describe for whom  Library work Almeida, A., following:
the research result is 1. Research Report  Read sample Gaerlan, A. &
intended for  Thesis journal article Manly, N. (2016)
 Thesis /
 Devise an optimal  Journal article Research
Dissertation
strategy for  Conference / convention Apply: Fundamentals. Q.C.:
developing a draft of presentation  Publication of Adriana Publishing  Journal
research for the schools Co. Inc.  Conference
immediate 2. Format of Research Article activity as part Paper
utilization of their research Extended
Readings:

Johnson, B. &
Christensen, L.
(2000). Educational
research:
Quantitative and
Qualitative
approaches. Boston:
Allyn and Bacon.

Russey, W., Ebel, H.

& Bliefert, C.
(2006). How to write
a successful science
thesis. Weinheim:
Wiley-VCH

Slade, C. (2003).
Form and style. 12th
Edition. Boston:
Hough Mifflin
Company.

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Chapter 16 Chapter 16 : Evaluation of Engage: Basic Reading: Give reasons for
research output  Collaborative assigning points:
 Present the purpose learning Almeida, A.,
of evaluation 1. Definition of evaluation  Reflective Gaerlan, A. &  Paper quality
 Identify what is to be  Desirability of learning Manly, N. (2016)
Research  Oral
evaluated importability Apply:
 Accuracy
presentation
 Determine research  Introduction Fundamentals. Q.C.:
article format  Objectivity  Methods Adriana Publishing  Others
 Validity of Information  Result Co. Inc.  Total
2. Research Output Criteria  Dissertations  Justification
 Description of written Extended
output Readings:
 Quality of oral
presentation Trochim, W. &
3. Evaluation Form Criteria Donnelly, J. 2006
 Two cluster criteria The Research
Methods Knowledge
 Topic
Base. 3rd Edition.
 Content
Atomic Dog.
 Detailed format
 Quality of
research paper
 Oral
presentation
 Three-cluster rating
sheet
 Peer review
 Editorial
refereeing

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XI. GRADING SYSTEM:
1. Quizzes 30%
2. Recitation/Reporting 10%
3. Project/Compilation of Written Reflection 20%
4. Term Examinations 30%
5. Attendance/Work Ethics 10%
Total 100%

XII. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1. Check lists of different professional courses

2. Educational films
3. PowerPoint Presentations

XIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Term paper about the Barangay

2. CHED Memos
3. Reaction Papers
4. Copy of the K11-12 Program

XIV. REFERENCE/TEXT:

Almeida, A., Gaerlan, A. & Manly, N. (2016) Research Fundamentals. Q.C.: Adriana Publishing Co. Inc.
Trochim, W. & Donnelly, J. 2006 The Research Methods Knowledge Base. 3rd Edition. Atomic Dog.
Slade, C. (2003). Form and style. 12th Edition. Boston: Hough Mifflin Company.
Russey, W., Ebel, H. & Bliefert, C. (2006). How to write a successful science thesis. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH
Johnson, B. & Christensen, L. (2000). Educational research: Quantitative and Qualitative approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Domdom, D. (2066). The lived experienced of the recipients of ozanam study grant program. A phenomenological inquiry. Doctoral Dissertation. Manila: Adamson Univerity
Grbich, C. 92007). Qualitative data analysis: An introduction. London: SAGE Publications, Ltd.
Matthews, B. & Liz, R. (2010) Research methods: A practical guide for the social sciences. Pearson Longman.
Johnson, B. & Christen, L. (2000). Educational Research: Quantitative and Qualitative approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

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 Coakes, S, (2013). SPSS Analysis without anguish. Version 20.0 for windows. Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
Kumar, R. 2011. Research methodology: A step by step guide for beginners. 3rd Edition Los Angeles: SAGE Publications
Jain, R. K. Gaerian. H.C.
( 1997) Management of Research and development organizations. Newyork: John Willey & Sons Inc
 Glasers 1978
 De Belen 2015
 Cristobal & Cristobal 2013
 Hunter 2009
 Bru 2006

Research Method by: Dr. Abner M. Cruz

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

Dr. Abner M. Cruz Dr. Abner M. Cruz Dr. Abner M. Cruz

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