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Guide for Appraising Completed Research in Senior High School
Main Criteria Low
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND(25 points)
A. Overview or Background The research presents
of the Study introduction and specifies
(5) the problem under study.
(1)
B. Research Questions  The problem statement
(10) does not describe the
issue under study.
(1-2)
C. Scope and Delimitation There is no definite point
(5) presented as to the scope
and delimitation of the
study.
(1)
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 (Qualitative Research)
Increasing Levels of Quality and their Description
The research presents an The research presents an
introduction which introduction which
identifies the topic of explains the research
research and explains the topic. It includes or
situation. The general or presents at least one legal
broad objective of the basis. The general or
researcher is stated. broad objective of the
(2) researcher is stated. It
also provides description
and detailed explanation
of the situation.
(3)
The problem has stated The problems specify the
aim, objective, or general variables or the focus of
research questions. the inquiry. Key elements
(3-5) of the research of the
research questions are
reflected in the title of
the proposal.
(6-8)
It discusses partially the It identifies the coverage
coverage and of the research in terms
delimitation of the study. of location, time and
(2) respondents. It presents
also the delimitation of
the study.
High Score
100 %
The research presents an introduction
which comprehensively discusses the
nature, extent and salience of the
research topic. It also includes or presents
at least two legal bases. The general or
broad objective of the researcher is
stated. It also provides description and
detailed explanation of the situation,
supported by data and statistics.
(4-5)
It provides an engaging specification of
the research problem which is written in a
logical and explicit manner. It contains
two paragraphs: previous is the general
statement of the problem usually
reiterating the title and the later are the
questions the researcher would like to
answer.
(9-10)
It explicates fully the coverage of the
research in terms of location, time,
respondents, etc. It critically identifies the
inherent design or methodology
parameters that can restrict the scope of
the research findings and are outside the
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(3) control of the researcher.
(4-5)
D. Significance of the Study It gives only one It mentions at least two It specifies at least three It solidly specifies at least four possible
of the Study beneficiary of the study. possible beneficiaries of possible beneficiaries of beneficiaries of the study (two others,
(5) (1) the study. the study. researcher and future researcher).
(2) (3) (4-5)

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES (10 points)

Related Literature and It identifies the key areas It presents literature and It demonstrates critical It demonstrates critical thinking in
Studies (10) of related literature and studies relevant to the thinking in reviewing reviewing earlier literature and studies
studies that represent problem being studied. earlier literature and relevant to the research questions and/or
the field and is The review is organized studies relevant to the objective of the study. The review is
supportive to the through APA. It only research questions organized through APA format. It should
question. The review is summarizes the major and/or objective of the be thematically presented. It insightfully
not organized through findings of the literature study. The review is presents the major findings of the
APA.It presents a vague and studies chosen. organized through APA literature and studies chosen. It lays an
understanding of the (3-5) format. It should be overall understanding of the state of
literature and studies thematically presented. It knowledge in the problem area.
chosen. summarizes the major (9-10)
(1-2) findings of the literature
and studies chosen and
relates it to the problem
being investigated.
(6-8)

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III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (20 points)
A. Research Design Research design is given
(5) but it does not have link
to the research questions
or objectives of the
study.
(1)
B. Sampling Procedure and It simply specifies the key
Samples characteristics of the
(5) respondents and how
they are selected.
(1)
C. Data Gathering Methods It simply selects or
(5) devises an instrument
that can gather data to
answer the research
questions.
It lists the steps in
conducting the study.
(1)
D. Data Analysis It enumerates the
(5) processes and standards
used to analyze the
qualitative data but some
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It presents the research It selects research method
method but it lacks link and fits it to the research
to the research questions questions or objectives of
or objectives of the the study.
study. (3)
(2)
It explains type of sample It explains type of sample
used and how used and how participants
participants are selected are selected including the
including the population. population. It describes the
It describes the respondents’ key
respondents’ key characteristics, size of
characteristics, size of sample and data set. The
sample and data set. sampling procedure is
(2) scientific and passes the test
of representativeness.
(3)
It presents a general The details of data gathering
description of the methods are provided: the
methods to be employed specific kinds of data, how
for gathering data. and when they will be
(2) collected. It describes any
research instruments (ex:
test, scale, survey
questionnaire, checklist,
interview guide) to be
developed.
(3)
It enumerates the It shows how the data are
processes and standards organized and transcribed.
used to analyze the Coding, pattern, and theme
qualitative data. development procedures of
It selects appropriate, sophisticated,
and rigorous research method which is
clearly justified and linked to the
research questions or objectives.
(4-5)
It explains and justifies type of sample
used and how participants are
selected including the population. It
describes the respondents’ key
characteristics, size of sample and data
set. The sampling procedure is
scientific and passes the test of
representativeness. It likewise
describes how the respondents’ rights
are protected.
(4-5)
It explains why the data gathering
methods are suited to the nature and
purpose of the study. The data
gathering methods are aligned with
the research questions. Details about
research instruments are presented
such as their sources or how they will
be developed, and by whom, and their
appropriateness for obtaining the
desired kind of data/ information.
(4-5)
It showsa detailed explanation on how
the data are organized and
transcribed. Coding, pattern, and
theme development procedures of the
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do not address the (2) the transcripts or text files transcripts or text files are discussed. If
problems being studied. are discussed. used, it discusses specific qualitative
(1) (3) software in organizing collective data.
(4-5)
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA (25 points)
A. Presentation of Data Visual presentations are Visual presentations Visual presentations Visual presentations (form of
(5) provided but lack (form of tables, quotes, (form of tables, quotes, tables,quotes, pictures) clearly convey
information and pictures) are properly pictures) are properly how data are organized for analysis and
inconsistencies are informative. It is identified. It is accorded interpretation. It is accorded to the
noticeable. accorded to the research to the research design of research design used in the study. It
(1) design of the study but the study but there are observes correct spacing and style of
there are lots of few inconsistencies as to presentation. Titles of the table are
inconsistencies to the the standard of properly written based on APA format, 6th
standards of presentation. edition. One to one correspondence to
presentation. (3) the research questions is strictly followed.
(2) (4-5)
B. Analysis of Data Analysis of data is vague Information is It uses systematic review It provides rigorous and convincing
(10) and confusing appropriately analyzed and makes sure that analysis of data taking into account the
(1-2) and explained. nothing is missed in the nature of questions.
(3-5) analysis. (9-10)
(6-8)
C. Interpretation of Data The findings are The findings are The study explains the The study has clearly written
(10) presented but summarized and findings in relation to its interpretations of the data that pose
implications are not interpreted in relation to value in the field. It answers to the original research
discussed. the research questions. includes consistent question(s). It discusses thoroughly and
(1-2) (3-5) findings and discusses critically the findings in relation to
possible alternative existing literature; provides perceptive
interpretations. interpretations; and discusses the
(6-8) limitations appropriately.
(9-10)

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS (15 points)

A. Summary It summarizes the It summarizes the study It states the main purpose The main purpose of the study, the
(5) answers of the research generally and answered of the study, population of the respondents, the period
questions but not each of the questions in thepopulation of the of the study, methods of research used
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described and organized. the statement of the respondents, the period and results of the study are briefly
(1) problem. The results of the study, methods of presented. Each specific question in the
described are confusing research used and results statement of the problem is answered
and somewhat vague. of the study. Each specific chronologically (It observes one to one
(2) question in the statement correspondence with the research
of the problem is questions being probed).
answered generally. (4-5)
(3)
B. Conclusions It inadequately presents It re-articulates the It simply summarizes the It provides profound, engaging and
(5) the answers to the research questions and key points of the study meaningful ending through a brief and
research questions. its answers. based upon the findings. short yet a conclusion that conveys all the
(1) (2) (3) necessary information.Inferences,
deductions, abstractions, implications,
general statements and generalization
are based on the findings.
(4-5)
C. Recommendations It fails to develop It develops some It develops clear It strongly suggests actions based on the
(5) implications of the study implications of the study implications of the study conclusion. It suggests the use of the
and fails to suggest and presents some and presents avenues for research in other fields of study and
avenues for future avenues for future future studies. example of potential uses are given. It
studies. studies. (3) considers how the research be continued
(1) (2) in the future. Verbs like implement,
explore, purchase, etc. are used to mean
attainable actions.
(4-5)
REFERENCES References are limited The references are on The references are on The references are on separate titled
(5) and does not follow APA separate titled page separate titled page page (centered). It shows correct APA
6th edition format. (centered). Only some of (centered). It shows format (all information included and
(1) the listed sources correct APA for most of appropriate for type of source) where
followed the APA 6th the information where sources are listed alphabetically, use
edition. sources are listed hanging indention, presents credible,
(2) alphabetically, use accurate and appropriate sources. Each
hanging indention, source is cited at least once and all cited
presents credible, sources are included in references.
accurate and appropriate (4-5)
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sources. All cited sources
are included in
references.
(3)