GUIDELINES

FORMULATION OF RESEARCH TOPICS

1. Propose at most 5 research topics and prototypes. You can

focus on one but every research topic is subject to the
approval of the instructor.

2. Make sure that your topics and prototypes are unique and
more efficient in solving same old problems.

3. Utilize the Research Matrix and fill in the necessary

information.
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FORMULATION OF RESEARCH TOPICS

4. Submission starts on August 17, 2020

(c/o Leaders of each group)

5. Platform: Moodle (Submission Bin)

 GUIDELINES
FORMULATION OF RESEARCH TOPICS

The FIRST GROUP to have an approved

research topic will receive a surprise from
the instructor.

PS: Sinend ko na dahil hindi madaling

gumawa ng research proposal
 PHASE 1:
IDEA-GENERATING
 IDEA-GENERATING PHASE

• Research begins with an idea in which the

researcher has interest.
• Identify topics that interests you most.
• Justification why a study on a particular topic is
needed.

“What is” the actual

situation?
GAP
“What ought to be” the
ideal situation?
IDEA-GENERATING PHASE

“What is” the actual

situation?
GAP
“What ought to be” the
ideal situation?

BLIND AND BLANK SPOT

According to McGullen (1978), the
following may manifest a problem:

1. when there is an absence of information

resulting in a gap in our knowledge;
2. when there are contradictory results; and
3. when a fact exists and you intend to make
your study explain it
 IDEA-GENERATING PHASE

MATRIX
(FORMULATING RESEARCH PROBLEM)
1. Research Interest
2. Background of the Study
 IDEA-GENERATING PHASE

1. Sources of Research Interest:

1. Personal Interests and Observations
2. Pressing Problem needing a Solution
3. Literature in one’s field of specialization
4. Completed researches
5. Suggestions from colleagues and professors
 IDEA-GENERATING PHASE

2. Background of the Study:

1. READ, READ and READ!
2. Consolidate the researches/studies which are
related to your research interest.
3. Look for the gap.
4. Justify the need for a study to your research
interest based on the related studies/researches
that you have read.
 IDEA-GENERATING PHASE

Literature Review: (Merriam & Simpson, 2000)

1. To build foundation
2. To demonstrate how a study advances
knowledge
3. To conceptualize the study
4. To assess research design and instrumentation
5. To provide a reference point for interpretation
of findings