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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 - Module 3
Rectifying Research Misconduct
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Practical Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3 – Rectifying Research Misconduct
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In the previous lesson you have learned what research is and its
importance in our daily life. As a young researcher, you probably think
that research is hard. It’s normal to think that way. Let’s face it--research
is not an easy road but it is one worth taking.
In this module you will learn the characteristics, processes and ethics of
research. At this point, you will know how research is done.
Specifically, at the end of this module, you should be able to describe the
characteristics, processes and ethics of research.
As you work on this module you will encounter unfamiliar words. Look for the
meaning of those words and add it to your vocabulary bank. In the future, you can use
these words in your oral and written communication.
We’re Matched!
Column A Column B
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Congratulations. You have unlocked some new vocabulary words. Good luck on your
next task!
Let’s Warm-Up
Directions: Read the sentences. Put a check (√ ) on the space before the number if you think
that the sentence is correct. Put a cross (X) if you think that it is not. Write your answers on
your notebook.
Directions: Read and analyze the article below and then answer the guide questions that
follow. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.
Ethical issues are present in any kind of research. The research process creates
tension between the aims of research to make generalizations for the good of others
and the rights of participants to maintain privacy. Ethics pertains to doing good and
avoiding harm. Harm can be prevented or reduced through the application of appropriate
ethical principles. Thus, the protection of human subjects or participants in any research
study is imperative.
Violations of human rights in the name of scientific research have been among
the darkest events in history. From 1932-1972 more than 400 African American people
who had syphilis were deliberately left untreated to study the illness.
Although the Tuskegee syphilis study was sponsored by United States Public Health
Service, the disclosure of the 40-year study caused public outrage (Caplan, 1992).
Guide Questions
2. Are the Tuskegee syphilis study and diethylstilboestrol study on pregnant women
unethical? Why?
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3. If you were part of the research teams who conducted the research studies, what will
you do to correct the unethical aspect of the experiments?
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Excellent! You did a good job on that task. This time, read
“Your Guide” to know more about the characteristics,
processes and ethics of research.
YOUR GUIDE
Characteristics of Research
2. Prudence-The researcher is careful to conduct his research study at the right time
and at the right place wisely, efficiently, and economically.
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5. Intellectual Creativity-A productive and resourceful investigator always creates
new researches.
Research is a process that requires patience and thought. There is no easy way
to make certain that you have exhausted every resource and found the best research.
Research is more of an art rather than a science. Below is a diagrammatic presentation
of the steps taken when doing research.
Define Research
Problem
Formulate the
Analyze Data Hypothesis
Design
Collect Data
Research
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Step One: Define the Research Problem
The first step in research process is to develop a research question. This can
be a problem that needs to be solved or some piece of information that is missing
about a particular topic. Answering this question will be the focus of the research
study.(Offord Centre for Child Studies, 2017)
The researchers must now learn more about the topic they are investigating.
This not only provides important background information about the issue they are
researching., but it also tells them what other studies have already been conducted,
how they were designed, and what those studies found. In research, you often do not
want to repeat old studies, but rather add something new to the field. (Offord Centre
for Child Studies, 2017;Cornell University Library,2016)
The research design refers to the overall strategy that you choose to integrate
the different components of the study in a coherent and logical way, thereby, ensuring
you will effectively address the research problem; it constitutes the blueprint for the
collection, measurement, and analysis of data.
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Ethics of Research
Ethics generally is considered to deal with beliefs about what is right or wrong,
proper or improper, good or bad. According to a dictionary definition (Webster‘s 1968),
to be ethical is to conform to accepted professional practice.
Honesty:
Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status. Do not
fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data.
Objectivity:
Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer
review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of
research.
Integrity:
Keep your promises and agreements; act with sincerity; strive for consistency of
thought and action.
Carefulness:
Avoid careless errors and negligence; carefully and critically examine your own work
and the work of your peers. Keep good records of research activities.
Openness:
Share data, results, ideas, tools, resources. Be open to criticism and new ideas.
Confidentiality:
Protect confidential communications, such as papers or grants submitted for
publication, personnel records, trade or military secrets, and patient records.
Responsible Publication:
Publish in order to advance research and scholarship, not to advance just your own
career. Avoid wasteful and duplicative publication.
Responsible Mentoring:
Help to educate, mentor, and advise students. Promote their welfare and allow them to
make their own decisions.
Social Responsibility:
Strive to promote social good and prevent or mitigate social harms through research,
public education, and advocacy.
Non-Discrimination:
Avoid discrimination against colleagues or students on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity,
or other factors that are not related to their scientific competence and integrity.
Competence:
Maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise through lifelong
education and learning; take steps to promote competence in science as a whole.
Legality:
Know and obey relevant laws and institutional and governmental policies.
Animal Care:
Show proper respect and care for animals when using them in research. Do not
conduct unnecessary or poorly designed animal experiments.
Source:
What is Ethics in Research & Why is it Important? U.S. National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences
Research Misconducts
Let’s see if you have learned something from that. Answer the
following activities.
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Task 1: Check-Up
Directions: Put an “X” on the space before each statement that describes plagiarism. Write
your answers on a ½ sheet of paper.
Task 2: 7 Steps
Directions: Identify the stage/step in the research process of the given scenario. Choose
your answers below. Write your answers on a 1/2 sheet of paper.
Scenario 2: Bella shared her research findings to the Supreme Student Council so that they
can help to address the problem.
Scenario 3: Don was a victim of body shaming so he personally chose body shaming as his
research topic.
Scenario 4: Kristine visited the municipal library to look for previous studies about the
research she’s working on.
Scenario 5: Cris decided to make a case study because he wanted to know the experiences
of typhoon Tisoy survivors and how they recover from the physical devastation and haunting
memories brought about by the typhoon.
Scenario 6: Val summarizes the data he collected. He interpreted the data and looked for
patterns, relationships and trends among the data.
Scenario 7: Rose has already her research title. She’s now making prediction of the
outcome of her study.
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Directions: Determine the appropriate ethical action to address the unethical practices
described below. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.
Well done! You did an amazing job in accomplishing all your tasks.
Now, we are going to sum up all that you have learned.
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LET’S SUM IT UP
Ethics in research promotes the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and credibility; helps
ensure researcher’s accountability; and builds public support for the study.
Participants in research have the right to voluntary participation, informed
consent, freedom from risk of harm, confidentiality and anonymity.
Plagiarism is the claiming of other works as one’s own work.
The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines or R.A. 8293 contains provisions
regarding published works and copyright ownership.
If you would like to know more about the characteristics, processes and
ethics of research, you may visit the links below:
https://www.powtoon.com/youtube/
https://libguides.library.cityu.edu.hk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD-YCDE_5yw
https://www.ethicsguidebook.ac.uk/EthicsPrinciples
https://library.sacredheart.edu
https://up-za.libguides.com
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Directions: Identify what characteristic of research is being described in each item. Write
the letter opposite each number. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.
Directions: List down reasons that drive people to commit research misconduct.
Opposite the reason suggest ways on how to prevent it. Write your answers on a one
whole sheet of paper.
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YOUR REFLECTION/S
Exit Slips
Directions: On your notebook, reflect on the learning that you gained in this module by
completing the chart below.
I thought…
I learned…
Bravo! You did it! See you again in our next module.
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References
Cristobal, A. P. & Cristobal, M. C. D. (2017). Practical research for senior high school.
Matira, M. D.(2016).Practical research for the 21st century learners. Sampaloc, Manila: St.
Prieto, N. G., Naval, V. C., & Carey, T. G. (2017). Practical research 1. Quezon City, Metro
2020, fromhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategy
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Answer Key
Vocabulary Builder Your Final Tasks
Task 1: Check-Up
1. X
2.
3.
4.
5. X
Task 2: 7 Steps
Scenario 1: E
Scenario 2: G
Scenario 3: A
Scenario 4: B
Scenario 5: D
Scenario 6: F
Scenario 7: C
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