WINTER

Science
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Investigatory
Project
 WINTER
Science Investigatory Project
Template
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Result-Oriented
T - Time-Bounded
 WINTER
Science Investigatory Project
Template
- Topics
- Environmental
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Recycling and Invention
Parts of a Science
Investigatory
Project
Title Page
Abstract
I. Introduction
a.Background of the Study
b.Statement of the Problem
c.Hypothesis
d.Significance of the Study
e.Scope and Delimitations of the study
f. Definitions of Terms
II. Review of Related Literature and
Conceptual Framework
III. Methodology
a. Subject of the Study
b. Procedure
c. Statistical Framework
IV. Results and Discussion
V. Summary, Conclusion, Recommendation

Bibliography
Appendices
Title Page
The first page of an investigatory project
contains the title of the research

The title is the research problem itself.

The title must be easily understood and should

caught the attention of the readers and viewers.

Also includes name of school, researchers, and

advisers.
•Examples:
•“The Effectiveness of Five
Leaves in the Ripening of
Mangifera indica (Mango)”

•“The Vinegar Battery”

•“Home-made Incubator”
•The Effects of Temperature
in Dissolving Salt Crystals”
Abstract
Gives a summary of the SIP by
briefly stating the problem,
methodology, discussion, and
results. It should not be more
than 250 words. It uses past
tense and the third person
pronoun.
 Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to determine the

effectiveness of sunflower-activated compost on
the growth of Red Creole onions. This was
conducted in two phases: (1) composting farm
waste with wild sunflower, and (2) testing its efficacy
as fertilizer for red onions.

Wild sunflower (Tithania diversifolia) compost

contains nitrogen exceeding 5 percent. When used
as organic fertilizer for Red Creole onion, it
increased plant growth and yield by 4.34
grams/plant vis-a-vis the control, or an increase of
21%.
Introduction
Includes the background of the study and its
rationale. It usually leads to the research
problem.

Subparts
a. Background of the study
b. Statement of the problem
c. Hypothesis
d. Significance of the study
e. Scope and Delimitations
f. Definitions of Terms
Background of the Study

- tells what the research is all

about. It contains the general
description of the research to
be conducted. Usually 1 and ½
page in length.
Statement of the Problem

- describes the context for the study,

- it has two components,

a. General problem
(usually declarative form
b. Specific problems
(usually interrogative form)
 Statement of the Problem

The main objective of this study is to determine the

effectiveness of wild sunflower, T. diversifolia, as an
organic compost on the growth of red onions.

Specific Problems
1. What is the chemical composition of sunflower-
activated compost?
2. How effective is wild sunflower compost on the
growth and yield of red onions?
3. What is the most effective ratio/amount of
compost that gives the best growth and yield of
red onions?
 Hypothesis
- is a tentative explanation for phenomena
or events; a scientific guess that requires a
thorough investigation

•Null Hypothesis
•(general statement that no relationship exist
between two or more measured variables)
•Alternative Hypothesis
•(states that a difference or an effect
between two or more variables are
anticipated to exist)
 Hypotheses
•Null Hypothesis: The use of sunflower-
activated compost has no significant
effect on the growth of onions in terms
of average height, bulb weight, and
diameter

•Alternative Hypothesis: The use of

sunflower-activated compost has
significant effect on the growth of onions
in terms of average height, bulb weight,
and diameter
 Significance of the Study
- indicates the importance of SIP to
the students, school, people or
community. It states the possible
contributions of the research findings.
 Significance of the Study
The rising concern for more environment-
friendly agriculture and waste management
prompts researchers and farmers to delve into
alternative technologies. A very significant answer
to this call is composting. Composting is very
compatible with normal process of decomposition
in natural ecosystems.

The results of this study can contribute to the

potential development of the technology of using
wild sunflower, rice straw, and manure as organic
fertilizer, not only for onions but also for other crops
of economic value.
 Scope and Delimitations
- states the limitations in terms of
subject/sample, problem, time frame,
statistical treatment and instruments
and equipment used among others.
 Definitions of Terms
- important words and terms in the
study need to be operationally
defined, so that readers can
understand significant terms.

- Definitions should be based on

how they were used in the study
Review of Related Literature and Studies
•Contains studies from journals, books,
published/unpublished research,
magazines, newspapers, and
documents and information coming
from the internet that support study

•Acknowledging the authors is important

in this part to avoid plagiarism
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Since the beginning of time, nature has
been adopting a process of enriching
the soil and maintaining the fertility of
the ground. Plant and animal waste drop
to the ground, absorb moisture, and
decay, returning rich natural elements to
the soil. (Pyle, 2000)
 Conceptual Framework

Serves as the general statement

that forms the inquiry of your
investigation. They serve as abstract
representations and are connected
to the research goals
 Conceptual Framework

Wild sunflower
compost
Effect on the
-Nutrients
growth of red
available
onions
- Appropriate
amount/ratio
 Methodology

Describes in detail the procedures

used in the research that can be
evaluated and repeated, if
necessary. It informs the reader of
the steps taken by the researcher.
 a. Subject of the Study

Includes the population and the

sample. It applies techniques to
obtain a good sample. The sample
should be valid and reliable.
 b. Procedures
Step by step and systematic
process of doing the research. It
includes the materials and list of
appropriate equipment. It is
recommended to use control and
experimental setups to arrive at a
valid conclusion.
c. Statistical Treatment

Describes the qualitative and

quantitative techniques used to
analyze the data and test the
hypothesis.
 Results

Section is just a presentation of the data. There

should not be any discussion in the results
section (that goes in the discussion section). The
results need to be presented in enough detail
for someone not familiar with the scientific
paper to understand them.
 Results

The gathered data should be presented and

analyzed through tables and graphs. The data
is interpreted according to what has been
quantified and measured.
 Discussion

Discussion unrolls the main results, explain

their meanings. Put there the new
questions and perspectives, describe the
most interesting points for the entire field.
Define the possible answers, write down
why and how and what for, your
suggestions.
 Conclusion

Conclusion is a summary of the

discussion or the whole work. You can
put there the main points and results,
their factual meaning for the field and a
possible further direction. I like to
describe this as "discussion's points and
facts without the discussion."
 Recommendation
The recommendation is the given based
on the conclusion. It includes possible
actions to be taken in the future work

Example: Similar studies can be

conducted using other botanical
compost activators and employing the
sunflower procedure.
 Bibliography

Includes the list or references that were

used by the researcher in the
development of the study.

Example:
Brady, N.C. (1990). The Nature and properties of Soils (1st ed).
Mcmillan Publishing Company. NY
 Reference:
Evangelista, E.V., et al., (2015) Science in Today’s World, The New Grade
10, Sibs Publishing House, Quezon City, pp 4-19