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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (read me):

● Fill out the information requested completely.
● Research parts are indicated with descriptions to serve as guides. Please delete all the highlighted
(with gray color) parts once you are done filling out the template.
● Use A4 size of bond paper for the hard and soft copy.
● Save the file in PDF format. Use the file name: (2021-SDO) ACTION RESEARCH – LAST
NAME, FIRST NAME (Indicate only the name of the lead proponent).
● Submit this form to your Division Research Coordinator (for division/district/school research).
● Please be guided by the suggested format below:
1. The recommended font style is Century Gothic with 11 pt. as font size. Typeface must be regular
and consistent throughout the entire paper to facilitate reading. Bold and italics may be used to
emphasize words.

2. Observe the use of double line spacing. However, use only one space between words, after every
comma, semicolon, or colon. Leave two spaces at the end of every sentence before beginning a
new one.

3. The first line of each paragraph and subheading should be indented one-half inch (0.5”).

4. Observe one-inch margins on all sides (top, left, bottom, and right).

5. Set the section heading in uppercase and centered at the top of the page. (e.g., REFERENCES)

6. Use double space from the heading to the first line of the text.

7. Check the entire document for misspellings, typographical errors, grammatical errors, etc. or have
someone else do it. As an alternative, you may use the built-in features of a word processor. For
example, in Microsoft Word, you may click Review on the menu bar then select Spelling &
Grammar

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Preliminary Pages

i. Title Page

 This includes the author’s/authors’ full name/s, the division/s from which the author/s is/are from, the
title of the Action Research, and the date of the completion of the study.

 It is suggested that the title of the Action Research be in capital letters and should not exceed 16 words
that can fit in an inverted pyramid form.

(Please be guided by this sample.)

TITLE OF THE STUDY (Century Gothic 11, Bold, Uppercase, Inverted Triangle)

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An ACTION RESEARCH
Presented to
Regional Research Committee (RRC)
and Department of Education

7 spaces from the top

Author’s name (First, Middle, Last)

Designation
Office/School/Division

6 spaces from the top

Grantee of
Basic Education Research Fund 2021

5 spaces from the top

Date of Completion (Month and Year only)

ii. ABSTRACT

 This should summarize the content of the manuscript (topic introduction, chief purpose/aim,
method, results, and recommendations) with a maximum of 200 to 250 words only.
 Topic introduction presents the conditions that propelled the conduct of the research.
 The chief purpose/aim states what the study intended to discover
 The method mentions how the study was conducted. This includes the design, techniques, instruments

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(optional), and statistical treatment (optional).

 The results present the salient findings in one or two sentences only
 The conclusions directly answer the chief purpose, the most important discovery which contributes to
new knowledge; supports or negates previous conclusions and validates theory used.
 The recommendations (optional) tell what can be done next to effect the necessary changes desired;
its application or relevance.
 Keywords must contain FOUR components: research theme, concepts studied, methods/process, and
research locale.
 The middle heading is ABSTRACT in all capital letters and highlighted in bold.
 The title of the study, researcher, position/designation, year of completion of the manuscript should be
indicated.
 The first line of each paragraph should be indented (one tab).
 Ideas must be connected using linking devices and transitions.

iii. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 In this section, the researcher expresses his gratitude to the different persons who assisted and guided
him to make his/her action research successful.

iv. TABLE OF CONTENTS

 This preliminary part of the Action Research report is a list of the parts of the report and the pages where
they are found. It will serve as a guide to the reader on where to find specific parts. With it, readers can
easily locate the part of the study that they want to read.
 It includes the preliminary pages, the pages for the List of Tables and List of Figures, and the prescribed
parts of the report.
I. Context and Rationale

 In one to two paragraphs, introduce the general area to be addressed by the study. Use the description
to create a sense of interest in the topic.
 In three to four paragraphs, reveal the real problems and show why it is urgent to solve them. Use
factual data (obtained by researcher’s observation or quoted from valid references) to support the
urgency of carrying out studies to solve the problem. Relevant results of previous research are also
good to write here.
 Include legal basis (e.g. DepEd Issuances) in establishing the foundation of the study.
 The last paragraph should bring up a very strong foundation and rationale of the study.
 Discussion should be deductive from macro to micro concepts leading to the problem.
 Citing some references and sentences from published materials should be limited to up to three
references only.

II. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy

 The innovation, intervention, or strategy that had been implemented must be explained in detail in this
part of the Action Research.
 Specific dates of implementation should be stated.
 It must be clearly shown how the treatment was able to address.
 If there were any digressions or departures from the planned implementation, these must likewise be
discussed here.

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 Specific aspects of the intervention, innovation, or strategy that had been implemented by different
members of the research team should be included in this part of the report with an explanation of the task
assignments.
 If there were materials used to implement the innovation, these must also be described here, referring to
them as appendices.

III. Action Research Questions

 Research questions identify the problem/s which will be addressed by the research in terms of
investigating or testing an idea; trying out solutions to a problem; creating new procedure or system;
explaining phenomena; or a combination of any of these
 The general aim of the study should be stated first followed by the specific research questions.
 It should start from stating a question for establishing the baseline idea as to the reasons why a research
was conducted followed by the integration of proposed intervention or the solutions to be undertaken
and the last question should be the plan of actions/proposed activities for further actions or
enhancement of the study/program.

VII. Action Research Methods

A. Research Design

 Provide a brief description of research design suitable to the nature and purpose of the Action Research.

B. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information

 The details should be provided as to who will participate in the research; specific number of people and
the characteristics of those who will participate in the research; and how will the sample be selected
and recruited
 If the researcher intends to utilize sample, the sampling design/procedure has to be indicated.
 Clear rationale for their inclusion in the study given.

C. Data Gathering Methods

 Describe the data collection method/s to be used

 Ensure that they are aligned with the research questions.
 The research instruments, if any, are appropriate for obtaining the desired kind of data/information.

D. Data Analysis
 Describe the technique/s for data analysis to be used.
 Explain why the technique/s is/are appropriate for the nature of the data/information to be collected and
for addressing the research question/s.

IV. Discussion of Results and Reflection

A. Research Results/Findings

 This part of the report presents the outcome of the analysis of research data considering the intervention
implemented.

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 The following are some of the things that you need to remember in writing about the research findings:
a. Results or findings should be presented in relation to the research question. If there are secondary
questions, then results should be in sequence according to their order. Presenting results according
to the instruments used (e.g. questionnaire items, interview questions, observation points) must be
avoided

b. Results can be presented through tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams, which can be made more
interesting with colors and readable titles.

c. Narrative explanations and interpretation of results should precede tables and graphs.

d. Tables and figures are labeled as “Figure” and presented sequentially using numbers. Labels for
tables are written on top of them, while labels for figures are provided at the bottom.

e. In explaining the results, include implications and cite probable causes of the findings.

f. Discussion of findings should be clear and presented with as much detail as could be extracted from
the analyses.

B. Reflection

 One of the unique parts of the Action Research report is the reflection, which follows a narrative format.
 In this part, the researcher shares what he or she has learned from the outcome/s of the study.
 Noteworthy experiences during the conduct of the study can also be included in this part.
 The following guide questions will help you in generating insights for inclusion as reflection.
Guide Questions for Reflection

(1) What have you learned from the outcome of the Action Research?

(2) What have been your learning experience/s as a researcher in conducting the study?

(3) What aspects of the study contributed to its success?

(4) What aspects of the study should be changed or improved in future implementation of the
intervention?

V. Action Plan
 Please be guided with the following questions and format in preparing your action plan:
A. What do you plan to do next looking at the findings of your study and comparing them with the
objective/s of your Action Research?

B. How would you confirm the effectiveness of the intervention?

C. What additional evidence might you collect in order to ascertain the usefulness of the intervention?

D. How will you continue to apply the intervention to other students in your class?

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E. Based on the results of the study, what can you do to further improve the teaching and learning
process and/or for the innovation, intervention, or strategy to succeed in future applications?

F. What might you do to propagate the implementation of the intervention on other learners in other
classes and/or schools?

G. What plans do you have for the dissemination and utilization of the results of the Action Research?

H. Do the activities displayed on the Action Plan template specify the objectives, activities or
strategies, persons involved, and time frame?

Suggested template for an action plan:

Objectives Activities/Strategies Persons Involved Time Frame

VI. References
 APA format should be used to cite references within the paper. Guide for using APA format can be
accessed at http://www.apastyle.org/learn or
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html. A practical guide for writing references
using APA style, see the Referencing Style for JET.

VII. Financial Report

 The following template for summary of expenses can be used as guide for the financial report.

MEANS OF
EXPENSES COST ESTIMATE ACTUAL COST
VERIFICATION

1. PHP 0.00 PHP 0.00

2. PHP 0.00 PHP 0.00

3. PHP 0.00 PHP 0.00

4.

5.

TOTAL PHP 0.00 PHP 0.00

*add rows if necessary

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PREPARED BY:

__________________________________
(Lead Researcher)

CHECKED BY:

_________________________________
(Division)

VIII. Annexes.

Review the research report and attach all relevant annexes mentioned in the report. The annexes may be
documents (e.g. questionnaires) to support certain statements in the report.

IX. List of Tables.

Review your action research report and list down all the tables which were presented in the document.

X. List of Figures.

Review your action research report and list down all the tables which were presented in the document.

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