Module 1

Selecting a Research Topic

Desired Learning Outcomes

A. To EXAMINE the things we need to consider in selecting a

research topic; and
B. To ANALYZE selected research topic proposals.

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The TOPIC
What makes a good research topic?
• This is a brief
description of
the proposed
area of study.
ACTIVITY
The Do’s and Don’ts in Selecting a Research Topic

Do’s Don’ts
DO’S SELECTING A
TOPIC

1.Choose a topic from interest area

2.Consider SMART
3.Research Background study
(research gap – area left unexplored)
4. Think of the who, what, when, where and
why questions:
DON’TS IN SELECTING
A RESEARCH TOPIC
don’t choose a topic that is:
1. Too big
2. Traced to a single source
3. Too trivial
4. Lacking in resource materials
5. Too technical
6. Dependent on the completion
of another project
7. Unethical
The Do’s and Don’ts in Selecting a Research Topic

Do’s Don’ts
choose a topic that is:
1.Choose a topic from interest area 1. Too big
2. Consider SMART 2. Traced to a single source
3.Research Background study 3. Too trivial
(research gap – area left unexplored) 4. Lacking in resource materials
4. Think of the who, what, when, where and 5. Too technical
why questions: 6. Dependent on the completion of another
project
7. Unethical
Topic A: A Comparative Study on the
(Proposed
Research Title)
Academic Productivity of High
School Non-Student Athletes and
Student-Athletes of Saint Pedro
Poveda College on the Time Spent
on School Work

Examine each research topic proposal then identify whether it is a good one or not,
taking into account the things we need to consider in selecting a research topic.
Topic B: The Perceptions of Senior High School
(Proposed
Research Title) Students on the Absence of the
Community Service Development
Course (CSDC) Stewards and its
Impact on Student Discipline for the
School Year 2019-2020

Examine each research topic proposal then identify whether it is a good one or not,
taking into account the things we need to consider in selecting a research topic.
Topic C: A Comparative Analysis on the
(Proposed
Research Title)
Perceptions of Selected Senior High
School Students of Saint Pedro
Poveda College on Bringing versus
Buying Food from the Canteen

Examine each research topic proposal then identify whether it is a good one or not,
taking into account the things we need to consider in selecting a research topic.
Topic D: The Perceptions of Povedan Alumni
(Proposed
Research Title)
on the Usefulness of Individual
Work in Accomplishing College
Academic Requirements

Examine each research topic proposal then identify whether it is a good one or not,
taking into account the things we need to consider in selecting a research topic.
Topic A: A Comparative Study on the Academic Productivity of High
(Proposed School Non-Student Athletes and Student-Athletes of Saint
Research Title) Pedro Poveda College on the Time Spent on School Work

Topic B: The Perceptions of Senior High School Students on the Absence

(Proposed of the Community Service Development Course (CSDC)
Research Title) Stewards and its Impact on Student Discipline for the School
Year 2019-2020
Topic C: A Comparative Analysis on the Perceptions of Selected Senior
(Proposed High School Students of Saint Pedro Poveda College on
Research Title) Bringing versus Buying Food from the Canteen

Topic D: The Perceptions of Povedan Alumni on the Usefulness of

(Proposed Individual Work in Accomplishing College Academic
Research Title) Requirements
 Picking your
topic is
Research!
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