Grade 8 WEEK No.

2: October 12 – 16, 2020

SDO LAGUNA STE – P RESEARCH WORKSHEET

QUARTER 1

Hi there my dear student! Today, you and your classmates will begin a new week of distance learning. We are all
physically away from each other do not think that you are alone in this learning journey. There are other students learning with
you too. And also I will closely guide and assist you in your lessons. Please be guided of the following:

 This study guide will help you with the flow of the activity and the lesson.
 Answer the activities on a separate sheet of paper. (Please take care and do not write anything
on your module and other activity sheets.)
 If you see this icon you are free to reach me if you need my assistance. You can find my
contact no. on your class schedule. (You can also reach me out through social media platforms.)
 Expect to receive a phone call or a text message from me for the follow up.
 Compile all your answer sheets at the end of the week and wait for the announcement when to submit them.
TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 HOURS/WEEK

What you need to learn?

Lesson: IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH

Lesson Steps

Start Up!
Let’s have a simple exercise! Are you ready?
 Analyze and identify the pictures below about research.

INTRODUCTION: RESEARCH
It is the systematic study of trend or
event which involves careful collection,
presentation, analysis and interpretation of
quantitative data or facts that relates man’s
thinking with reality.

What is Research? Read the concepts.

Research is "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of

knowledge". It involves the collection, organization, and analysis of information to
increase understanding of a topic or issue. A research project may be an expansion on
past work in the field.

Let’s talk about it…

What are its characteristics?
Read the concepts.
1. Empirical – research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.
2. Logical – research is based on valid procedures and principles.
3. Cyclical – research starts with a problem and ends with a problem
4. Analytical – research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data, whether historical, descriptive,
experimental, and case study.
5. Critical – research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
6. Methodical – research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using systematic method and procedures.
7. Replicability – research design and procedures are repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and
conclusive results.

 Intellectual Curiosity – researcher undertakes deep thinking and

Qualities of a Good Researcher inquiry of the things, problems, and situations around him.

Research Oriented  Prudence – researcher is careful to conduct his study at the right
Efficient time and at the right place wisely, efficiently, and economically.
Scientific
 Healthy Criticism – the researcher is always doubtful as to the
Effective
truthfulness of the results.
Active
Resourceful  Intellectual Honesty – researcher is honest to collect or gather the
Creative data or facts in order to arrive at honest results.
Honest
Economical  Intellectual creativity – a resourceful investigator always creates
new researches. He enjoys inventing unique, novel and original
Religious researches, and considers research as his hobby. (creative
researcher is innovative)

Learning Task 1: Let’s do this! Test your knowledge.

1. Based on our previous concepts about research, give the
meaning of research in your own words? What do you think
are the characteristics, processes, and ethics involved in
conducting a research? 10 points
2. Illustrate a researcher describing its qualities and
characteristics using drawing and explain. 10 points

Let’s continue learning… Importance of Research

Read the concepts.

Importance of Research to man

1. Research Improves quality of life – It has led man to search for ways for improving processes and means which man love and find
interesting.
2. Research improves instruction – Modern teacher introduces innovations and integrates the 3Rs (rational thinking, right conduct, and
research) in all subject areas in his teaching.
3. Research improves students’ achievement – The students’ achievement could be improve if the modern teacher keeps himself
updated on issues and trends about the modern methods and strategies in teaching.
4. Research improves teachers’ competence – research oriented teacher always conduct research to improve his competence and
produce graduates who respond to the socioeconomic development of the country and can compete with other graduates of the world.
5. Research satisfies man’s needs – modern facilities that satisfy man’s needs are all products of research.
6. Research reduces the burden of work
7. Research has deep-seated psychological aspects – It challenges man to get rid of the danger of stagnation. It is an open door to a
better tomorrow and it guides him in his efforts to obtain good results which contribute to his satisfaction and self-fulfillment.
8. Research improves the exportation of food products – Some international research agencies provide financial support for the
researches in the Philippines.
9. Research responds to the economic recovery and austerity measures of the country – Research outputs are converted to income
generating projects to train students to earn while they learn.
10. Research trains graduates to become responsive to the economic development of the country and compete globally.
 Learning Task 2: IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
Base on the different values of research to man, analyse and identify only 5 which is most significant to you, write on top of the
pyramid as the most significant to least at the bottom. 10 points

IMPORTANCE OF Most significant

RESEARCH

Least significant

Learning Task 2: Essay

1. Explain your pyramid why you choose those 5 importance of research. (10 points)
2. Cite specific situations that reflects the importance of research. (10points)

RUBRICS: Criteria for the essay

Features 5 4 3 2
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner
Piece was written in an Piece was written in an Piece had little style Piece had no style
Quality of Writing extraordinary style interesting style Gives some new information but Gives no new information and very
Very informative and well- Somewhat informative and poorly organized poorly organized
organized organized
Virtually no spelling, punctuation Few spelling and punctuation A number of spelling, So many spelling, punctuation and
Grammar, Usage & or grammatical errors errors, minor grammatical errors punctuation or grammatical grammatical errors that it interferes
Mechanics errors with the meaning

Assess yourself!
Compose an essay regarding the use of research in your daily life as a student.
(Use a separate bond paper)

Reflection Time!
You are now in Step 8, WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT OUR JOURNEY? I want to
hear it from you. Accomplish the reflection form by completing the statement below.
If there are still concepts that you miss out, please contact your teacher to help you.

I learned that ______________.

One thing I need to know more

about is ______________.

You have reached the end of your learning journey for the week. Now, ask yourself.
“Do you need to review and go back to some tasks and concepts that you miss out?
or
Are you ready to move to the next learning journey?”

Prepared by: Thank you for joining us in this learning journey…

Michelle B. Revalbos – Poten M. Eliseo MNHS May you have more great days ahead! BEST TO YOU! 