Grade 8 WEEK NO.

7: November 16-20, 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 do you expect to learn in this topic?
At the end of the week you should be able to:
1. Differentiate the goals and purposes of research.
2. Classify research based on the objective of the study and the condition under which the
study is done.
3. Apply the guidelines/ criteria in the selection of research topic/ problem.
4. Write a research title that describes what a study is all about.

Lesson: THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

Introduction to Research Problem

One of the most difficult aspects of research is how to develop

the idea for the research project.
Research is a systematic process. The first step in research is identifying
a topic. Research topic broadly defines the area of research. They are not
the same as the title of the research study.
Conceptualizing research topic according to Moyer, (2011)
includes the following:
Finding your focus
✓ Which aspects of the subjects/fields interest you most?
✓ What have you observed that you have questions about?
✓ What articles have you read that have raised questions in
your mind?
Where to start?
✓ Read and research on topics of your interest.
✓ Detailed literature searches
✓ Attend seminars, conferences and presentations
✓ Listen and ask questions which are not clear to your
understanding
For a researcher to choose a good research topic, one must
understand first the basic concepts on the types of research
that must be considered.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
The types of research are determined by the aims of the
researcher.
A. When the research is conducted solely to come up with new
knowledge or to have a fuller understanding of a particular
subject for its own sake, then it is classified as basic research.
Basic research advances fundamental knowledge about the
human world. It focuses on refuting or supporting theories that
explain how this world operates, what makes things happen, why
social relations are a certain way and why society change.
Fundamental research answers the initial question of how
things work. This fundamental knowledge is then used by applied
scientists and engineers, for example, to make improvements on
existing products, technologies and processes. Likewise, basic
researchers take advantage of improved technologies to answer
new fundamental questions. It is an important cycle for
advancement.

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 TYPES OF RESEARCH… Continuation
However, if the research is done to find an application of the knowledge whether new
or old, it is classified as applied research.
Applied research try to solve problems or help practitioners accomplish tasks. It is
frequently a descriptive research and its main strength is its immediate practical use.
Applied research is designed to answer specific questions aimed at solving practical
problems. New knowledge acquired from applied research has specific commercial
objectives in the form of products, procedures or services.
Sometimes classifying a research becomes difficult when it does not actually deal
with the application but only indicates how the generated information could lead to an
initial application.
Application of basic knowledge is popularly called technology. It is intended to
improve our quality of life although it may also have some harmful effects. For example,
trinitrotoluene (TNT) was produced initially to nitrate cellulose to improve fabric quality.
However, it is now used as an explosive.

Let’s Practice!

Learning Task 1: Fundamental vs. Applied Research

Directions: Analyse the following concepts and ideas. Tell whether
they are under fundamental/basic research of applied research. Write
your answer on a separate sheet.
1. How do gases behave?
2. Artificial fertilizers can be used to grow plants faster.
3. Matter is made up of particles.
4. Oil can be removed by dishwashing liquid.
5. Blades are examples of simple machines.
6. Fabrics can be made from silk and plant fibres.
7. Oil can lessen corrosion of metals.
8. Plants need enough sunlight, water and good soil.
9. Solar energy can be converted into electrical energy.
10. Traits of parents can be passed to offspring.

Things to Ponder!

Research Problem Categories Learning Task 2: Where do I belong?

 Life Science – involves the study of life and On a separate sheet of paper, group the following topics into which
organisms categories of research problem do they belong.
 Physical Science – includes astronomy, physics, • Drug development for Covid-19
• Fertilizers and influence on plants
chemistry, and the Earth sciences
• Molecular cloning
 Robotics - the branch of technology that deals with
• Designing solar powered disinfectant sprayer
the design, construction, operation, and application
• Natural product synthesis
of robots, as well as computer systems for their
• Nanotechnology
control, sensory feedback, and information • Pollution monitoring drone
processing. • Cannabis For Medicinal Purposes

Learning Task 3A: What’s your choice?

A. Here are some suggested topics which may catch your
interest. Choose three topics and write it down on your notebook.
COVID-19 Topics
➢ Do lockdowns help reduce coronavirus transmission?
➢ Why does hand washing prevent infections?
➢ What are the steps for developing a COVID-19
vaccine?
➢ How can people best prepare their bodies to fight a
COVID-19 infection?
Molecular biology & Genetics Topics
➢ Can men's exercise positively or negatively affect the DNA
traits they pass on to their children?
➢ Will researchers really be able to use genetics to help us live
both longer and healthier?
➢ Can microbial factories be an answer to the shortage of raw
metals?
Physics and Astronomy Research Ideas
➢ Is it realistic that people can live on another planet?
➢ What is the future of commercial space flight?
➢ Should humans really make the effort to find a way to live in
space or on other planets?

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 Learning Task 3B: What do you think?

It is always useful to refer to some criteria when one has to decide on what research to pursue. A checklist of guidelines is given in
Table 7.1 to assist you in selecting a topic for research.
Procedure: Copy and accomplish the table below. Put a check (/) across the criteria to which your response is yes and a cross (X)
opposite the criteria to which your response is no.
Note: One table per topic that you have chosen from the list.

Table 7.1 Checklist of Guidelines in Selecting a Research Topic

Criteria Yes/No
1. Is the problem interesting
2. Will the research contribute to the solution of socio-economically important problems?
3. Will the research generate new information?
4. Is the research novel?
5. Do I have the skills or knowledge necessary to conduct the research or can I learn
them within the time I have?
6. Is the research feasible in terms of:
a. Time required to finish the research?
b. Expense involved in conducting the research?
c. Availability of materials for experimentation?
d. Accessibility of materials for experimentation?
e. Risks and hazards involved in conducting the experiment?
7. Is the research reproducible?

Learning Task 4: What’s the decision?

Based on the criteria for selecting a research problem, which of the

5. High cost of fertilizer
following topics is/are feasible to be undertaken by a student
6. Lack of post – harvest facilities in a farm
researcher? Simply answer feasible or not feasible in each number.
7. Abundance of water lily in a river
1. Absence of an irrigation system in a farm
8. Old folks using certain herb to cure almost all ailments
2. Lack of farm –to – market roads in a farming community
9. Burning of farm wastes like rice straws
3. Proliferation of janitor fish in a river system
10. Fish dried under the sun are exposed to flies and other insects
4. Decrease of fisherfolks in a fishing village

Reflection Time!
Complete the statement below.
I learned that _____________________________________
I realized that _____________________________________
References:
Almeida, A. B., Gaerlan, A.A., and Manly N.E., (2016) Research
Fundamentals: From Concept to Output, A Guide for
Researchers & Thesis Writers. Adriana Printing Co., Inc.
Caintic, H. E. and Cruz, J. M., (2008). Scientific Research Manual.
C&E Publishing Inc.
Zulueta, F.M. and Perez, J.R. (2010) Methods of Research,
Thesis Writing and Applied Statistics

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…

Raissa C. Volpane – Plaridel INHS May you have more great days ahead! BEST TO YOU! ☺
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