Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

ANNEX 4.a. GUIDE FOR APPRAISING BASIC RESEARCH PROPOSALS

Main Increasing Levels of Quality and their Descriptions

Scores
Criteria low high

Rationale of Not The research The educational relevance and The nature, extent, and salience of the research
Research described proposal presents a timeliness of the research topic topic are comprehensively discussed. Different
10 points (no points) general description are shown. It explains the need aspects of the research setting are elaborated
of the topic or focus to conduct research to showing in depth and critical analysis of the
of inquiry understand a phenomenon, situation. Policy implications, benefits and
(5 points) advance or validate knowledge, limitations of the study are stated.
improve a situation, or address (10 points)
an issue/ problem.
(8 points)
Research Not stated The research has a The research questions specify The research questions logically proceed from
Questions (no points) stated aim, the variables or the focus of the context of the study. They are formulated to
20 points objective, or general inquiry. Key elements of the clearly show the extent and different angles of
research questions research questions are reflected inquiry (ex. different variables of interest,
(10 points) in the title of the proposal relationships to be probed, geographical and
(15 points) temporal scope)
(20 points)
Use of Not
The research proposal cites Viewpoints and issues underlying the present research are
Related provided
theories and/ or previous discussed and synthesized. They are critically evaluated to
Literature (no points)
studies related to the present identify inconsistencies or gaps in current knowledge or
and Proper
research. Sources are properly educational policy that the study intends to address.
Citation
acknowledged. Constructs are defined and presented in a conceptual
10 points
(5points) framework. Citation of literature sources is consistent.
(10 points)

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Main Increasing Levels of Quality and their Descriptions

Sub-Criteria low high Scores
Criteria
Research Not stated
Participants The research proposal states the Details are provided about the target
Methods (no points
and/or other study’s target participants and/ or participants (ex. number,
40 points
Sources of other sources of data and information characteristics, sampling procedure if
Data and (ex. divisions, districts, offices, any) and/or other sources of data and
Information schools, learners, teachers, parents, information. Clear rationale for their
(10) documents, secondary data, other) inclusion in the study is given.
(5 points) (10 points)
Not The research Details of data gathering The proposal explains why the data
described proposal presents a methods are provided: the gathering methods are suited to the
(no points) generic description specific kinds of data, how nature and purpose of the study. The
Data of the methods to and when they will be data gathering methods are aligned
Gathering be employed for collected. It describes any with the research questions. Details
Method(s) gathering data research instruments (ex. about research instruments are
and Research (10 points) test, scale, survey presented such as their sources or
Instruments questionnaire, checklist, how they will be developed and by
(20) interview guide) to be whom, and their appropriation for
developed or adopted. obtaining the desired kinds of
(15 points) data/information
(20 points)
Data Not stated The research Details of the methods of data The selected methods of data analysis
Analysis Plan (no points proposal presents a analysis are given. are shown to be appropriate to the
(10) general description Techniques (ex. quantitative/ nature of the data/ information to be
of how the gathered statistical, qualitative, or gathered and for addressing the

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Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

data/ information both methods) as well as research questions.

will be analyzed. tools (ex. software) to be (10 points)
(5 points) employed are specified.
(8 points)
Work Plan and Timelines Not
10 points included The research proposal A detailed work plan is provided covering start to
(no points) includes a list of major completion of the research. Timelines are realistic and
activities and their show concretely how the research will unfold over the
timelines allowed period. The overall plan reflects the
(5 points) proponents’ capacity to concretize ideas into clear and
sequential steps to be undertaken.
(10 points)

Cost Estimates Not

10 minutes included The research proposal A detailed breakdown of items with their
(no points) includes a list of major corresponding costs is furnished. The items and costs
activities and their reasonably reflect the funding needs of the research
timelines and adhere to BERF guidelines. The overall plan
(5 points) reflects the proponent’s capacity to project specific
expenses that she/he will be accountable for.
(10 points)

Total Score
Remarks:

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Balilahan, Mabua, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, 8300

(086) 211-3225
surigaodelsur.division@deped.gov.ph
ISO Cert. No. AW/PH909100102

Date: 4/22/2021Version:V2 DC No: F-OSDS--003