• What might happen to mankind if no

research was done?

• A well-defined research topic is the starting
point of every successful research project.
• Choosing a topic is a process by which
researchers explore, define, and refine their
ideas.
• A good topic helps in demonstrating the usefulness of
your study and hence the reason why good topic is
important for your research.
• An irrelevant topic translates directly to an irrelevant
value.
• The topic must be relevant to the parties involved in your
research.
• Cover a Specific Subject
• Good research paper is specific.
• Choose a topic that isn’t too broad and could
focus on many different aspects.
• Cover a Specific Subject
• For example, social issues in the Philippines are a
good topic to write about but it is broad. Instead,
you can choose one aspect of social issues such as
poverty, unemployment, early teen pregnancy,
bullying, broken family, absenteeism etc.
• Make the Topic Relevant.
• Choose to write about topics that are relevant.
In order to make your topic timely, focus on
current issues or find a way to make your
preferred topic relevant to what is going on in
the world.
• Make the Topic Relevant.
• For example, a topic with regards to school
bullying might seem to be overused. Think of
some topics that are rarely or yet to be used as
a research topic.
• Using a graphic organizer, identify the
different characteristics of a good research
topic.
• Look into your lifestyle. Do you think research
has indirectly improved the quality of your
lifestyle? Describe how research has indirectly
influenced your life.
• 1. In every successful research, which is said to
be the starting point?
A. Bibliography B. Research topic
C. Questionnaire D. Statement of the
problem
2. Which of the following DOES NOT describes a good
research topic?
A. A good research topic should be clear.
B. A good research topic should be broad.
C. good research topic should be well-defined.
D. A good research topic should be simple.
• 3. Which of the following should a researcher
consider when choosing a research topic? A researcher
should _________________.
A. Choose a topic that will tempt you summarize rather
than discuss.
B. Choose a topic that is researchable.
C. Choose a topic that does not suit your interest.
D. Choose a topic that is lengthy.
4. Which of the following is the essence of research?
A. Misunderstanding society and social processes
B. Destroying theories
C. Giving misinformation to people
D. Enhancing knowledge
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good
research topic?
A. The topic is obsolete B. The topic is overused
C. The topic is unessential D. The topic is of current
importance