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Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Identifying the Inquiry and
Stating the Problem
Practical Research 1 – Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem
First Edition, 2020
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Subject Area
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Identifying the Inquiry and
Stating the Problem
Introductory Message
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read
them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following gives the aim and goal of the research?
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For questions 4 to 5.
(I) This study digs deep into the effects of insubordinate students to the
teaching performance of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School teachers.
It aimed to answer three questions. First question to be answered is, (II) “What
are the effects of insubordinate students to the teaching performance of KNCHS
teachers?” The next question is, (III) “What are the factors caused by
insubordinate students that affect the teaching performance of teachers?” And the
last question is, (IV) “How do teachers generally cope with such effects?” (V)
Data for this research is collected through interviewing individually the
participants. (VI)The researchers chose Grade 9 and 10 heterogeneous teachers
as participants using a non-probabilistic method of sampling. (VII)Findings
showed that insubordinate students indeed have a negative effect to the teaching
performance of teachers. (VIII)Insubordination has also caused emotional stress
to the teachers. (IX) The teachers cope with the effects through either consulting
others, talking to students with problems, asking for spiritual guidance, controlling
their emotions, or letting these emotions out.
4. Identify the specific questions of the statement of the problem ofPajarillo
Source: the etresearch
al., (2017)
abstract above.
A. III, IV, & V B. II, III, & IV C. V, VI, & VII D. III only
5. What is the method used by the researcher upon gathering the data?
A. VIII B. VII C. IV D. V
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Lesson
Identifying the Inquiry and
1 Stating the Problem
Lesson 1 discusses the different parts of The Problem (or Introduction) and
their definitions and the process of writing each part through various activities.
This includes the background of the study, statement of the problem, scope and
limitations of the study, significance of the study and definition of terms.
What’s In
Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your experiences in the past.
Write your answers on the blank provided.
1. If you had already conducted a simple research during Grade 10, what was the
topic of your study? Why did you choose that topic?
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2. What are the challenges you experienced when you conducted your research?
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What’s New
What is It
The Problem
Background of the Study
It serves as the introduction of the study.
It includes the reason why you want to conduct a research about the topic
you have chosen.
Statement of the Problem
It includes questions that the research aims to answer.
It follows the formulation of the title and should be faithful to it.
It is used as a basis before formulating a questionnaire.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
It discusses the coverage (scope) of the study and all the things that the
study will not cover (limitation).
Significance of the Study
It states the importance of the study.
It identifies the benefactors of the study and how they will be benefitted.
Definition of Terms
It operationally defines terms used in the study. How each keyword is
defined based on the study?
(sometimes, it is found in the second chapter)
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What’s More
Topics Reason/s
1. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
2. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
3. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
4. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
5. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
6. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
7. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
8. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
9. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
10. __________ ________________________________________________________________
NOTE: The topic approved by your teacher will be used in the proceeding Research
Worksheets. Only one (1) topic will be approved by your teacher.
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What I Can Do
RESEARCH WORKSHEET 1
I. Problem Identification
1. What are your reasons in selecting the topic you desire?
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2. This will benefit the following (who will be benefited by the study)
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because __________________________________________________________________
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*NOTE: Don’t forget to ask your research teacher for questions and clarifications
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Rubric for Research Worksheets
Criteria 3 5 8 10 Points
Information Information
Information Information
given is given is
given is not given is
Content somewhat almost
enough and enough and
enough and enough and
substantial. substantial.
substantial. substantial.
Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are
Ideas are
Organization somewhat almost organized
disorganized
organized. organized. properly.
Information Information
Information
Information given is given is
given is free
Accuracy given commits somewhat almost free
from any
ample errors. free from from any
errors.
any errors. errors.
Few of the Almost of
Sentence
All sentence sentence the sentence
structures
Grammar structures are structures structures
are all
ungrammatical. are are
grammatical.
grammatical. grammatical.
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Assessment
Instructions. Identify the word/s being described. Write your answer/s on the
space provided.
_________________1.It is a part of the Chapter I that provides the research questions
to be answered in the proceeding chapters.
_________________2.It provides terminologies used in the study and gives its
definition operationally.
_________________3.It explains the focus and extent of the study.
_________________4.It enumerates the persons who would benefit from the study.
_________________5.It introduces your paper by discussing the reasons why it is
necessary to be studied and it connects the gap among existing
research studies.
Additional Activities
1. What are the things that you consider in selecting a research topic?
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2. What are the challenges that you experienced in choosing a topic? Give your
reasons.
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What I Know Assessment
1. A 1. Statement of the
2. B Problem
3. B 2. Definition of
4. B Terms
5. D 3. Scope and
Limitation of the
Study
4. Significance of
the Study
5. Background of
the Study
Answer Key
References
Parts of a research paper. (n.d.). Retrieved from,
http://www.slideshare.net/draizelle_sexon/parts-of-a-research-paper-
15593140?qid=4fc30d5d- d355-46b9-81fd-a4aa27929157&v=
default&b=&from_search=2
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