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English
Quarter 4 - Module 2
Writing Research Report

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines


What I Know
Before we start, let us first check what are your prior knowledge regarding our
module.
Read each item below. Choose the correct answer from the given choices. Write the
letter of your answer on a separate answer sheet.

1. A literature review is best defined as:


A. The process of studying published research.
B. Doing an internet search on a topic and looking through the results.
C. The written component of a research project that discusses the existing
research the researcher reviewed.
D. The process of studying published research and the written review
outlining what literature was reviewed.
2. Why does a researcher conduct a literature review?
A. They are paid to review it. B. To reproduce existing research.
C. To familiarize themselves with the field.
D. They are required to by other researchers.
3. When starting your literature review, what is the first step?
A. Ask your teacher B. Identify your question
C. Find articles on your topic D. Review other literature reviews
4. When there are plenty of authors that have researched about the subject matter,
How will you keep track of the information?
A. Write as much number of ideas and amount of text.
B. Include information that does not address your question.
C. Make long notes in the blank cells about ideas that address your research
question.
D. Create a graphic organizer that follows you to see the different authors’
ideas conveniently.
5. In doing this, you can see where author agree and disagree—and where other
authors ignored an ideas altogether.
A. Expanding by adding pages.
B. Labelling the ideas that pertain to your question.
C. Limiting the number of ideas and amount of text.
D. Making brief notes in the blank cells about ideas that address your
research question.
1. Which is not a primary source of information?
A. Diaries B. Manuscripts C. Government documents D. History Textbooks
7. Primary sources may include
A. objective facts B. third person pronouns
C. very specific details D. information from multiple sources
8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a secondary source?
A. interprets and analyzes primary sources
B. one or more steps removed from the event
C. may have pictures, quotes, or graphics of primary sources in them

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D. created during an experience or time period with inside view of a
particular event
9. Which document is a secondary source?
A. an almanac
B. research findings on a video gaming’s effects
C. Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
D. population statistics from the National Statistics Office
10. A first-hand account of an event given by someone who was actually at the event
is considered a
A. Google search B. primary source C. secondary source D. Wikipedia entry
11. What are research reports?
A. are similar to academic essay
B. focus on how to complete a good paragraph
C. aim to come up with own new ideas in a defined topic
D. inform academic and specialists in a particular field about a piece of
research
12. When doing a research report, you should only collect information from:
A. books B. internet C. your parents D. a variety of reliable sources
13. Arrange the steps of a research project in order:
A. take notes, do research, organize notes, choose topic
B. choose a topic, do research, take notes, organize notes
C. organize notes, choose a topic, take notes, do research
D. take notes, do research, choose a topic, organize notes
14. Once you’ve taken lots of notes, how do you organize them all?
A. in alphabetical order
B. in the same order that you took the notes
C. things that are alike should be grouped together
D. things that are interesting come first, and the less interesting information
is written last
15. What will be talked about in a research report?
A. explanations B. facts and truth C. research findings
D. all above is right

Lesson

1 Review of Related Literature

What I Need to Know

In this lesson, you will learn what a review of related literature is


and how to write it. Specifically, you are expected to:
a. Describe what review of related literature is;
b. Explain the qualities of a good literature review matrix; and
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c. Cite the importance of Related Literature in a study.
What I Know
Task 1: RECALL YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

Let’s start!
Can you still recall your previous lessons on review of related literature?
Fill in the box with your ideas.

What do you think a literature review is, and what it is not? Write the following
statements under the right heading.
A literature review is A literature review is not

Simply a collection of texts A composition of a range of A compilation of all material


that you think are sources related to your research
interesting or every text field, regardless of its
that you have read. relevance to your project.
A place to present an
argument, a clear
A descriptive summary of articulation of your own A place to make explicit
each and every text position in relation to connections between
relevant literature previous research and your
own

What’s In

Task 2: WHAT I THINK

In the previous lessons, you have learned that a well-written research


report is partly founded on the presentation and discussion of existing bodies
of literature related to the study at hand. It is always helpful to be able to
clearly see how the topic builds upon previous works. Researchers must
explicitly connect the existing body of knowledge to the study that they want to
complete.

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What’s New
Let’s explore:

Task 3: ASSOCIATE ME
A. Using the graphic organizer below, fill in the circles with words you can
associate with literature review.

B. Using the words you have in the graphic organizer, write a paragraph telling what
you know about literature review. (10 pts)
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What Is It

Let us discuss what review of related literature is. I want


you to study carefully the discussion below.
A literature review or ‘review of related literature:
 It is part of the research that discusses published information in a particular
subject area.
 It provides the recap and re-organization of information, or it might also trace
the intellectual progress on the subject at hand.
 It evaluates the sources and advises the reader on the most pertinent or
relevant information.

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Note: When there are plenty of authors who researched about the subject
matter, you have to create a graphic organizer to keep track of the different authors’
ideas. One of these graphic organizers is the Literature Review Matrix.
Study the following characteristics of a good literature review matrix.
Qualities of a Good Literature Review Matrix
 Limitation. Good matrices limit the amount of information you have to
work with to write your paper. On your matrix take not only of the ideas
that address your research question which you will write at the top of
your matrix as a reminder to keep yourself on track.
 Comparison. Labelling the ideas that pertain to your question so you
can see where author agree and disagree—and where other authors
ignored an ideas altogether.
 Discovery. You can anticipate what ideas will emerge and label those
in advance of your reading. What will you do with the ones mentioned
by only one author? Are they worth including as you attempt to provide
a thorough answer to your question? How will you decide?
 Location. You will create a reference list as you read your articles.
Keep track of citations as you find the sources in electronic databases
or in the Internet.
 Labelling. The names of the first authors of each study appear across
the top of the matrix. The names can easily be related to the full
citation information.
 Note-taking. As you read the research, make brief notes in the blank
cells about ideas that address your research question. You can drop
authors that provide little useful information from your references. Keep
adding and deleting sources until you see a pattern of ideas emerging
that will help you answer your research question.
 Expanding. Expand as you review more studies by adding pages.

What’s More

Now that you have read about our lesson, let us check
how much you understood our topic.

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Task 4: INTERPRET ME
Write about your own interpretation of the qualities of a good literature review.
Use the graphic organizer below to show your answer.

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LIMITATION LOCATION
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COMPARISON ____________________________ LABELING ____________________________
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DISCOVERY ____________________________ NOTE- ____________________________
____________________________ TAKING ____________________________
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EXPANDING
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Task 5: TELL ME

What is the importance of a literature review? Write a short paragraph


to explain your answer.

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What I Have Learned
Task 6: CHECK THIS OUT!
The tasks that you have accomplished will help you understand fully our
lesson on writing literature review. However, before you proceed, it is important for
you to look back on your journey.
Complete the organizer below to show what your experiences in this lesson
are.

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What new ideas and skills did
you find interesting?

How will you apply this What part of the lesson did you
knowledge to real life situation? find challenging?

What follow-up is needed to


further improve your
knowledge?

What I Can Do
Task 7: A DAY IN A LIBRARY
Look for at least three related literatures about any of the topics
given. Use the table below to write your research.
TOPICS: 1. Common Reasons of Absenteeism among Grade 10 Students
2. Factors Influencing Teen-agers to Join Fraternity
3. Risks of Early Teen-age Pregnancy
4. Factors Affecting Drug Addiction

Title Source/ Author/s or Year Notes and


Type Proponent/s Finding

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Well done! You have finished all the tasks in
this lesson. Now, you are ready for our
assessment.

Assessment
Task 8: QUIZ TIME

Let us check your progress. Find out how much you have learned
from our lesson by answering the test below.
A. Read the items below. Choose the correct answer among the given choices.
Write your answer on a piece of paper.
1. A literature review is best defined as:
A. The process of studying published research.
B. Doing an internet search on a topic and looking through the results.
C. The written component of a research project that discusses the existing
research the researcher reviewed.
D. The process of studying published research and the written review
outlining what literature was reviewed.
2. Why does a researcher conduct a literature review?
A. They are paid to review it. B. To reproduce existing research.
C. To familiarize themselves with the field.
D. They are required to by other researchers.
3. When starting your literature review, what is the first step?
A. Ask your teacher B. Identify your question
C. Find articles on your topic D. Review other literature reviews
4. Which of the following are good ways to help you improve your use of the
literature?
A. Sort your references B. Keep a research notebook
C. Concentrate on collecting papers that are free
D. Keep a research notebook, sort your references
5. These are the qualities of a good literature review except:
A. anticipated ideas that will emerge
B. created a reference list as the articles were read
C. included authors that provide only little useful information
D. limited the amount of information you are going to work with

B. Assess the sample literature review matrix. Make sure to check whether the
sample exhibits the qualities given above. Write your assessment in the figures you
will find below.

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Sample Literature Review Matrix
Topic: Social Comparison and the Effects of Advertising Images of Ideal Female
Beauty

Author/s or
Title Source/Type Proponent/s Year Notes and Findings

1. Colonial Faces: Thesis Rondilla, 2012 Women strive for ideal


Beauty and Skin Joanne, beauty with proximity
Color Hierarchy in Laxamana to popular media
the Philippines and imagery.
the U.S.
2. The “White Skin” GMA Online JR Lopez 2013 Even with the advent
Standard in Filipina News Gonzales of technology, most
Beauty Internet Article Filipinas still believe
that fair skin beauty is
the standard and must
be imitated for one to
be deemed beautiful
3. SKIN DEEP: CNN.com Marianne 2002 Spurred by modern
Dying to be white Internet Article Bray marketing and a
cultural history that
cherishes fairness,
hordes of women
across Asia are
slapping on whitening
lotions, serums,
correctors, and
essences to bleach
their skins.

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Lesson
Primary and Secondary
2 Sources of Information
What I Need to Know

The lesson describes what are primary and secondary sources of


information and what are their examples.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the different sources of information;
2. distinguish the sources of information as primary or secondary;
and
3. use locational skills to gather information from primary and
secondary sources of information

What I Know
Task 1: LET’S NOT FORGET

Before starting with our lesson, let us check your prior


knowledge on our next lesson.

A. Read each item carefully and choose the correct answer from the given choices.
Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. Which is not a primary source of information?


A. Diaries B. Manuscripts C. History Textbooks D. Government documents
2. Primary sources may include
A. objective facts B. third person pronouns
C. very specific details D. information from multiple sources
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a secondary source?
A. interprets and analyzes primary sources
B. one or more steps removed from the event
C. may have pictures, quotes, or graphics of primary sources in them
D. created during an experience or time period with inside view of a
particular event
4. Which document is a secondary source?
A. an almanac B. research findings on a video gaming’s effects
C. Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
D. population statistics from the National Statistics Office
5. A first-hand account of an event given by someone who was actually at the event
is considered a

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A. Google search B. primary source C. secondary source
D. Wikipedia entry

B. Determine if the source would be a Primary Source (P) or a secondary Source(S).


___ 1. A classmate giving a report about World War 2.
___ 2. A TV show explaining what happened in Maguindanao.
___ 3. A biography about Ferdinand E. Marcos.
___ 4. A newspaper article from 1986 describing the Edsa Revolution.
___ 5. An actor describing what it was like on the set of a movie.

What’s In

Task 2: WHAT I THINK

In your previous lesson, you have learned that review of related literature is
important in writing a research report. This will give you ideas on how you are going to
go about your present study. As you write this, you will be looking for sources of
information that you will include in your work.
It is therefore important to know what type of sources of information you will
need to use in the process.

What’s New

Let’s explore!

Task 3: KNOW ME

A. Identify what sources of information are found in the pictures below. Write
your answer on the space provided after each picture.

1. 4.
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2. _____________________ 5. ____________________

3. ________________

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B. Classify the materials listed below as primary or secondary sources of
information. Write P if the material is primary or S if the material is secondary.
_____ 1. video tape _____ 4. manuscripts
_____ 2. history textbook _____ 5. encyclopedia
_____ 3. letters and diaries

What Is It

Primary and Secondary Sources of Information


In writing a research paper, you should use different sources of information in
providing the information needed in your work. These sources of information may
come from the internet, books, encyclopedias, journals, interviews and many others.
These sources of information are categorized into two, namely: primary and
secondary sources of information.

1. Primary sources of information provide a first-hand account of an event or


time period. They represent original thinking, reports on
discoveries or events, or they can share new information. Often
these sources are created at the time the events occurred.
Examples of Primary Sources include:
 diaries, correspondence
 original documents such as birth certificates, transcripts of
records
 biographies, autobiographies, manuscripts
 interviews, speeches, oral histories
 legislation, regulations, constitutions
 government documents, statistical data, research reports
 a journal article reporting NEW research or findings
 creative artworks, literature
2. Secondary sources involve analysis, synthesis, interpretation, or
evaluation of primary sources. They often attempt to describe or explain
primary sources.
Examples of Secondary Sources of Information include:
 journal articles that comment on or analyse research
 textbooks
 dictionaries and encyclopedias
 political commentary
 biographies
 dissertations
 newspaper editorial/ opinion pieces
 criticism of literature, art works or music

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What’s More

Task 4: NAME ME
Tell what references are being described in the following items. Choose from
the materials found inside the box below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. It is a paper that is printed and distributed usually daily or weekly and that contains
news, articles of opinion, features, and advertising. _______________
2. It is a self-written life story. _______________
3. It is an electronic system of transmitting images with sound over a wire or
through space by apparatus. _______________
4. A communication through talking or a talk given to an audience _______________
5. A structured conversation where one participant asks questions, and the other
provides answers _______________

autobiography newspaper television


interview speech

What I Have Learned

Let us try this!

Task 5: FIND ME
List down the sources of materials found in your home. Write them under the
column where they belong.

Primary Source Secondary Source

What I Can Do
Task 6: CHOOSE ME
You're writing a research paper on the problem of homelessness in your town
or city. Which of the following sources would be a primary source for you and which
is a secondary? Write your answer in your paper.
1. A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: "Drifting Apart: New
Findings on Growing Income Disparities Between the Rich, the Poor, and the Middle
Class," 1990?

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 Primary O Source
2. An interview with two homeless persons in your town?
 Primary Source O Secondary Source
3. A book entitled "The Undeserving Poor: From the War on Poverty to the War on
Welfare," by Michael Katz, 1989?
 Primary Source O Secondary Source
4. An article entitled, "The Culture of Poverty," in" On Understanding Poverty:
Perspectives from the Social Sciences"?
 Primary Source O Secondary Source
5. An interview with a sociology professor who teaches a course that explores the
problem of homelessness?
 Primary Source O Secondary Source

Assessment:

Task 7: CLASSIFY THE SOURCES

Let us check how much you have learned from this


lesson. Classify the following sources of information as
primary or secondary source by writing them under each
column.

Primary Source Secondary Source

1. A reporter was talking about a really big storm in Luzon that she experienced last
year.
2. At school, we use textbooks to earn about the history, when we use textbooks,
what are we using?

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3. “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” by
Benjamin Franklin.
4. A map by Christopher Columbus.
5. Manuel L. Quezon is the founder of the Constitution.
6. The World Almanac for Kids 2014
7. A dictionary, almanac and encyclopedia
8. An example of a photograph
9. The Declaration of Independence
10. The autobiography of Carlos P. Romulo.

Lesson

3 Formulating Thesis Statement

What I Need to Know

In this lesson you will learn what a thesis statement is and


how to formulate it.
After going through this, you are expected to:
1. identify a thesis statement; and
2. formulate a thesis statement.

What I Know
Task 1: LET US RECALL

Before we start, let us check this first!

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Answer the following questions based on your prior understanding of the
lesson. Write your answers on a separate piece of paper.
1. When you read a passage, how much do you have to read to understand
the topic or purpose?
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2. What is the purpose of writing an essay?


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What’s In

Task 2: WHAT I THINK

In your previous lesson, you have learned that there are two types
of sources of information you can use for your research. Identifying these
sources of information will help you get valid information or evidences that
will help you achieve a good write-up.
Before we proceed to writing our research report, let us first learn
how to formulate our thesis statement. But what is thesis statement? How
important is it to research writing?

What’s New

Task 3: WHERE AM I GOING?

Let’s explore!
ESSAY: Explain this statement in your own words.
“ An essay without a thesis statement is like a car without a driver.”
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What Is It
Let’s discuss what a thesis statement is!

What is a Thesis Statement:

 A thesis statement is a sentence used in an essay that serves as the guide


for the essay and directly answers the question or task asked of you.
 It is the core of an essay and is usually one but sometimes two sentences,
which are often placed at the end of the introduction.
 It lets the reader know what the essay will be about.
 It is not factual and is not a topic sentence.
 The characteristics of a good thesis statement are:
o Addresses the work clearly
o Makes a claim
o Presents an argument
o Is arguable (an opinion)
o In first paragraph of essay
 It should read much like an outline in sentence form.

What’s More

Task 4: SPOT A THESIS

Let’s try to spot a thesis!

A. On each of the following items, read the writing prompt and the two sample
statements. Write the letter of your answer in your paper as your best choice for a
thesis
1. Early on in life, people develop an admiration for heroes. In a well-developed
essay, discuss a person you admire and why you chose this person.
A. One person I admire is Babe Ruth, who played baseball from 1914 until
1935.
B. One person I admire is Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player of all time.
2. …Discuss the social, political and economic effects of World War II on the United
States.
A. World War II was a costly war that had a major impact on the economy of
the Philippines.
B. World War II not only affected the economy of the Philippines, but also
altered the role of the Philippine government and the Filipino people
forever.
3. …Describe three top tourists attraction in Northern Mindanao and their importance
to the region.

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A. Mindanao is perhaps one of the least visited in terms of tourism because it
is a bit farm compared to Visayas and Luzon.
B. Mindanao has a number of tourist’s attractions which have helped increase
the source of income and employment of the region.
4. In South Asia, globalization has played a big role in the developing economies of
the region. Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization in one
South Asian country.
A. Globalization in the Philippines has offered solutions to poverty for some
and create more severe poverty for others.
B. In the Philippines, globalization has meant new jobs for Philippine’s
emerging middle class.
5. Discuss the effect of climate and the vegetation on Northern Mindanao. Be sure to
discuss the factors contributing to climate, and the impact human activity has
on the vegetation.
A. Human activity is changing the vegetation of Northern Mindanao and
causing erosion, which will have destructive effects on the people of
the region.
B. Eventhough the climate and vegetation of Northern Mindanao varies as a
result of latitude and human activity, they are still the two most
important factors in determining the quality of life.

What I Have Learned

Task 5: GOOD OR BAD THESIS

Tell whether the following statements are bad or good thesis statements. Write the
word BAD if it is not a good thesis statement and GOOD if it is the right one and
explain why you say so. Study the example given.
Example:
Everyone should exercise. BAD
Explanation: Why should I? What's in it for me?

Filipinos should add exercise to their daily morning routine because it not only
keeps their bodies at a healthy weight but also reduces the risk of high blood
pressure. GOOD
Explanation: Here, we've made several specifications i.e.Filipinos (not
everyone), the morning routine (not the evening), weight maintenance,
and high blood pressure prevention. Your research actually becomes
easier when you have very specific objectives.

1. High levels of alcohol consumption are bad for you. _________


Explanation:___________________________________________________
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High levels of alcohol consumption have detrimental effects on your personal


health, such as weight gain, heart disease, and liver complications. ________
Explanation:___________________________________________________

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2. Reading can develop a child's analytical mind. ________
Explanation:___________________________________________________
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Reading develops a child's mind by fostering comprehension skills, increasing
vocabulary, and exposing them to new worlds they might not otherwise encounter.
_________
Explanation:___________________________________________________
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What I Can Do
Task 6: ORGANIZE MY THESIS

You will now apply what you have learned by writing your own thesis
statement. Read the directions carefully.

Look at the example given, formulate your own thesis statement using the
graphic organizer shown. Write your answers on the boxes in another sheet of
paper.
Example:
strong Superman is
so cool
because he is
Superman
helps people strong, he
he is cool helps people
in danger,
and he can
flies fly.

Issue Position 3 reasons for Thesis


support Statement

Issue Position 3 reasons for Thesis


support Statement

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Assessment:

Task 7: SUPPORT ME WITH DETAILS


A. Improve the following thesis statements by adding evidence and detail.
See the example given.
Example: Goldfish are the best pets.
Answer: Goldfish are the best pets because they are inexpensive, are easy to care
for, and live a long time.
1. Bukidnon is a quiet place.
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2. Online classes are better than face to face classes nowadays.
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3. Corona virus is the deadliest virus.
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Additional Activities:

Task 8: My Research Report


To further enhance your understanding of our lesson, do this activity and
check yourself if you are now ready to write your research report.

In a well-written, three paragraph essay, discuss the effects of corona


virus to the economic situation of the Philippines. Be sure to discuss the
characteristics of the virus, the economic challenges faced by the Filipinos and how
did they solve these problems.

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Lesson Writing Research Report
4
What I Need to Know

In this lesson you will learn what are


the different parts of a research report and
how you are going to put together the data
and information that you have gathered.
After going through this lesson, you
are expected to:

1. identify the parts of a research


report;
2. apply the guidelines on how to
select and limit a research topic;and
3. write a research report on a relevant
social issue

What I Know

Before we start, let us check this first!

Task 1: ANAGRAM
In 1 minute, form three-lettered words or up out of the word RESEARCH.
Example: race, are

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What’s In
You learned in your previous lesson how to
write a thesis statement. This is very important
because when you write your research report, you
need to present a good and strong thesis statement.
Now, how are you going to apply this in your
research report?
That is what we are going to discuss in this
lesson. Be sure to read and study the lesson for you
to be able to do your activities.

What’s New

Task 2: LET’S RECALL


Research is a systematic inquiry that investigates hypotheses, suggests new
interpretations of data or texts, and poses new questions for future research to
explore.
Recall the characteristics of a research. In your paper, write at least three
characteristics following the given graphic organizer.

What Is It

Let’s discuss what a research report is


and what its essential parts are!

What is a Research Report?


 a completed study that reports an investigation of a problem, identifies
questions to be addressed, and includes data collected, analysed, and
interpreted by the researcher

What are the parts of a Research Report?


 Introduction
o Brief Background: Provide an overview of the scope of the research
o Objectives of the Study: State what you wanted to find out in your study
by giving the objectives or raising research questions that you like to
address in the report.

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o Significance of the study: State what is the relevance of your study to
your intended audience and what are the specific benefits they can get
from the findings of your research
o Literature Review: Discuss previous studies done on the chosen topic
and relate your research to them.
 Body
o contains substantial amount of information that needs to be clearly and
accurately presented and analyzed
o data presented are meant to address the research questions or
objectives
o use related studies to support or refute the findings.
o cite sources used in the study
 Conclusion
o bring home the highlights of the research paper
o allows readers to take a new perspective about the thesis
o provides the readers with recommendations that can be explored
concerning the topic

How to Select and Limit a Research Topic


1. Brainstorm for Ideas – What local treasure or heritage in the community
would you like to research on? Why does it interest you and what you would
like to know more about it? Do you have an opinion about the local treasure or
heritage?
2. Identify the Sources of General Background Information – What sources
of information can you use to gather information? Who can help you in
providing information about the topic? Can you use the library, magazines,
journals, periodicals, or the internet to collect information? Do you know any
organization that can help you in gathering information?
3. Focus on Your Topic – What specific area or factor of the local treasure of
heritage in the community would you focus your research on? Why did you
decide to focus on that specific area or aspect? Who is affected by the topic?
4. Make a List of Useful Keywords – What are the keywords that you can use
to best describe your topic?
5. Be Flexible – What are the considerations or judgements that you would do if
ever there is a need to modify your research topic?
6. Define Your Topic as a Focused Research Question – What is the primary
question that your research topic wants to answer?
7. Formulate a Thesis Statement – What is the thesis statement of the study
that you would like to conduct?

What’s More

Task 3: ELABORATE UNDERSTANDING


Explain the following based on your understanding on How to Select and Limit
a Research Topic. Write your answer in your paper following the given format below.
Brainstorm for Ideas

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Identify the Sources of General Background Information

Focus on your Topic

Make a list of Useful Keywords

Define your Topic as a Focused Research Question

Formulate a Thesis Statement

What I Have Learned

Task 4: QUESTIONS TO ANSWER

B. Do the following:
1. Think of academic or behavioural problems that students
in your school are facing today. The problem that you would
choose would serve as your thesis title.
2. After you have chosen specific problem, write three
questions that would guide you in solving and
determining the factors of your chosen title.

Write your answer here.


Title:

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What I Can Do
Task 5: PROBLEM IN A PICTURE

Let’s try this!


Look at the picture shown below. Provide a good title for the
problem presented here. Write three questions you would like to address in
this research report.

Title:

Thesis Statement:

Questions:
1.
2.
3.

Assessment:
Task 6: OUTLINE YOUR RESEARCH REPORT

Based on the thesis statement and questions you have stated in the activity
above, and the notes you have gathered, you can now write the outline of your
research report. Use the guide below in writing the outline.
I. Introduction
A. Background Information
B. Objectives of the Study
C. Significance of the Study
D. Related Literature
II. Body
III. Conclusion

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Additional Activities

Task 7: WRITE YOUR REPORT


Using the outline you have above, write
your research report in paragraph form following
the three main parts of the paragraph, the
introduction, body and conclusion.

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Assessment: (Post-Test)

Good job! You are now on the final stage of


this module. It is now time to check if you
understood all the lessons in this module.
Read each item below. Write your answer
on a separate answer sheet.

1. A literature review is best defined as:


A. The process of studying published research.
B. Doing an internet search on a topic and looking through the results.
C. The written component of a research project that discusses the existing
research the researcher reviewed.
D. The process of studying published research and the written review
outlining what literature was reviewed.
2. Why does a researcher conduct a literature review?
A. They are paid to review it. B. To reproduce existing research.
C. To familiarize themselves with the field.
D. They are required to by other researchers.
3. When starting your literature review, what is the first step?
A. Ask your teacher B. Identify your question
C. Find articles on your topic D. Review other literature reviews
4. When there are plenty of authors that have researched about the subject matter,
How will you keep track of the information?
A. Write as much number of ideas and amount of text.
B. Include information that does not address your question.
C. Make long notes in the blank cells about ideas that address your research
question.
D. Create a graphic organizer that follows you to see the different authors’
ideas conveniently.
5. In doing this, you can see where author agree and disagree—and where other
authors ignored an ideas altogether.
A. Expanding by adding pages.
B. Labelling the ideas that pertain to your question.
C. Limiting the number of ideas and amount of text.
D. Making brief notes in the blank cells about ideas that address your
research question.
2. Which is not a primary source of information?
A. Diaries B. Manuscripts
C. Government documents D. History Textbooks
7. Primary sources may include

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A. objective facts B. third person pronouns
C. very specific details D. information from multiple sources
8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a secondary source?
A. interprets and analyzes primary sources
B. one or more steps removed from the event
C. may have pictures, quotes, or graphics of primary sources in them
D. created during an experience or time period with inside view of a
particular event
9. Which document is a secondary source?
A. an almanac B. research findings on a video gaming’s effects
C. Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
D. population statistics from the National Statistics Office
10. A first-hand account of an event given by someone who was actually at the event
is considered a
A. Google search B. primary source C. secondary source D. Wikipedia entry
11. What are research reports?
A. are similar to academic essay
B. focus on how to complete a good paragraph
C. aim to come up with own new ideas in a defined topic
D. inform academic and specialists in a particular field about a piece of
research
12. When doing a research report, you should only collect information from:
A. books B. internet C. your parents D. a variety of reliable sources
13. Arrange the steps of a research project in order:
A. take notes, do research, organize notes, choose topic
B. choose a topic, do research, take notes, organize notes
C. organize notes, choose a topic, take notes, do research
D. take notes, do research, choose a topic, organize notes
14. Once you’ve taken lots of notes, how do you organize them all?
A. in alphabetical order
B. in the same order that you took the notes
C. things that are alike should be grouped together
D. things that are interesting come first, and the less interesting information
is written last
15. What will be talked about in a research report?
A. explanations B. facts and truth C. research findings
D. all above is right

Answer Keys

Pre-test/Post Test:
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. B
11. D 12. D 13. B 14. C. 15. D

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A. 1. C 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D
B. Answers may vary

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REFERENCES
Almonte, Liza et al. Celebrating Diversity through World Literature: English G10
Learner’s Material. Pasay City: Department of Education, 2016.

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/thesis-statement-examples.html. Retrieved July


1, 2020.

https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/Retrieved July 2, 2020.

https://www.library.unsw.edu.au/study/information-resources/primary-and-
secondary- sources.Retrieved July 3, 2020.

Congratulations for a job well done. You are


now ready to embark on new challenges with your
next modules. Good luck!
REMEMBER:
Do not give up. Your teacher is here for you.
You can call us anytime if you have questions or
doubts.
God bless you.

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For inquiries and feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education –Learning Resources Management and


Development Center(LRMDC)

DepEd Division of Bukidnon


Sumpong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Telefax: ((08822)855-0048
E-mail Address: bukidnon@deped.gov.ph

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