Quarter 1 Module 1

Revisiting and Refining the Research Proposal

is a systematic scientific process that

solves problems by gathering, classifying,
organizing, analyzing, and interpreting
data to predict phenomena, verify
existing knowledge, and improve society.
It includes all the materials to be used,
procedures to undertake, experimental
designs, and methods for data
collection.

A research proposal serves as guide

and preliminary blueprint in the conduct
Describes how the used and unused
of research.
materials, chemicals, solutions and
organisms must be disposed or handled
The following are the parts of the
after experimentation.
scientific research proposal (adopted
from Regional Scientific Review
Committee- Review and Recommendation
Identifies all potential risks and safety
Report,
precautions needed.
2019):

Describes the procedures you will use

The research problem is an important
to analyze the data/results.
scientifically significant issue that
requires further investigation to
understand its societal impact.
Five major references from your
literature review. For example if you
plan to use vertebrate animals, one of
2 parts
these references must be an animal
General Objectives
care reference. Follow consistently the
Specific Objectives
prescribed referencing style ( e.g.
APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

Must be based on rationale. This part includes information on the

This part establishes the societal impact
of the project.
This enumerates the specific variables
to be studied, the procedures/assays or
tests to be performed and where to
perform it.
budgetary expenses required to
implement the project. Budgetary
expenses include materials to
be used (if not available in the school
laboratory), tests, training, honoraria
to
 Quarter 1 Module 1
Revisiting and Refining the Research Proposal

• Does it include a brief synopsis of

background that supports the research
problem
and explains why the research is
important scientifically?
• If applicable, does it explain the
societal impact of the research?

• Is this based on RATIONALE?

• Does it show all procedures and

experimental designs, including methods
for data
collection.
• There should be NO inclusion of work
of mentor or others.
• Parameters should NOT be too strict
to allow possible changes

• Does it identify all potential risks and

safety precautions needed?

• Does it describe all procedures for

data analysis?
• Parameters should NOT be too strict
to allow possible changes.

• Does it have at least 5 major

references?