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Q3-3Is-MODULE 1
Q3-3Is-MODULE 1
and Immersion
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Brainstorming for Research Topics
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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics
First Edition, 2020
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Team Leaders:
School Head : Marlene G. Lulu
LRMDS Coordinator : Jaycee B. Barcelona
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
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What I Know
There are 15 words that are possible sources for a research topic hidden in
the wordsquare below. Words appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally,
backwards and forwards. Search for these words and write your answers on
your notebook.
T H E O R I E S D E E N X O N
I R X E S E A P R O B L E M S
N R P C I N T E R E S T H Q U
T Z E E D F H C G S U W V V A
U E R R I P H I L O S O P H Y
I R I U A X E A E L B B O A S
T M E T O D U L S E I S S O T
I H N A A R D I S S U E S U U
O G C R H C O Z O V I R D P D
N A E E N E D A N M I V C L I
O C S T C K D T S O W A N Q E
U A R I A N E I T E D T U C S
A T V L I O N O R E S I E A R
C D I S F U N N Z X E O E W Y
A P N O I T A S R E V N O C M
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Lesson
Brainstorming for
1 Research Topics
One of the most important considerations for every research is selecting a
research topic. A research topic serves as the basis of each research
undertaking. It directs how the research will be carried out.
A good researcher must carefully choose a topic that is doable and significant
to a certain discipline or field. Many researchers find selecting a research topic
a difficult task. Some do it through brainstorming or by observing their
surroundings.
In this module, you will be guided on how to easily choose a research topic
from your area of interest.
What’s In
1. be original.
2. be ambiguous.
3. fill in a research gap.
4. be costly and ambitious.
5. be general and not specific.
6. arouse intellectual curiosity.
7. be within the researcher’s interest.
8. make use of ineffective research instrument.
9. be completed beyond the given period of time.
10. be insignificant to the field of study or discipline.
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Notes to the Teacher
This module will guide the learners about the things to
consider in choosing a research topic. There are also simple
steps included in this module to help them choose their
topics. A simple research paper relevant to their strand or
track will be the final output of this subject.
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What’s New
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4. LIMITATIONS OF THE SUBJECT
Aside from your interest, you must also consider the significance
of the topic in your track and strand. Remember that research is
conducted to contribute something valuable to a particular area
or discipline.
5. PERSONAL RESOURCES
Prior to finalizing your chosen topic, you must assess your
research abilities as a student. You may do so by taking your
financial capability, health condition, personal qualifications
and trainings as a researcher, needed facilities and time
allotment into account. It is important that all of these aspects
are considered in order for you to guarantee the
accomplishment of your research.
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What is It
• For example:
HUMSS
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When formulating an effective research title, take the following guidelines into
consideration:
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What’s More
A B
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B. Arrange the following steps in correct sequence using numbers 1-5. Write
your answers on your notebook.
11. The title must include the accurate scope of the study.
12. Choose a title that is a sentence than a phrase.
13. Very long titles are preferable than short ones.
14. If possible, titles must not exceed 15 substantive words.
15. Analysis of, A Study of, An Investigation and the like are not
encouraged.
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What I Have Learned
Test your wits and complete the paragraphs below by sharing your learnings
from the previous discussions. Write your answers on your notebook.
(15 points)
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What I Can Do
Think of at least two specific research topics from the broad topics listed below
following the guidelines explained above. Write your answers on your
notebook. (5 points each)
▪ Fingerprinting ▪ DNA
▪ Ethics and Genetics ▪ Insecticides
▪ Humans and Wildlife ▪ Export and Import
▪ Malnutrition ▪ Intermittent Fasting
▪ Psychology of Plastic Surgery ▪ Food Nutrition
▪ Vaccines ▪ Privacy Issues
▪ Violence ▪ Mobile Games
▪ Racism ▪ Computer Literacy
▪ Sex Education ▪ Online Selling
▪ Social Media ▪ Accounting System
▪ Terrorism ▪ Marketing Strategies
▪ Online Learning ▪ Technology and Business
▪ Gender Roles ▪ Thermal Insulation
For example:
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Assessment
A. Let us apply the five steps mentioned previously for you to arrive on your
specific research topic. Answer the following questions briefly on your
notebook. (2 points each)
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B. Based on the research problem that you have written above, write your
research plan by answering the following questions on the table below.
Answer briefly on your notebook. (2 points each)
RESEARCH PLAN
1. Research Problem:
(What is your research problem?)
2. Rationale:
(Why do you want to conduct this study?)
3. Significance:
(Why is it important to be conducted?)
4. Objective:
(What is your goal to achieve in this study?)
Sample Size:
(How many respondents does your study
need?)
Sampling Technique:
(How will you choose your respondents or
source of data?)
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Additional Activities
Using the guidelines stated above, formulate a tentative research title based
on your chosen research problem in Assessment. Write your title on your
notebook. (15 points)
Research Tentative
Problem: Title:
The checklist below will guide you in assessing the tentative title you have
written. However, the research title may still be changed along the course of
the study.
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Rubric for What I Have Learned
5 3 1
Criteria/ Excellent/ Satisfactory Needs
Indicators Outstanding Improvement
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Timeliness The research The research The research
Relevance of problem is problem is problem is
Research Problem highly slightly insignificant at
significant at significant at the the time being
the time being time being
SCORE
TOTAL
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