Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V
Schools Division of Sorsogon
Bulan National High School
School ID: 302190

1st Semester
Quarter 1, Week 1
Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________________
Grade & Strand: _____________________________

Module 1 Brainstorming for Research Topics

 Plan a research agenda in preparation for possible issues or topics of a research study

Research
- a careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something
- an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of
accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories
or laws
- the practice of collecting information about a particular subject

Qualitative Research - a type of scientific research which seeks to answer questions, by systematically
using predefined set of procedures to verify opinion, collect evidence, and produce findings that are
applicable beyond the immediate boundaries of the study.

Quantitative Research - to confirm hypotheses about phenomena

Design
- to plan and make decisions about something that is being built or created
- to create the plans that show how something will be made
- to plan and make something for a specific use or purpose the way something has been made
- the way the parts of something is formed and arranged for a particular use, effects etc.
- a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group)

Research Design enables the researcher to organize the components of his or her research in an orderly
and coherent manner. This will ensure that the research or study will effectively address the research topic
or problem. It is also a template for the collection, measurement, and analysis of data.

Research Agenda
 - best described as a format plan of action that summarizes specific issues and ideas in a subset of any
field of study
- a guiding plan that helps to put together a system of study so that you can decide what should be
deferred until another time adaptable, and are likely to modify the contents as their priorities shift
- It takes into consideration your area of academic interest including the type of research being undertaken
and the different methods to be implemented in the research.
- a plan of action that includes topic, title, problem, respondents, type of research and research method or
design.

Importance of Research
1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any field or discipline.
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further productivity in any field.
3. Research helps develop tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice and operation
4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning almost all issues encountered in the different areas
of work.

The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to your previous understanding
about the types of research namely: qualitative and quantitative research.

Qualitative Research Quantitative Research

Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the why’s
and the how’s) and produce in-depth and holistic
data
Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from
data rather than testing a hypothesis
Uses either unstructured or semi-structured
instruments
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
Has high validity
Used to gain greater understanding of individual
differences in terms of feelings, motives and
experiences
Uses more flexible processes
Methods include field research, case study and
secondary analysis
Aims to characterize trends and patterns
Usually starts with neither a theory nor hypothesis about
the relationship between two or more variables
Uses structured research instruments like questionnaires
or schedules
Uses large sample sizes that are representatives of the
population
Has high output replicability
Used to gain greater understanding of group similarities
Uses structured processes
Methods include census, survey, experiments and
secondary analysis

The following are the things that may be considered before starting the research activity:
1. A problem that is most interesting to you.
2. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university which one may want to solve.
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
5. Offshoots of friendly conversations
6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both
7. The type of data you need
8. The participants and sources
9. The location and timescale of the research
10. Prevailing theories and philosophy

Some considerations in crafting a research design:

1. A good research design provides a plan of study that permits accurate assessment of cause and effect
relationships between independent and dependent variables.
2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and economical.
3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the reliability of the data collected and analyzed is
considered a good design.
4. Direct observation and creative- centric group discussion are best employed in deciding on a final
concept.

Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:

1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest and researcher must be___ with the topic.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.
10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods and techniques to be
employed in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.

Suggested topics for a Research Study:

1. Animals and Animals Rights
2. Art and Art History
3. Computers and Computer Science
4. Economics and Business Studies
5. Education and Schools
6. English Literature
7. Environmental Studies and Global Warming
8. Families, Food and Nutrition
9. Health and Medicine
10. History
11. The Internet
12. Marketing and Communications
13. Politics
14. Religion and Beliefs
15. Sociology and Social Concerns

Here are some examples of possible basis of issues applicable for Academic and TVL Tracks. These are
useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in the writing of the title and research problem.
 Issues: Academic Track
Students
Teachers
Schools
Community
Government

Technical Vocational/ Livelihood Track

Automotive Servicing
Computer Servicing System
Home Economics
Horticulture
Knowledge on Tools
Exploration on Fertilizers
Bread & Pastry-Discoveries
Habit/Vice/Addiction

Read the given issues of concern for possible goal that will guide a research study:
Example:
Students
1. Behavior of Grade 7 students in class.
2. Effects of students’ class performances.
3. Reasons of failures in the subject.
Community
a. COVID-19 Pandemic implications in the community.
b. Attitudes of the Youth in the Community.
c. Constraints in this time of Pandemic.
Example Table for Academic Track Class

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Effects Solutions

Students Cutting class Failed grades WATCH monitoring
Academic Track Misbehavior inside/outside Subject teacher/class
performance the school premises adviser checking of
attendance
Guidance program

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track-Home Economics Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Perceptions Descriptions
Bitter gourd Cupcake
Various taste Acceptable taste Appearance
Bitter taste Not acceptable taste Presentation
Color

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Computer System Servicing Strand
Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways
Difficulties in TVL-CSS
Competencies to be Theories in CSS Classroom
developed Practical Skills Assessment instruction
NC II competencies Enhancement
Training

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Automotive Servicing Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Causes Effects

Availability of Tools & List of Tools in the Large Number of Enrollees 50%-75% Passing
Equipment TVL- Laboratory Area for Laboratory Work Rate
Automotive List of Equipment in the Cutting Classes,
laboratory Absenteeism,
Dropout, Repeater

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Horticulture Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways
Minimal Female Enrollees Skills in Taking Level of Understanding Classroom
in Horticulture TVL- Horticulture of the Content instruction
Horticulture Specific Work Demands Practical Skills Enhancement
Assessment Training

If you already identified the possible topic in the agenda of your research study you may think of the identity
of your research either a qualitative or a quantitative research then decide on the methodology by not
disregarding the importance of your research to others, to the community, to the society or to the nation as
well.

Observe the given example as a guide about the mentioned concerns in your research agenda.
RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC Attitudes of the Youth in the Community
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach; Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information among the
youth about the existing attitudes of the youth in
their respective community
PRACTICE TASK 1:
A. Write your own ideas on the importance of research in the box based on your knowledge and
experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Importance of
Research
in Daily Life

PRACTICE TASK 2:
Supply the corresponding problems related to the given graphic organizer. Copy the graphic organizer
and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

COMMON STUDENT’S
PROBLEM

PRACTICE TASK 3:
Prepare a research agenda following the steps below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Choose a topic according to your academic choice considering the criteria in the research topic.
2. Determine the type as to qualitative or quantitative research.
3. Identify the methodology to be used in the preparation of the research agenda.
4. State two importance of your research agenda in the community or society.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track/TVL Track

TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE
Choose from the following topics/issues as part of the Research Agenda to develop a title and a statement
of the problem. Write your answer in the column provided below.

1. Relationship Between Nutrition and Family Health

2. Effects of Fast-Food Restaurants to Family Nutrition and Health
3. Benefits and Drawback of No Child Left Behind” Educational Policy
4. Effectivity of Social Media and Networking Sites as Instruments for Business Promotion
5. Use of Internet to Enhance or Undermine a Child’s Health Education and Social Skills
Areas of Interest Research Agenda
Topic/Issue
Possible Title of the Study
Problem to be studied or discussed
Possible respondents
Type of Research
Research Method/Design

REFERENCE

Batangoso, D. A. (2020). “Brainstorming for research topics.

Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion Module,
Quarter 1–Module 1. Department of Education Region V.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Arlyn R. Gojit Aileen E. Paredes

Subject Teacher/ SHS Subject Group Head – English/SHS, T-III

Recommending Approval: Approved:

Marivic A. Añonuevo Salve E. Ferreras

Assistant School Principal II School Prinicpal III

Noted:

Leonisa M. Enolva
Principal I/ OIC – PSDS Bulan II