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NAME OF THE GROUP: The Investigators.

Leader: Marfe, Eduard Faustin S.

Asst. Leader: Doron, Alliah Reign

Members: Aguan, Whealheart Lee., Cupla, Tracey Joyce., Dela Cruz, Kurt Ashley., Enriquez, Lance
David., Fernandez, Mark Dave Jr., Javier, Adrian., Loleng, Ashley Raven., Maglalang, Diana Sofhia.,
Nacion Caleb Gabriel., Viloria, Khaye Christine.

I. Group task:
Instruction: Using your own words and 5 sentences each part, describe the important
feature/s of the macro parts of a research format.

A. INTRODUCTION
- The introduction narrates the background of the study that may support the
research. It helps to make the research meaningful and organized. The
introduction states the scope of the study as well as any restrictions or limits the
validity or generalizability of the findings. It discusses the importance of the
research and how it could improve the subject of study. It locates the general
purpose and significance of the study in the introduction, which also assists in
identifying the principles of the study or issue.

B. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

- The review of related literature is the part wherein it stands to reinforce your
study. It supplies the researchers with background knowledge on the study that
is being done. The information that is learned in advance from the RRL can be
used to expand the data further, by doing research about the topic. Its purpose
is to provide a thorough review of the research being studied by identifying the
gaps and contributing an overview of the study. Additionally, it assists
researchers in establishing the framework on which a congruous hypothesis can
be made.

C. METHODOLOGY
- A research methodology is a structured process that is used in organizing a
study. It provides steps in order to collect data and analyze the said data. It is
also utilized to tackle research questions to guarantee soundness and validity. It
can also be an outline for the researchers that guides them to be more involved
in the field of study that they have chosen. The research methodology can also
be a basis for future researchers if it is applicable for their study.
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D. INTERPRETATION OF DATA
- Data interpretation essentially helps the researchers with answering the main
questions of the study by summarizing what the data ultimately says. It serves as
a way to connect the data with the conclusions. This part will state if the
researchers found that the data agrees, disagrees, or is neutral with each of the
research questions. Data interpretations act as a sort of prerequisite before
having a conclusion, as the paper will be harder to understand with just the data
and conclusion alone. It is basically a stepping stone from the data to the
conclusion.

E. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
- The Summary of Findings is an important part in research because it has the
aspects and outcomes of the research. It gives an overview of the most crucial
understanding and recommendations that the paper gives. It features the results
and has the overall summary of the findings. It also plays an important part in
supporting the research hypotheses and objectives. All in all, it summarizes the
research findings, making them effective for the readers.

II. Group task:

Instructions: Identify the micro parts of each macro part and exemplify the importance of it.
(2 sentences each micro part)

A. INTRODUCTION
1. Background of the study
- The background of the study gives the introductory information and knowledge
that will be discussed throughout the research paper. It introduces the research
topic and it shows the readers the existing gaps that remain unaddressed in the
field of study that the researcher has chosen.
2. Statement of the problem
- The statement of the problem helps the researchers determine how to address
the problem and find answers. Also, it will inform and influence the readers if
the proposed project has a clear and sincere statement.
3. Assumption of the Study
- The assumptions of the study prove that the researchers did a prior analysis of
the topic and its background. It states that they were able to draw conclusions
based on their knowledge from a review of studies and literature.
4. Hypothesis of the Study
- The hypothesis is that you do it before you do an experiment or after you get the
result, which is where the two variables come into play. Null means a negative
statement, where there are some that we cannot use here, we can also use
"H0", If the alternative hypotheses are contrary, we can also use "H1" here.
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5. Significance of the Study
- The significance of the study aids in emphasizing the necessity of our research
as well as its significance and relevance. This section serves as evidence that our
study was beneficial and worthwhile for our time and work.
6. Definition of Terms
- The definition of terms will assure that the readers will understand the meaning
of the word the way the researcher uses it. This also reduces the unfamiliarity
between two words with the same meaning.
7. Scope and Delimitation
- Scope and Delimitation are important as they set the limitations of the research.
It helps to make the research clear and focused.
8. Synthesis of Introduction
- The synthesis is the solidification of your research paper, for it allows you to
further comprehend a topic. It allows you to formulate novel theories and
knowledge from already existing literature.
B. RRL/RRS
1. RRL
- Review of Related Literature plays an important role as it aids in providing a
thorough assessment of the field subject the researchers are conducting their
study on. It enables researchers to establish an overview of the subject and
helps them identify the gaps their research should bridge.
2. RRS
- Review of Related Studies, or RRS, functions like RRLs where it is used as the
basis of information for the research. It helps the researchers give insight on the
topic that they are researching.
3.THEORETICAL
- Theoretical is the structure that holds or supports a theory by introducing and
describing it as to what research problem it exists. It is important since it deals
with how your theory will gain new understanding and establish the gap in the
literature you are attempting to fill.
4. CONCEPTUAL
- The conceptual framework is an important part of interpreting the knowledge
the researchers have gathered. It provides structure and serves as the
foundation for organizing the existing knowledge in the field.

C. METHODOLOGY
1. Research Method and Design
- Research methods and research design are crucial in any research paper, but this
will be the key to achieving the goal in research study. To be able to achieve a
well-designed research study with the appropriate results, research methods
and research design is beneficial for constructing precise and reliable findings
that can help in a given field study.
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2. Sampling Technique
- Sampling Technique is important as it determines the right participants for the
research. There are two categories for sampling technique, Probability sampling
where it is commonly used in quantitative research, and Non-Probability
sampling, which is used in qualitative research.
3. Research Instrument
- Adopting and adapting are two types of research instruments. Adopting means
the researcher does not need to change anything but is responsible for the
research. After adoption, the researcher can experiment with it or replace it,
depending on the research design.
4. Data Gathering Procedure
- Data Gathering Procedure is crucial since this is where we obtain the raw data
and information from the respondents to the study. Without this, the relevance
of the research will not be possible without the data that we will gather in this
part of the research.
5. Data Analysis

- Data analysis is the process of exploring and interpreting complex data sets to
derive insights and conclusions using statistical and computational techniques.
By presenting their findings in a thought paper, authors can provide objective
evidence to support their arguments and conclusions.

D. INTERPRETATION OF DATA

1. Result

- The result plays an important role in the interpretation of data because it

presents the outcome of the experiment and it indicates what has been
observed. By studying the results, the researchers can identify differences and
draw conclusions.

2. Discussion

- The discussion helps the researchers when the time comes to synthesize a
conclusion, it is basically an unsummarized conclusion. It also helps the readers
of the study by bridging a connection between the data and the conclusion,
when they don’t understand some part of the conclusion, they can look for a
more complete answer in the discussion of the study.

E. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

1. Conclusion

- Conclusion is a vital part of the research paper because it provides the overall
findings of the research paper. By looking back from the specific information
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given from previous chapters of the paper it can be briefly explained to provide
accumulated information and closure to the reader.

2. Recommendation

- Recommendation is a crucial part of the research paper as it provides solutions

to the problems that were addressed in the study. It serves to identify the
specific actions that must be implemented as derived from the preceding
findings.

III. Individual Task.

Instructions: If you were to propose a new research format, what do you think are the 4
most important parts to be included in? (5 sentences minimum)

Aguan:

- In my opinion, the four most important parts to be included in are Introduction, as it

states the research problem and provides background information about the topic. It
should also explain the research questions, objectives, and hypotheses. The
Methodology, as this section should explain the research design, data collection
methods, and analysis techniques used in the study. It should also describe the sample
population and any limitations or challenges faced during the research process. The
Result, because this presents the findings of the study in a clear and concise manner. It
should also include any statistical analyses, tables, figures, or graphs that support the
research findings. And lastly, the Conclusion and Discussion, because it summarizes the
research findings, draws conclusions, and discusses the implications and significance of
the research results. It should also highlight any recommendations for future research
and acknowledge any limitations or weaknesses of the study.

Cupla:

- The most essential details when conducting new research are the title, introduction,
methodology, results, and discussion. The title is essential as it determines whether the
information is fascinating, readily available, or requires critical thinking. The introduction
is where the challenge comes in because this is where you will find out past research
about your chosen title. One of the questions we might pose in the introduction is, "Can
you complete your study with the task that your teacher has assigned?" questions that
either we or others can respond to. Methods This is one of the most crucial sections
since it represents the idea of our whole study, and its implications may be applied to
future studies. Future researchers are the ones who will benefit from our study, and they
can read or use our research as articles. In addition, Results and discussion, when I hear
the word results, the first thing that comes to my mind is the outcome of the project.
Was our research done? Did we provide enough information so that the research would
be adequate, or is there still a problem that has to be corrected? Questions that you can
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only get from the participants, questions that require attention in order for research to
be successful. The participants are the ones who can help us to make our research
successful because they are the ones who have the experience. Participants also need to
be given privacy because we want to show respect to them.

Dela Cruz:

- When I think of the four crucial components of a research paper, I think of the
background of the study, theoretical framework, review of related literature, and
conclusion. I don’t think there’s a possibility of a research successfully working out
without these four, even if given a chance to formulate your own research format. For
starters, the background of the study and theoretical framework enables readers to
understand the gaps the study has to bridge and solidifies the foundation the research is
based on. With the review of related literature and conclusion, It allows researchers to
further improve the findings derived from the study and concludes the paper in a proper
manner. These are the four important parts that I think should always be included when
making a research paper.

Doron:

- As for me, background of the study, statement of the problem, review of related
literature, and the conclusion are the four most important parts that should be included
when proposing new research. The background of the study will help readers fill in any
gaps that haven’t already been addressed. Additionally, it offers the study’s context.
When conducting research to find a solution to a problem, the statement of a problem
will aid in defining and describing the hypothesis. Furthermore, a review of related
literature will also enable us to develop our theoretical knowledge or comprehension.
The final one, the conclusion, is written with the intention of summarizing the research.
Moreover, the conclusion is not replicated by the new idea, but it gives clear and
importance to the study of research.

Enriquez:

- If I were to propose a new research format the 4 most important parts I will include are
the Introduction, Methodology, Interpretation of Data, and lastly the Summary of
Findings. The introduction is very important in research, as it gives a heads up of what
the paper contains, the background of the study, statement of the problem, and also the
significance of the study. Methodology is vital as it comes up with the steps in order to
collect and analyze data. Interpretation of data for it gives the result and answer to the
main question of the study. Summary of findings are also a great part of the research, it
provides the conclusion and recommendations to the whole paper.

Fernandez:
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- If I were given a chance to formulate and propose my research format, the 4 most
important parts that I would include would be the background of the study, the
theoretical framework, the methodology, and the conclusion. The background of the
study would expound on the research topic, address the problems within it, and lay out
what the researchers are seeking to fulfill. The theoretical framework would fortify my
studies and encourage a sense of innovation as it faces you with already existing
knowledge which gives you space to formulate your theories. The methodology would
assist in showcasing the procedures and processes for gathering and analyzing data.
Finally, the conclusion would provide and synthesize overall findings and the main points
of the research. The conclusion would provide a sense of generalizability and allow
future researchers to come up with their inferences. Quite literally, the conclusion would
convey the importance of the research.

Javier:

- I'd consider that the most important parts would be the conclusion, statement of the
problem, theoretical framework, and review of related literature and studies. When
researchers study and look for their needed literature, the conclusion is one of the first
parts that they read, it establishes the result of the whole study and what it really
achieved, without the conclusion, it would be hard to identify what the study found. The
statement of the problem is crucial as well, it sets the direction of the study and where
it's trying to go, and fully states its goals, without it, the study would be vulnerable to
being too broad or vague. The theoretical framework is also important as it is essentially
the architecture of the study, it is the structure that it is built on, without the theoretical
framework, the study could be unorganized and hard to defend. Finally, the review of
related literature and studies sets the background of the study and basically comprises
the whole story of the topic, without it, the study wouldn't be very substantial and it
would have missing contexts.

Loleng:

- If I were to propose a new research format, the four important parts that I would include
are the Background of the study, Statement of the problem, Review of Related
Literature, and Conclusion. I chose the Background of the study because it introduces
the overview of the topic, as well as the significance of it. It also helps the readers to
know why the research is crucial and how it is relevant to the study’s framework.
Statement of the problem, because it helps to recognize the research gap and the
knowledge the study aims to answer. It specifies the problem or questions the research
aims to solve. Review of Related Literature, as it involves an analysis of existing literature
that is relevant to your research topic. And lastly, the Conclusion, as it summarizes the
findings of your overall research.

Maglalang:
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- These four components are what I consider that plays an important part in a particular
study. For this part, I will choose the Background of the Study, Review Related Literature
and Studies, Methodology and lastly, the Conclusion. The Background of the Study or
also known as BOS, will serve as the introduction of your paper for this consists of the
purpose of the research and its past information. The Review Related Literature and
Studies is significant as well because this will also serve as one of your facts for the
research on which it provides more knowledge and information about the topic.
Methodology is also one of the components that I wanna keep because it makes the
research more formal looking, more organized and well written. The last but most
important section, the Conclusion, is also one of the parts because it presents the
summary of the results of the study and of course in this part we can see all the other
information that did not make it in the research.

Marfe:

- If I were to propose a new research format I would most certainly include; The
statement of the problem, Review of related literature and studies, Theoretical
framework and lastly the Conclusion. The statement of the problem guides the
researchers on how it will address the problem and sets the direction of the study.
Without it, The study will not have a specific set of objectives to address the problem.
The Review of related literature and studies also provides its vital role. Without it, the
study wouldn't be highly important and would lack context because it provides the
study's background and tells the whole narrative of the topic. The theoretical framework
is essentially the skeleton or framework of the study, without the theoretical
framework, the study would simply be unkempt and very hard to defend from the
panelists. Last but not least, The conclusion. The conclusion is an important part of the
research paper, it provides the accumulated findings of the research paper, without the
conclusion, it would be difficult to determine what the study identified because It
establishes the outcome of all of the research and what it actually achieved.

Nacion:

- I think that the four most important parts to be included in a new research format, if I
were to make one, would be the Introduction, RRL, Methodology, and the Summary.
Introduction is important, because it opens your research topic. The RRL is the
compilation of prior research that is somewhat related to your study, and the
Methodology is how you're going to conduct the research. Methodology is required
because it is important to be very transparent when conducting your research to ensure
that nothing is falsified. The Summary is the last, because it compiles all your data and
puts it neatly in one location, for easy access.

Viloria:

- I believe that a Research paper's methodology, conclusion, theoretical framework, and

Review of Related Literature are its four most important sections. The methodology will
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offer research credibility and provide conclusions with a strong scientific foundation.
Additionally, it offers a thorough strategy that keeps us, researchers, on course,
facilitating a simple, efficient, and manageable approach. The research paper's
conclusion follows, giving the reader a chance to reflect on the paper's main points while
also being reminded of their significance. It should also provide the reader with
something they can use to further their understanding of the issue or to enjoy it in ways
that are important to them personally. This is achieved by removing the focus from the
details and looking at the overall structure of the material. Theoretical Framework
comes in third; it provides a clear and credible foundation for the study's findings. It
provides an explanation of the importance and reliability of the study. It reveals the
areas where the researcher wants to fill up knowledge and skill deficiencies. The last
section of the paper will be the Review of Related Literature. It will compile all pertinent
and recent research on the topic you have selected and synthesize it into a
comprehensive review of the body of knowledge. This, therefore, equips you to provide
your own argument on the subject or to carry out an independent investigation of your
own.