SHS

CAPSTONE
PROJECT/RESEARCH
Quarter 3 – MELC 3-4
Week 3-5
The Scientific Literature

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Capstone Project/Research
Activity Sheet No. 2 - The Scientific Literature
First Edition, 2021

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Name of Learner: _____________________________________________________
Grade and Section: ____________________________Date:___________________

CAPSTONE RESEARCH ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 2

The Scientific Literature

I. Learning Competency with Code

1. Set selection criteria for studies relevant to a chosen scientific problem

(STEM_RP12-IIa-e-3)
2. Review, digest, and concisely state the relevance of the studies cited
(STEM_RP12-IIa-e-4)

II. Background Information for Learners

There are different format for thesis paper writing. However, in writing scientific paper
IMRaD format is mostly followed because it highlights essential and concise parts of the
scientific paper. The acronym IMRaD stands for “I” Introduction, “M” Materials and Methods,
“R” Results and “D” for Discussion. Among these major parts of the IMRaD, it is in the
Introduction and in the Discussion parts where relevant and supportive related concepts and
studies are presented logically and coherently (Todoroviæ, 2003). Furthermore, the Materials
and Methods part is also based on sound literature, unless your study is focused on the
refinement of the procedure itself.

. Steps in writing the review of related literature:

1. Identify the key words in your study. Use these key words to search for related scientific
articles or state of the art.
2. Consider websites that are legitimate and non-predatory.
3. Use APA (American Psychological Association) format for in-text/parenthetical citation and
bibliographical citation or the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS). This is prescribed by your
school or by the organizer of a specific organization where you would like to present your
study.
4. Always paraphrase related literature included in your study and cite sources properly.
Review guidelines to avoid committing plagiarism.
5. Use current related literature and study dependent on the research development in the field.
6. In the development of your Capstone project, you need related studies that will support your
endeavor in elucidating the step-by-step process of a scientific study. Also, related studies
may either support the findings or contradict it.
Table 2 reflects the parts of the manuscript where you need to review the related literatures
properly:
Table 2. IMRaD sections that require literature review.
IMRaD Expected literature for citation
INTRODUCTION
• Current state of the field • At least two relevant findings in the
current field of study
• Trend about new sources of
samples being investigated upon.
• Current practices in • At most two conceptual literatures
addressing the issue to describe the scientific concept.
• At least two related studies to
support the claim.
• Research gap • At most three related studies to
establish that such area was not
fully investigated.
• Contribution of the • At least one study to support that
current study such sources or samples can
potentially be tapped.
MATERIALS AND
METHODS
• Material and procedure • There are various methods to be
utilized and as much as possible
look for sources of methods that
are available in your locality and
practical at the same time.
• Data gathering and • In the testing or data gathering, it is
analysis best to follow from related studies
unless your work is novel.
• Disposal (if applicable) • Disposal of chemical and waste
product should be based on
recognized disposal procedures.
DISCUSSION • At least three related studies that
support the findings of your study or
the principle behind the outcome of
the study
REFERENCE • Bibliographical citation of all in-text
citation in the IMRaD paper.
Example
• The only way to protect one-
self against pathogens is
establishing a strong immune
system.
• Immuno-boosting requires
intake of antioxidant such as
Vitamin C.
• Vitamin C comes from fruits.
• Fruits are the common
sources of Vitamin C however
it’s expensive and not always
available.
• Other plant species can be
potential sources of Vitamin
C.
Exception: Unless your study is
focused on the method
refinement.
Exception: Innovative study like
invention may adopt a locally
proven test for what the
invention is intended to function.
Exception: Device invention
needless to be disposed.
• The darker the purple color
the higher is the Vitamin C
content of the vegetables.
Montalban (2020) findings
proved that vegetables
such as carrots and
cabbage contain Vitamin C.
APA/CMOS format
III. Activity Proper

Directions: You may work in small group or individual along with your research teacher as
facilitator. Read and follow the procedure carefully. Write your answers in your logbook.

Activity 1: Supportive or contradictory literature?

Materials
• Literature review in the field of study.

Procedure:
1. Following the guidelines provided in the Table 2 above, search in the web about the
review of related literature and studies that will support the study presented below.

2. You can download the file but you need only the key phrase or sentence. You need to
copy or paste a copy of the original text in your logbook. Then write in the opposite space
the paraphrased version and cite the source of the sentence.
3. To test your skill in doing intensive literature review, fill in your relevant in-text literature in
the table below following the parts of IMRaD until the materials and methods only.
Table 3. Literature review

Title: Qualitative Determination of Vitamin C Presence in Locally Available Vegetables

IMRaD Expected literature for citation

INTRODUCTION

• Current state of the field

• Current practices in
addressing the issue

• Research gap

• Contribution of the
current study

MATERIALS AND
METHODS
• Material and procedure

• Data gathering and

analysis

• Disposal (if applicable)

Guide Questions:

1. What ethical issues are resolved in doing literature review?

________________________________________________________________________________

2. How do you resolved these critical issues?

________________________________________________________________________________

3. What is the role of literature review in proposing a scientific study?

________________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2. My Study in IMRaD Format

Direction: Following the same guidelines above, fill in Table 4 for the relevant information
and literature review of your proposed study.
Table 4. Literature review of your proposed study
Title of your proposed study:

IMRaD Cited literature

INTRODUCTION

• Current state of the

field

• Current practices in
addressing the issue

• Research gap

• Contribution of the
current study

MATERIALS AND
METHODS

• Material and
procedure

• Data gathering and

analysis

• Disposal
(if applicable)
Guide Questions:

1. By doing the literature review of your proposed study, what skills did you developed?

________________________________________________________________________________

2. How does literature review affect your scientific study proposal?

________________________________________________________________________________

3. Why do researchers need to follow certain guidelines in the literature review?

________________________________________________________________________________

IV. Reflection:

As a young researcher, what challenges did you overcome in doing the literature
review?

V. Reference
Todoroviæ, L. (2003). Original (scientific) paper - the IMRAD layout, Educational paper UDC:
006.05:001.818 Archive of Oncology 2003;11(3):203-5