S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L D E PA R T M E N T

PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 2
RONALD V. HERMOSO
Master Teacher I
ronald.hermoso@deped.gov.ph
Designing
Research Topic

• Module 2/Lesson 1
Choosing a Research Topic
1.Should-do-ability – it is about the purpose, relevance,
importance, appropriateness and ethics of the research
2.Do-ability – this is about the manageability, skill required,
prior experience needed, timeframe anticipated, and
resource support available to conduct this research
3.Want-to-do-ability – It focuses on your own motivation,
commitment and perseverance
Factors to Consider when Selecting a
Research Topic
1.Size 5. Skill

2.Scope 6. Access

3.Time 7. Prior Knowledge

4.Resources 8. Motivation
Developing a Research Topic
• Choose a broad topic
• Do a preliminary research
• Define the problem
• Refine the question
1. Choose a Broad Topic
• Choose an interesting topic
• Select a significant topic
• Choose a topic relevant to your field
2. Do A Preliminary Research
• Identify the research gaps
• Have a better understanding of the topic
• How did other researchers gather the data?
3. Define the Problem
• Narrow down your research question
4. Refine the Question
• Lets you evaluate your research question
Research Title
• Module 2/Lesson 2
Guidelines in Making Research Title
Guidelines in Making Research Title
STEPS in WRITING THE RESEARCH TITLE
 Research Titles

Broad Topics Specific Topics

1. Blended Learning in English
Classes
2. Presidential Election Results
3. Agri-business
4. Social Networking
5. Vegetarianism
1. A Correlation Study on the Use of
Blended Learning in Freshman English
Classes and Student Achievement
2. Campaign Events and Materials and their
Impact on Presidential Election Results
3. The Impact of Agri-business on the
Philippine Economy
4. Cause and Effect Relationships of Social
Networking and Online Selling
5. Effects of Vegetarianism on Physical
Health
Choose 3 topics and narrow them down into
specific topics.
Broad Topics
1. Body, Health and Lifestyle Issues 11. Food Hygiene and Sanitation
2. Traffic and the Economy 12. Fashion Design
3. Mobile Hospitals 13. Sex Exploitation on Television
4. Popular Culture 14. Environment
5. Credit Unions 15. Development in the Community
6. Corporate Social Responsibility 16. Cyber bullying
7. Flood Control 17. Success Indicators of Entrepreneurial Vendors
8. Endangered Species 18. Employability of Students in Senior High
9. Media Influence 19. Friendship and Its Impact on a Person’s well-
10. Online/video games being.
20. Information and Communication Technology
THREE BASIC TIPS TO
KEEP IN MIND WHILE
WRITING A TITLE
Three Basic Tips to Keep in
Mind while Writing a Title
1. Keep it simple, brief and attractive. Use
active verbs.

•AVOID: Drug XYZ has an effect of muscular

contraction for an hour in snails of Achatina
fulcia species
•BETTER: Drug XYZ induces muscular
contraction in Achatina fulcia species
Three Basic Tips to Keep in
Mind while Writing a Title
2. Use appropriate descriptive words that can
define the nature of the study. Think about terms
people would use to search for your study.

AVOID: Effects of drug A on schizophrenia

patients: study of a multicenter mixed group
BETTER: Psychological effects of drug A on
schizophrenia patients: a multicenter randomized
controlled trial
Three Basic Tips to Keep in
Mind while Writing a Title
3. Avoid abbreviation or jargon. Known
abbreviations such as AIDS can be used.

AVOID: MMP expression profiles cannot

distinguish between normal and early
osteoarthritic synovial fluid
BETTER: Matrix metalloproteinase protein
expression profiles cannot distinguish between
normal and early osteoarthritic synovial fluid
Example:
Tardiness
Absences
Parental Concern Lack of Interest

DIFFICULTY OF TRANSPORTATION
Allowance Academic Issues

Time Factor
Traffic
Management Styles

Performance Attitudinal Concerns

Example:

Parental Concern

DIFFICULTY OF TRANSPORTATION
Academic Issues
Example:

PARENTAL CONCERN, DIFFICULTY OF

TRANSPORTATION AND ACADEMIC ISSUES AMONG
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Example:

PERCEPTION ON COFFEE CONSUMPTION OF

STUDENTS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Example:

FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF GCASH AS A

MODE OF PAYMENT AMONG ONLINE SELLERS IN
BACARRA ILOCOS NORTE
Example:

FACTORS AFFECTING OF BLENDED LEARNING

AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF BNCHS
Example:

ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF GRADE 12 HUMSS/ABM

STUDENTS IN ONLINE DISTANCE MODALITY
Example:

SARI-SARI STORES SALES PERFORMANCE DURING

PANDEMIC IN BACARRA, ILOCOS NORTE
Example:

THE PERCEIVED BENEFITS ACADEMIC PROGRAM TO

THE GRADUATING GRADE 12 STUDENTS OF BNCHS
Example:

THE EFFECTS OF ONLINE SELLING ON LICENSED

BUSINESSES IN BACARRA, ILOCOS NORTE
(Eunice Carino, Rejulamae Antonio)
Example:

IMPACT OF THE INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY ON BUSINESS RESORT MANAGEMENT
IN PAGUDPUD, ILOCOS NORTE
(Kelsey Ashley Bardajae, Jenevy Ramos,
Hannah Richie Bolusan, Neal Kristan Aguinaldo)
Example:

THE EFFECT OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION IN THE

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
Example:

STUDY ANXIETY AND SCHOLASTIC

PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT
Example:

THE EFFECTS OF EDUCATIONAL MOBILE

APPLICATION TO THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS
Example:

ACADEMIC TEXT READING SKILLS OF

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Example:

IMPACT OF LEGAL ABORTION ON COUNTRY

Example:

EFFECTS OF BLENDED LEARNIND TO

THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF
HUMMS STUDENTS
Example:

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES AND THEIR
IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Example:

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON

POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AMONG
YOUNG PEOPLE
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