Brainstorming for

Research Topics
Quarter 3, Module 1
Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion
What You Need to Know
 Youhave learned the step-by-step
procedure in writing a qualitative and
quantitative research in your previous
subjects – Practical Research 1 and 2,
respectively. As a culminating activity,
Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion is
designed to heighten your critical thinking
and problem-solving skills through
conducting another meaningful study.
After this lesson, you are expected to:

1. identify issues and ideas in respective
track or strand;
 2. formulate a suitable research topic
related to a track or strand; and
 3. write a research plan about the selected
research topic.
What I Know
 There are 15 words that are possible
sources for a research topic hidden in the
wordsquare in the next slide. Words appear
vertically, horizontally, diagonally,
backwards and forwards. Search for these
words and write your answers on your
notebook.
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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

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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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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

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Brainstorming for Research
Topics
 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.
What’s In
 On your notebook, write YES if the statement can be
considered as a criterion and NO if otherwise.
 A research topic should…
 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.
What’s In
 On your notebook, write YES if the statement can be
considered as a criterion and NO if otherwise.
 A research topic should…
 1. be original. Yes
 2. be ambiguous. No
 3. fill in a research gap. Yes
 4. be costly and ambitious. No
 5. be general and not specific. No
 6. arouse intellectual curiosity. Yes
 7. be within the researcher’s interest.
Yes
 8. make use of ineffective research instrument. No
 9. be completed beyond the given period of time. Yes
 10. be insignificant to the field of study or discipline. No
What’s New
 Toassist you in the selection process, here are
some guidelines given by Baraceros (2016:38-
39):
 1. INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER
 2.
RICHNESS OF AVAILABLE SOURCES OR SUPPORTING
EVIDENCES
 3. TIMELINESS AND RELEVANCE OF THE TOPIC
 4. LIMITATIONS OF THE SUBJECT
 5. PERSONAL RESOURCES
Now that you have learned the considerations in formulating
a research problem, here are the steps that will guide you
trim down your area of interest.

 Focus on your track, strand or area of specialization.

 Recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your
respective field or strand that has piqued or aroused
your interest the most.
 Generate an unanswered question or an unresolved
problem from your chosen area or lesson.
 Assess the question or problem based on the five
guidelines stated above.
 Write your research problem.
When formulating an effective research title,
take the following guidelines into consideration:

 1. Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the

study.
 2. The title must be limited to 10 to 15 substantive
words. Conjunctions (and, but, because), prepositions
(in, on, at) and articles (the, a, an) are not counted.
 3. Do not include analysis of, study of, an investigation
of and the like.
 4. The title must be in the phrase form.
 5. Avoid title that gives too much information.
What’s More
 In the following slide match the following
descriptions in column A to their respective
guidelines in choosing a research topic in column
B. Write the letter of the correct answer on your
notebook.
 5 3 1
Criteria/ Excellent/ Satisfactory Needs
Indicators Outstanding Improvement

Completeness of All of the sections Two sections were None of the

answers were answered unanswered sections were
answered
Quality of answers All of the Some of the None of the
responses were responses were responses were
discussed discussed discussed
substantially and substantially and substantially and
comprehensively comprehensively comprehensively

Appropriateness of All of the Some of the None of the

answers responses responses responses
correspond to the correspond to the corresponds to the
needed needed needed
information in all information in information in all
of the sections some of the of the sections
sections
 A B
1. This refers to the researcher’s A. limitations of the subject
abilities, financial capacity,
resources in terms of instruments, B. personal resources
facilities and time frame.
2. This refers to the social applicability
C. interest in the subject matter
and appropriateness of the topic to
the current situation.
D. timeliness and relevance
3. This refers to an individual’s
interest in a topic driven by his or
her schema about it. E. richness of available resources or
4. This refers to the availability of supporting evidences of
needed resources as evidence for the appropriateness
topic.
5. This refers to the topic’s F. intellectual ability
contribution to a particular field or
discipline.
 A B
1. This refers to the researcher’s A. limitations of the subject
abilities, financial capacity,
resources in terms of instruments, B. personal resources
facilities and time frame.
2. This refers to the social applicability
C. interest in the subject matter
and appropriateness of the topic to
the current situation.
D. timeliness and relevance
3. This refers to an individual’s
interest in a topic driven by his or
her schema about it. E. richness of available resources or
4. This refers to the availability of supporting evidences of
needed resources as evidence for the appropriateness
topic.
5. This refers to the topic’s F. intellectual ability
contribution to a particular field or
discipline.
Arrange the following steps in correct sequence
using numbers 1-5. Write your answers on your
notebook.

1.Write your research problem.

2.Generate an unanswered question or an unresolved
problem from your chosen area or lesson.
3.Recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your
respective field that has piqued your interest the most.
4.Assess the question or problem based on the five
guidelines stated above.
5.Focus on your track, strand or area of specialization.
Arrange the following steps in correct sequence using
numbers 1-5. Write your answers on your notebook.

1.Write your research problem. 5

2.Generate an unanswered question or an unresolved
problem from your chosen area or lesson. 3
3.Recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your
respective field that has piqued your interest the most. 2
4.Assess the question or problem based on the five
guidelines stated above. 4
5.Focus on your track, strand or area of specialization. 1
Read each statement below carefully. On your
notebook, put a / if the statement is correct and X
if otherwise.
1. The title must include the accurate scope of the
study.
2. Choose a title that is a sentence than a phrase.
3. Very long titles are preferable than short ones.
4. If possible, titles must not exceed 15 substantive
words.
5. Analysis of, A Study of, An Investigation and the
like are not encouraged.
Read each statement below carefully. On your
notebook, put a / if the statement is correct and X
if otherwise.
1. The title must include the accurate scope of the
study. /
2. Choose a title that is a sentence than a phrase. X
3. Very long titles are preferable than short ones. X
4. If possible, titles must not exceed 15 substantive
words. /
5. Analysis of, A Study of, An Investigation and the
like are not encouraged. X
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)
When deciding on a research topic, there are guidelines that we must follow.
These are ______________, ______________, ______________,
______________, and ______________. These guidelines must be
considered because __________________________________.
The research topic must be simple and specific enough for us to
accomplish it with consideration of our limitations and within the given
period of time. To attain this, first we have to
________________________ and then ________________________. After
this, we must ________________________ to be followed by
________________________. To complete the procedure, we can now
________________________.
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)
When deciding on a research topic, there are guidelines that we must follow.
These are interest in the subject matter, richness of available sources or
supporting evidences, timeliness and relevance of the topic, limitations of the
subject, and personal resources. These guidelines must be considered because it
can guarantee the accomplishment of your research.
The research topic must be simple and specific enough for us to accomplish it
with consideration of our limitations and within the given period of time. To attain
this, first we have to focus on your track, strand or area of specialization and then
recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your respective field or strand that has
piqued or aroused your interest the most. After this, we must generate an
unanswered question or an unresolved problem from your chosen area or lesson to
be followed by assessing the question or problem based on the five guidelines
stated above. To complete the procedure, we can now write your research
problem.
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)
 5 3 1
Criteria/Indicators Excellent/ Satisfactory Needs
Outstanding Improvement

Feasibility of The research The research problem The research

Research Problem problem is practical is slightly practical problem is
and doable and may be doable completely
impractical and
undoable
Specificity of The research The research problem The research
Research Problem problem uniquely is slightly problem is still
belongs to a specific ambiguous broad
area of the topic

Timeliness The research The research problem The research

Relevance of problem is highly is slightly significant problem is
Research Problem significant at the at the time being insignificant at the
time being time being
▪ Fingerprinting ▪ DNA
▪ Ethics and Genetics ▪ Insecticides
▪ Humans and Wildlife ▪ Export and Import
▪ Malnutrition ▪ Intermittent Fasting
▪ Psychology of Plastic ▪ Food Nutrition
Surgery ▪ Privacy Issues
▪ Vaccines ▪ Mobile Games
▪ Violence ▪ Computer Literacy
▪ Racism ▪ Online Selling
▪ Sex Education ▪ Accounting System
▪ Social Media ▪ Marketing Strategies
▪ Terrorism ▪ Technology and
▪ Online Learning Business
▪ Gender Roles ▪ Thermal Insulation
For example:
 Broad Topic: Online Selling
 SpecificTopic: Influence of Internet Based
Marketing Activities on Digital Consumer’s Mind
Assessment
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)
STEPS IN SPECIFYING THE RESEARCH TOPIC ANSWER

1. What is your track and strand?

2. What is the specific lesson or issue in your
track and strand that has piqued your interest the
most?
3. What is the unanswered question or unresolved
problem, or issue involved in the lesson or issue?
4. Assess the question or problem based on the
five guidelines.
• Is it within your interest?
Yes___No____
• Are there available data, resources and evidences
that will support the topic?
Yes___No____
• Is it timely and relevant?
Yes___No____
• Will it contribute to your track and strand?
Yes___No____
• Is it within your personal resources?
Yes___No____

5. If all of your answers are yes, then write down

your specific research problem. If no, reevaluate
your research question or problem.
Additional Activities
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)
 15 POINTS
Criteria/ Originality Clarity Conciseness Specificity
Indicators The title is The title is clear The title is not The title
new and and stuffy and dull but demonstrates
different straightforward. gives readers elements that
from what (4 points) some idea at the point out the
has already outset of what angle of
been inquiry. (3
the research
written points)
will contain.
about. (4 points)
(4 points)

TOTAL
SCORE
 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?)
5. Method and Design: Respondents:
(Is it a quantitative or a qualitative (Who or what will be the source of
study?) your data?)
Sample Size:
(How many respondents does your
study need?)
Sampling Technique:
(How will you choose your respondents
or source of data?)
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)
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.
Self-Assessment Checklist YES NO
1. Is it original?
2. Is it concise?
3. Is it clear?
4. Is it specific?
5. Does it reflect the topic to be
explored?
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