OUTLINE OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

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EPS, FTAD
 OVERVIEW
Definitions of Research
Writing the Research Proposal
Areas of Research
Outline of Research Proposal
Contents of the Research Proposal
 Definitions of Research

Willis (2002) defines research as a process of discovering

new knowledge- that is knowledge that has previously been
unknown, or that it has been ignored for a long time.

According to Mc Gratch (2001),research is a careful, critical,

and exhaustive investigation to discover new facts which will test
a hypothesis, revise accepted conclusion or contribute to society in
general.
 Writing the Research Proposal
• Writing a research proposal requires a thorough and complete review of
the literature related to the topic. The theory that you gather from the
related literature will assist you a great deal in writing a proposal.
Without knowledge in various theories, you will encounter difficulty in
writing specific questions that the study hopes to answer.

• But with an extensive review of the literature, you will have the greater
chances of being able to identify and state the problem, delimit the
scope, and gather methods and procedure for the data collection and
analysis.
 Areas of Research

S SCHOOL Region, Division, District

Research that would

Action research that would
improve contextualization and
improve teaching and learning
implementation of policy in the
and school governance;
region, division and district;
matters arising from SIP
program development; process
analysis and Learning Action
and program evaluation
Cells (LAC) sessions that require
further investigation
 Preliminary Activity

•Directions: Arrange these jumbled letters to form a

words, then; arrange it again to form a title phrase.

ELINTOU FO
ARCHSERE
ROSALPOP
 OUTLINE OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Research Proposal should contain the following:

I. Introduction
• States the rationale of the research relevance
social, policy or practice context for the study.

• The introduction should explain why the

research study is being undertaken (eg. to answer
a question about a specified problem in education)
and how the results could be used in planning
and/or policy formulation and development.
 II. Literature Review
• The literature review discusses and synthesizes the main
points of views underlying the present research
• It presents theory/(ies) and/or previous studies related to the
present research
• Focuses on key issues which underlie the research , major
findings, problems identified, recommendations, and
questions raised in previous research, the main points of view
and controversies, critical evaluation
of these views, general conclusions, about the research papers
and what knowledge gaps remain that the study will aim to fill.
III. Research Questions
• It involves investigating or testing an idea; trying out solutions
to a problem, exploring and analyzing issues, creating a new
procedure or system, explaining a phenomenon, or a
combination of any of these.
• It should be written in quantifiable terms. This is one vital
characteristic of a good question. Quantification and
measurement will give more direction to the investigation, if the
question is broad,
it has to be broken down into smaller ones.
 Broad Questions
1. How effective are homogenous
and heterogeneous groups?
2. What is the creativity level of
college freshmen students?
3. How do certain reading skills
relate to problem solving?
Specific Questions
1. What is the effect of
homogenous and
heterogeneous grouping on
the achievement in science of
Grade IV pupils?
2. What is the creativity level of
college freshman students in
this study in terms of fluency,
flexibility and originality?
3. How does reading
comprehension relate to
problem -solving skills among
Grade VI pupils of the study?
IV. Scope and Limitations
• Coverage of the research in terms of location, time,
respondents etc, inherent design or methodology
parameters that can restrict the scope of the
research.
• Scope of the investigation that defines where and
when the study was conducted and who the subject
are.
• It sets the boundaries and establishes the
boundaries of the study
 V. Research Methodology
A. Sampling : Details should be provided about who will participate in the
research, number of people and the characteristics of those who will
participate in the research, and how the sample be selected and
recruited.

B. Data Collection: the various instruments and procedures for the data
collection should be outlined and extensively discussed.

C. Ethical Issues: identification of ethical concerns that could possibly

emanate from the research. Securing free prior and informed consent
from the respondents, issues of confidentiality and anonymity.
D. Data Analysis
• The method(s) for analyzing data is broadly mentioned in the proposal

• Details of the method of data analysis are outlined; specific quantitative, (or
both) methods of analysis are mentioned, tools to be used for the data
analysis are stated.

• The appropriateness of selected method(s) of data analysis is explained

• Indicates how the data will be analyzed and reported.

 VI. Cost Estimates
• The proposal includes a list of major items, their
estimated costs, and the total amount required

• A detailed breakdown of items with their

corresponding costs is furnished; the items and costs
reflect the needs of the research
VII. Timetable/Gantt Chart
• Contains the research timelines when will the project
how long will it take for it to be completed; include time for
each step in research process.
 VIII. Plans for Dissemination/Advocacy
• Indicate how the results of the study will be utilized
 X. References
• Provide in text of work and list of references.
 Activity
• Directions: Write the outline of the research proposal
in a coupon bond and discuss each part during group
presentation.
 Activity
• Directions: Write the outline of the research proposal
in a coupon bond and discuss each part during group
presentation.
 Template of Research Proposals
Basic Research Action Research
Introduction of the research Context and Rationale
Literature review Literature review (optional)
Research Questions Research Questions
Scope and Limitation Scope and Limitation
Research Methodology Research Methodology
(Sampling, Data Collection, Ethical Issues, (Sampling, Data Collection, Ethical Issues,
Plans for Data Analysis) Plans for Data Analysis)
Timetable/GANTT Chart Workplan
Cost Estimates Cost Estimates
Plans for Dissemination/Advocacy Action Plan
References References (if applicable)
 QUOTATION

“I believe in innovation and that the way you get innovation

is you fund research and you learn the basic facts. ”
“Government will always play a huge part in solving big
problems…They also fund basic research, which is a crucial
component of the innovation that improves life for everyone”

Bill Gates
 References
:

Castillo, F. (2011), Introduction to Research Education,

Manila, Philippines: Booklore Publishing Corp., 2011
Ochave, Jesus A. et. al.(1992), Research Methods,
Manila, Philippines: Rex Books Store,1992
DepEd Order No. 33, s. 2015
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