Use number (1) to (5) to show the order of these topics if you narrow them down

from general to the most limited topic.

1.___ The Right Lobe of the Brain

___ The Five Aspects of Personality
___ The Intellectual Aspect of a Person
___ The Brain Components
___ Man’s Personality

2.___ The Legend of mayon Volcano

___ Fiction
___ Prose and Poetry
___ Philippine Literature
___ Legends
Matching Type. Match column A with column B.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Research problem a. those that the

researcher would like answered or addressed in the
study
2. Research topic b. educational issue or
problem in the study
3. Research questions c. broad subject matter
being addressed in a study
Tips need to consider in developing a research project

1. brainstorm for ideas- choose a topic that interests you

2. choose a topic that will enable you to read and
understand the literature
3. ensure that the topic is manageable and that material
is available- focus on your topic
4. make a list of key words- keep track of the words that
are used to describe your topic
5. be flexible- modify your topic
6. define your topic as a focused research question-
develop a more focused interest in an aspect
7. research and read more about your topic –find more
information to help you answer your research question
8. formulate a research statement-write your topic as a
research statement, that will usually be one or two
sentences that states precisely what is to be answered ,
proven or what you will inform your audience about your
topic.
II. Different examples of Good and Bad Research Questions
Bad: Does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people.

Good: In what ways does owning a pet improve quality of life for
older people.
no for simple yes or no

Bad: Does medication help alleviate attention deficit hyperactivity

disorder (ADHD) symptoms? And do kids need more exercise?

Good: How effective are the various types of medication in treating

elementary students with ADHD?
Focused on a single topic
Bad: Is there a higher power in the universe?

Good: What factors affect people’s belief in a

higher power?

Change the question to be something you have the ability

to answer within the time period
Bad: Which national park is the best ?
Good: What features do the most popular national
parks have in common?
Don’t ask for opinions

Bad: How do artificial sweeteners affect people?

Good:How does aspartame affect post- menoposal
women who suffer from migraines??
Questions should be specific
 Research Topics to be Avoided
Controversial topics- depend greatly on the writer’s opinion
which may be tend to be biased
Highly Technical Subjects- researching on topic that require
an advanced study
Hard to investigate subjects- if there are no available reading
materials
Too broad subjects- in depth analysis of the subject matter of
the paper
Too narrow subjects- limited or specific
Vague subjects- prevent for having a clear focus on your
paper
Activity 1: Problem vs. Question

What immediately comes to your mind the moment you hear

these two words. PROBLEM and QUESTION? How would you
compare and contrast the two? In the space below, make an
appropriate graph (e.g. table or a Venn diagram) to show their
similarities and differences.
 Direction. Put a check (/) under the column of the right descriptive word for each number. Justify your choice by
writing your reasons.

RESEARCH TOPICS CONTROVERSIAL VAGUE NARROW HIGHLY BROAD HARD TO REASONS

TECHNICAL INVESTIGATE

1. Filipino’s Admiration for

the Current First Lady of the
Philippines
2. Some Excessively Prices
Imported Vehicles
3. The Rise and Fall of All
Kings and Queens
4. Labor Unions Before the
Coming of Jesus Christ
5. Pluses and Minuses of All
English 2 Textbooks
What problem would my research solve? Who will
benefit from my research?
What topic and research questions should I consider
in doing my research?
Ask the students to brainstorm on the issues that surround
their field of specialization. The objective of the brainstorming
is to make students aware of the issues and topics that are
researchable in their own field.

The output should include:

1. Research Title
2. Reasons for Conducting the Research
3. Research Questions
Assignment

Research on how to write a

good introduction.