LESSON 1

Brainstorming
for the Research
Topic
Presented by: Ms. Anthonette Dabu Abasolo
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are able to do
the following:
a. choose a research topic based on your track or
strand;
b. develop a research plan; and
c. propose a concept paper for your research.
 WHAT IS
RESEARCH?
• a systematic investigation and study of materials and
sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions
(Prieto et al., 2017)
QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH vs.
• studies things in their own natural
settings, attempting to makes
sense of, or to interpret
phenomena in terms of the
meanings of people
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
• quantifies the collection and
analysis of data involved in the
process through the use of
appropriate statistical strategies

When these two kinds of research are found in a single research endeavor,
it can be classified as mixed-method research.
 STEPS IN
CONDUCTING
RESEARCH
Choose a Research Topic. It must be your interest, contributory to the concerned
stakeholders, and feasible.

Prepare a Proposal. It contains the rationale, objectives/ problem statements,

framework, methodology, RRLS, and expected results.

Write the Background of the Study. This chapter contains the Introduction, SOP/
Objectives, Scope & Limitation, SOS, and Def. of Terms.
 Review Related Literature and Studies. You can use the thematic, chronological,
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and geographical approach, or a combination of them

Design Your Research Methodology. You must decide on the research design,
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sampling technique, instrument, and data gathering and analysis.

Present Your Data Analysis and Interpretation. This chapter expounds on the
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collected data.

Write Your Conclusions and Recommendations. This is known as Summary of

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Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations.
 BRAINSTORMI
NG FOR THE
RESEARCH
1. Identify your research interest.
2. Read recommendations from existingTOPIC
research.
3. Look for problems that exist in your community.
• Will the research contribute to solving a problem or in a body of
knowledge?
• Can it be done given the available resources?
• Are there supporting literature and studies that support the research?
 Crafting the Title from the Chosen
Topic
1. Make the title as short as possible. The common acceptable length is at

most 18 words.

2. Reflect the primary elements or variables of the research.

3. Make it sound like a summary of the research content. Your title should

give the readers a clear vision of what the study is all about.
 Preparing the Research Plan
To help you plan for it, you may discuss with your team the questions that follow, which
will be the basis in preparing your concept paper:

• What is the rationale of the research?

• What are the general and specific objectives of the study?
• Who are the beneficiaries of the research?
• What is the expected result of the study?
• Who will be the people involved? What are their roles?
• Is the research feasible?
• What is the expected time frame of the research?
• What literature and studies can be used to support the research concept?
 Conceptualizing the
Research Plan
• Title: a well-defined and well-written title that is usually derived from the topic
• Research Proponents: the list of the names of the researchers
• Rationale: a list of reasons why there is a need to conduct the proposed research
• Objectives: a list of SMART goals that will be accomplished by the research
• Beneficiaries and Significance: a list of who will benefit from the study and how they
will benefit from it
 Conceptualizing the
Research Plan

• Expected Results: a short description of the outcome of the proposal

• Feasibility Requirements: a short discussion of what resources are needed to conduct
the study
• Schedule: a schedule of activities to do the research
• Sources: a bibliographical entry of the resources used in preparing the concept paper
concept paper
Plan your research study. Brainstorm on important points and prepare
the concept paper:

• Research Title
• Proponents / Researchers
• Rationale
• Objectives
• Significance
• Requirements
• Schedule
• Expected Results
• Sources