Practical Research 2 - WEEK 2 (AUG 12-16)
Practical Research 2 - WEEK 2 (AUG 12-16)
Practical Research 2 - WEEK 2 (AUG 12-16)
STA. ROSA
MET NUMBER: 3
LESSON: Background of research
PREREQUISITE CONTENT-KNOWLEDGE: Designing a Research Title
PREREQUISITE SKILL:
INTRODUCTION:
OVERVIEW
Reading a well-written research title gives the reader an insight of what the research study is all about. Although it
captures the main point of the study, it does not sufficiently explain all the details of the study. Hence the reader opts to
read on for better understanding. When introducing your study to the readers, you must bridge the gap from what is
known to what is unknown. Establishing the importance of finding the answer to the question makes the reader feel the
need to answer such question. Thus, it makes the research project more meaningful and valuable.
A research gap is an under or unexplored area of a topic that requires further exploration. The gap can be in a form of
other variables, conditions, population, methodology, or test subject. To identify research gaps, an exhaustive literature
review regarding the topic is required. You may have to look for similar or related studies employing quantitative,
qualitative, or mixed methods from legitimate sources and examine the gray areas. Reading through the Discussion,
Conclusion, or the Recommendations sections of the articles will help you know potential areas of study that need
further attention. Identifying research gaps sometimes would even make researchers modify their research problem as
they get noteworthy ideas from fellow researchers.
SYNTHESIS
What have you learned?
Directions: As you have learned from this lesson, answer each question comprehensively.
1. What is the relevance of the Background of the Study in your research paper?
2. Compare and contrast Background of the Study and Literature Review.
3. What important components should be included in the Background of the Study?
ASSESSMENT