RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE 1 | Learning Modules

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MODULE 3 | Research Related to Daily Life

In this module, you will learn how to prepare your own research project, which will take
you through the many stages of the research process that may be useful in your everyday
life and may finally result in positive community progress.

What do you think are the different fields and professions conducting research and
improvements? How do you believe individuals in these fields do research?

Every field of expertise conducts research investigations. Anthropology, industry,

communication, education, engineering, law, and nursing are just a few of the fields that
have been transformed into an array of academic research that reflect people's diverse
interests.

Most Essential Learning Competencies

 Designs a research project related to daily life (CS_RS11-IIIce-1)
 Writes a research title (CS_RS11-IIIce-2)
 Provides the justifications/reasons for conducting the research (CS_RS11-
IIIce-3)

Lesson I – FINDING GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC AND TITLE

DISCUSSION

The goal of qualitative research is to investigate specific situations in temporal and

geographical depth. It begins with the respondents' perspectives, expressions, and
behaviors in their local setting. In this scenario, qualitative research is vital in a variety of
sectors since it turns it into research programs while maintaining the required adjustments
toward its goals and duties.

HOW TO DESIGN A RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE?

The design stage is where the methodological technique is planned and developed. The
following are the steps in research design:
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The process of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals for research is valuable. Consider the acronym
and its description.

S-pecific- The goals are plain and defined, rather than vague, ambiguous, or generic.
Specific objectives offer specific details on the actions linked with the aim. These priorities
indicate who will accomplish as to answer: what, when, and how.

M-easurable - Clear objectives provide a concrete measure of performance, allowing

progress to be easily tracked and determining when success has been reached.

A-chievable - Achievable goals are within the management and staff's abilities,
responsibilities, and financial resources. Every effort should be made to obtain a greater
degree of efficiency.

R-elevant - A relevant goal is appropriate for both the individual seeking to accomplish it
and is related to the ultimate aims and objectives.

T-imely - The objective should not be open-ended, but rather specified for a certain time
period. The exact date on which the goal is to be met should be calculated as precisely
as possible. When a target has a deadline, it provides a quantifiable point and accelerates
progress toward critical goals.
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FINDING A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC

When finding the right research paper topic, the following may be consider:

1. To write your title, you must start with a topic.

There is no such thing as a single excellent topic. It is simpler to write down
three, or even five, themes of your choice rather than one single topic. You will
quickly understand that there is wisdom in this practice.

2. Identify problem situations.

Sources for a research subject or themes may be issues at home that you
are concerned with like relationships, money issues, unemployment, dishonesty,
and other issues are examples. At school, students protest about poor grades,
teachers' instructional approaches, inadequate allowances, school facilities and
equipment, and a variety of other issues therewith. You can go to a bigger town
and investigate issues like as politics, commodity pricing, and other concerns.
Without a doubt, if given the chance, you would assist in any manner you could to
alleviate people's concerns.

3. Consider your passion or interest.

Your interest in a topic may be fueled by your extensive understanding of it
as well as your unfamiliarity with it. Your genuine interest in a subject motivates
you to explore, examine, or question about it with zeal, passion, and energy.

4. Make sure you have enough resources for your topic.

This entails locating a topic that has been addressed not only on websites
or blogs, but also in books, essays, and even encyclopedia references. Choose a
topic that is both engaging and has a large amount of published content.

5. Pick a topic that is timely and relevant.

The study is relevant if it produces outcomes that aid in societal betterment.
Whether it is relevant to the present, it is pertinent.

6. Check references from the library.

Check the availability of reading resources on your selected topic at your
local library. Do not be afraid to seek assistance from your library.

7. Be ready with your personal resources.

Evaluate your research abilities in terms of your financial situation, health,
mental capacity, required facilities, and time allocation to conduct your study.

8. Master the skill of finding the right research topic.

Unfortunately, not all of your interests will be simple to write about. It gets
much more challenging if there is insufficient study information available on the
topic you have picked. When deciding on research paper themes, start with a
general concept and then narrow it down.
Source: Practical-Research-1-Q1-M8.pdf , Designing a Research Project Related to Life by Pinky Farah B. Borjal, DepEd Region V,
2020.
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Research Topics to Be Avoided:

1. Controversial Topics - topics that depend greatly on the writer’s opinion. Facts
cannot support topics like these.
Example: The Extent of Filipinos’ Faith in God

2. Highly Technical Topics for a beginner - researching on topics that require an

advanced study, technical knowledge, and vast experience is a difficult task.
Example: Spaceship Building

3. Hard-to-Investigate Topics - subject is hard to investigate if there are no available

reading materials about it and if such materials are not up-to-date.
Example: Labor Unions before the Coming of Christ

4. Broad Topics - too broad that will prevent you from giving an in-depth analysis of
the subject matter of the paper. The solution to this is to narrow or limit the topic to
a smaller one.
Example: Lack of Self-Confidence (Broad) Better
Topic: Lack of Self-Confidence in Adolescents: Root Causes, Manifestations and
Intervention (Narrowed)

5. Too Narrow Topics - subjects are too limited or specific that an extensive or
thorough searching or reading for information about these is necessary.
Example: The Definition of Research

6. Vague Topics - choosing will prevent you from having a clear focus on your paper.
Titles beginning with indefinite adjectives such as several, many, some, etc., are
vague enough to decrease the readers’ interests and curiosity. Example: Some
Excessively Priced Imported Vehicles

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RESEARCH TITLE

1. Summarizes the main idea/s of your study.

2. It is the part of the paper that is read the most and is
usually read first.
3. Captures reader’s attention and draws his attention at
the research problem being investigated.
4. Differentiates the paper from other papers of the same
subject area.
5. Predicts content.
6. Contains keywords that will make it easy to access by a
computer search. (Source: canva.com)
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Here are basic reminders to keep in mind while writing a research title:
1. Keep it simple, brief, and attractive.
A title's principal role is to offer a concise overview of the paper's content.
As a result, keep the title concise or to the point. Furthermore, a good research
tile is generally 10-15 meaningful words long. A long title may appear disjointed
and divert the reader's attention away from a crucial subject.
2. Use appropriate descriptive words.
A good research title should include important terms from the publication
and describe the nature of the investigation. Consider the phrases that people
might use to find the study and incorporate them in the title.
3. Avoid abbreviations and jargon.
In the title, well-known acronyms such as AIDS, HIV, and so on may be
used. However, lesser-known or specialized acronyms and jargon that readers
may not be familiar with should be avoided.
4. It is a good idea to create a ‘working’ research title first.
This title helps to focus the research and writing, although it may be
modified if necessary. The final title should be a statement or a question that
shows the subject and scope of the study while generating the reader's interest
and passion for the topic.
Always remember that Research title must be original, clear, concise, and
specific. Make sure that the research topic and research questions match.

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Identify the word or phrase referred to by the following expressions.

Choose your answer below and write your answers on your answer sheet.
Relevant Unavailability of reading Timely Controversial Hard-
materials, outdated Topics toinvestigate
resources topics
Too Narrowing down or Losing Too broad Enthusiasm,
narrow limiting a topic to a clear focus topics motivation,
topics smaller one on the energy
paper

_______1. A descriptive term for a topic that is beneficial to the advancement of

society.
_______2. The impact of a topic you are passionate about or find important to your
heart.
_______3. Topics that are primarily concerned with a person's emotions and
feelings.
_______4. Topics that need extensive research in the library.
_______5. A solution to a very specific challenge or problem.
_______6. The result of working on a hazy or unclear problem.
_______7. The cause for a difficult-to-investigate topic.
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_______8. Topics for research that are really simple.

_______9. Topics of broad or general research.
_______10. An adjective denoting an issue that is contemporary in nature.

ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Rewrite a research title in the form of a more appropriate study title. Fill in
the blanks or write the answer on your answer sheet.

1. Drug X has an effect of muscular contraction for an hour in snails

Better Research Title: __________________________________________________
2. Effects of online games on students
Better Research Title: __________________________________________________
3. Factors Influencing Students’ and Preferences in Choosing a Course in SHS
Better Research Title: __________________________________________________

POST ASSESSMENT
Writing a Research Title
Directions: In a separate sheet of paper, follow the step in writing a research title. Fill in
the blanks to identify what is asked.
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH TITLE
Step One: Ask yourself these questions and take note of the answers:
1. What is my paper about?
2. What techniques/designs will be used?
3. Who/What will be studied?
4. Where is the setting of the study?
5. When is the period or duration of the study?
Step Two: Use your answers to list key words.
Step Three: Create a sentence that indicates the key words you listed.
Step Four: Delete all unnecessary/repetitive words and link the remaining.
Step Five: Delete non-essential information and reword the title.

Let us take this sample research title:

A Phenomenological Study on the Behavior of Senior High School Students
with Absentee Parents of Las Piñas National High School in the School Year
2019-2020
1. What are we looking at? ______________________________________________
2. Who are the subjects? ________________________________________________
3. Where is the setting/place of the study? __________________________________
4. What type of study is it going to be? _____________________________________
5. What is the period covered of the study? _________________________________
6. What size is the sample? _____________________________________________
7. What data-collection methods will be used? _______________________________
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