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PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1
LEARNER'S ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 4 – Week 1:
Writing the Research Title
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 – Grade 11
Learner's Activity Sheet
Quarter 4 – Week 1: Writing the Research Title
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 LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 11-PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1 FOR QUARTER 4, WEEK 1

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________

School: _____________________________________ Teacher: ________________________________

Writing the Research Title

Competency: writes a research title CS_RS11-IIIc- e-2

General Reminders: Use this activity sheet with care. Ask your subject teacher for specific
instructions on where to put your answers for this specific LAS. Read the directions carefully
before doing each task. Make sure to accomplish all the tasks provided herein to facilitate learning.
If in any case you have concerns about the contents of this LAS, you may directly ask me through
facebook messenger or you may do it through your subject teacher. (fb account: Darrel C. Tibre)

I. Explore
STIRRING UP IMAGINATION

Directions: Analyze the titles written in clusters. Identify the common elements of
the titles and write them on your notebook.

Cluster A

1. Reading Difficulties and Comprehension Levels of Freshmen

2. Factors Affecting the Learning Styles of High School Students (Naco, 2006)
3. Managerial Skills and Difficulties of School Managers

Cluster B

1. Likeability of Teachers: Essential Qualities for Senior of High School Instructors

2. Predictors of Students’ Performance in Chemistry Laboratory of Private Schools

(Estrella, 2009)

3. The Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Competencies of School for Human Intervention

 Program (Cristobal, 2003)

Cluster C

1. The Effect of Computer to Mathematical Competencies in Algebra Among Sophomores

2. The Effect of Assisted Instruction in Performance of Students in Asian History and
Civilization (Cuenca, 2008)
3. Correlation of English Performance of Students in Selected Schools (Valenton, 2009)

Cluster D

1. Parenting Needs, Goals, Strategies for Adolescent Mothers (Stiles, 2005)

2. Learning Styles and Level of Motivation of Honor Students
3. Psychological Needs of Students with OFW Parents

Guide Questions:

How did the researchers came up with these titles?

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What are the common elements of these research titles?

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II. Learn

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RESEARCH TITLE

The Research Title:

• Summarizes the main idea/s of your study

• It is the part of the paper that is read the most and is usually read first
• Captures reader’s attention and draws his attention at the research problem being
investigated
• Differentiates the paper from other papers of the same subject area
• Predicts content
• Contains keywords that will make it easy to access by a computer search
Here are basic reminders to keep in mind while writing a research title:

1. Keep it simple, brief, and attractive. The primary function of a title is to provide
a precise summary of the paper’s content. So, keep the title brief and clear.
Moreover, a good title for a research is typically around 10-15 substantive words
long. A lengthy title may seem unfocused and take the reader’s attention away from
the important point.

Avoid: Drug X has an effect of muscular contraction for an hour in snails

Better: Drug X induces muscular contraction in snails

2. Use appropriate descriptive words. A good research title should contain key words
used in the manuscript and should define the nature of the study. Think about
terms people would use to search for the study and include them in the title.

Avoid: Effects of Drug A on schizophrenia patients

Better: Psychosocial effects of Drug A on schizophrenia patients

3. Avoid abbreviations and jargon. Known abbreviations such as AIDS, HIV, and so
on can be used in the title. However, lesser-known or specific abbreviations and
jargon that would not be immediately familiar to the readers should be left out.

Avoid: MMP expression profiles cannot distinguish between normal and early
osteoarthritic synovial fluid
Better: Matrix metalloproteinase protein expression profiles cannot distinguish
between normal and early osteoarthritic synovial fluid

4. It is a good idea to create a “working” research title first. This title helps focus
the research and writing but can be changed if needed. The final title should be a
phrase or a question that indicates the subject and scope of the research while
generating the reader’s interest and enthusiasm for the topic.

HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH TITLE

Follow these steps:

Step One

Ask yourself these questions and make 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 title:

A Phenomenological Study on the Behavior of Senior High School Students

with Absentee Parents of Tabaco national High School

in the School Year 2017-2018

Form this title, you can find out a lot about the research before reading the actual proposal
or actual research report.

1. What are we looking at? The behavior of Senior High School students with
absentee parents
2. Who are the subjects? Senior High School students with absentee parents
3. Where is the setting/place of the study? Tabaco National High School
4. What type of study is it going to be? It is going to be a qualitative study, and
phenomenology will be used.
5. What is the period covered of the study? School Year 2017-2018
6. What size is the sample? We will just be using a small sample.
7. What data-collection methods will be used? Information from the participants
will be obtained through interviews, observation, open-ended questionnaires, etc.

The table below shows sample research titles for the different Senior High School strands
which might be helpful for you as you decide to have your own research title/topic.

Track/Strand Research Titles/Topics

STEM Health Hazards of Direct and Indirect Smoking:
Prevention and Care
HUMSS Perception of the Stakeholders on the Implementation
of Senior High School
ABM Effect of Word of Mouth Advertisement on the Stability
of Julia’s Bakery
GAS Factors Influencing Secondary Students’ Perception
and Preferences in Choosing a Strand in Senior High
School
 TVL (Computer
Programming)
TVL (Bread and Pastry)
TVL (Automotive Servicing)
Employability of Computer Programmers: Job Market
Analysis
Perception of the Trainers of the Effectiveness of Bread
and Pastry Production Training Program
Awareness on the Responsibilities: Contributions and
Significance of Automotive Technicians

Now, let us move on to the Senior High Track you are enrolled in.

Before you make a final decision on your topic, reflect on these questions:

1. What area/s not covered in classroom lessons/discussions do I still want to

know/investigate in my specific track?
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2. If I do this research project, how useful will it be to me as a senior high school

student and to the community where I belong, and even to the larger community,
the Philippines, the ASEAN, and the world?
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Practice Exercises/Activity
Task I: From among the listed working titles below, select the best three and state your reasons
why. Write all your answers on your paper.

1. School Absenteeism among Students

2. Factors that Influence a Child’s Decisions to Read Outside-Of-School
3. Internet Addiction faced by Young Kids
4. Online Education for Disabled Students
5. Effects of Cooperative Learning on Student Achievement
6. Overcoming Death of a Loved One
7. Preventing Self Harm
8. Side Effects of Body Piercing at a Young Age
9. Future of Different Sports in the Philippines
10. Impact of Using Nuclear Weapons

Title 1: ____________________________________________________________________________

Reason/s why I chose this topic:

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Title 2: ____________________________________________________________________________

Reason/s why I chose this topic:

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Title 3:_____________________________________________________________________________

Reason/s why I chose this topic:

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III. Engage

What to do: Think of a topic to write about. List three (3) topics. Write your working research title
for each topic. Have your outputs written on your paper.

Topic 1:______________________________________________________________

Working Research Title:

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Topic 2:______________________________________________________________

Working Research Title:

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Topic 3:______________________________________________________________

Working Research Title:

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IV. Apply

MY TITLE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Write your answers on your paper.

What to do:

Write a title considering what you would like to look at in the topic, who the subjects are, and
the kind of qualitative research that you would be working on. Follow this pattern:

My Final Topic: _____________________________________________________________

1. What are you looking at? ________________________________________________

2. Who are the subjects? _________________________________________________
3. Where is the setting of the study? ________________________________________
4. It is going to be a __(type of research study)__, and ___(type of qualitative research)_____
will be used.
5. When is the period covered of the study? ___________________________________
6. We will just be using a ________________ sample.
7. Data collection will involve obtaining information from the participants through

___________________, ______________________, ____________________.

V. Post Test

What to do:
Think of a good research title that is align with your track/strand in Senior High School.
Write your answers on your notebook.

Strand: _____________________________________________________________

Topic: _______________________________________________________________

Working Title: ________________________________________________________

Final Title: ___________________________________________________________