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Self – Learning Module - 1

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 CURRICULUM
CONNECTION

LIFE PERFORMANCE OUTCOME:

I am a Globalista – a student of Global Site for I.T. Studies, Inc., a conscientious, adept
performer, achievers, competently pursuing my mission in life.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Explain and apply the fundamental elements of effective conflict resolution processes
and use to reduce group conflicts and divisions, foster agreement, and promote future
collaboration.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE & INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Describe and explain the new abilities they have developed as the result of self-initiated
learning experience and projects through analyzation and understanding every topic in the
chapter.

INSTRUCTION:

How to learn from this module:

1. Before working on this self-learning module, make sure you have a notebook, pen or
pencil and learning materials with you.

2. Read carefully the instructions given. Don’t hurry. Always review your answers.

3. If you are told to go and do something, do not hesitate to do so.

4. Accomplish tasks and complete worksheet seriously and correctly.

5. Submit outputs on or before the deadline at the agreed drop area like Barangay Hall or to
the assigned Barangay Official in your Barangay.

6. Guidance, support & encouragement of the parent/guardian are highly encouraged.

7. Enjoy learning.

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 CHAPTER 1:
Introduction to Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion

You have learned the step-by-step procedure in writing a qualitative and quantitative
research in your previous subjects – Practical Research 1 and 2, respectively. As a culminating
activity, Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion is designed to heighten your critical thinking
and problem- solving skills through conducting another meaningful study. This module is
designed to assist you in choosing a significant topic that will benefit your area of interest.

The following terms will be encountered in the lesson:

Qualitative Research

 a type of scientific research which seeks to answer questions, by systematically

using predefined set of procedures to verify opinion, collect evidence, and produce
findings that are applicable beyond the immediate boundaries of the study.

Quantitative Research - to confirm hypotheses about phenomena.

Design

 To plan and make decisions about something that is being built or created.
 To create the plans that show how something will be made.
 To plan and make something for a specific use or purpose the way something has
been made.
 The way the parts of something is formed and arranged for a particular use, effects
etc.
 A particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group).
Research Design enables the researcher to organize the components of his or her
research in an orderly and coherent manner.
 This will ensure that the research or study will effectively address the research
topic or problem. It is also a template for the collection, measurement, and
analysis of data.

Research Agenda
 best described as a format plan of action that summarizes specific issues and
ideas in a subset of any field of study.
 a guiding plan that helps to put together a system of study so that you can
decide what should be deferred until another time adaptable, and are likely to
modify the contents as their priorities shift.

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  It takes into consideration your area of academic interest including the type of
research being undertaken and the different methods to be implemented in the
research.

Lesson Brainstorming for Research Topics

1

One of the most important considerations for every research is selecting a research
topic. A research topic serves as the basis of each research undertaking. It directs how the
research will be carried out.

A good researcher must carefully choose a topic that is doable and significant to a
certain discipline or field. Many researchers find selecting a research topic a difficult task.
Some do it through brainstorming or by observing their surroundings.

In this module, you will be guided on how to easily choose a research topic from your
area of interest.

Taking into consideration your experiences from your previous research subjects,
decide whether each sentence must be a criterion in choosing a good research problem. On
your answer sheet, write YES if the statement can be considered as a criterion and NO if
otherwise.

A research topic should…

1. Be original.
2. Be ambiguous.
3. Fill in a research gap.
4. Be costly and ambitious.
5. Be general and not specific.
6. Arouse intellectual curiosity.
7. Be within the researcher’s interest.
8. Make use of ineffective research instrument.
9. Be completed beyond the given period.
10. Be insignificant to the field of study or discipline.

A common challenge when beginning to write a research paper is determining

how to narrow down your topic. To assist you in the selection process, here are some
guidelines given by Baraceros (2016:38-39):

Below are the details about research

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 Research

 A careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something.
 An investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of
facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical
application of such new or revised theories or laws.
 The practice of collecting information about a particular subject.
You will further understand the importance of research in daily life with the given
additional information below. Research provides the best solution to some of the world
problems and also enhance the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to
certain questions stated in the research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as a
tool for building knowledge and for facilitating new learning.
Research also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and
appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and
action. It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a field
or study. Therefore it understands various issues and increases public awareness.
The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to your previous
understanding about the types of research namely: qualitative and quantitative
researches.

Qualitative Research Quantitative Research

Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the
why’s and the how’s) and produce in-
depth and holistic data
Usually concerned with generating
hypothesis from data rather than testing a
hypothesis
Uses either unstructured or semistructured
instruments
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
Has high validity
Used to gain greater understanding of
individual differences in terms of feelings,
motives and experiences
Uses more flexible processes
Methods include field research, case study and Methods include census, survey,
secondary analysis
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Aims to characterize trends and
patterns
Usually starts with neither a theory nor
hypothesis about the relationship
between
two or more variables
Uses structured research instruments
like questionnaires or schedules
Uses large sample sizes that are
representatives of the population
Has high output replicability
Used to gain greater understanding of
group similarities
Uses structured processes
experiments and secondary analysis
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 After reading the details on the differences between qualitative and quantitative
research, as a researcher, you should be ready of the various topics or issues which youthink
are interesting and researchable in order for you to come up with the research agenda.
Apply your prior knowledge on the respective concerns of the types of researches.
The following are the things that may be considered before starting the research
activity:
1. A problem that is most interesting to you.
2. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university which one
may want to solve.
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
5. Offshoots of friendly conversations
6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both
7. The type of data you need
8. The participants and sources
9. The location and timescale of the research
10. Prevailing theories and philosophy

Some considerations in crafting a research design:

1. A good research design provides a plan of study that permits accurate
assessment of cause and effect relationships between independent and
dependent variables.
2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and economical.
3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the reliability of the data
collected and analyzed is considered a good design.
4. Direct observation and creative- centric group discussion are best
employed in deciding on a final concept.

Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:

1. It should be something new or different from what has already been
written about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest and researcher must be with the topic.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited
period of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the
researcher.
10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the
methods and techniques to be employed in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering
the data and their treatment.
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 12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the
project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.

Suggested topics for a Research Study:

1. Animals and Animals Rights
2. Art and Art History
3. Computers and Computer Science
4. Economics and Business Studies
5. Education and Schools
6. English Literature
7. Environmental Studies and Global Warming
8. Families, Food and Nutrition
9. Health and Medicine
10. History
11. The Internet
12. Marketing and Communications
13. Politics
14. Religion and Beliefs
15. Sociology and Social Concerns

Here are some examples of possible basis of issues applicable for Academic and
TVL Tracks. These are useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in the writing of
the title and research problem.

Issues: Academic Track Technical Vocational/Livelihood Track

 Students  Automotive Servicing & Computer Servicing

 Teachers System & Home Economics & Horticulture
 Schools  Knowledge on Tools & Exploration on
 Community Fertilizers & Bread & Pastry-Discoveries
 Government Habit/Vice/Addiction

Read the given issues of concern for possible goal that will guide a research study:
Example:
Students
1. Behavior of Grade 7 students in class.
2. Effects of students’ class performances.
3. Reasons of failures in the subject.
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 Community
1. COVID-19 Pandemic implications in the community.
2. Attitudes of the Youth in the Community.
3. Constraints in this time of Pandemic.

Example Table for Academic Track Class

Topic/Iss Sub-topics Effects Solutions

ue
Students  Cutting class  Academic  WATCH
 Academic Track monitoring
Track performance  Subject
performan  Failed grades teacher/class
ce Misbehavior adviser
inside/outsid checking of
e the school attendance
premises  Guidance
program

Interventions/
Topic/issue Causes Effects
Projects
/Programs

Community 1. Improper 1. Health 1. Clean & Green

Waste Problem waste problem Project
disposal 2. Widespread 2. Health &
2.Lack of waste Sanitation
segregation disposal programs
practices 3. Dengue 3. Dengue
3. Inconsistent Situation Awareness
implementati Campaign
on of
community
waste
program/
project

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RULES IN DOING THE ACTIVITY

1. Find a place in your home where you can study well.

2. Have a chair and table. Make sure you have the materials you need like paper, pen,
pencil, etc.
3. Read carefully and understand the lesson. Then, you can start answering the activity.

Activity 1. Crossword Puzzle

Instruction: There are 10 words that are possible sources for a research topic hidden in the
word square below. Words appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally, backwards, and
forwards. Search for these words and write your answers on the blank provided.

T H E O R I E S D E E N X O N

I R X E S E A P R O B L E M S
N R P C I N T E R E S T H Q U

T Z E E D F H C G S U W V V A
U E R R I P H I L O S O P H Y

I R I U A X E A E L B B O A S
T M E T O D U L S E I S S O T

I H N A A R D I S S U E S U U
O G C R H C O Z O V I R D P D

N A E E N E D A N M I V C L I
O C S T C K D T S O W A N Q E

U A R I A N E I T E D T U C S
A T V L I O N O R E S I E A R

C D I S F U N N Z X E O E W Y
A P N O I T A S R E V N O C M

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Activity 2. Matching Type

Instruction: Match the following descriptions in column A to their respective guidelines in

choosing a research topic in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
provided.
A B

______ 1. This refers to the researcher’s a. limitations of the subject

abilities, financial capacity,
resources in terms of
instruments, facilities, and time
frame.
______ 2. This refers to the social
applicability and
appropriateness of the topic to
the current situation.
______
3. This refers to an individual’s
interest in a topic driven by his
or her schema about it.
b. personal resources
c. interest in the subject
matter
d. timeliness and relevance
e. richness of available
resources or supporting
evidence of
appropriateness
f. intellectual ability

______ 4. This refers to the availability of

needed resources as evidence
for the topic.

______ 5. This refers to the topic’s

contribution to a particular
field of discipline

Activity 3. Sequencing

Instruction: Arrange the following steps in correct sequence using numbers 1-5. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

1. Write your research problem.

2. Generate an unanswered question or an unresolved problem from your chosen
area or lesson.
3. Recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your respective field that has piqued
your interest the most.
4. Assess the question or problem based on the five guidelines stated above.
5. Focus on your track, strand, or area of specialization.
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Activity 4. Analysing Topic

Instruction: Think of at least two specific research topics from the broad topics listed below
following the guidelines explained above. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

 Fingerprinting  Racism
 Ethics and Genetics  Sex Education
 Humans and Wildlife  Social Media
 Malnutrition  Terrorism
 Psychology of Plastic Surgery  Online Learning
 Vaccines  Gender Roles
 Violence

For example:

Broad Topic : Online Selling

Specific Topic : Influence of Internet Based Marketing Activities
on Digital Consumer’s Mind

1. Broad Topic: _______________________________________________

Specific Topic: _____________________________________________

2. Broad Topic: ______________________________________________

Specific Topic: _____________________________________________

HONESTY PLEDGE:

I hereby pledge that I took this tasks with all honesty and integrity.
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Student’s Signature over Printed Name Parent’s Signature over Printed Name

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 Key to Correction

Activity 1. Crossword Puzzle

1. Studies
2. Theories
3. Philosophy
4. Observation
5. Intuition
6. Interest
7. Specialization
8. Problems
9. Literature
10. Advice

Activity 2. Matching Type

1. D
2. D
3. C
4. E
5. A

Activity 3. Sequencing

1. 5
2. 3
3. 2
4. 4
5. 1

Activity 4. Analysing Topic

Note: The checker will analyze and read each answers of the student. The rate will
be from 1 – 5 each questions based on how they do the task to provide correct answer.

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