Republic of the Philippines

PACITA COMPLEX SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tirad Pass St. Pacita Complex
San Pedro City, Laguna
(02) 720-50-32
 Republic of the Philippines
PACITA COMPLEX SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tirad Pass St. Pacita Complex
San Pedro City, Laguna
(02) 720-50-32

1st Semester
S. Y. 2020 – 2021

Grade: : 12
Subject Title : PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Topic : BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Most Essential : DESCRIBES BACKGROUND OF RESEARCH
Learning
Competency
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

 The background of the study is a part of a research provided in the

introduction section of the paper.
 A compilation of adequate information that is based on the analysis of the
problem or proposed argument, the steps and methods needed to arrive at
the design, and the implementation of the results achieved and feasible
solutions.

Johnson Olawale, Background of the study in research: How to write one (2020)

Steps on how to do a background of the study for a research or thesis:

1. Conduct preliminary research on your area of study and specific topic.

2. Develop research question or thesis statement as guide.
3. Write thesis statement or research question to determine own opinion or
stance on specific topic or issue.
4. Make sure sources provide details on the history and past research related to
research question.
5. Create five separate sections that cover the key issues, major findings, and
controversies surrounding the thesis, as well as sections that provide an
evaluation and conclusion.
6. Conclude by identifying any further study that needs to be done in that area,
or provide possible solutions to the issue that haven't been considered before.
7. Revise and edit as often as needed and possible.
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SAMPLE RESEARCH (BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY)

 A. WRITTEN WORKS #3 (This activity is graded and recorded)

INSTRUCTION: Choose one research title listed below based on your strand. Write
a two-paragraph introduction with 5 sentences only for each paragraph as the
background of the study of the chosen research title.

1. The relationship between crime statistics and immigration

2. Quantitative analysis of the marketing strategies followed by different
automobile companies in Sta. Rosa Laguna
3. Negative impacts of bioterrorism on the environment
4. The implementation and impact of brain chips
5. Using social insights for better marketing ROIs
6. The current capabilitie and future goals of genetic engineers
7. Peripheral blood stem cells in cancer patients
8. COVID19 vaccine efficacy: The pros and cons of the guinea pigs

B. PERFORMANCE TASK #2 (This activity is graded and recorded)

INSTRUCTION: This is a group activity. Write down a 5 paragraph synopsis of your

group’s research background of the study. Prepare to present the background of
your group’s research.