A.

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 space provided.

A B

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

abilities, financial capacity, b. personal resources
resources in terms of c. interest in the subject matter
instruments, facilities and d. timeliness and relevance
time frame.____ e. richness of available resources or
2. This refers to the social supporting evidences of
applicability and appropriateness
appropriateness of the topic f. intellectual ability
to the current situation. _____
3. This refers to an individual’s
interest in a topic driven by
his or her schema about
it._____
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 or discipline.________
B. Arrange the following steps in correct sequence using numbers 1-5.
Write your answers on your notebook.

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.
C. Let us apply the five steps mentioned previously for you to arrive on
your specific research topic. Answer the following questions briefly
on your notebook. (2 points each)

STEPS IN SPECIFYING THE ANSWE

RESEARCH TOPIC R
1. What is your track and strand?

2. What is the specific lesson or issue in

your track and strand that has piqued
your interest the most?

3. What is the unanswered question or

unresolved problem, or issue involved in
the lesson or issue?
4. Assess the question or problem ● Is it within your interest?
based on the five guidelines. Yes No
● Are there available data,
resources and evidences that
will support the topic?
Yes No
● Is it timely and relevant?
Yes No
● Will it contribute to your track
and strand?
Yes No
● Is it within your
personal resources?
Yes No

5. If all of your answers are yes, then write

down your specific research problem. If no,
reevaluate your research question or
problem.

D. Based on the research problem that you have written above, write
your research plan by answering the following questions on the
table below. Answer briefly on your notebook. (2 points each)

RESEARCH PLAN
1. Research Problem:
(What is your research problem?)

2. Rationale:
(Why do you want to conduct this study?)

3. Significance:
(Why is it important to be conducted?)

4. Objective:
(What is your goal to achieve in this study?)
5. Method and Design: Respondents:
(Is it a quantitative or a (Who or what will be the source of your
qualitative study?) data?)

Sample Size:
(How many respondents does your study
need?)

Sampling Technique:
(How will you choose your respondents or
source of data?)