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Ste-10 Research-4 q1 Lc1 Mod8
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Grade 10 STE- Research 4
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Quarter 1 – Module 8: Evaluating the Abstract of Research Paper
First Edition, 2020
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Most Essential Learning Competency
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EVALUATING THE ABSTRACT OF
RESEARCH PAPER
Introduction
Duration: 3 meetings
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Pre-Test
2. The following statements are tips on writing a project abstract, EXCEPT one.
Which is it?
a. Use the past tense when describing what was done..
b. Omit details and discussions..
c. Focus only on the current year’s research.
d. It must include acknowledgments or self-promotion.
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For nos. 4 & 5, refer to the sample abstract below. Read and analyse the
sample abstract,
Abstract
4. What was the purpose or objectives of the researcher in conducting the study?
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How did you find the test? Were you able to answer the
questions correctly? Well, as we proceed with this module, all
your questions or confusions will be answered.
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Learning Activities
E licit/ Engage
Before you proceed to the main focus of our lesson for
today, let me know the things you already know about the
abstract of a research. Use the concept map below, supply the
bubbles with your answers to the main question.
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E xplore
For you to be familiar on how to write correctly
and evaluate the abstract of the research paper, answer
the two activities.
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Guide Questions:
3. What did the researcher find out in this study? State the findings and the
interpretations/conclusion drawn from them.
Findings Interpretations/Conclusions
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Table 2: Standards in evaluating the abstract of research paper
YES NO Comments/Suggestions
1. Does abstract contains 200-250
words only?
2. Do all the contents of the
abstract typed single-space?
3. Does all the contents of the
abstract typed in 10 points font
size?
4. Is the abstract numbered?
5. Does the abstract contains the
following:
a. Title/Name of
researchers/School name
b. A short description of the
background and purpose
of the study.
c. A brief overview of how
the investigation was
conducted.
d. Key results that lead to the
conclusions you have
drawn.
e. A summary of the
reflection on the research
process and results
6. Do the researchers use the past
tense and third person in
describing the completed
abstract?
7. Do the researchers use present
tense in stating the findings of
the research?
8. Do the researchers use present
tense in citing existing facts?
9. Do the researchers use present
tense in describing what is in the
report?
10. Does the abstract specify the
objectives, methodology, and
results and conclusion in capsule
form?
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Activity 3 - Revising your Research
Abstract
You may now revise the abstract of your research
paper using the result of the evaluation in activity 2.
Encode it following the correct margin, font, font size and
the format from the International Rules for Pre-College
Science Research: Guidelines for Science and
Engineering Fairs 2019–2020. Be ready to submit a copy
of it to your research paper together with the entire
research paper at the end of the quarter.
E xplain
Writing the Abstract
The abstract is a concise summary of the research project. It gives the
readers a general idea of the contents of the research report which briefly states
the problem, the methodology used and the findings and conclusions.
The abstract should include the following:
a. Purpose of the experiment
b. Procedure
c. Data
d. Conclusions
The abstract must not include the following:
a. Acknowledgments (including naming the research institution and/or
mentor with which you were working), or self-promotion and external
endorsements.
b. Work or procedures done by the mentor.
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E laborate/ Extend
tend In order to develop the skills you learn in evaluating
and revising an abstract of the research paper, exchange
your revised abstract to your classmate. Ask him/her to
evaluate it and give suggestions. On the other hand, you
are going to evaluate also his/her paper and give
suggestions. Afterwards, you may revise again the
abstract using the suggestions given by your classmate.
Vocabulary List
Post-Test
E valuate
1. Which of the following statements are the standards (criteria) used in
evaluating the abstract of a research paper?
I. It must contain a discussion of the specific aspects of the research
in great detail.
II. It includes the procedure used, data and conclusion..
III. It is single-space and use a font size of 10 points only
IV. The abstract is not more than 200- 250 words only.
V. It includes a short description of the background and purpose of the
study.
c. I,II,III & IV c. II, III,IV & V
d. I,III, IV, & V d. I, II, III, & V
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2. The following statements are tips on writing a project abstract, EXCEPT one.
Which is it?
a. Use the past tense when describing what was done..
b. Omit details and discussions..
c. Focus only on the current year’s research.
d. It must include acknowledgments or self-promotion.
Abstract
4. What was the purpose or objectives of the researcher in conducting the study?
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5. What methodology was used?
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Answer Keys
References
Caintic, Helen & Juanito Cruz. Scientific Research Manual . (2008).C & E
Publishing Inc.
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