12
INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS
AND IMMERSION
Quarter 1
Module 2: Identifying the Problem and
Asking the Question

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Inquiries, Investigations
Investigations and Immersion – 12
Quarter – 1 Module – 1- Brainstorming for Research Agenda

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Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin

Development Team of the Module

Writer:  Floricel M. Balderama

Editor:  Loviemay Lorilla

Reviewer: Emma V. Dasco, EPS / Darcy Guy Y. Mañebo, EPS

Illustrator:  Tristan Roy M. Belen

Layout Artist: Dan Michael M. Abarca

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Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion - Grade 12

Quar
Qu arte
terr 1 – Mo
Modu
dule
le 2:  I. Id
Iden
enti
tify
fyin
ing
g th
the
e Pr
Prob
oble
lem
m an
and
d As
Aski
king
ng th
the
e
Question
 

I. Introducti
Introduction:
on:

Research
Research wri
writin
ting
g req
requir
uires
es muc
much h pre
prepar
parati
ation
on par
partic
ticular
ularly
ly in cre
creati
ating
ng an
efficient planning matrix that covers from the conceptualization of your research
topic to the presentation of your output to the board of panelists. For this reason,
 you, as a researcher, really need to be extra careful in
in making preparations for your
research
resear ch work. You need to under
understand
stand every part of worksheets
worksheets and data needed
for a plan. This lesson will surely be of great help to you especially in making a
good research plan.

II. Objectives:

At the end of the lesson you are expected to formulate clearly

clea rly the statement
of research problem with the following parts: (week 2)
1. Background of the problem
2. Conceptual Framework
3. Research Hypothesis (for quantitative research)
4. Statement of the problem
5. Definition of terms
6. Importance of the study
7. Scope and limitations of the study

III. Vocabulary List

 The following vocabulary list will be useful as you study the learning activities of 
this module

  Analysis
 The process of breaking up a concept, proposition, linguistic complex, or fact
into its simple or ultimate constituents.

  Anticipated relationship

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Male subjects were told that they would be either cooperating or competing
with either a likeable or dislikeable partner.

Copyright ownership
Owners hold specific rights but not all rights.

Closed-ended
Closed-ended question
Cl
Clos
osed
ed en
ende
ded
d qu
ques
esti
tion
onss are
are th
thee foun
founda
dati
tion
on of all
all st
stat
atis
isti
tica
call an
analy
alysis
sis
techniques applied on questionnaires and surveys.  

Cross-checking
 To make certain that information, a calculation, etc. is correct, by asking a
different person or using a different method of calculation.

  Ethics in research
Et
Ethi
hics
cs sh
shou
ould
ld be ap
appl
plie
ied
d on all
all st
stag
ages
es of rese
resear
arch
ch,, su
such
ch as plan
planni
ning
ng,,
conducting and evaluating a research project.

  General problem solver

Charac
Characte
teri
rize
zess the
the st
step
epss th
that
at ca
can
n be fofoll
llow
owed
ed by any disc
discip
ipli
line
ne wh
when
en
approaching and rationally solving a problem.

Hypothesis
Hypothesis is a suggested answer to the problem.

  Quantifiable data
 The value of data in the form of counts or numbers where each data-
data-set
set has
a unique numerical value associated with it.

Replication
Is repeating a study’s procedure and observing whether the prior finding
recurs.
 
 Rights to privacy
An ind
indivi
ividua
dual's
l's leg
legal
al rig
right,
ht, not exp
explic
licitl
itly
y pro
provid
vided
ed in the Uni
United
ted Sta
States
tes
Constitution, to be left alone and live life free from unwarranted publicity.

  Scholarly context

Prior to writing an academic paper, the writer must investigate and study
scholars’ arguments thoroughly and critically.

SOURCE
SOUR CE:: Coll
Collin
ins,
s, Harpe
Harper,r, Engl
Englis
ish
h Di
Dict
ctio
iona
nary
ry,, Harp
HarperC
erCol
olli
lins
ns Publ
Publis
ishe
hers
rs 20
2020
20,,
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/submission/5703/Collins+English+

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IV. Pre-test

Directions:   To ac
acqu
quir
iree su
subs
bsta
tant
ntia
iall kn
know
owle
ledg
dgee on so
some
me to
topi
pics
cs in this
this lesso
lesson,
n,
activate your schemata about the underlined word in each sentence. Get clues from
its use in the sentence. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
1. Demonstrate through a hand gesture the magnitude of the screen that you
think is enough to block the window.
Meaning:  __________
 _____________________
_______________________
______________________
____________________ 
__________ 
2. In looks, Malaysians are  analogous  to
  to Filipinos, but in language, they are
not.
Meaning:  __________
 _____________________
_______________________
______________________
____________________ 
__________ 
3. Plea
Please
se use  precise   words to explain your point for the listeners’ quick
understanding of your ideas.
Meaning:  __________
 _____________________
_______________________
______________________
____________________ 
__________ 
4. The plastic
plastic bag beco
becomes
mes inflated   with much air blown into it; deflated,
with
air released from such container.

Meaning:  __________
 _____________________
_______________________
______________________
5. A person experiences moral instability   if he____________________ 
 if __________ 
does not pattern his life after
 Jesus Christ, the way, the truth, and the life.
Meaning:  __________
 _____________________
_______________________
______________________
____________________ 
__________ 

SOURCE: Esther Baraceros, Practical Research 2, Rex Bookstore, Philippines,

V. Learning Activities
 

A gooood
d resese
ear
arcch pap aper
er sh
shoows 
st
stro
rong
ng popoin
ints
ts no
nott on
only
ly in itits
s co
cont
nten
entt an
and 
d 
information but also in its presentation and 
techni
tec hnical
caliti
ities.
es. Bea
Bearr in min
mindd tha
thatt res
resear
earch 
ch 
writing is a bit different from other writing 
acti
ac tivi
viti
ties
es si
sinc
nce
e it rerequ
quir
ires
es ac
accu
cura
racy
cy anand 
d 
authenticity. It is an academic writing that 
 prepares you to become an academic writer 
and a good researcher.

SOURCE: All images, Eric, J .Brainstorming, hps://www.cleanpng.com/free/brainstorming.html

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Instructions: Read and analyze each element of research agenda below:

Elements of Research Agenda

 Purpose of this Paper

 The purpose of this paper is to provide a background information
specifically to Senior High School (SHS) Research Project. It also gives
th
thee po
post
st-em
-empl
ploy
oyme
ment
nt be
bene
nefi
fits
ts and the
the st
staf
aff’
f’ss su
sugg
ggest
estio
ions
ns fo
forr a
preliminary scope and approach.

 Structure of the Research Agenda

A. Background of the study.

B. Consideration of the issues that may arise.
C. Expected difficulties relating to this research paper
D. Preliminary Scope
E. Methodology/Approach
F. Interaction with other research project.

Writing a Background of the Study

A well-written background will provide your study with a context and prompt
the readers to read the rest of your paper. Make your own background of the
study by adopting the templates. Write in a sheet of paper or send a soft copy to
 your group mates for additional information and revision then send to your
teacher.

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SOURCE: image, Aquino, Gaudencio. (1974). Essentials of Research and Thesis

 

Writing a Conceptual Framework

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A conceptual framework is an analytical tool with several variations and

contexts. It can be applied in different categories of work where an overall picture is
needed. It is used to make conceptual distinctions and organize ideas.

Present an Example of a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework

of your study. Write in a sheet of paper or send a soft copy to your teacher. Follow
the format below.

  Example of Theoretical Framework

 
SOURCE: Diagram, Jessie S. Barrot, Ph.D. Practical Research 2 for Senior High School

Research Hypothesis

Hypothesis is a suggested answer to the problem. It may be defined as an

expectation about events based on generalizations of the assumed relationship
between
bet ween varvariab
iables
les (Aqu
(Aquino
ino,, 199
1992)
2) or dif
differ
ferenc
encee bet
between
ween gro
groups
ups.. Ot
Other
her aut
author
horss
defined it as an educated or intelligent guess or prediction about the existence,
attrib
att ribute
ute or rel
relati
ations
onship
hip bet
betwee
weenn var
variab
iables
les (ch
(chara
aracte
cteris
ristic
ticss or phe
phenom
nomena)
ena) or
differ
differenc
encee bet
between
ween group
groupss cov
covere
ered
d by a stu
study.
dy. It is des
descri
cribed
bed as edu
educat
cated
ed or
in
inte
tell
llig
igent
ent gu
guess
ess sinc
sincee it ha
hass be
been
en form
formul
ulat
ated
ed on ththee ba
basi
siss of we
well
ll th
thou
ough
ghtt
objectives, which require critical reviews of literature and studies about the subject
matter.

Statement of the Problem

 The problem studied must be shown as one, which arose from a situation of 
need or of unresolved difficulties. The reader must be made to recognize this need.
 The statement of the problem has the following
following characteristics:

1. The problem should be stated precisely, accurately, and clearly.

2. It can be stated either in the declaration or interrogation form.

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3. It can be either one main statemen entt/question, or a series of 

statements/questions, or a combination of these forms.

4. The problem should be defined in terms of the data that can be obtained

SOURCE: Aquino, Gaudencio. (1974). Essentials of Research and Thesis Writing.

Alemars Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City

Instruction: Make your own Statement of the Problem, write in a separate sheet of 
paper or softcopy after finalization with your groupmates send the soft copy to your
teacher. Please observe the proper formulation of statement of the problem as
illustrated below.

Example of Statement of the Problem

 This study aims to determine the cultural dynamism of Manide Indigenous
People in Osmeña, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte.
Specifically, this seeks answers to the following questions:
1. What iiss the histor
historical
ical d
develop
evelopment
ment ooff the Manide tribe in te
terms
rms of
of::
1.1 Socio-economic status
1.2 Educat
Education
ion
1.3 Government Programs and Activities
1.4 Traditions, Beliefs and Practices
2. What are th thee factor
factorss affecti
affecting
ng cultu
cultural
ral dyn
dynamism
amism of the MManide
anide tr
tribe
ibe alon
along:
g:
2.1 Technological
2.2 Environmental Factor
2.3 Resistance Factor
2.4 Values Conversion
3. What are the imp implic
licati
ations
ons of this stud
study y to the cul
cultur
tural
al pres
preserv
ervati
ationon of the
Manides tribe?
4. What supsupple
plement
mentary
ary teac
teaching
hing and lear
learning
ning gui
guide
de can be pre
prepar
pared ed based
from the findings of the study?

SOURCE: Balderama,
SOURCE: Balderama, Floricel M., Cultu
Cultural
ral Dynamism of Manide
Manide Indigenous
Indigenous People
of Jose Panganiban, Published Masters Thesis,
Thes is, RACE International Publishing, 2018

Importance of the Study

 The importance of the study as the part of the research which justifies the
la
laun
unch
chin
ing
g of ththee re
resea
searc
rch
h proj
projec
ect.
t. It is in th
this
is se
sect
ctio
ion
n wh
wher
eree th
thee rese
resear
arch
cher
er
expresses his persuasion about the value of the study so as to get the approval of 
the scr
screeni
eening
ng and app approv
roving
ing com
commit
mittee
tee.. The imp
import
ortance
ance of the stu
study
dy sho
should
uld
contain the following:
1. Contribution to the accumulation of knowledge or to filling up a knowledge gap;
2. Contribution to building, validating or refining theories;

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3. Finding a solution to a problem of a specific group or improving certain

conditions;
4. Contribution to improve education, income, health, inter-relations, and
an d the like.

SOURCE: Estolas, J & Daisy Boquiren (1995). Fundamentals of Research. Manila:

Miranda & Sons, Inc.

Instruction:  Make your own Importance of the Study, write in a separa

separate
te sheet of 
paper or softcopy after finalization with your groupmates send the soft copy to your
teacher.

Scope and Delimitation

Scope and delimitations comprise one important section of a research paper.

Scope.

The scope defines the coverage or boundaries of the study in terms of the

area or locality and subjects, population covered the duration or period of the
study. The nature of variables treated, their number, and treatments they received,
and instruments or research design should be so stated.

Delimitation. Delimitations are those conditions beyond the control of the

researcher that may place restriction on the conclusions of the study and their
application to other situations. Administrative policies that preclude using more
than one class in an experiment, a data-gathering instrument that has not been
validated, or the inability to randomly select and assign subjects to experimental
and control groups are examples of limitations. Stating the study limitations not
only provides extra credence to the study but also provides the reader caution not
to expect beyond what the study can and promises to deliver.

Instruction:  Make your own Scope and Delimitation, write in a separate sheet of 
paper or softcopy after finalization with your groupmates send the soft copy to your
teacher. Follow the format as illustrated below:

Scope and Delimitation

 This study encompasses the cultural dynamism of the Manide tribe in

Osmeña, Jose Panganiban in terms of their history, economy, education and socio-
cultural change. The study was conducted among 25 households of Manides in
thei
theirr an
ances
cestr
tral
al do
doma
main,
in, locat
located
ed at Ca
Cali
libi
biga
gaho
ho,, Os
Osme
meña,
ña, Jo
Jose
se Pa
Pang
ngan
anib
iban,
an,
Camarines Norte.

SOURCE: Balderama, Floricel M., Cultural Dynamism of Manide Indigenous People of Jose
Panganiban, Published Masters Thesis, RACE International Publishing, 2018

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Definition of Terms
Many terms are subject to a variety of interpretations. The definition of 
terms serves two essential functions. First, it establishes the rules and procedures
the investigator will use to measure variables. Second, it provides unambiguous
meaning to terms that otherwise can be interpreted in different ways.

 There are two major types of definition of terms used in the study- the
conceptual and the operational. The conceptual definition is the dictionary, which
is th
thee re
refe
fere
renc
ncee bo
book
ok of eve
every
ryda
day
y lang
langua
uage
ge.. Th
Thee op
oper
erat
atio
ional
nal de
defi
finit
nitio
ion
n is the
the
meaning of the concept or term as used in a particular study.

Instruction:  Make your own Definition of Terms, write in a separate sheet of paper
or softcopy after finalization with your groupmates send the soft copy to your
teacher.

SOUR
SOURCE
CE:: Newm
Newman
an,, W.L.
W.L. (1
(199
997)
7).. Soci
Social
al Rese
Resear
arch
ch Meth
Method
odss – Qual
Qualit
itat
ativ
ivee and
and

Conducting a research study is an enormous task. It requires a lot of pre-

planning and considerations. A thorough literature review needs to be carried out
and a detailed plan of work needs to be made to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Overlookin
Overlooking
g of small detai
details
ls can have an impact
impactful
ful outcome and result in wastag
wastagee
of time
time,, mo
mone
neyy an
andd effo
effort
rt.. Th
This
is ch
chec
eckl
klis
istt cove
covers
rs thre
threee sign
signif
ific
ican
antt aspe
aspect
cts:
s:
Awareness, Planning, and Preparation that are essential to you before startinstarting
ga
new project.

Necessary Preparation before Conducting Research

You ar aree done with the preparati ation for

re
rese
sear
archch agagen
end
da. Now you are are goioing
ng to
prepare yourself as a good researcher and be
immersed
immerse d with the importan
importance
ce of research in
ourr pr
ou pres
esen
entt era.
era. Th
Thee fol
ollo
lowi
wing
ng areare the
qual
qu alit
itie
iess tha
hatt you
you sho
houuld po
poss
sses
esss as a
beginner in conducting research.

 The following steps outline a simple and effective strategy for writing a
research paper. Depending on your familiarity with the topic and the challenges
 you encounter along the way, you may need to rearrange these steps.
Step 1. Identify and develop your topic
Step 2. Do a preliminary search for topic

Step
Step 3.
4. Locate materials
Evaluate your sources

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Step 5. Make notes

Step 6. Write your paper
Step 7. Cite sources
Step 8. Proofread

Learning process can be effective and measured your knowledge acquired by an

assessment. You can use the data in this assessment to your research agenda.

Answer the practice tasks carefully.

PRACTICE TASK 

PRACTICE TASK 1. Practice Makes Perfect!

 This task, you will learn the

application of those theories and steps you
had learned on the Learning Activity part of 
this module. More matrix and worksheet to
be prepared in this part of your module.

Instructions: Fill in the necessary information of your research agenda: 

A. Prop
Propos
osed
ed Titles (3 options)
Titles

1.___________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________

B. Purpo
Purpose
se of
of this
this Pap
Paper
er
 _______________________________
 __________________________________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
____________
__
 _____________________
 _______________________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
____________
__
 _____________________
 _______________________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
____________
__
 _____________________
 _______________________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
____________
__

Structure of Research Agenda

  A. Background of the study.

 ____________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

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 ____________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

B. Consideration of the issues that may arise.

 ____________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

C. Expected difficulties relating to this research paper

 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

D. Preliminary Scope
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

E. Methodology/Approach
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

F. Interaction with other research project.

 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 
 __________________________________
 ________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________ 
_____ 

Name of Researcher/s

 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 
 _________________________________ 

PRACTICE TASK 2. My Research Readiness Checklist!

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  Now that you’r

you’ree done with the first activi
activity,
ty, your next task is to ident
identify
ify the
role of each person whom you can find in the given list below. This will also help
 you to be adequately prepared with your next challenging project. After you fill in
the first part, proceed to the checklist then put a check ( ⁄ ) or cross (X) depending on
 your preparedness in making a good research project. Write in another sheet of 
paper.
Name:
ame: ______
______
____
___
____
_______
______
____
___
___
___
_____
______
____
___
____
_____
___
______
_____
_

Tr
Track
ack/St
/Stran
rand:
d: _____
________
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
___

Name of Adviser:
Adviser: ________
____________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
_______
___

Name of Member 1: ____________________________

_____________ _____________________________
___________________
_____

Name of Member 2: ____________________________

_____________ _____________________________
___________________
_____

Title of the Research: ____________________

_______________________________
_____________________
________________
______

CHECKLIST:

Awareness

I am aware of the aims and objectives of this study.

I am awawar
aree of all th
thee et
ethi
hica
call gu
guid
idel
elin
ines
es asso
associa
ciate
ted
d with
with my wo
work
rk (e.g
(e.g.,
.,
guidelines for use of animals or humans in your work).

  I am aware that I need to have an open mind in order to avoid experimental

bias.

  I am aware of the role distribution among all co-authors and the authorship
criteria.

  I have a research note book to record my readings.

  I have done a thor

thorough
ough liter
literature
ature review of existing
existing knowl
knowledge
edge (readi
(reading
ng
papers published by other researchers on my topic of research)

  I am awar
awaree of all the ethi
ethical
cal gui
guidel
delines
ines ass
associ
ociate
ated
d wit
with
h my wor
work
k (e.
(e.g.,
g.,
guidelines for use of animals or humans in your work).

  I have identified the research gaps (shortcomings in existing studies).

  I have organized the evidence and facts that support my ideas.

  I am aware of tthe
he rrole
ole distr
distribut
ibution
ion a
among
mong all cco-aut
o-authors
hors and tthe
he au
authors
thorship
hip
criteria.

Planning

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I have discussed my research topic with my advisor.

  I have communicated to my groupmates wherever applicable.

  I have my detail ailed plan of work read

ady
y (day
ay-t
-to
o-d
-day
ay planning of 
experiments/analyses).

  I have prepa
prepared/r
red/reviewed
eviewed the Stand
Standard
ard Oper
Operating
ating Proce
Procedures
dures (SOPs
(SOPs)) for all
experiments.

  I have communicated my plan of action.

Preparation

  I have contacted the labs that I need to o

outsource
utsource any analysis to

  I am aware of the aims and objectives of this study.

  I have procured/plan to procure all the materials required for this study.
  I have taken permi
permissions
ssions and cclearanc
learances
es wher
wherever
ever rrequir
equired
ed in writi
writing
ng (e
(e.g.,
.g.,
clearance from the biosafety committee of the institute).

  I have made provisions to adhere to the ethical guidelines (e.g., preparation of 
documents/presentations for informed consent, patient privacy, etc.).

PRACTICE TASK 3. How Far Have You Gone as a Researcher?

You’re doing great! You are now on the last part of assessing your learnings
and
and prep
prepar
arat
atio
ion
n to the more ted
tedio
ious
us task in rese
resear
arch
ch.. No
Now
w you
you can mak
makee a
template or format of your research agenda. Answer the guide questions below.

Guide Questions:
1. What's the purpose of a research plan?
2. How do I make my research plan seem real?
3. How do I demonstrate my independence?
4. How do you demonstrate your independence when you have never been given
the chance to work independently?
5. Is the research plan more important in the screening phase or late in the game?

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VII. Post Test

Direction: Compose an essay regarding the use of research in their daily life as a
student. Express your ideas in 10 sentences. Write legibly and avoid erasures. Be
guided by the Rubrics below.

3 2 1 0

Well-developed Introduction Introduction Background

introduction creates interest. adequately details are a
Introduction
engages the Sufficient expl
explai
ains thee random
ns th
  and
reader and background background, collection of  
Conclusion
creates info
inform
rmat
atio
ionn is but may lack information,
interest. provided. detail. Thesis un
uncl
clea
earr, or no
nott
Contains  Thesis clearly states the related to the
detailed states the position or to
topi
pic.
c. Th
Thes
esis
is is
background position or belief. vague or unclear
unclear..
information. belief. Conclusio
Conclu n is Con
sion Conclu
clusio
sion
n doe
doess
Conclusion Conclusion recognizable no nott su
summ
mmar ariz
izee
effectively effectively and ties up main points.
wrap
wr apss up anandd summarizes almost all
goes beyond topics. loose ends.
res
esttat
atiing the
the
thesis.
Main points  The main idea The main idea More than one of 
body can be can be the following
 The main idea
Paragraphs identified. identified. problems may be
or a thesis
statement is Supporting Stronger evident:
clearly defined. details are su
supp
ppor
ortt anand
d Details are
relevant and greater missing or
Supporting
explain the attention to repetitious.
details are
main idea. detail
detailss wou
would
ld
accurate,
strengthen
relev
elevan
ant,t, an
andd
this essay.
helpful in
clar
clarif
ifyi
ying
ng the
the
main idea(s).
Logical Logical Organization No disc
discer
erna
nabl
blee
pr
prog
ogre
ress
ssio
ion
n of pr
prog
ogre
ress
ssio
ion
n of is clear. organization.
Organization
ideas with a ideas.
clear struc
structure
ture

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th
that
at enh
enhan
ance
cess
the thesis.
Style  The paper is Wr Writ
iter
er's
's id eass Writer
idea Writer's
's ideas Writing is
Writ
Writer
er’s
’s Vo
Voic
ice,
e, honest and is consistent may emerge conf confus
usin
ing,
g, hahard
rd
Audience enthusiastic. and strong. strongly on to follow.
Awareness,  The language occasion,
 The writer is Language is
is nanatu
tura
rall ye
yett the
hen
n ret etre
reat
at
thought- aware of a behind vague.
reader.
provo
rovokking.
ing. It general, No reader
brings the The reader is vague, awareness.
topic to life. informed and te
tent
ntat
ativ
ive,
e, or
abstract No variety in
remains
 The reader sentence
engaged. language.
fe
feel
elss a ststro
rong
ng structure.
sense of Sen
  tences
Senten ces have The writer is
interaction varied aware of an
with the writer structure. audience.
and senses the  The reader is
person
per son behbehind
ind   informed,
informed, but
the words. must work at
remaining
Writing is
engaged.
smooth,
skillful, and Sentence
coherent. structure
shows some
Sent
Se nten
ence
cess ar aree
variety.
strong and
expressive with
varied
structure

Mechanics Punctuation, Punctuation, A few erroerrorrs Distracting errors

Spelling, spelling, spelling, in in pupunct
nctua
uati
tion
on,,
punctuation, capitalization capitalization punctuation, spelling,
capitalization are correct. are gen
eneerall
ally spelling, capitalization.
correct, with capitalization.
No errors.
few errors. (1-2) (3-4)

Introduction/Conclusion _______ Grad
Grade
e Equivalen
Equivalentt (15 points
points maxi
maximum
mum):):
  Main Points _______  A = 13 - 15 points
  Organization _______ B = 10 - 12 points
  Style _______  C = 7 - 9 points
  Mechanics _______ D = 4 - 6 points
F= 0-3
Total Points ______

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 VIII. Assignment/Additional
Assignment/Additional Activities

ity:: Write your Research Agenda on the Topic of “ Assessment of Health 

Activity
Activ
Awareness of Senior High Students in Alawihao National High School”.

Observe the format below, Write in a separate sheet of paper.

A. Background of the study.

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B. Consideration of the issues that may arise.
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C. Expected difficulties relating to this research paper
 __________________________________
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D. Preliminary Scope
 __________________________________
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______________________________ 
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E. Methodology/Approach
 __________________________________
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F. Interaction with other research project.
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