Schools Division of Tacurong

Division Training - Workshop for Teachers on Action Research Technical Writing

WORKSHEET 1- RESEARCH TOPIC

As a group, brainstorm or think of a research idea or problem you would like to investigate.
Briefly describe the problem in a sentence or two. Then indicate the type of research
methodology you would use to investigate this problem.

1. A possible topic or problem we are thinking of researching is the consistent identified

least learned competencies in English Grade 5

2. A possible topic or problem we are thinking of researching is _______________

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This topic/area of study is important because

The study intends to increase mastery of the least learned competencies among grade 5
pupils by developing and utilizing Contextualized Learning Materials with visual and multimedia
elements in English.

2. The type of research appropriate for this topic is: (Check one)

 Descriptive
 Research & Development
 Other (specify) ____________________

WORKSHEET 2 – RESEARCH PROBLEM

Follow the steps in the formulation of your problem..

Trainer: Dr. Wilter C. Friales (wcfriales@ndmu.edu.ph / 09260081447)
Professor 2, Notre Dame of Marbel University
 Schools Division of Tacurong
Division Training - Workshop for Teachers on Action Research Technical Writing

Step 1 Step2 Step 3 Step 4

Identify Dissect Select Raise Questions
The 1. Identified least learned Use and develop 1. What impact has
consistent competency Contextualized Contextualized
least learned 2. Profile of students with Learning Learning Materials
learning low scores Materials in least has to the mastery
competencies 3. Cause of low mastery learned of students to the
In the English of the least learned competency least learned
subject of competency competencies?
Grade 5 4. Frequency of low 2. How does it affect
pupils. result in the mastery the various aspects
5. Effects of low mastery of students learning
in the identified least on their own?
learned competency
6. Use and develop
3. What are the
Contextualized effects on academic
learning materials for performance
the least learned
competency

Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Formulate Objectives Make sure Double-check

Main objective: Assess these objectives in That you really are
To develop and utilized the light of: • The work interested in the study 2.
contextualized learning involved • The time That you agree with the
materials in teaching to available to you • Financial objectives 3. That. You
increase mastery of the least resources at your disposal have adequate
learned learning competency • Your (and your research resources 4. That you
in English supervisor’s technical have the technical
expertise in the are expertise to undertake
Specific objectives: the stud
 to describe the
perspectives of Grade 5
teachers in utilizing
contextualized learning
materials in English
 to develop lesson guide
(LG) and learning
material (LM) for Grade
5
 to find out the
significant difference in
the mastery of the
Trainer: Dr. Wilter C. Friales (wcfriales@ndmu.edu.ph / 09260081447)
Professor 2, Notre Dame of Marbel University
 Schools Division of Tacurong
Division Training - Workshop for Teachers on Action Research Technical Writing

learning competencies
in English before and
after utilizing
contextualized materials
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Formulate a research question which relates to this problem. Now list all of the key terms in the
question that need to be defined. Define each of these terms operationally (as used in the
study).

REQWRITE HERE..

1. Our research topic (restated) is: _______________________________________

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2. Our research objectives is/are: ___________________________________________

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3. Here are our operational definitions of the key terms in the research problem:
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5. Our justification for investigating this question/problem (why we would argue that it is an
important question to investigate) is/are as follow:

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Trainer: Dr. Wilter C. Friales (wcfriales@ndmu.edu.ph / 09260081447)

Professor 2, Notre Dame of Marbel University
 Schools Division of Tacurong
Division Training - Workshop for Teachers on Action Research Technical Writing

WORKSHEET 3

Summary of Data Collection Scheme (SDCS)

1. Restate your general research objective. This study aims to ___________________

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2. Restate your specific research problems/objectives. Opposite each problem, describe what
data that you need for the problem, sources of data, how you will answer the problem, and the
analysis.

Research Data Set Sources of Data Data Data Analysis

Objectives Gathering
/Tools/
Instrument

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Tools (if tools are already available)

Adapted
Researchers’ made
Interview guide- need to formulate the questions

Trainer: Dr. Wilter C. Friales (wcfriales@ndmu.edu.ph / 09260081447)

Professor 2, Notre Dame of Marbel University
 Schools Division of Tacurong
Division Training - Workshop for Teachers on Action Research Technical Writing

WORKSHEET 4 – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Based on your proposed topics, search for at least ten (10) related literature and studies. List
below the complete references based on the APA format (see your APA guide).

1.

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Trainer: Dr. Wilter C. Friales (wcfriales@ndmu.edu.ph / 09260081447)

Professor 2, Notre Dame of Marbel University
 Schools Division of Tacurong
Division Training - Workshop for Teachers on Action Research Technical Writing

Trainer: Dr. Wilter C. Friales (wcfriales@ndmu.edu.ph / 09260081447)

Professor 2, Notre Dame of Marbel University