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A leading university of education and diverse
Leyte Normal University disciplines attuned to local and global
OFFICE OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL development needs
Tacloban City
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top performing and diverse
professionals equipped
disciplines attuned to local and global
to engage on knowledge and technology
development
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necessary to develop a sustainable

An Outcomes-Based Syllabus in society

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES GOALS

LNU ToMISSION
produce world class professionals in the
To produce
Arts andtop performing professionals equipped
Sciences
to engage on knowledge and technology
production so necessary
To develop to develop
and maintain a sustainable
curricular programs

BASIC RESEARCH
society
that are relevant and responsive to regional
and national development goals
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course
CORE VALUES introduces students to the basics of
technical writing using a business communication
perspective
Integrity, and a reader-centered
Excellence, and Serviceapproach. The
crafting of messages, cross-cultural
ARIEL B. LUNZAGA, Ph.D. communication, technology, and research are
central to the course premised on the fact that
Course Instructor students
QUALITY must be prepared to meet the demands of
POLICY
a globalizing world.
We, at the Leyte Normal University (LNU),
commit to pursue satisfaction of our customers
through good governance, quality and relevant
instruction, research, extension, and support
services and to continuously improve our quality
management system in compliance with ethical
standards and applicable statutory, regulatory, and
stakeholders’ requirements.

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 OUTCOMES

Institutional Outcomes College Outcomes Program Outcomes

Critical Thinkers
Effective Communicators
Professionally Competent
ICT Competent
Value-laden Leaders

I. COURSE CODE : FD501

II. COURSE TITLE : Basic Research
III. COURSE CREDIT : 3 units
IV. PREREQUISITE : None
V. COURSE DESCRIPTION :
The subject exposes the students to the different concepts, theories, principles, methods, and tools used in conducting a research work.

VI. COURSE COVERAGE

TEACHING AND REFERENCES/

LEARNING OUTCOMES WEEK/ ASSESSMENT TASKS
CONTENT LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL
(LOs) MEETING (ATs)
ACTIVITIES (TLAs) MATERIALS
At the end of the course orientation, the Course Orientation 1  Online Synchronous  Recitation  Course
students will be able to recognize the detailed  Course Objective Lecture Syllabus
content of the course including the topics,  Course Requirement
timeframe for each topic, expected outputs,  Grading System
course requirements, and grading system.
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit I. 2-3  Online Synchronous  Recitation  Handouts
will be able to: Basic Concepts of Research Lecture  Power Point
1. Define research; 1. Definition of Research Presentation
2. Characterize a good research 2. Characteristics of Good
and a good researcher; Research and Researcher
3. Distinguish the different types 3. Types/classifications of
and classifications of research; Research
4. Differentiate the kinds of 4. Kinds of Variables
variables; 5. Threats to Validity
5. Describe the nature of 6. The Scientific Process
scientific inquiry; and,

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6. Internalize the importance of
research in life.
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit II. 4  Online  Recitation  Handouts
will be able to: The Research Title Synchronous Lecture  Power Point
1. Narrow down the topics for research; 1. Identifying a Research Problem  Reading of Presentation
2. Come up with a research title; and, 2. Components and Characteristics previously assigned
3. Have applied their critical thinking skills. of a Good Research Title materials
3. Narrowing a Topic for Research
 Presentation of
working research
titles
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit III. 5-6  Online  Recitation  Handouts
will be able to: Introductory Parts of Research Synchronous Lecture  Formulation of  Power Point
1. Contextualize the research problem by 1. Rationale of the Study  Reading of statements of the problem Presentation
providing a backgrounder; 2. Statement of the previously assigned for a given research title
2. Formulate relevant research questions; Problem/Objectives of the Study materials  Submission of two
3. Identify possible beneficiaries of research 3. Significance of the Study  Student sample research titles
results; 4. Scope and Delimitation of the discussion of with corresponding
4. Delimit the scope of a research work; and, Study individually assigned Statement of the
5. Value the importance of defining topics Problems or Objectives of
objectives clearly. the Study. (URL has to be
provided in the assignment)
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit IV. 7-8  Online  Construction of a  Handouts
will be able to: Literature Review Synchronous Lecture conceptual framework in  Power Point
1. Source literature related to the study; 1. Conceptual Literature  Reading of relation to the given Presentation
2. Identify the different theories that will 2. Research Literature previously assigned statement of the problem
serve as foundation of the study; 3. Theoretical/Conceptual materials  Submission of a
3. Construct a research flow chart outlining Framework  Student literature review for a
the study. 4. Hypothesis of the Study discussion of given research topic.
4. Formulate hypothesis; 5. Definition of Terms individually assigned (References have to be
5. Provide operational definitions of key provided in the assignment)
topics
terms used in the study; and.
6. Develop the value of resourcefulness in
gathering literature.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (9th Week)
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit V. 10-11  Online  Recitation  Handouts
will be able to: Methodology Synchronous Lecture  Critiquing of a  Power Point
1. Choose an appropriate research design 1. Research Design  Reading of research tool vis-à-vis the Presentation
for their research; a. quantitative previously assigned statement of the problem
2. Identify their research environment and b. qualitative materials  Submission of 2
respondents; 2. Research Environment
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3. Decide which sampling technique they will 3. Research Respondents
apply in their research; 4. Sampling Technique
4. Learn the technique of crafting an 5. Research Instrument (and
instrument for their research; validation)
5. Define the procedure they will use in 6. Data Gathering Procedure
gathering their data; 7. Data Analysis Procedure
6. Identify the statistical tools they will
employ in analyzing their data; and,
7. Develop intellectual honesty.
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit VI.
will be able to: Presentation, Analysis,
1. Tabulate hypothetical data; Interpretation of Data
2. Present the data in paragraph form; 1. Tabulation of data
3. Discuss the data thoroughly. 2. Presentation of data
3. Discussion and/or interpretation
of data
After the discussion of this unit, the students Unit VII.
will be able to: Summary, Conclusions, and
1. Summarize given findings; Recommendations
2. Make conclusions; and, 1. Writing Summary
3. Draw implications or recommendations 2. Formulation of Conclusions
3. Drawing of Implications and/or
Recommendations
FINAL EXAMINATION (16th Meeting) = Oral Defense of the Research Proposal
After these two meetings, the students shall WRITING TIME and SUBMISSION
submit a full blown action research. OF OUTPUT
VII. GRADING SYSTEM
Attendance 10%
 Student sample research articles
discussion of of which one applied
individually assigned qualitative design and one
topics quantitative design; taking
note on the data
gathering procedure used
for each. (URL has to be
provided in the assignment)
12-13  Online  Recitation  Handouts
and Synchronous Lecture  Examination of  Power Point
 Reading of research results vis-à-vis Presentation
previously assigned the statement of the
materials problem
 Student  Submission of one
discussion of sample research article
individually assigned taking notes on the title,
topics statement of the problem
or objectives of the study,
and the findings. (URL has
to be provided in the
assignment)
14-15  Online  Recitation  Handouts
Synchronous Lecture  Quiz on the  Power Point
 Reading of construction of Presentation
previously assigned conclusions
materials  Submission of two
 Student research articles that
discussion of show correspondence
individually assigned between the findings and
topics the conclusion. (URL has to
be provided in the assignment)
17-18  WRITING TIME  Research Proposal  Manuscript
and SUBMISSION Oral Presentation
OF OUTPUT
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 Recitation/Quizzes 20%
Activities/Requirements 20%
Midterm/Final Exam 25%
Term Paper 25%
100%

VIII. REFERENCES
1. Shuttleworth, Martyn. How to Write an Introduction. https://explorable.com/how-to-write-an-introduction. Accessed on: October 10, 2015
2. Adedayo, Adebisi. Selection and Formulation of a Research Problem. Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2003.
http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/publications/Adedayoaf/Selection%20and%20formulation%20of%20a%20Research%20problem.pdf. Accessed on: November 15, 2015
3. Mohd Shoket. Research Problem: Identification and Formulation. International Journal of Research (IJR) Vol-1, Issue-4, May 2014. ISSN 2348-6848.
https://www.academia.edu/8227326/Research_Problem_Identification_and_Formulation. Accessed on: November 5, 2015
4. Lunenburg, Fred C. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal Volume 29, Number 4, 2011. http://www.nationalforum.com/Electronic%20Journal
%20Volumes/Lunenburg,%20Fred%20C%20The%20Generation%20%26%20Verification%20of%20Theory-A%20Bridge%20to%20NFEASJ%20V29%20N4%202011.pdf. Accessed on:
October 12, 2015
5. Writing your Literature Review. https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/2_assessmenttasks/assess_tuts/lit_review_LL/writing.html. Accessed on: November 15, 2015
6. Von Diether, Barbara. Writing Chapter 3: The Methodology. http://dissertationwriting.com/write-dissertation-methodology-help.shtml. Accessed on: November 15, 2015
7. Rudestam, Kjell Eric. 2007. The Method Chapter: Describing your Research Plan. http://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/14649_Chapter5.pdf. Accessed on:
November 15, 2015
8. Data Analysis and Research Findings. http://wiredspace.wits.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10539/1626/04Chapter4.pdf?sequence=8. Accessed on: November 15, 2015
9. SkillsYouNeed.com. Writing your Dissertation: Results and Discussion. http://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/dissertation-results-discussion.html. Accessed on: November 15,
2015
10. SkillsYouNeed.com. Writing your Dissertation: Conclusion and Other Sections. http://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/dissertation-conclusion-extras.html. Accessed on:
November 15, 2015
11. Enago Academy. (2022). Four important tips on writing a research title. https://www.enago.com/academy/write-irresistible-research-paper-title/

Prepared by:

ARIEL B. LUNZAGA, Ph.D.

Instructor
Date:

Recommending Approval:

ROCINI E. TENASAS, Ph.D.

Dean, Graduate School
Date:

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Approved by:

EVELYN B. AGUIRRE, D.A.

Vice President, Academic Services
Date:

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