Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V – BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CATANDUANES
SAN ROQUE, VIRAC, CATANDUANES

Guide for Appraising Basic Research Proposals

Main Sub- Increasing Levels of Quality and their Descriptions
Criteria criteria
Rationale of Not The research proposal presents The educational relevance and The nature, extent and salience of the
the Basic described a general description of the timelines of the research topic research topic are comprehensively
Research topic or focus of inquiry. are shown. It explains the need discussed. Different aspects of the
(10 points) to conduct research to research setting are elaborated
understand a phenomenon, showing in-depth and critical analysis
advance or validate knowledge, of the situation. Policy implications,
improve a situation, or address benefits and limitations of the study
an issue/problem. are stated.
(no points) (5 points) (8 points) (10 points)
Research Not stated The research proposal has a The research questions specify The research questions logically
Questions stated aim, objective, or general the variables or the focus of the proceed from the context of the study.
(20 points) research questions. inquiry. Key elements of the They are formulated to clearly show
research questions are reflected the extent and different angles of
in the title of the proposal. inquiry.
(no points) (10 points) (15 points) (20 points)
Use of Not provided The research proposal cites Viewpoints and issues underlying the present research are discussed and
related theories and/or previous synthesized. They are critically evaluated to identify inconsistencies or
Literature studies related to the present gaps in current knowledge or educational policy that the study intends to
and Proper research. Sources are properly address. Constructs are defined and presented in a conceptual framework.
Citation acknowledged. Citation of literature sources is consistent.
(15 points) (no points) (5 points) (10 points)
Research Participants Not stated The research proposal states the study’s target participants and/or Details are provided about the target
Methods and/or other sources of data and information (e.g. Divisions, districts, participants (i.e. number,
(40 points) other offices, schools, learners, teachers, parents, documents, secondary characteristics, sampling procedure, if
Sources of data, others) any) and other sources of data and
Data and information. Clear rationale for their
Information inclusion in the study is given.
(10 points) (no points) (5 points) (10 points)

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Department of Education
REGION V – BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CATANDUANES
SAN ROQUE, VIRAC, CATANDUANES

Data Not The research proposal presents Details of data gathering The proposal explains why the data
Gathering described a general description of the methods are provided: the gathering methods are suited to the
Method/s methods to be employed for specific kinds of data, how and nature and purpose of the study. The
and gathering data. when they will be collected. It data gathering methods are aligned
Research describes any research with the research questions. Details
Instrument instruments (i.e. Test, scale, about research instruments are
s survey questionnaire, checklist, presented such as their sources or
(20 points) interview guide) to be developed how they will be developed and by
or adopted. whom, and their appropriateness for
obtaining the desired kind of
data/information.
(no points) (10 points) (15 points) (20 points)
Data Not stated The research proposal presents Details of the methods of data The selected methods of data analysis
Analysis a general description of how the analysis are given. Techniques are shown to be appropriate to the
Plan gathered data/information will (e.g. quantitative/statistical, nature of the data/information to be
(10 points) be analysed. qualitative) or both methods), as gathered and for addressing the
well as tools (e.g. software) to be research questions.
employed are specified.
(no points) (5 points) (8 points) (10 points)
Work Plan and Timelines Not included The research proposal includes A detailed work plan is provided covering start to completion of the
(10 points) a list of major activities and research. Timelines are realistic and show concretely how the research will
their timelines unfold over the allowed period. The overall plan reflects the proponent’s
capacity to concretize ideas into clear and sequential steps to be
undertaken.
(no points) (5 points) (10 points)
Cost Estimates Not included The research proposal includes A detailed breakdown of items with their corresponding costs is furnished.
(10 points) a list of major items and their The items and costs reasonably reflect the funding needs of the research
estimated costs. The total cost and adhere to BERF guidelines. The overall plan reflects the proponent’s
is shown. capacity to project specific expenses that he/she will be accountable for.
(no points) (5 points) (10 points)

San Roque, Virac, Catanduanes

(052) 811-40-63
catanduanes@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION V – BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CATANDUANES
SAN ROQUE, VIRAC, CATANDUANES

San Roque, Virac, Catanduanes

(052) 811-40-63
catanduanes@deped.gov.ph