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Bryan E. Novio
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GENERAL INTRO

AUDIO

A marvelous day, my Grade 10 learner!

Congratulations for successfully completing the 3 rd quarter! Indeed, it always takes

commitment and willingness to attain learning despite the present situation. And,

always believe: What our mind conceives, the body achieves!

Ears up, minds up, work up!

In this learning journey, I am with you, your teacher-podcaster, Sir Bryan, in

traversing the world of English language through this podcast-based lesson

brought to you by SDO-Ligao City.

Listen attentively to this audio material from your English 10 Learning Activity

Sheet No 1 for Quarter 4.

All right! I believe you are ready and excited as much as I do, so let’s get the ball

rolling.

Ears up, Minds up, Work up!

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LESSON INTRO

Research has always been one fulfilling and rewarding academic journey. It makes
us see the wonders of the world better and also bespeaks of a bigger body of truth

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and knowledge. Amazing, isn’t it?

Conducting a research is an important skill a student must develop not only for
academic completion but for future professional purposes as well. Student like you
should know what research is and its technicalities. Through research our way of
living has improved a lot.

If you can still remember, in our previous Learning Activity Sheet, we highlighted
the different approaches in literary criticism. With literary criticism we become
better interpreters of message and we get to bring out the best in every piece. In
understanding any literary text, we are also doing a research because there are
guide questions that lead us to investigating the underlying concepts and
principles of any text though the format may be different. This is how great
research does.

Therefore, in this learning episode, you are expected to recognize the importance
of research and to identify the technical terms used.

So we’re all set. Ears up, minds up, work up!

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ABTRACTION

Research is defined as careful consideration of study regarding a particular

concern or problem using scientific methods. According to the American
sociologist Earl Robert Babbie, “research is a systematic inquiry to describe,
explain, predict, and control the observed phenomenon. It involves inductive and
deductive methods.”

Communication, transportation, and most specifically education become

accessible, faster and easy. These are products of research. Through this
Learning Activity Sheet ( LAS ), you’ll get to know what research is, its
importance. Some of the technical terms in research are also introduced for you to
fully understand research.

 Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of

existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new
concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include synthesis
and analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads to new and
creative outcomes.

 Research is a careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or

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problem using scientific methods. According to the American sociologist Earl

Robert Babbie, “Research is a systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict,
and control the observed phenomenon. Research involves inductive and
deductive methods.”

 Research is a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data;

documentation of critical information; and analysis and interpretation of that
data/information, in accordance with suitable methodologies set by specific
professional fields and academic disciplines.

Now that you know what research is, let us get to know its importance.

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH

1. Research expands your knowledge base. The most obvious reason to do

research is that you’ll learn more. The process of research opens up new
opportunities for learning and growth.

2. Research gives you the latest information. Research encourages you to

find the most recent information available. In certain fields, especially scientific
ones, there’s always new information and discoveries being made. With the
latest info, you’ll be better equipped to talk about a subject and build on ideas.

3. Research helps you know what you’re up against. In business, you’ll

have competition. Researching your competitors and what they’re up to helps
you formulate your plans and strategies. You can figure out what sets you
apart.

4. Research builds your credibility. People will take what you have to say
more seriously when they can tell
you’re informed. Doing research gives you a solid foundation on which you can
build your ideas and opinions. When your research is good, people are more
likely to pay attention.

5. Research helps you narrow your scope. When you’re circling a topic for
the first time, you might not be exactly sure where to start. Most of the time,
the amount of work ahead of you is overwhelming. Whether you’re writing a
paper or formulating a business plan, it’s important to narrow the scope at
some point. Research helps you identify the most unique and/or important
themes. You can choose the themes that fit best with the project and its goals.

6. Research teaches you better discernment. Doing a lot of research helps

you sift through low-quality and high-quality information. The more research
you do on a topic, the better you’ll get at discerning what’s accurate and what’s
not. You’ll also get better at discerning the gray areas where information may

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be technically correct but used to draw questionable conclusions.

7. Research introduces you to new ideas. You may already have opinions
and ideas about a topic when you start researching. The more you research,
the more viewpoints you’ll come across. This encourages you to entertain new
ideas and perhaps take a closer look at yours. You might change your mind
about something or, at least, figure out how to position your ideas as the best
ones.

8. Research helps with problem-solving. Whether it’s a personal or

professional problem, it helps to look outside yourself for help. Depending on
what the issue is, your research can focus on what others have done before.
You might just need more information, so you can make an informed plan of
attack and an informed decision. When you know you’ve collected good
information, you’ll feel much more confident in your solution.

9. Research helps you reach people. Research is used to help raise

awareness of issues like climate change, racial discrimination, gender
inequality, and more. Without hard facts, it’s very difficult to prove that climate
change is getting worse or that gender inequality isn’t progressing as quickly
as it should. The public needs to know what the facts are, so they have a clear
idea of what “getting worse” or “not progressing” actually means. Research
also entails going beyond the raw data and sharing real-life stories that have a
more personal impact on people.

10. Research encourages curiosity. Having curiosity and a love of learning

take you far in life. Research opens you up to different opinions and new
ideas. It also builds discerning and analytical skills. The research process
rewards curiosity. When you’re committed to learning, you’re always in a place
of growth. Curiosity is also good for your health.

Aside from knowing the importance of research, there are different technical
terms that you need to know before you conduct & write your own research.
Study the technical terms below:

Here are the technical terms used in research

Title/Cover Page. This contains the paper's title, the author's name, address,
phone number, e-mail, and the day's date.

Abstract. It describes the essence, the main theme of the paper. It includes the
research question posed, its significance, the methodology, and the main results
or findings. Footnotes or cited works are never listed in an abstract.

Introduction and Statement of the Problem. A good introduction states the

main research problem and thesis argument.

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Limitations of Study. Indicates what the researcher intends to do and not to do.

Methodology. The approaches, tools, and techniques that researchers use to

study a problem. These methods include laboratory experiments, field
experiments, surveys, case studies, focus groups, ethnographic research, action
research, and so forth.

Literature Review. The research process uncovers what other writers have
written about your topic. It
includes a discussion or review of what is known about the subject and how that
knowledge was acquired.

Main Body of Paper/Argument. This is generally the longest part of the paper.
It's where the author supports the thesis and builds the argument. It contains
most of the citations and analysis and focuses on the rational development of the
thesis with clear reasoning and solid argumentation at all points.

Conclusion. After spending a great deal of time and energy introducing and
arguing the points in the main body of the paper, the conclusion brings everything
together and underscores what it all means. A stimulating and informative
conclusion leaves the reader informed and well-satisfied. A conclusion that
makes sense, when read independently from the rest of the paper, will win
praise.

Bibliography. List of cited sources or references.

Appendix. It contains material that is appropriate for enlarging the reader's

understanding, but that does not fit very well into the main body of the paper.
Such material might include tables, charts, summaries, questionnaires, interview
questions, lengthy statistics, maps, pictures, photographs, lists of terms,
glossaries, survey instruments, letters, copies of historical documents, and many
other types of supplementary material.

Data. Information collected through surveys, interviews, or observations. Statistics

are produced from data, and data must be processed to be of practical use.

Data Analysis. The process by which data are organized to better understand
patterns of behavior within the target population. Data analysis is an umbrella term
that refers to many particular forms of analysis such as content analysis, cost-
benefit analysis, network analysis, path analysis, regression analysis, etc.

Hypothesis. A statement that predicts the relationship between the independent

(causal) and dependent (outcome) variables.

Qualitative Research. A field of social research that is carried out in naturalistic

settings and generates data largely through observations and interviews.
Compared to quantitative research, which is principally concerned with making
inferences from randomly selected samples to a larger population, qualitative

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research is primarily focused on describing small samples in non-statistical ways.

Questionnaire. A survey document with questions that are used to gather

information from individuals to be used in research.

Respondent. The person who responds to a survey questionnaire and provides

information for analysis.

Research Question. A clear statement in the form of a question of the specific

issue that a researcher wishes to answer using data from one or more sources.
Sample. A group that is selected from a larger group (the population). By studying
the sample the researcher tries to draw valid conclusions about the population.
Sample Size. The number of subjects in a study. Larger samples are preferable to
smaller samples, all else being equal.
Subjects. Those who participate in research and from whom data are collected.
Thesis Statement. After a brief introduction of your topic, you state your point of
view on the topic directly and often in one sentence.

So, are you now ready for your activities to assess your learning? Good! Then,

we’re all set!

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ACTIVITIES and TASKS

Please refer to your Learning Activity Sheet No. 1 and answer all the activities and

assessment to reinforce your learning I am giving you the allotted time in your

weekly home learning plan to accomplish them. Good luck!

EXTRO

So, how’s your learning experience? Were you able to deduce the significant skill

that I want you to learn?

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I strongly believe YES.

My learner, for our next podcast session, do look forward to understanding how

definitions play an important role in any research.

By the way, if you still have more questions about the lesson, feel free to ask your

English buddy about it for a better understanding.

Again, this is teacher-podcaster, Sir Bryan, leaving you with this wisdom nugget:

“Research is turning the unknown into a reality.”

Remember that in this new normal learning, we’re all in this together!

Thank you so much for listening and for learning with me. Till next podcast lesson!

Au revoir! Sayonara! Annyeong! Goodbye!

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