Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion

Quarter 3 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics

Mernalyn Avila Bacur Grade 12 - Ares

1. Theories
2. Philosophy
3. Observation
4. Intuition
5. Interest
6. Specialization
7. Problems
8. Needs
9. Literature
10. Advice
11. Studies
12. Lessons
13. Issues
14. Experience
15. Conversation

A research topic should…

1. YES

2. NO

3. YES

4. NO

5. NO

6. YES

7. YES

8. NO

9. NO

10. NO
 A. B. C.
1. B. 6. 5 11. ✓
2. D. 7. 3 12. X
3. C. 8. 2 13. X
4. E. 9. 4 14. ✓
5. A. 10. 1 15. ✓

When deciding on a research topic, there are guidelines that we must follow. These are
interest in the subject matter, richness of available sources or supporting evidences, timelines and
relevance of the topic, limitations of the subject, and personal resources. These guidelines must be
considered because each interest and resources of a researcher is different and it is essential to
establish the validity of your research, it will help when you are beginning to write a research
paper, to determine how to narrow down your topic, and to assist you in the selection process.

The research topic must be simple and specific enough for us to accomplish it with
consideration of our limitations and within given period of time. To attain this, first we have to
focus on our track strand or area of specialization, and then recall the specific area, lesson or issue
in your respective field or strand that has piqued or aroused our interest the most. After this, we
must generate an unanswered question or an unresolved problem from your chosen area or lesson
be followed by assessing the question or problem based on five guidelines stated above. To
complete the procedure, we can now write our research problem.

1. Broad Topic: Marketing Strategies

Specific Topic: Effect of Consumer Promotions and Discount Offerings on

Brand Equity

2. Broad Topic: Online Selling

Specific Topic: Influence on Social Media Advertising on Consumer

Behavior
A.
STEPS IN SPECIFYING THE RESEARCH
TOPIC
1. What is your track and strand?
2. What is the specific lesson or issue in your
track and strand that has piqued your
interest the most?
3. What is the unanswered question or
unresolved problem, or issue involved in the
lesson or issue?
4. Assess the question or problem based on
the five guidelines.
5. If all of your answers are yes, then write
down your specific research problem. If no,
reevaluate your research question or
problem.
ANSWER
ACAD - ABM
An issue that has piqued my interest is the
random mixing of the different types of
distance learning during pandemic.
The unresolved issue is how teachers mix the
different types of distance learning such as
online learning and modular learning.
 Is it within your interest?
Yes ✓ No___
 Are there available data, resources and
evidences that will support the topic?
Yes ✓ No___
 Is it timely and relevant?
Yes ✓ No___
 Will it contribute to your track and strand?
Yes ✓ No___
 Is it within your personal resources?
Yes ✓ No___
The Impact of Mixed Distance Learning
Amidst The Pandemic

B.
RESEARCH PLAN
1. Research Problem:
The problem lies where online learning and modular learning gets mixed.
2. Rationale:
I want to conduct this study to showcase more about the struggles of a senior high
school student whose learning modalities are mixed.
3. Significance:
This study will show if it is better to stick with one type of distance learning or if it
is better mixed. This will also show the struggles of students adjusting to the types of
distance learning.
4. Objective:
My main goal is to conduct a study that is about the mixed distance learning that is
implemented and what kind of distance learning is better for seniors high school students
in a public school.
Respondents:
The source of my data will be the information I
gather from the respondents I have chosen along with
guides from past studies of mine.

Sample Size:
5. Method and Design:
My respondents would be 20 students where I will
It is a Qualitative Study pick 5 students every ABM section in Dolores National
High School.

Sample Technique:
The sampling technique I will use is Simple Random
Sampling.

Self - Assessment Check Yes No

1. Is itProblem:
Research original? ✓
Tentative Title:
2. Is it concise? ✓
How ABM Students
3. Is it clear?
get affected by mixed
✓ The Impact of Mixed
4. Is
learning it specific?
modalities ✓ Distance Learning To
5. Does it reflect the topic to be explored? ✓ ABM Students Amidst
The Pandemic