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Research IV
Quarter 3

Finalization of
Enhanced/Continuing
Research Paper

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Research – Grade 10
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Finalization of Enhanced/Continuing Research Paper

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: LENI O. BAÑARIA, Teacher III, ZAHS

ELLYN B. MAGISTRADO, Teacher III, ZAHS
JEAN V. REGINALDO, Master Teacher I, ZAHS

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 Supplementary Learning Module for Junior High School

LEARNING COMPETENCY

Finalize the research paper.

SSP-RS10-ECR-III-o-r-5

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 LESSON
WRITING THE RESEARCH PAPER

BEGIN!

Write the research paper as understandable and concise as possible. It Is not true that “good

research deserves a thick research paper”. Keep in mind those guidelines and standards that you

learned from the previous modules as you go through with another in helping you finalize your

research project.

YOUR TARGET

Hi! I am Teacher Aira! I’m going to guide you in

your journey to this module.

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Determine the additional research paper parts.

2. Describe how an abstract is written.

3. Name some formatting tips for journal ready IMRaDC.

4. Finalize the research paper.

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 TRY THIS

TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

1. Keywords are placed directly below the abstract.

2. Name/s of student/s is/are placed under the title.

3. Abstract should include acknowledgments.

4. Abstract is written before the whole research paper is written.

5. Full name of school, with address, is placed under the researchers’ names.

DO THIS
Describe the sample Abstract below in terms of content.
Study: Eco–fabric from Blended Fragrant Screw Pine (Pandanus amaryllifolius) Leaf Fibers and
Cotton
Name of Student: Galang, Elson Ian Nyl Ebreo

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______________________________________________________________________________

EXPLORE

Answer the question below:

1. What is an abstract?

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. What is the purpose of writing an abstract?

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

KEEP THIS IN MIND

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH PAPER PARTS

1. TITLE
 It is not placed on a separate page and should be placed on top of the first page.
2. NAME/S OF STUDENT/S
 It is placed directly under the title
 Name/s of students are arranged in alphabetical order by surnames
 Names are written in one line separated by commas
3. NAME/S OF SCHOOL
 Full name of school, with address, is placed under the names
4. ABSTRACT
 It is placed under the name of school with two lines (above and below)
5. KEYWORDS
 It is placed directly below abstract
 Usually 3 to 4 words that describe the research
6. APPENDICES
 Attached documents (e.g. codes for computer programs)
7. PAGE NUMBERS
 Page numbers are suggested to be placed at the center of each page
 Make sure that the font style and size of the page numbers are the same as that of
the body
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ABSTRACT

 Should be written AFTER the whole research paper was written but NOT BEFORE the

deadline of submission for the research paper

 Must include (1) short background of the study, (2) objectives of the study, (3) materials and

methods, (4) results, (5) conclusion and significance.

 DO NOT INCLUDE (1) acknowledgments and (2) details of the procedures conducted by the

adult-sponsor, qualified scientist or adult-supervisor at RRI (give highlights to those

conducted by the students)

Some Formatting Tips for Journal-Ready IMRaDC:

Margin: 1 inch to all sides

Main Headings: Capitalized, Bold

Subheadings (for subsections): Regular Capitalization, Bold

Font Style: Times New Roman

Font Size: 12

Columns: 2 (except for graphs, figures, and tables which usually require bigger space)

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Write the abstract and other essential parts of your research paper to complete your research
project.

REFLECT

Congratulations for finishing the module. I hope that you

had an amazing journey while doing the tasks.
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 For the last time, share your final insights by completing the sentence prompts:

I have learned that _____________________________________________.

I wish to ask my teacher about ____________________________________.

LEARN MORE

1. What benefit do you get from writing a research paper?

2. Get some updates about Intel ISEF here: https:www.societyfor science.org/isef/intel-isef

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

1. Keywords are placed directly below the abstract.

2. Name/s of student/s is/are placed under the title.

3. Abstract should include acknowledgments.

4. Abstract is written before the whole research paper is written.

5. Full name of school, with address, is placed under the researchers’ names.

GLOSSARY 8
Abstract is a brief summary of a research paper of a particular subject and is often used to help the
reader quickly ascertain the paper’s purpose

Adult Sponsor may be a teacher, parent, professor, and/or other professional scientist in whose
lab the student is working on. He or she is responsible for working with the student to evaluate any
possible risks involved in order to ensure the health and safety of the student conducting the
research and the humans and/or animals involved in the study

Qualified Scientist should have earned a doctoral or professional degree in a scientific discipline
that relates to the student’s area of research that work with the researcher requiring his/her expertise

Adult-Supervisor is an adult who is directly responsible for overseeing student experimentation

RRI (Regulated Research Institution) is defined as a professional research/teaching institution that

is regularly inspected and is licensed to use animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act.

ANSWER KEY

Try this

1.TRUE 4. FALSE

2. TRUE 5. TRUE

3. FALSE

Do this

1. It has (1) short background of the study, (2) objectives of the study, (3) materials and
methods, (4) results, (5) conclusion and significance.

Explore

1. A research abstract is a brief summary of a research paper of a particular subject.

2. Abstract is used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper’s purpose.

Assess What You Have Learned

1. TRUE 4. FALSE

2. TRUE 5. TRUE

3. FALSE

REFERENCES 9
1. Galang, E.I.N. “Road to ISEF Practical Guide in Local Science Fairs”, 19-26.
2. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, International Rules and Guidelines, page 5

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