Group 3

Research is categorized into qualitative approach, quantitative approach and mixed method approach
(Creswell, 2003). In selecting a suitable approach to apply in research, there are some criterions to be
taking into consideration, for example, nature of research problem, purpose of project, availability of
resources such as time and financial, sensitivity of the issue on hand, discipline of study, and
researcher's personal experiences, skills, interest and attitudes, to list a few (Grover, 2015)
Developing a good research topic may not be easy for you but it is an important skill as a Senior
High Students. You may choose your own particular topic that arouses your interests to develop a
qualitative research study. In this module you are given the guidelines in choosing a topic and when
you begin your research work as compiled by Barbour (2014). These pointers will guide you in
selecting a good topic, avoiding other factors affecting in choosing and writing your research, and
focusing clearly on your subject. Moreover, you will be guided where your sources of information
should come from (Barbour, R. 2014).
How to start a research study?
You can start your study by considering the following (Barbour, R. 2014):
1. The most important element that defines the research problem.
2. It is usually read first and the most read part of the research.
3. It contains the least words enough to describe the contents and the purpose of
your research paper.
4. It can be revised any and many times as the research develops and reach its
final phase. It becomes final on its final defense before the panel of judges.

Note: The research title does not need to be entertaining but informative.
Research Problem: The need to have a safer, comfortable, and healthful walk or
transfer of students from place to place in the School Campus (Name of your
school)
Research Topic: The construction of a covered Pathway in the School Campus
(Name of your school)
General Question: What kind of covered path should the School Campus
construct? (Name of your school)
Specific Questions:
1. What materials are needed for the construction of the covered pathway in the
School Campus? (Name of your school)
2. What roofing material is appropriate for the covered path?
3. In what way can the covered pathway link all buildings in the campus?
4. What is the width and height of the covered path?
5. How can the covered path realize green architecture?
A part of a research title has the following information:

1. The subject matter or topic to be investigated. (“What?”)

2. The place or locale where the research is to be conducted. (“Where?”)
3. The population like the respondents’ interviewees. (“Who”?)
4. The time period of the study during which the data are to be collected.
(“When”?)