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Practical
Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Identifying the Inquiry and
Stating the Problem
(Week 5 to Week 6)
Practical Research 1 – Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) in Practical Research 1 is prepared so that
you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
questions, directions, exercises and discussions are carefully stated for you to
understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-test is provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module, or if you need to
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your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you
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Thank you.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module consists one (1), namely:

• Lesson 1 – Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. write a research title;
2. describe the justifications/reasons for conducting the research;
3. state research questions;
4. indicate scope and delimitation of research; and
5. cite benefits and beneficiaries of research.

What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following gives the aim and goal of the research?

A. Statement of the Problem

B. Research Design
C. Review of Related Literature
D. Sampling Technique

2. Which of the following is the least purpose of research?

A. Improve reading and writing skills

B. Learn how to work independently
C. Gain in-depth knowledge (scientifically or systematically)
D. Find ways on how to improve societal problems

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3. Which among the following best describes Statement of the Problem?

A. It discusses the scope of the study and its limitation.

B. It is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be
improved.
C. It introduces the study by connecting the gaps among existing studies in a real
world scenario.
D. It gives a brief description of the benefits that the benefactors can get from the
study.

For questions 4 to 5.
(I) This study digs deep into the effects of insubordinate students to the
teaching performance of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School teachers.
It aimed to answer three questions. First question to be answered is, (II) “What are
the effects of insubordinate students to the teaching performance of KNCHS
teachers?” The next question is, (III) “What are the factors caused by insubordinate
students that affect the teaching performance of teachers?” And the last question
is, (IV) “How do teachers generally cope with such effects?” (V) Data for this
research is collected through interviewing individually the participants. (VI)The
researchers chose Grade 9 and 10 heterogeneous teachers as participants using a
non-probabilistic method of sampling. (VII)Findings showed that insubordinate
students indeed have a negative effect to the teaching performance of teachers.
(VIII)Insubordination has also caused emotional stress to the teachers. (IX) The
teachers cope with the effects through either consulting others, talking to students
with problems, asking for spiritual guidance, controlling their emotions, or letting
these emotions out.
4. Identify the specific questions of the statement of the problem ofPajarillo
Source: the etresearch
al., (2017)
abstract above.

A. III, IV, & V B. II, III, & IV C. V, VI, & VII D. III only

5. What is the method used by the researcher upon gathering the data?

A. VIII B. VII C. IV D. V

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 Lesson
Identifying the Inquiry and
1 Stating the Problem
Lesson 1 discusses the different parts of The Problem (or Introduction) and
their definitions and the process of writing each part through various activities. This
includes the background of the study, statement of the problem, scope and
limitations of the study, significance of the study and definition of terms.

What’s In

Share your Experiences!

Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your experiences in the past.
Write your answers on the blank provided.

1. If you had already conducted a simple research during Grade 10, what was the
topic of your study? Why did you choose that topic?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the challenges you experienced when you conducted your research?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Notes to the Teacher

All activities need your expertise and supervision.
Please, take time to have consultations along the research
process. Make sure to tell your students to have their own
copy of Research Worksheet 1 to be used in Research
Worksheet 2 in the next module.

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 What’s New

The first chapter of a research paper is called The Problem, in some references
it is called Introduction. This chapter presents the background of the study,
statement of the problem, scope and limitation of the study, significance of the study
and the definition of terms.

“He who asks a question remains

a fool for five minutes.
He who does not ask remains a fool
FOREVER”
-Confucius-
1. What does the author mean about the statement?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

What is It

The Problem
Background of the Study
It serves as the introduction of the study.
It includes the reason why you want to conduct a research about the topic
you have chosen.
Statement of the Problem
It includes questions that the research aims to answer.
It follows the formulation of the title and should be faithful to it.
It is used as a basis before formulating a questionnaire.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
It discusses the coverage (scope) of the study and all the things that the study
will not cover (limitation).
Significance of the Study
It states the importance of the study.
It identifies the benefactors of the study and how they will be benefitted.
Definition of Terms
It operationally defines terms used in the study. How each keyword is defined
based on the study?
(sometimes, it is found in the second chapter)

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1 List Down the Topic You Want!

A. Instructions: In the proceeding activities, you will be starting formulating the first
part of your paper (a simplified format of a research paper). List down all the topics
that you want to research on and consult it with your Research Teacher for approval.

___________ ____________ ____________ ___________ _____________

___________ ____________ ____________ ___________ _____________

What I Have Learned

Activity 1.2 Defend Your Choice!

Based on Activity 1, give your reason/s on selecting each desires topic that you would
like to study further.

Topics Reason/s
1. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
2. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
3. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
4. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
5. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
6. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
7. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
8. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
9. ___________ _________________________________________________________________
10. ___________ ________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Based on your answers, your teacher will approve a topic which will be used
in the proceeding Research Worksheets. Only one (1) topic will be approved by your
teacher.

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 What I Can Do

RESEARCH WORKSHEET 1

Instructions: After your research teacher approved your topic. Please, provide the
necessary information for each item.

Approved Topic: (e.g. Experiences of Students in Modular Learning)

Proposed Title: (e.g. Experiences of SHS Students in Modular Learning Approach amidst
the Pandemic)

I. Problem Identification
1. What are your reasons in selecting the topic you desire?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

2. Based from the desired topic, I am concerned about _____________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
because__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

II. Research Questions (Statement of the Problem)

Based on your topic and the problem stated above, I would like to ask the following:
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________

III. Scope and Limitation of the Study

You can base your answer on your approved topic/title.
1. The study focuses on _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

2. The study is limited to _____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Example:
The study focuses on the positive and negative experiences of senior high
school students in KNCHS-SHS on modular learning approach amidst the pandemic.
The study is limited to only two (2) senior high school students in KNCHS-
SHS SY 2021-2022.

IV. Purpose and Significance of the Study

1. This research is mainly conducted to (write your reason/purpose in conducting this study)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 Example:
The study is mainly conducted to explore the positive and negative
experiences of senior high school students in KNCHS-SHS on modular learning
approach amidst the pandemic.

2. This will benefit the following (who will be benefited by the study)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

because __________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Example:
Students will gain insights on the experiences of other students and use it as their
inspiration to study more.
Teachers will be knowledgeable on the negative experiences of the students and take
an action to help them.
I, the researcher, will also make the results of this study as my inspiration to continue
studying despite the pandemic.

*NOTE: Don’t forget to ask your research teacher for questions and clarifications

Rubric for Research Worksheets

Criteria 3 5 8 10 Points
Information given
Information given Information given Information given
is somewhat
Content is not enough and
enough and
is almost enough is enough and
substantial. and substantial. substantial.
substantial.
Ideas are Ideas are
Ideas are Ideas are almost
Organization disorganized
somewhat
organized.
organized
organized. properly.
Information given Information given Information given Information given
Accuracy commits ample is somewhat free is almost free from is free from any
errors. from any errors. any errors. errors.
Few of the Almost of the
All sentence Sentence
sentence sentence
Grammar structures are
structures are structures are
structures are all
ungrammatical. grammatical.
grammatical. grammatical.

Assessment

Instructions. Identify the word/s being described. Write your answer/s on the space
provided.
_________________1.It is a part of the Chapter I that provides the research questions
to be answered in the proceeding chapters.
_________________2.It provides terminologies used in the study and gives its definition
operationally.
_________________3.It explains the focus and extent of the study.
_________________4.It enumerates the persons who would benefit from the study.
_________________5.It introduces your paper by discussing the reasons why it is
necessary to be studied and it connects the gap among existing research studies.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 1.3 Share Your Thoughts!

Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your experiences in the past.
Write your answers on the space provided.

1. What are the things that you consider in selecting a research topic?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the challenges that you experienced in choosing a topic? Give your
reasons.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 Answer Key

the Study
5. Background of
the Study
4. Significance of
Study
Limitation of the
3. Scope and D 5.
Terms B 4.
2. Definition of B 3.
Problem B 2.
1. Statement of the A 1.

Assessment What I Know

References
Parts of a research paper. (n.d.). Retrieved from,
http://www.slideshare.net/draizelle_sexon/parts-of-a-research-paper-
15593140?qid=4fc30d5d- d355-46b9-81fd-a4aa27929157&v=
default&b=&from_search=2

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