Comparison between a Research Plan and a Research Paper:

Content/Parts Research PLAN Research PAPER

Introduction
Rationale yes yes
Statement of the Problem / Objectives yes yes
Hypothesis yes yes
Significance of the Study yes yes
Scope and Limitation yes yes
Review of Related Literature Captured in the Rationale Captured in the Rationale,
and Methodology Procedure & Discussion
Methodology
List of Materials yes Captured in the Procedure
Detailed Procedure yes yes
Treatment of Variables yes yes
Risk and Safety Yes Captured in the Procedure
(Special forms may be needed)
Data Analysis yes Captured in the Results
Results - yes
Discussion - yes
Conclusion - yes
Bibliography / References yes yes
(at least 3 references for Grades 4-6 & at
least 5 references for Grades 7-12)
Appendix
Budget yes -
Timeline yes -
Photo Documentation - yes
Raw Data - yes
Etc ….. - etc …

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SAMPLE REPORT for SIMPLE STUDY

“You Gotta be Yoking!”

PLAN

1. Purpose/Problem (what you want to find out)

“I want to know if the number of eggs used in a brownie recipe changes the height of the brownie once
baked.”
2. Hypothesis (what you think will happen and why based on your previous research)
“I think using one egg will make brownies shorter than my control because the brownies will have less
liquid.”

3. Materials (bulleted list of all items used to complete experiment)

4. Procedure (numbered list of all steps used to complete experiment)

5. Variables
Constants (factors that do not change throughout trials)
“The brownie mix, oven temperature and bake time stay the same throughout my experiment.”
Control (a trial that provides a baseline; used to compare other trial results)
“I baked my brownies according to the package directions, using 2 eggs.”
Variable(s) (one or more factors that change throughout trials)
“I had two independent variables. The first variable was using 1egg for 3 trials.
The second variable was using 3 eggs for 3 trials.”
Dependent Variable: height of brownie

6. Risks and Safety:

 Be careful in dealing with electricity and hot objects, tongs and heat resistant materials be used.
 Proper personal protective equipments (lab coat, mask, goggles) will be used during the study.
 Cleanliness, sanitation, basic laboratory safety protocols and waste disposal will be practiced.
 No high risk safety issues (human subjects, animals, hazardous substances & devices) involved.

7. Data Table

Variable Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average

1 egg
2 eggs
3 eggs
 Budget and Timeline (samples below)
After Approval of Plan, Data Collection Follows.

7. Data (a table/graph where test results are recorded)

8. Results (short explanation of the data)

“My data suggests that one egg makes brownies flat, but 3 eggs make them even shorter, compared to
my control.” …….

9. Conclusion (was your hypothesis correct or incorrect and why)

“My hypothesis was wrong because using 3 eggs made my brownies really short, and especially gooey.
Using 2 eggs instead of 3 made my brownies almost twice as tall.” ……
10. Analysis (what you would change if you did this again)
“If I did this project again, I would experiment with the type of eggs I use instead of the number of
eggs.” ………

11. Bibliography: Elementary science students (K-5) are expected to have at least 3 references.
Secondary (6-12) science students need to use at least 5 references.
L’Engle, Madeline. A Wrinkle in Time. Macmillian, 1964.
Gallo, Donald, ed. Sixteen. Four Winds, 1964.
….
…..

Research Budget:

Sample 1:

Item Quantity Price /item (PhP) Total Price (PhP)

Brownie Mix 9 boxes P 50.00 450.00
Eggs 18 10.00 180.00
Toothpick 1 box 10.00 10.00
Water
Oven
Electricity
Pan
Timer
Ruler
Transportation
Paper & Printing
…..
……
TOTAL AMOUNT

Sample 2:
Research Timeline:

Sample 1:
Research Component Due Date Completed
Topic Selection
Research
Purpose/Objectives
Hypothesis
Materials , Risk Safety
Detailed Procedure/Statistical Tool
Research Plan
 Draft and revision
 Approval
Experiments & Data Collection
 Letters & Request to different offices
 Preparation of Materials, Price Quotation
 Purchase of Materials
 Ocular Inspection of Sampling Site
 Sample Collection
 Preparation of Sample
 Steps 1-2 of Procedure
 …
Data Analysis & Discussion
Conclusion
Research Report
 Draft
 Revision
Oral Presentation
 Preparation of Display Board
 Preparation of Powerpoint

Sample 2: using Gantt Chart