Department of Education

Region III
Division of Mabalacat City

Division Orientation on the

Research Management
Guidelines
August 4, 2017
Conference Hall, Mabalacat Cit
 Teachers’ Attitude towards Action Research:
A Basis for Training Program

 SY 2014-2015 ten (10) ACCEPTED action

researches
five (5) APPROVED
 Ten out of 810 teachers (1.23%), Five (0.62%)
 It can be inferred that majority of the elementary
teachers were naïve to carry out an action research.
Results
Demographic Profile F %
Age (30-39) 75 37.50
Female 180 90.00
B.E.Ed./B.S.Ed. w/ MA Units 109 54.50
Teaching Experience (1-5 yrs.) 61 30.50
Teacher I 96 48.00
 Teachers’ Level of Attitude
towards Action Research

Factors MEAN Interpretation

Usefulness 5.62 Agree

Somewhat Agree
 No significant relationship between teachers’ demographic

profile (age, gender and educational attainment) and level of

attitude towards action research.

 Teaching Experience appeared to be significantly related to

research usefulness and positive attitude.

 Teaching position was significantly related to research

usefulness, difficulty, positive attitude and relevance to life

except for research anxiety.

Conclusions
Females, 30-39 , B.E.Ed./ B.S.Ed. w/ MA
Units, Teacher I and 1-5 years experience
Participants “Agree” on Research
Usefulness, “Somewhat Agree” on Research
Anxiety and Difficulty.
Teaching Experience was significantly
related on Research Usefulness and Positive
Attitude
Teaching Position was NOT statistically
significant with Research Anxiety.
 Figure 2. Frequency of Attendance on Action
Figure 1. Teachers’ Attendance on Action
Research Training of Teachers
Research Training

Figure 3. Respondents’ Perception on the

Need for an Action Research Training Program
How Do I Write a Research Proposal

DIVINA GRACIA D. DIZON, Ed.D.

Education Program Specialist II
 Why Write Proposals

Freedom to do intellectually
stimulating work
Keep current in the field
Interest in academic
improvement
Publication
What Makes a Good Proposal?
• Research addresses a
significant problem
• Clear description of the
research activities
• A good fit with BERF
 Getting Started:

Before you write

 Read successful proposals

 Consult with others
Technical Guidelines in Preparing the Research Proposal
 
The text of the manuscript must conform to the following:
Bond Paper Size :Letter Size 8.5” x 11”
Font Style :Times New Roman
Font Size :12
Running head :Title Page and Subsequent Pages
Text Spacing :Double Space

The American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition

style must be used in citing references.
 
Duly completed of the following:
1. Research Proposal Application form
2. Endorsement of Immediate Supervisor
3. Declaration of Anti-Plagiarism
4. Absence of Conflict of Interest form
5. Memorandum of Agreement
 Applied Research Proposal
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Conceptual Framework
Research Questions
Hypothesis (if the study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
Action Research Proposal
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Context and Rationale
and Studies Research Questions
Hypothesis (if the study
requires only)
requires only)
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
 Applied Research Proposal Action Research Proposal

•  Method • Method
Type of Research Type of Research
Respondents Respondents
Sampling Method Sampling Method
Sources of Data Proposed
Instrument/s Innovation/Intervention/
Data Collection
Procedure Strategy Instrument/s
Ethical Considerations Data Collection Procedure
Data Analysis Ethical Considerations
Timetable/Gantt Chart Data Analysis
Cost Estimates Work plan
Plan for Dissemination Cost Estimates
and Advocacy Plan for Dissemination and
• References Utilization
• Appendices • References
• Appendices*

Applied Research
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• LlST OF TABLES
• ABSTRACT
• Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Conceptual Framework
Research Questions
Hypothesis (if the study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
FINAL OUTPUT
Action Research
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• LIST OF TABLES
• ABSTRACT
and Studies • Context and Rationale
Research Questions
requires only)
Hypothesis (if the study
requires only)
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
 FINAL OUTPUT
Applied Research Action Research
•  Method • Method
Type of Research Type of Research
Respondents Respondents
Sampling Method Sampling Method
Sources of Data Proposed
Instrument/s Innovation/Intervention/
Data Collection
Procedure Strategy Instrument/s
Ethical Considerations Data Collection Procedure
Data Analysis Ethical Considerations
Timetable/Gantt Chart Data Analysis
Cost Estimates Work plan
Plan for Dissemination Cost Estimates
and Advocacy Plan for Dissemination and
Utilization

 
 FINAL OUTPUT
Applied Research Action Research
• RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS •RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS  RECOMMENDATIONS 
• References •References
• Appendices •Appendices*

 
 • Use required guidelines (APA)for
 Title Page title page
• Title
• Researcher’s Name
• School

 Abstract
• One page
• State problem
• Propose solution
• State project objectives and
significance
 Introduction  Review of the Literature

 What specific need or

problem does your
The topic or
research address? problems area
 How was the need Methodology
identified and its
significance?
 Who will benefit from
the proposed research
project?
 What are the research
questions and/or
objectives of the
proposal
 Research Questions  Methodology
 Clear and  Subjects – Describe
Sample
concise  Design – Type of Design
 Feasible Used and Sequence of
Events
 Should drive  Data Collection –
the research Description of
variables, control,
methodology measurements
 Data Analysis  References
Describe how collected data will
be analyzed Should include
What are the effects to be full reference
analyzed
Analysis should answers research documentation
questions
Should be linked to the
for all books and
hypotheses and clear how each articles
hypothesis will be tested
Use style
format (APA)
 Timeline (Gantt
Chart)
Use chart or table
Illustrate each
phase of
implementation
Show when results
will be achieved
 Work Plan
Describe
activities to be
undertaken
Identify person
responsible for
each
 Cost Estimates ITEMS/PARTICULAR AMOUT

Be realistic about A. REPRODUCTION, PRINTING

6,000.00
your budget
BINDING COSTS

Estimate costs as A. PHOTOCOPIES 1,500.00

accurately as
possible A. MEALS (20 paxs * Php 350) 7,000.00

Make sure A. DOCUMENTATION 2,000.00

budget coincides
with narrative A. COMMUNICATION 2,000.00

A. TRANSPORTATION 2,500.00

A. INCIDENTAL 3,000.00

TOTAL 24,000.00
 Plan of Dissemination and
Advocacy
Numerous dissemination tools are available to disseminate
research findings which researchers can utilize. Each instrument has
strengths and weaknesses in disseminating results to concerned
individuals or groups in the field of education and therefore by using
more than one, the tools complement one another to produce a
strong, complete and effective dissemination strategy. Keeping this in
mind, the researchers plan to request for a RESEARCH CONFERENCE
OR FORUM wherein research outcomes will be presented thus it
increases the chances of uptake and action from fellow workers in the
academe. Another is to UPLOAD RESEARCH RESULTS IN THE WEBSITE
OF THE DIVISION OF MABALACAT CITY. It is hoped that the findings of
this study will not remain in the pages of the manuscripts but it will
reach key audiences.
 Summary A Good Proposal . . .
Starts with a good idea
Is carefully researched
Follows guidelines carefully
Describes need for research, objectives, plan of
operation, expected outcomes, evaluation plan,
sustainability and timeline
Unsolicited Advice

• Read research guidelines and follow them

obsessively
Other common problems w/ proposals (more difficult to remedy):
 Research problem itself
 Scholarly background to the problem—uneven
or inadequate or erroneous
 Writing unclear—too much jargon, not
accessible, or not well organized
 Methods and work plan unclear or undefended
 Lack of specificity
Get Used to Rejection
• RE-SUBMIT!