The Research Problem &

the Research Title

JAMES V. HENSON
At the end of the lesson, you are
expected to:
1. design a research project
related to daily life; and
2. write a research title
Our Story

Read the short selection and answer the

corresponding questions
answer me!

1. Who are the Masigasig Fantastic Four

from the selection?
answer me!

2. What is common among the four

students?
answer me!

3. Why are they called the Masigasig

Fantastic Four?
answer me!

4. What do you think can be the possible

common struggle faced by the students in
the selection?
answer me!

5. If you will formulate a research title

based on the selection, what would be its
possible focus?
The
The Research
Research Problem
Problem

refers to a statement that promptly suggests

for conducting an investigation.
Sources of Research Problem

As cited from Sacred Heart University

Library (2020), four (4) varied sources can
be considered. These are as follows:
Sources of Research Problem

• Theory.
• Practitioners
• Personal experience
• Relevant literature
 THEORY

Existing social philosophies and

generalizations which the researcher is
familiar with may be of a great help to design
a research problem
 Practitioners

Consultation with the people who have direct

experiences in a field of interest may provide
the researcher an idea of what relevant
problem he/she may investigate.
 Personal experience

Daily experiences can provide the researcher

an idea of what problem that needs a solution.
 Relevant literature.

An extensive and thorough review of literature

and studies relevant to the problem interest of
the researcher may enable him/her to come up
with a potential study.
 Considerations in Formulating the
Research Problem

As cited from the book of Cristobal and

Cristobal (2017), there are criteria which
should be considered by the researcher in
order to arrive with a good research problem
 These are further subdivided into
external and internal criteria.

1. External Criteria
a. Novelty.
b. Availability of subjects
c. Support of the academic community.
d. Availability and adequacy of facilities and equipment.
e. Ethical considerations
NOVELTY

The research problem must

carry “newness.” With this,
its practical value would be
easily perceived.
 Availability of subjects.

A research problem, when is

subjected to a further
investigation, requires data
from the target subjects.
 Availability and adequacy of facilities and equipment.

Necessary common devices such

as computers and telephones
which will be used in
undertaking a study should be
considered.
 Support of the academic community

The academic community, which

consists of administrators, teachers,
staff, students, and parents, should be
considered by the researcher in what
particular problem will be
investigated.
 Ethical considerations.

A research problem, when is

subjected to a study, must not pose
any unethical demands most
especially on the part of the research
participants.
Internal Criteria

• Qualifications of the researcher.

• Motivation and interest of the researcher.
• Time factor.
• Costs and returns.
• Hazards and handicaps.
 Qualifications of the researcher.

These pertain to the expertise of the

researcher to the problem.
 Motivation and interest of the researcher.

The research problem which is in the

interest of the researcher may give
him/her satisfaction and enjoyment.
 Time factor.

A research problem, when is subjected to

a study, should suggest to be time-
efficient.
 Costs and returns.

It is also important that the researcher

should consider a research problem
which suggests to be cost-efficient.
 Hazards and handicaps.

This means that a research problem

should not put the researcher in danger.
Guidelines on formulating titles of research papers in the
academe
(American Psychological Association, 2001):

1. The title should encapsulate the main idea

of the research.
2. Title should be self-explanatory.
3. Identify theme, subtheme and categories.
4. Avoid using abbreviations
Guidelines on formulating titles of research papers in the
academe
(American Psychological Association, 2001):

5. Use words that create a positive impression and

stimulate reader’s interest.
6. May reveal how the paper will be organized.
7. Do not include “study of," “analysis of” or similar
constructions
8. Use current nomenclature from the field of study
 Guidelines on formulating titles of research papers in the
academe
(American Psychological Association, 2001):

9. Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the students

10. The recommended length of a research title is 10 to 12
substantive words not including articles.
11. Titles are basically in the form of a phrase, but can also in
the form of a question.
 Guidelines on formulating titles of research papers in the
academe
(American Psychological Association, 2001):

12. Title should identify the actual variables or theoretical

issues being studied in the research.
13. The author can play with his/her title (e.g. Fuel of
Millennial Abodes) only for qualitative research
 Research Title

As cited from Sacred Heart

University Library (2020), a
research title should help the
readers to see the main idea as
well as the summary of the
whole study.
 Characteristics of a Research Title

1. It should be limited only to substantive words with high

consideration to the key variables such as the phenomenon
under investigation, the participants, and the setting of the
study.
 Characteristics of a Research Title

2. It should use words that can create a positive impression

among the readers. Avoid using abbreviations as well as
some word constructions such as: “method,” “result,” and
“investigation.”
 Characteristics of a Research Title

3. It should be in the form of a phrase with correct use of

capitalization, that is, the first letter appeared in the title as
well as the first letter of each noun word should be
capitalized.
 Characteristics of a Research Title

4. It should be concise by adequately implying the

participants and the coverage of the study.
 Examples of Qualitative Research
Title
1. The ‘Need to Transcend’: A Phenomenological Study on
the Lived Experiences of Millennial Teachers (Lacdo-O et
al., 2018)
 Examples of Qualitative Research
Title
2. The Educated Citizen: Cultural and Gender Capital in
the Schooling of Aetas’ Children in the Municipality of
Janiuay (Moralista & Delariarte, 2014)
 Examples of Qualitative Research
Title
3. This Too Shall Pass: A Grounded Theory Study of
Filipino Cancer Survivorship (de Guzman et al., 2012)
 Examples of Qualitative Research
Title
5. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Political Speeches: A
Critical Discourse Analysis (Remorosa, 2018)
Thank You!