RESEARCH

CHARACTERISTICS, OUTLINE,
IMPORTANCE, ROLES OF THE
RESEARCHER
What is
RESEARCH?
Research follows a step-by-step
process of investigation that uses a
standardized approach in answering
questions or solving problems (Polit &
Beck, 2004.)
What is RESEARCH?
Research is a continuous undertaking of making
known the unknown (Sanchez, 2002). It entails an
investigation of new facts leading to the discovery of
new ideas, methods, or improvements. It is an attempt
to widen one’s outlook in life. It always proceeds from
the known to the unknown, thus, the end of research is
to arrive at a new truth.
Characteristics of RESEARCH
The research should be
SYSTEMATIC.
-Macrosystem is composed of chapters that are
organized in logical and scientific manner.
-Microsystem consists of the detailed content of
each chapter.
Characteristics of RESEARCH
The research should be OBJECTIVE.
The research should be FEASIBLE.
The research should be EMPIRICAL.
The research should be CLEAR.
OUTLINE of the RESEARCH PAPER
Chapter 1 (Introduction)
-Background of the Study
-Theoretical Framework, Research Paradigm
-Statement of the Problem, Hypothesis
-Significance of the Study
-Scope and Delimitation
-Definition of Terms
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Chapter 2 (Review of Related Literature)
-Review of Related Concepts
-Review of Related Studies
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Chapter 3 (Research Design and Methodology)
-Research Design
-Respondents/Participants of the Study
-Data Gathering Instruments
-Research Procedure
-Data Analysis Procedure
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Chapter 4 (Results and Discussion)
-Presentation of Data
-Analysis
-Interpretation
-Discussion
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Chapter 5 (Summary, Conclusions ,and Recommendations)
-Summary of the Problem and Findings
-Conclusions
-Implications
-Recommendations
 ROLES OF THE RESEARCHER

As principal investigator

As member of a research team
As identifier of researchable problems
As evaluator of research findings
 ROLES OF THE RESEARCHER

As user of research findings

As patient or client advocate during
study
As subject/respondent/participant

(Nieswladomy, 2005)
 IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
Research provides a scientific basis for any
practice or methodology in any field or
discipline.
Research is undertaken for the continuous
development and further productivity in any
field.
 IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
Research help develop tools for assessing
effectiveness of any practice and operation.
Research provides solutions to problems
concerning almost all issues encountered in
the different areas of work.
 IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
Research impacts decision-making.
Research develops and evaluates alternative
approaches to the educational aspects of any
discipline.
Research aims to advance the personal and
professional qualifications of a practitioner.
GOALS OF CONDUCTING RESEARCH
To produce evidence-based practice.
To establish credibility in the profession.