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UNLOCKING OF
TERMS
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What is a/an…

INQUIRY

INVESTIGATION

IMMERSION?
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INVESTIGATION
is a proper inquiry or efficient
-

study.
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IMMERSION
-is the process of learning a
skill by using nothing else but
that skill.
-is the fact of becoming
completely involved in
something.
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INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION &

IMMERSION (3I’S)
-is a culminating
activity/subject for all Grade 12
students that develops critical
thinking and problem solving
skills through qualitative and
quantitative researches.
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YEHEY OR NAY!
YEHEY OR NAY!
Decide whether each sentence
must be a criterion in choosing a
good research problem.

Write YEHEY if the statement can

be considered as a criterion and
NAY if otherwise.
YEHEY OR NAY!
A research topic should…

1. be original.
2. be ambiguous.
3. fill in a research gap.
4. be costly and ambitious.
5. be general and not specific.
YEHEY OR NAY!
A research topic should…
6. arouse intellectual curiosity.
7. be within the researcher’s interest.
8. make use of ineffective research
instruments.
9. be completed beyond the given
period.
10. be insignificant to the field of study
or discipline
 Quarter 3, Lesson 1
WINTER
Inquiries,
Template

Investigation
and Immersion
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Classification: APPLIED SUBJECT
GRADING SYSTEM:
Written Works-25%
Performance Task-45%
Quarterly Assessment-30%
Q3 – Written Exam
Q4 – Final Defense
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Requirement/s:
1. Notebook (Lecture/Activity)
2. Portfolio (Quarter III only)
3. Soft-bound copy and Soft
copy of your final research
output
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WINTER
Inquiries, Investigation and
Template
Immersion

BRAINSTORMING FOR
RESEARCH TOPICS
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OBJECTIVES
1. identify issues and ideas in respective
track or strand;

2. formulate a suitable research topic related

to a track or strand; and

3. write/continue (with the current) research

plan about the selected research topic.
BRAINSTORMING FOR RESEARCH
TOPIC

One of the most important

considerations for every
research is SELECTING A
RESEARCH TOPIC.
BRAINSTORMING FOR RESEARCH
TOPIC

RESEARCH TOPIC
-serves as the basis of each
research undertaking.
-directs how the research will
be carried out.
BRAINSTORMING FOR RESEARCH
TOPIC

-A good researcher must

carefully choose a topic
that is doable and
significant to a certain
discipline or field.
BRAINSTORMING FOR RESEARCH
TOPIC

-Many researchers find

selecting a research topic a
difficult task.
Some do it through
brainstorming or by
observing their
surroundings.
RESEARCH IS…
-an investigation or experimentation
aimed at the discovery and
interpretation of facts, revision of
accepted theories or laws in the light
of new facts, or practical application
of such new or revised theories or
laws. It is also a practice of
collecting information about a
particular subject.
RESEARCH IS…
-providing the best solution to
some of the world’s problems and
also enhance the knowledge of
the researchers.
-can give explanations to certain
questions stated in the research
problem. Through the
explanations, it serves as a tool for
building knowledge and for
facilitating new learning.
RESEARCH IS…
-introducing new ideas,
helps the researchers
identify problems and
appropriate solutions in
new ways and provide new
framework to guide thinking
and action.
TYPES OF RESEARCH: Just a
review!
-informing action, proves a
theory and contributes to
develop knowledge in a
field or study. Therefore,
it understands various
issues and increases
public awareness.
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING:
PREPARING FOR RESEARCH
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING:
PREPARING FOR RESEARCH
• FOCUS. An ill-structured
problem demands
consideration of diverse
perspectives.
• DECIDE ON A TOPIC. Think-
aloud, asks probing questions,
monitors and encourages
participants to decide a topic.
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING:
PREPARING FOR RESEARCH
• UNDERSTANDING THE
PROBLEM. This will include
clarifications of misconceptions
and possibilities.
• DESIGN ON THE PROBLEM.
This is the final stage done to
address problems within
manageable scales and extend
their learning pathways.
FINDING A RESEARCH
TOPIC
Which step of the research
process takes the most time?
A. Finding a topic
B. Researching a topic
C. Both
TECHNIQUES IN FINDING A RELEVANT
AND MANAGEABLE RESEARCH TOPIC

A. Brainstorming
B. Explore Web
C. Explore Background
Information
D. Explore Books
E. Explore Scholarly Articles
F. Determining Information Needs
BRAINSTORMING
-is a way of inquiring about ideas
that will help you to develop
concepts and focus techniques
by asking questions and
knowing the interests of the
persons involved in the said
issues.
The potential ideas can be
visualized for interpretation.
HOW TO SELECT RESEARCH
TOPICS (Baraceros, 2016:38-39)
1) INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER
2) RICHNESS OF AVAILABLE
SOURCES OR SUPPORTING
EVIDENCES
3) TIMELINESS AND RELEVANCE OF
TOPIC
4) LIMITATIONS OF THE SUBJECT
5) PERSONAL RESOURCES
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE
STARTING A RESEARCH
1. A problem that is most interesting to
you
2. Existing problems in the
class/school/campus which one may
want to solve
3. Existing needs of the community or
society
4. Area of interest, specialization or
event from related fields
5. Prevailing theories and philosophy
STEPS IN TRIMMING DOWN THE AREA OF
INTEREST IN A RESEARCH TOPIC

1. Focus on your track, strand

or area of specialization.

Example: STEM
STEPS IN TRIMMING DOWN THE AREA OF
INTEREST IN A RESEARCH TOPIC

2. Recall the specific area,

lesson or issue in your
respective field or strand that
has piqued or aroused your
interest the most.
Example: Climate Change
STEPS IN TRIMMING DOWN THE AREA OF
INTEREST IN A RESEARCH TOPIC

3. Generate an unanswered
question or an unresolved
problem from your chosen
area or lesson.

Example: Why are floods

frequent in Mlang nowadays?
STEPS IN TRIMMING DOWN THE AREA OF
INTEREST IN A RESEARCH TOPIC

4. Assess the question or

problem based on the five
guidelines stated above.
• I am interested in the topic.
• There are available sources of data.
• It is timely and relevant.
• It will contribute to my strand.
• It is doable considering my resources.
STEPS IN TRIMMING DOWN THE AREA OF
INTEREST IN A RESEARCH TOPIC

5. Write your research

problem.

Example: Factors of Having

Frequent Flashfloods in Mlang
CONSIDERATIONS IN FORMULATING
EFFECTIVE RESEARCH TITLE

1. Indicate accurately the

subject and scope of the study.
2. The title must be limited to
10 to 15 substantive words.
Conjunctions (and, but,
because), prepositions (in,
on, at) and articles (the, a,
an) are not counted.
CONSIDERATIONS IN FORMULATING
EFFECTIVE RESEARCH TITLE

3. Do not include analysis of,

study of, an investigation of
and the like.
4. The title must be in the
phrase form.
5. Avoid title that gives too
much information.
SAMPLE RESEARCH TOPIC
SAMPLE RESEARCH TOPIC
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MATCH ME!
ACTIVITY 1: MATCH ME!

Match the following descriptions in

column A to their respective
guidelines in choosing a research
topic in column B.
ACTIVITY 1: MATCH ME!
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ARRANGE ME!
ACTIVITY 2: ARRANGE ME!

Arrange the following steps in correct

sequence using numbers 1-5.
-Write your research problem.
-Generate an unanswered question or an unresolved
problem from your chosen area or lesson.
-Recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your
respective field that has piqued your interest the most.
-Assess the question or problem based on the five
guidelines stated above.
-Focus on your track, strand or area of specialization.
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CHECK OR EX?
ACTIVITY 3: IS IT A / or X
Put a CHECK (/) if the statement is
correct and (X) if otherwise.
1. The title must include the accurate scope of the
study.
2. Choose a title that is a sentence rather than a
phrase.
3. Very long titles are preferable to short ones.
4. If possible, titles must not exceed 15 substantive
words.
5. Analysis of, A Study of, An Investigation, and the
like are not encouraged.
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MAKING AN
AGENDA
APPLICATION

Prepare a research agenda following the

steps below.
1. Choose a topic according to your academic
choice considering the criteria in the research topic.
2. Determine the type as to qualitative or
quantitative research.
3. Identify the methodology to be used in the
preparation of the research agenda.
4. State the importance of your research agenda in
the community or society
MAKING AN AGENDA
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BEFORE
WE END…
BEFORE WE END…

Based on the lesson, I have

realized that
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