3Q Research Project

• Research

  • A systematic investigation for information.
• Inquiry

  • Seeking truth, information, or knowledge.
• Brainstorming Phases

  • Idea generation and evaluation.
• Research Hypothesis

  • A tentative answer to the research question guiding the study.
• Conceptual Framework

  • An analytical tool with several variations and contexts.
• Statement of the Problem

  • A specific and accurate synopsis of the overall purpose of the study.
• Operational Definition

  • Defining a term in the context of its use in research.
• Scope and Delimitation

  • Sets the boundaries and parameters of the problem inquiry.
• Theoretical Framework

  • Related theories and principles established by authorities.
• Hypothesis

  • Predicting relationships among variables in the study.
• STAGES OF THE WRITING PROCESS

  1. Prewriting
  2. Drafting
  3. Revising
  4. Editing
  5. Publishing
• Prewriting

  • Brainstorming, outlining, and gathering ideas.
• Drafting

  • Writing the first version without focusing too much on perfection.
• Revising

  • Improving clarity, structure, and flow.
• Editing

  • Checking grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Publishing

  • Sharing the final version.
• Statement of the Problem

  • Defines the research purpose and direction.
• Statement of the Problem

  • Should be concise, clear, and specific.
• Statement of the Problem

  • Examples: ▪ "The aim of this study is to determine..." ▪ "This project aims to explore..."
• Research Questions

  Two types:

  1. General Problems
  2. Specific Problems
• Specific Problems

  • Researchable vs. Non-researchable.
• General Problems

  • Broad research focus.
• Hypothesis

  • A testable statement predicting the relationship between variables.
• Conceptual Framework

  • A structured approach to research.
  • Can be a diagram or narrative
• Steps to Create a Conceptual Framework

  1. Conduct a literature review.
  2. Identify key variables.
  3. Create a flowchart or model.
  4. Write a narrative explanation.
  5. Revise as needed.
• Asking Questions for Research

  • Helps in acquiring knowledge and solving problems.
  • Examples:
  • If you could ask one person (dead or alive) a question, what would it be?
  • If you could ask your future self something, what would it be?
• Definition of Terms

  Two Types:

  1. Conceptual Definition
  2. Operational Definition
• Conceptual Definition

  • Dictionary/universal meaning.
• Operational Definition

  • How the researcher applies it in the study.
• Guidelines for Definition of Terms:

  1. Define terms that have special meanings in the study.
  2. Cite sources for definitions from books, encyclopedias, etc
  3. Clearly spell out acronyms.
• Review of Related Literature

  • A summary of past research relevant to your topic.
  • Ensures that your study builds on existing knowledge.
• Review of Related Studies

  • Summarizes past research findings.
• Review of Related Literature and Studies (RRLS)

  • Combines both RRL & RRS.
• Steps in Writing an RRL

  1. Formulate themes
  2. Ensure varied sources
  3. Assign citations
  4. Check main points
  5. Compile information
• Formulate themes

  • Use variables or the problem statement.
• Ensure varied sources

  • Use both local and international sources.
• Assign citations

  • Distribute research tasks among group members.
• Check main points

  • Paraphrase properly to avoid plagiarism.
• Compile information

  • Use transitional words to organize ideas.
• In-Text Citation Guidelines

  1. By Author
  2. By Topic
  3. Chronological