L7 Writing to Investigate

• What is the definition of investigative writing?

  Investigative writing sets out to investigate a topic and report the findings to the reader.
• What is the purpose of an investigation report?

  It is a document that sparks some sort of action based on the official findings it presents.
• Why is an investigation report important?

  It can be used to prove that your investigation was timely, complete, and fair.
• What does an investigation report serve as a record of?

  It serves as a record of the steps of the investigation.
• What is research defined as?

  Research is careful, systematic study in a field of knowledge, undertaken to discover or establish facts or principles.
• What is the goal of research according to David (2002)?

  To find an answer to a question or a solution to a problem to validate or test an existing theory.
• What are the criteria observed by researchers?

  Accuracy, precision, reliability, replicability, validity, and being systematic.
• What does accuracy refer to in research?

  Accuracy refers to the correctness or truthfulness of something.
• What is precision in the context of research?

  Precision is the ability to avoid errors and achieve exactness.
• What does replicability mean in research?

  Replicability refers to the ability to reproduce an accurate copy of something.
• What is validity in research?

  Validity refers to the effectiveness and justifiability of the results intended.
• What does reliability mean in research?

  Reliability means being trustworthy and able to be relied on.
• What does being systematic entail in research?

  Being systematic means carrying out research in a methodical and organized manner.
• What are the general classifications of research according to who does it?

  Academic, professional, government, and private research.
• What is academic research?

  Academic research includes term papers, reports, theses, dissertations, and seminar papers.
• What is applied research?

  Applied research is conducted when a decision must be made about a specific real-life problem.
• What is basic research?

  Basic research answers questions with theory and verifies the acceptability of a given theory.
• What are the classifications of research according to discipline?

  Science, applied science, technology, social science, health, education, psychology, humanities, history, and philosophy.
• What is descriptive research?

  Descriptive research describes phenomena and includes case studies, surveys, and field studies.
• What is exploratory research?

  Exploratory research uncovers data not previously or fully known to answer research questions.
• What is explanatory research?

  Explanatory research tests and predicts causal relationships and effects of interventions.
• What are pilot studies?

  Pilot studies are research on new systems, setups, or interventions.
• What is evaluative research?

  Evaluative research comes up with impact results, effects, outcomes, and assessments.
• What is policy analysis in research?

  Policy analysis generates information relevant to policy-making and its impact.
• What are feasibility studies?

  Feasibility studies decide the factors for viability or success of any plan or course of action.
• What is a case study in research design?

  A case study is a detailed study about one person’s situation within a considerable unit of time.
• What is a survey in research design?

  A survey gathers relatively limited data from a relatively large number of participants.
• What is library research?

  Library research makes use of a working bibliography available in the library.
• What is field research?

  Field research involves gathering data in a natural setting.
• What is documentary research?

  Documentary research gathers information by examining records and documents.
• What is participatory research?

  Participatory research involves the people themselves developing their own theories and participating in the research for solutions to problems.
• What is a research report?

  A research report is a completed study that reports an investigation or exploration of a problem.
• What is the difference between a research report and a research proposal?

  A research report is prepared after a study is completed, while a research proposal is prepared before a study begins.
• What is the difference between a research report and an article?

  A research report is a primary source that reports the methods and results of an original study, while an article is a secondary source.
• What are the main sections of a research report?

  • Introductory Section
  • Main Body of the Report
  • Reference Section
• What does the introductory section of a research report include?

  • Title Page
  • Acknowledgments
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures
  • Abstract
• What does the body of a research report consist of?

  1. Introduction

  • Statement of the Problem
  • Significance of the Problem
  • Purpose
  • Statement of Hypothesis
  • Assumptions
  • Limitations
  • Definition of Important Terms

  1. Review of Related Literature
  2. Design of the Study
  3. Analysis of Data
  4. Results and Discussion
  5. Summary and Conclusions
• What is included in the reference section of a research report?

  • References/Bibliography
  • Appendices
• What is the purpose of the title page in a research report?

  The title page identifies the title of the report, the name of the researcher, the guide, institution, month, and year of submission.
• What is the purpose of the acknowledgments section in a research report?

  The acknowledgments section allows the writer to express appreciation to those who contributed significantly to the research.