3i's

• Inquiry is defined as seeking for truth.
• Inquiry is a problem-solving technique
• Inquiry came from latin word Quaerere means to ask or to seek.
• Investigation it is systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.
• Investigation came from latin word investigare means to follow a trail.
• Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves) himself.
• • Research is defined as scientific investigation of phenomenon which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts.
• Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on beliefs, guesses or theories.
• Research is systematic and well planned procedures.
• Came from latin word "researche" means to go above seeking.
• BASIC RESEARCH

  • Production/foundation of knowledge.
• BASIC RESEARCH

  • Refute or support theories.
• BASIC RESEARCH

  • Theoretical based.
• BASIC RESEARCH

  • Results are usually published publicly.
• APPLIED RESEARCH

  • Problem-Solution based.
• APPLIED RESEARCH

  • Part of the job
• APPLIED RESEARCH

  • Practical results/outcome
• APPLIES RESEARCH

  • Results are usually not published publicly
• Research

  • Develop and produce new knowledge about the social world
  • To address a specific issue and concern, and provide an answer or solution.
• Evaluation Research Study

  • Is done to assess the effectiveness of a program, policy, or campaign.
• Action Research Study

  • The participants are participating in the research process
  • Raise consciousness
  • Connected to a plan or program of action
• Social Impact Research Study

  • Gives the possible effects or outcomes of a planned intervention.
• STEPS IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS

  1. Selecting a topic.
  2. Identifying the research problem.
  3. Developing a research design.
  4. Gathering or collecting data.
  5. Carrying out a data analysis.
  6. Interpreting data.
  7. Communicating research findings and results.
• Topic

  • Displays an idea what your content is all about
  • Broader are
  • Subject matter
• Title

  • Short and on point
  • Specific
• Research title

  • The most important element that defines the research problem.
  • Usually read first
  • Contains least words
  • It van be revise any and many times
• Elements of research

  • Title does not need to be entertaining and informative
  • Topic to be investigated (what)
  • The population (who)
  • Place or locale (where)
  • Time period (when)
• Guideline in choosing a topic

  1. Interest in the subject matter
  2. Availability of information
  3. Timeliness and relevance of topic
  4. Limitations of the topic
  5. Personal resources
• Personal resources

  • Do an assessment on your research
• Limitations of the topic

  • You need to decide one topic
• Timeliness and relevance of the topic

  • Relevant and useful
• Interest in the subject matter

  • Your interest about the topic
• Availability of information

  • Evidence to support your claims
• TIPS ON DEVELOPING WORKING TITLE BASED ON RESEARCH TOPICS

  1. Should encapsulates the main idea.
  2. Concise statement
  3. Self explanatory
  4. Clear phrased
• RESEARCH TOPIC TO BE AVOIDED

  • Controversial topics
  • Highly technical subjects
  • Hard-to-investigate subjects
  • Too broad subjects
• DELIMITING A TOPIC

  1. Person or categories of people
  2. Place of the study
  3. Time period of the research
  4. Spheres of human interest
  5. Social artifacts