III-Brainstorming For Research Topics

• Learning Competencies


  • Identify issues or ideas in respective track/strand
  • Formulate a suitable research topic related to a track/strand
  • Write a research plan about the selected research topic
• Research


  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
• Research


  A practice of collecting information about a particular subject
• Research introduces new ideas, helps researchers identify problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and action
• Research informs action, proves a theory, and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study
• Research understands various issues and increases public awareness
• Qualitative Research


  Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the why's and the how's) and produce in-depth and holistic data
• Qualitative Research


  Aims to characterize trends and patterns
• Qualitative Research


  Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis
• Qualitative Research


  Usually starts with neither a theory nor hypothesis about the relationship between two or more variables
• Qualitative Research


  Uses either unstructured or semi-structured instruments
• Quantitative Research


  Uses structured research instruments like questionnaires or schedules
• Qualitative Research


  Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
• Quantitative Research


  Uses large sample sizes that are representatives of the population
• Qualitative Research


  Has high validity
• Quantitative Research


  Has high output replicability
• Qualitative Research


  Used to gain greater understanding of individual differences in terms of feelings, motives and experiences
• Quantitative Research


  Used to gain greater understanding of group similarities
• Qualitative Research


  Uses more flexible processes
• Quantitative Research


  Uses structured processes
• Qualitative Research Methods


  Field research, case study, and secondary analysis
• Quantitative Research Methods


  Census, survey, experiments and secondary analysis
• Inquiry


  A method that has the aim of extending knowledge, undertaking doubt, or solving a problem
• Theory of inquiry


  An interpretation of the various types of inquiry and action of the ways that each type of inquiry attains its aim
• Preparing for Research


  • Focus
  • Decide on a Topic
  • Understanding the Problem
  • Design on the Problem
• 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
• Research Topic


  Serves as the basis for every research undertaking, directs how the research will be carried out
• A good researcher must carefully choose a topic that is doable and significant to a certain discipline or field
• One of the best options in coming up with a good research topic is through brainstorming or by observing your surroundings
• Understanding the Problem


  Includes clarifications of misconceptions and possibilities
• Design on the Problem


  The final stage done to address problems within manageable scales and extend their learning pathways
• Brainstorming


  A way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop concepts and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interests of the persons involved in the said issues
• Things to consider before starting a research activity

  • A problem that is most interesting to you
  • Existing problems in the school / workplace which one may want to solve
  • Existing needs of the community or society
  • Area of interest, specialization, or event from related fields
  • Prevailing theories and philosophy
• Interest in the Subject Matter

  Being interested in a topic is usually due to the richness of your stock knowledge about it or because of its familiarity to you, Curiosity about an issue/topic is one of the factors that motivate a person to unravel the unknown in a topic, The researcher's interest increases the possibility of the success of the study
• Richness of Available Sources or Supporting Evidences

  Collect a lot of information on your topic of interest, Ensure that your sources come from a wide variety of literature such as books, journal, periodicals, online articles, etc., Going to the library and surfing the internet are some of the activities that you should do as a researcher
• Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic

  Your topic should be relevant and timely, A topic is relevant if it serves as an instrument in improving the society or if it answers or solves current issues which are some of the reasons why research is conducted
• Limitations of the Subject

  Aside from your interest, you must also consider the significance of the topic in your track and strand, Research is conducted to contribute something valuable to a particular area or discipline
• Personal Resources


  Prior to finalizing your chosen topic, you must assess your research abilities as a student, Consider your financial capability, health condition, personal qualifications, and trainings as a researcher, needed facilities and time allotment, All of these aspects are considered in order for you to guarantee the accomplishment of your research
• Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic

  • It should be something new or different from what has already been written about
  • It must be original
  • It should be significant to the field of study or discipline
  • It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity
  • It should be of researcher's interest
  • It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period of time
  • It should be clear, not ambiguous
  • It should be specific, not general
  • It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher
  • It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods and techniques to be employed in gathering them
  • It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data and their treatment
  • It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the project
  • It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking