L01

• Inquiry


  Systematic search for information, knowledge and truth
• Inquiry


  1. Process of solving a problem through researching and probing

  2. Involves the process of questioning and interrogations

  3. Motivates a person to obtain knowledge about the world

  4. A form of problem-solving technique
• Investigation


  • Systematic examination to uncover facts regarding matter
  • Done carefully by thoroughly inspecting details in an organized manner and assessing facts which are uncovered in the process
• Immersion


  • Act of becoming completely involved
  • Through immersion, researchers can gain more info through other method
• Research skills


  • Inquiry
  • Investigation
  • Immersion
• Research


  • Systematic and objective creation of knowledge
  • Process of discovering truths by investigation through a scientific and systematic way
• Inquiry


  Aims to provide a solution or answers
• Research


  Carries a systematic process in a particular order
• Background of the study

  • Review of the topic being researched information surrounding the issue

  • Previous studies on the issue

  • Relevant history on the issue
• Background of the Study should be written in deductive approach, starting from general knowledge going to the small details of the issue
• Background of the Study should explain the main variables of the study
• Purpose of Background of the study

  To help the researcher to prove the relevance of his or her research question and to further develop his or her thesis
• Background of the study includes

  • A review of the area being researched
  • Current information surrounding the issue
  • Previous studies on the issue
  • Relevant history of the issue
• Ambiguity


  Things to AVOID when writing the background
• Don't be ambiguous... While writing, assume that the reader does not understand any intricate detail about your research
• Unrelated themes


  Things to AVOID when writing the background
• Steer clear from topics that are not related to the key aspects of your research topic
• Poor organization


  Things to AVOID when writing the background
• Do not place information without a structure. Make sure that the background reads in a chronological manner and organize the sub-sections so that it flows well