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• Definition of Terms


  It is an alphabetical list of important terms, acronyms, or jargon used in the research study.
• TECHNICAL DEFINITION


  - It is the universal meaning of the term.

  - It is the detailed and exact definition of a word or phrase based on general references and sources from different fields and disciplines, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, books, journals, and even websites.
• 2 Main Types of Technical Definition

  1. Parenthetical Definitions

  2. Sentence Definitions
• Parenthetical Definitions


  In using this type, you can define a term by using a more familiar synonym in the parenthesis.
• Sentence Definitions


  More complex terms may need a sentence definition (which may be more than one sentence); follows a set pattern.
• Operational Definition


  - IT REFERS TO A SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF A CONCEPT IN A RESEARCH STUDY OR HOW THE TERM IS APPLIED OR USED IN THE RESEARCH.

  - THE RESEARCHER IS THE ONE WHO FORMULATES THE MEANING OF THE TERM, WHICH IS OBJECTIVELY ANCHORED ON THE TECHNICAL DEFINITION.

  - COMMONLY USES THE PHRASE "AS USED IN THIS STUDY. "
• Expanded definition


  it refers to one or more paragraphs that attempt to explain a complex term or expand on a word that may be difficult to comprehend.
• Etymology


  it is explaining the origin of the word itself (worth origin).
• History


  discuss the history of the term or its use/controversies associated with it.
• Cause and Effect


  discuss how the situation came about and what effects it may have.
• Description


  it is listing and defining the component parts.
• Principles of Operation


  discuss how the topic in question functions, including any special materials or condition required.
• Classification


  showing how the topic fits into a larger category.
• Contrast/Negation


  showing how the topic differs from others in the same class.
• Comparison


  showing how the topic is similar to others in the class.
• Analogy


  explaining by comparing two dissimilar topics, where the second is familiar to the audience.
• Examples and illustrations


  Giving out example
• Research


  A scientific process that involves the systematic and careful collection of data.
• 3 types of research

  1. Basic Research

  2. Applied Research

  3. Action Research
• Basic Research


  pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base. Simple research, additional information.
• Applied Research


  Aim to improve a product or a process to validate consisting theories. Apply the information in yout research.
• Action Research


  Aims to provide immediate solution or create a solution. Make an immediate action.
• 2 General types of Research

  1. Qualitative Research

  2. Quantitative Reseach
• Qualitative Research


  More on words. seeks in-depth, open-ended responses, not yes or no answers. Description of a certain phenomenon
• Quantitative Reseach


  More on numbers. Use a table or charts.
• Astract


  Overview of the study
• Documentation through in-text citation

  The most commonly used

  1. APA

  2. MLA
• APA


  More about science; Science like natural, physical, and social science (Author's Last Name, Year, Page number)
• MLA


  Essays on human society, culture, humanities, historical, literature, and arts (Author's Last Name and Page Number)
• The 6 key terms in research

  1. Documentation

  2. Paraphrase

  3. Quote / Quotation

  4. Source

  5. Summary

  6. Plagiarism
• Documentation


  is the system that formally acknowledged the sources you consult for your research paper.
• Paraphrase


  a paraphrase repeats the information using different words and phrases, basically putting the author's sentences into your own words.
• Quote / Quotation


  "To quote" means to take information exactly as you found it in one of your sources and place it into your paper.
• Source


  is one of the materials you will find during your research which you will read for information and will perhaps refer to in your paper.
• Summary


  a summary condenses information and restates only its main ideas. It allows you to concentrate on a lengthy discussion, highlighting only the important points and omitting unimportant details.
• Plagiarism


  is the use of someone else's words or ideas without being acknowledged.