Research Project - INTRO

1. RESEARCH
PROJECT

2. Activity No. 1
On the first column, list the things that
you know about research and
importance of research. On the second
column, list the things that you want to
know about research and importance of
research. On the third column, list the
things that you have learned (after
reading the ppt. presentation) about
research and importance of research.

3. What I know
about research
and importance
of research
What I want to
know about
research and
importance of
research
What I learned
about research
and importance
of research

4. As human beings, it is
automatic for us to
observe what is happening
around us and explain why
things transpire in certain
ways. However, we do it
arbitrarily.

5. Understanding events
around us requires
systematic studies in order
to generate acceptable
rationalizations. Thus
research is a vital
component of our course
curriculum.

6. Good (1963) defines research
as a “careful, critical,
disciplined inquiry, varying in
technique and method
according to the nature and
conditions of the problem
identified, directed toward the
clarification or resolution of a
problem.

7. Coryn (2007) underscored
that research is a “truth
seeking activity which
contributes to knowledge,
aimed at describing or
explaining the world,
conducted and governed by
those with a high level of
proficiency or expertise.”

8. Coryn (2007) extracted the
said definition into three
parts and explained the
essence of each part:

9. Purposes of
Research
(Aims,
Objectives,
Goals)

10. Research is truth
seeking
The search, or
investigation of a body
of real things, events or
facts or the explanation
of them.

11. To discover new facts
about known phenomena
Alcohol is a known
phenomenon and
research may turn it into
a kind of fuel equal to the
quality of gasoline

12. To find answers to
problems which are
only partially solved by
existing methods and
information

13. Brain cancer is a
serious disease which
is only partially cured
by present method but
due to intensive and
continuous research, it
may be eradicate.

14. Improve existing techniques
and develop new
instruments or products
This goal envisages the
invention of new gadgets
and machines, food
products and others used
by man.

15. To discover previously
unrecognized
substances or elements
Previously we had only
92 elements but due to
research we now have
more than a hundred
(100).

16. To provide basis for
decision making in
business, industry,
education, government
and in other
undertakings.

17. To satisfy curiosity.
Thomas Edison was
curious about how a hen
hatches her eggs and
made a research on that
and he invented the
incubator.

18. To expand or verify
existing
Thomas Edison was
curious about how a hen
hatches her eggs and
made a research on that
and he invented the
incubator.

19. To expand or verify existing
knowledge
Usually happens when
researches are replicated.
Newly discovered facts may be
found to expand knowledge
gained from a previous
research or verified if the same
facts are found.

20. To expand or verify existing
knowledge
Usually happens when
researches are replicated.
Newly discovered facts may be
found to expand knowledge
gained from a previous
research or verified if the same
facts are found.

21. Characteristic
s of Research

22. Research is systematic
It follows an orderly and
sequential procedure that
leads to the discovery of truth,
solution of a problem or
whatever is aimed to be
discovered.

23. Research is empirical
research is based on direct
experience or observation by
the researcher.

24. For instance, one says that there
are five persons in the room, all
agree to the existence of the five
persons. However, if one says
that there are five ghost in the
room, one or none at all may
believe it because not all people
believe in ghost. Ghost are
examples of data that are not
empirical.

25. Research is analytical
utilizes proven analytical
procedures in gathering and
analysis of data so that there
is no error in their
interpretation.

26. Research is analytical
utilizes proven analytical
procedures in gathering and
analysis of data so that there
is no error in their
interpretation.

27. Research is logical, objective
and unbiased
All findings and conclusions
are logically based on
empirical data and no effort is
made to alter the results of the
research.

28. Research employs quantitative
or statistical methods
Data are transformed into
numerical measures and are
treated statistically to
determine their significance or
usefulness.

29. Research requires an effort
making capacity
No research can be conducted
without the exertion of much
effort. No one without any
effort making capacity can
conduct research because it
involves much work and time.

30. Research requires courage
Research requires courage
because the researcher
oftentimes undergo hazards,
discomforts and the like. At the
times the researcher encounters
public and social disapprovals.
More often, disagreements with
collegues may arise.

31. Research has replicability
quality
research design and procedures
are repeated to enable the
researcher to arrive at valid and
conclusive results.

32. Characteristics
of the
Researcher

33. Intellectual Curiosity
researcher undertakes deep
thinking and inquiry of the
things, problems, and situations
around him.

34. Prudence
researcher is careful to
conduct his study at the
right time and at the right
place wisely, efficiently,
and economically.

35. Healthy Criticism
the researcher is always
doubtful as to the
truthfulness of the results.
Accepts corrections and
expert suggestions if
needed.

36. Intellectual Honesty
researcher is honest to
collect or gather the data
or facts in order to arrive
at honest results.

37. Intellectual creativity
a resourceful investigator always
creates new researches. He
enjoys inventing unique, novel
and original researches, and
considers research as his hobby.
(creative researcher is
innovative)

38. Man’s Major
Needs and
Problems
Demand
Research

39. •how to reduce his burden
of work;
• how to relieve suffering;
• how to increase
satisfaction in fulfilling his
needs, cravings and
aspirations.

40. Values of
Research to
Man

41. Research Improves
quality of life
It has led man to search for
ways for improving processes
and means which man love
and find interesting.

42. Research improves
instruction
Modern teacher introduces
innovations and integrates the
3Rs (rational thinking, right
conduct, and research) in all
subject areas in his teaching.

43. Research improves students’
achievement
The students’ achievement could
be improve if the modern
teacher keeps himself updated
on issues and trends about the
modern methods and strategies
in teaching.

44. Research improves teachers’
competence
research oriented teacher always
conduct research to improve his
competence and produce
graduates who respond to the
socioeconomic development of
the country and can compete with
other graduates of the world.

45. Research satisfies man’s
needs
modern facilities that satisfy
man’s needs are all products
of research.

46. Research has deep-seated
psychological aspects
It challenges man to get rid of the
danger of stagnation. It is an open
door to a better tomorrow and it
guides him in his efforts to obtain
good results which contribute to his
satisfaction and self-fulfilment

47. Research responds to the
economic recovery and austerity
measures of the country
Research outputs are converted
to income generating projects to
train students to earn while they
learn.

48. Research trains graduates to
become responsive to the
economic development of
the country and compete
globally

49. Activity No. 2
According to Coryn (2007), research
is a “truth seeking activity which
contributes to knowledge, aimed at
describing or explaining the world,
conducted and governed by those
with high level of proficiency or
expertise” (p. 124). Explain.

50. Areas of
Assessment
10 8 5 3
Ideas Presents ideas in
an original manner
Presents ideas in an
consistent manner
Ideas are too
general
Ideas are vague or
unclear
Organization Strong and
organized
beg/mid/end
Organized
beg/mid/end
Some organization;
attempt at a
beg/mid/end
No organization; lack
beg/mid/end
Understanding Writing shows
strong
understanding
Writing shows clear
understanding
Writing shows
adequate
understanding
Writing shows little
understanding
Word Choice Sophisticated use of
nouns and verbs
make essay very
informative
Nouns and verbs
make essay
informative
Needs more nouns
and verbs
Little or no use of nouns
and verbs
Sentence Structure Sentence structure
enhances meaning;
flows throughout
piece
Sentence structure
is evident;
sentences mostly
flow
Sentence structure
is limited;
sentences need to
flow
No sense of sentence
structure or flow
Mechanics Few (if any) errors Few errors Several errors Numerous errors
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