Introduction to Practical Research

1. Module 1
Research: A Lifelong Learning Experience
Research is a process of inquiry that requires careful understanding of
specific methodologies and procedures and not proficiency in language. This is
a misconception among high school learners that discourage them from
engaging in research activities. Thus, the main goal of this module is to make
your experiences relevant to research writing so that you will find research
interesting and easy.
Today, research as an applied learning area, provides an academic and
professional advantages to learners especially if necessary research skills are
developed and mastered. However, most of our learners do not find research as
an overarching opportunity to establish their competencies for work and for life.
Hence, the module attempts to break the old-aged indifference of high school
learners towards research writing.
In this module, you will be exposed to how your previous research writing
activities in various disciplines could springboard an interesting venture in
research. All you have to do is express yourself and trust your capabilities. This
module will help you process the relevance of your experiences to simple
research writing course.
In general, at the end of the module, you are expected to share your
research Knowledge and experiences. In particular, you are most likely to
exhibit the following competencies:
1. define the meaning of research based on personal knowledge and
experiences.
2. express personal judgment on the presumption posted by a huge number
of senior high school learners that “research is not interesting and
difficult”.
3. write an anecdote of your unforgettable research experience.
GET STARTED
LEARNING OUTCOMES

2. To ensure universality in understanding the module, the following terms
are defined:
Anecdote. A short story of a particular incident or event that gave an individual a
meaningful experience or an interesting lesson to learn.
Expectation. It is your idea about what you can do and what would you become
after finishing the activities of the module or what you will get out of
research as an applied discipline.
Lifelong Learning. It is a learning experience that will provide individuals an
opportunity to be ready for the challenges of personal and professional
life.
Personal Judgment. It is the ability to make inferences and decisions based on
personal knowledge and understanding of a phenomenon without having
to consider public opinion.
Personal Knowledge. It is the understanding of a fact or a reality based on one’s
personal experiences or discovery.
Research. It is a systematic process of inquiry with a well-designed
methodology and organized steps of procedures in collecting, presenting,
analysing and interpreting information to address a given problem, issue,
or phenomenon.
Directions: Read and analyze the statements below. Give your evaluation of
each statement; write TRUE if the statement is tenable while FALSE if
not tenable. Write yur answer in the blank placed before each number.
_____________ 1. Research is a major component of any development.
_____________ 2. Research works when one is good in the use of language.
_____________ 3. At the level of the household, research is useful in
resolving household problems but not in terms of
budgeting issue..
_____________ 4. Research knowledge and skills is a competitive advantage
in work and in life.
_____________ 5. In any profession or work, research knowledge and skills is
a priority requirement.
_____________ 6. Research is a common requirement in all fields across
academic disciplines.
_____________ 7. Research helps in identifying specific programs and
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS
ACTIVATE COGNITION

3. projects that are relevant to the contemporary condition of
schools and communities.
_____________ 8. As a systematic process of inquiry, research follows a
carefully planned activities which are observed step by
step.
_____________ 9. Research is a lifelong experience because it gives
individuals an opportunity to ensure a successful career in
the future.
_____________ 10.In SHS program, research is made part of the curriculum
to practically aid learners in the completion of their
immersion tasks.
Directions.
1. Recall an activity in school, in any of your subjects, that requires research
for its completion.
2. Write the name of the activity inside the box labelled “My Research
Experience”
3. On the empty sentence structure, list down specific activities undertaken
to comply with the research activity.
Process Questions:
1. What was your most unforgettable experience during the conduct of the
identified research activity?
2. How did your experience shape the way you look at research, now?
3. Did your experience lead you to appreciating research or the otherwise?
Why?
DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING
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What did you do?
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
4. _____________________________________
5. ______________________________________
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4. Directions.
1. Based from your experiences, as reflected in the previous activity what
connotation can you associate with research as a form of human activity.
2. Using a mind map, write a word that comes to mind when you think of
research observing the rule “first thing first” (first word in the first box).
3. Reminder: The word must define research and not your experience.
4. Combining the results of the first two activities, give your own definition of
research on the space provided below the mind map.
What is Research?
Research is
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Process Questions:
1. Did you find the activity helpful in shaping your understanding about
research?
2. Which of the words you identified gave you the clearest representation of
research?
3. What makes it the clearest word association for research?
4. How did it help you organize the meaning of research as an inevitable
form of human activity?
PRACTICE SKILLS 1

5. Directions.
1. Based from the results of the previous activities, what can you about
research?
2. Express your personal judgment by answering the activity below.
3. Check the appropriate box that correspondS to your personal judgment of
research.
4. There are two sets of responses below, please check one per set.
5. On the spaces provided state your reason for giving such judgment.
6. Say what you wish, there is no right or wrong answer in this segment.
7. Reminder: Please observe decency in the use of language.
Research is… Because…
First Set:
INTERESTING _______________________________________________
NOT INTERESTIING __________________________________________
Second Set:
CHALLENGING _______________________________________________
NOT CHALLENGING __________________________________________
Process Questions:
1. What part of your experience is instrumental in developing your personal
judgment?
2. Do you think your judgment is true in all types of circumstances? Why?
3. In what situation do you think your judgment applies?
PRACTICE SKILLS 2
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6. Directions.
1. Reflect on what you have done in this module.
2. In three short paragraphs, each contain a maximum of 3 sentences, write
your most unforgettable experience about research.
3. Write first your complete name below the title before you proceed to the
next part of the activity.
4. Your output will be rated based on the following criteria.
Criteria 1 3 5
Compliance to
instruction
The output is not
compliant with
instruction
Thee output complies
with instruction but
with less than 3
sentences per
paragraph
The output carefully
observes the
instruction with
maximum number of
sentences per
paragraph
Relevance The substance is not
relevant to research
The substance is
relevant but not clearly
articulated
The substance is very
clear and relevant to
research
My Unforgettable Research Experience
By: _____________________________
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Guide Questions:
1. What did you notice in writing your most unforgettable experience in
research?
2. Did you ever imagine that writing research is just like writing your own
story?
3. What do you think makes writing research different from writing your own
story?
PRACTICE SKILLS 3

7. Directions: Read and analyze each statement. Encircle the letter of the most
appropriate description that defines what kind of research is pointed out
in each sentence as highlighted by the underlined word or group of
words.
1. Research is presumed difficult because of inexperience issue among
learners/
a. lack of exposure c. ignorance
b. incapacity d. laziness
2. It is a known fact that research is a systematic process, thus, specific
procedures must be carefully observed.
a. well-defined c. step by step
b. short and simple d. motivating
3. The greatest challenge in writing research is not really the language but
the “know how” of the writing process.
a. intellectual capacity c. proper guidance
b. knowledge and skills d. relevant experience
4. What makes research interesting is the fact that it broadens our capacity
to discover possibilities that can change the prevailing norm, especially if
it is deemed ineffective.
a. acceptable practices c. existing practices
b. common culture d. common practices
5. In research, you can develop not only writing skills but also
communication skills, particularly interpersonal relations.
a. social skills c. professional skills
b. personal skills d. all of these
6. Research entails the combination of man, method, material and money.
a. rules c, policies
b. strategies d. standards
7. Research improves the quality of life we live.
a. standard of living c. condition of life
b. Kind of life d. all of these
8. For professionals, knowledge and skills in research is a competitive
advantage in work.
a. ability to outperform others
b. the ability to produce quality outputs
c. a favorable skills necessary for work
d. all of these
9. Through research learners become more cautious about their choices
and decisions.
a. sensitive c. careful
b. selective d. all of these
CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

8. 10.Research is an applied learning area thus students are required to
produce outputs in every stage of their experience.
a. theoretical approach c. practical approach
b. developmental approach d. goal oriented approach
Directions:
1. Look for at least 3 definitions of research.
2. In the first column of the matrix below, write the name of the author who
coined the definition.
3. In the second column, write the year when the definition was
coined/published.
4. In the third column, write the complete citation of the author’s definition.
5. In the last column, write the similarities noted when the definition is
compared to the definition you write about research in the Practice Skills
1.
Author’s Name Year Definition Similarities
Guide Questions:
1. What did you find out when your own definition of research was
compared with other definitions?
2. Did it help you validate the applicability of your definition to practical
research?
3. Considering the 3 other definitions, how would you now define research.
ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS

9. 1. Calderon, Jose F., Ed.D. & Gonzales, Expectacion O. (2006). Methods
of Research and Thesis Writing. National Book Store, Inc. Mandaluyng
City, 1550
2. Prieto, Nelia G., Ph.D., Naval, Victoria C., DEM, & Carey, Teresita G.,
DALL (2017). Practical Research for Senior High School 1:
Qualitative. LORIMAR PUBLISHING , INC. Cubao, Quezon City.
3. Menoy, Jose Z. Ph.D., Mikkani, Karen M., MEM, & Tuason, Juan Martin
M., MAEd (2018(. Practical Research 1: For Senior High School
(Focus on Qualitative Research). BOOKS ATBP. PUBLISHING CORP.
Mandaluying City.
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