Research

1. EDUM 541
ADVANCED RESEARCH 1
BY: DR. MELBA S. TUMARONG

2. Topic Conceptualization

3. The greatest problem is the
problem.

4. Are teachers or even
administrators know too
little about topics and
methods of research?

5. In graduate studies, many theses
and dissertations end up gathering
dust in libraries and are only picked
up by other students who are in
the process of writing their theses
or dissertations

6. A graduate student conducts
research to fulfill the
requirements of the institution in
order to finish a
degree.

7. Oversupply of survey studies
undertaken by graduate
students

8. Did they contribute to the existing
body of knowledge?

9. How to find a research topic
which would contribute to the
existing body of knowledge?

10. According to Padua (2008), A research situation may exist
when:
1. There is a recognized discrepancy between what is ideal
and what is actual.
2. There is a question as to why discrepancy exists; and
3. There are at least two probable answers to the question.
A research condition does not exist when there is only one
probable answer to the question.

12. FINDING YOUR FOCUS
Which aspect of your discipline interest
you most?
What have you observed that you have
questions about?
What articles have you read that have
raised questions in your mind?

13. ASK YOURSELF
Is this a good idea?
Is it within your competence to undertake?
(knowledge)
Are the sources of information accessible?
(people sources are willing to share information)
Is your topic specific or delimited?
Can it be addressed using appropriate research method?
Will it stimulate interest by others and the sponsors?
Is it feasible/practical/doable?

14. WRITING THE RESEARCH TITLE
Does the title describe what the study is all about?
Is the title academically phrased and is not verbose?
Is the title within the twelve (12) substantive
word requirement of the American Psychological
Association (APA)?

15. WRITING A TITLE

16. TITLE
a brief label which subsumes the theme of the whole study
(provides the reader with an instant grasp of the study)
the first thing that a reader sees; hence, the title should be original,
compelling, clear and precise.
should be descriptive and not general. .
mentions or names the major variables of the study

17. CHARACTERISTICS AND GUIDELINES IN
MAKING A TITLE
formulated before the start of the research but maybe refined
and revised later
broad enough to include all aspects of the subject matter
 (indicates what is expected to be found inside the body of the
research)
Arranged in an inverted pyramid (if more than one line) and all
in capital letters when placed in the title page

18. WHAT TO AVOID IN MAKING A TITLE
An Analysis of…
A study of…
An investigation of …
A scientific study of …
An evaluation of…

19. IN CRAFTING A TITLE,
Never use a complete sentence
Do not use period
Do not use abbreviations, acronyms, and
initials

20. EXAMPLES
TITLES OF A THESIS
1. Factors Influencing Mathematics
Performance: Basis for an Intervention Plan
2. Comprehension Skills of Grade 7 Learners in
Relation to their Academic Performance

21. EXAMPLES
You may want to investigate:
Competence of.. Problems/Difficulty/Challenges Encountered in…
Readiness of… Management Skills
Compliance of Leadership Styles
Utilization of Fiscal Management Skills
Implementation of… Academic Performance/Achievement
Adherence to Influences of…
Proficiency in Commitment in

22. EXAMPLES
TITLES OF A DISSERTATION:
1. Practices and Challenges of MTB-MLE
Implementation: Impact to Math Performance
2. Study Habits, Learning Engagement and Language
Proficiency of Grade 11 Learners: Basis for
Enhancement Plan.

24. WRITING BACKGROUND
OF THE STUDY

25. DISCUSSION OF EVERY VARIABLE OF THE STUDY
 PRESENTATION OF CURRENT SITUATION ABOUT THE
STUDY (BACK-UP WITH RECENT DATA)
 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY (PERSONAL MOTIVATION)
(Be sure to emphasize your discussion on the important
variables found in your title; always cite sources)

26. WRITING STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEMS

27. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The general statement of the problem is
expressed in the declarative form and is
consistent with the title of the study. It is
followed by specific research problems also called
objectives which are usually expressed in
question form.

28. Main Problem
a. Statement of Purpose
i. An introductory phrase (This study aims)
ii.The general plan or procedure (to investigate)
iii.The object of the plan (the level of efficiency of public school teachers)
iv.The setting/locale of the study (in the one of the districts of Negros
Oriental) – do not mention the place
v.The time frame (for the school year 2023-2024)
b. Statement of Output:
i. The intention (as basis)
ii.Development share (for an action plan)

29. Main Problem
This study aims to determine the (level,
extent, degree) of (MAIN VARIABLE) of (WHO)
in (WHERE-RESEARCH VENUE) for the school
year 2023-2024 as basis for _______________
in relation to___________

30. OBJECTIVES
1. Profile questions (sex, age, average family monthly income,
civil status, highest educational attainment, size of the family,
length of service, tarinings attended, grade level, etc)
2. Areas
3. Areas when grouped according to variables
4. Hypothethical questions (significant relationship or
significant difference)
Output question (proposals, manual, action plan, course
guides)

31. Specifically, it will seek to answer the
following questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondents in
terms of the following variables?
a.
b.
c.
d.

32. 2. What is the (level, extent, degree) of
_______________________ in terms of the
following areas?
a.
b.
c.
d.

33. 3. What is the (level, extent, degree) of
_______________________when grouped
according to the aforementioned variables

34. 4. Is there a significant difference in the (level,
extent, degree) of
_______________________when grouped and
compared according to the aforementioned
variables

35. 5. Based on the findings of the study, what
__________________ can be proposed?

36. If there is an objective on correlation
5. Is there a significant relationship between
the (level, extent, degree) of _________________
and the (level, extent, degree) of _______________