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background of study Which includes Activity about the Topic
- 1. Activity 1) 4PICS 1WORD Instruction: In this activity, you are shown 4 photos in a grid. All of which share a word in common. Your goal is to figure out the common word based on word length which is provided to you.
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- 4. Hello!!! Did youenjoy the activity? Yehey!!!! I believe you are now ready. Those words that you have just guessed will help you describe a research background.
- 5. (Activity 2) 1.Using the terms that you have identified in Activity 1, describe what a research background is.
- 6. Research Background The researchbackground is the first section of your research. It introduces the important facets that establish the general context where your study revolves. This part may include the description of the subjects of the study or the history involving the research. It provides the reader an avenue to understand your topic or the issue that you have chosen (Barrot, 2017).
- 7. Research Background Letus use an example showing how to establish the background of the study. You may want to conduct a study on the effect of Corona Virus Disease in your locality. To establish the background of the study, you need to discuss several aspects by describing your topic. For instance, you may provide a brief overview on the number of COVID cases from the global, national or local settings. You may also discuss the effect of pandemic in social, environmental, financial and behavioral aspects. Changes on how people behave and interact in the society, changes in the business sector like sales and profits may also be explained. Another important component of the background of the study is the establishment of the research gap.
- 8. Research gap is anissue that has not been fully addressed by previous studies. Doing this helps you show where your research stands in the academic field. In the scenario presented, the research gap may include lack of studies on the same research interest. This section may also highlight the impact or significance of the investigation.
- 9. Scenario 1: ResearchTitle: Preferred Modality of Learning Among Students in Mondano National High School Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
- 10. 1. Provide thegeneral information of the topic A good background of the study provides the reader the general information about the topic. It should answer the question, What is happening now about your issue you want to study?. The country has been challenged in controlling the increasing digit of confirmed cases. As of May 24, 2020, there are 14,035 total confirmed cases, with 3,249 recoveries and 868 deaths leaving an active case of 9,918. Specifically, in the Davao Region, there are already 242 total confirmed cases 101 recoveries and 25 deaths and 116 active cases (DOH, 2020). It was reported that an online delivery platform increased information retention and take relatively less time (Li & Lalani, 2020). Several authors have also documented the positive impact in increasing students’ academic performance of a structured homeschool (Cogan, 2010), modular learning (Sadiq & Zamir, 2014) and blended learning (Rabacal, 2018)
- 11. 2. Determine theresearch gaps or missing links that need to be addressed A study is worth investigating if the gaps are clearly identified. The research gap may explain that there are other aspects. It should answer the question, What is the missing link of the research interest?
- 12. The need tohear the pulse of the students in their preferred mode of learning is essential for successful learning. However, in the local setting, there is no current research published that determine the preferred learning modality of the students. Hence, the researcher is prompted to look into the students’ preference of learning in Mondano National High School.
- 13. 3. Highlight thesignificance of addressing those gaps A background of the study may also highlight the significance on the issue that the researcher wants to address. It should answer the question, What is the importance of the study?.
- 14. (Activity 3) FILLME! Instruction: Below is an example of a research background. You are going to identify the general information, the research gaps and the significance highlighted in the study. Your answer will be evaluated based on the rubric below.
- 15. Scenario Research Title:English as Second Language Learners Use of Reading Strategies Across Different Text-types Reading is an interactive process that involves the simultaneous use of strategies for more efficient reading (Lau & Ho, 2015). Many Scholars have explored the reading strategy use of learners and how they are influenced by various factors. Since different learners use different reding strategies when they approach a reading task, it is important to understand how reding strategies are used in the ESL context. While many studies have explored the influence of text structuring on reading comprehension and retention (Grabe, 1991), and the factors that affect reading strategy use (Denton et al., 2015), studies on comparing the reading strategies used across different text types remain underrepresented in the literature. Understanding the extent of the usage of reading strategies and their relationship with text types will help reading teachers design activities that promote the use of specific reading strategies. Furthermore, it will also help the learners adjust their usage of reading strategies depending on the text type being read.
- 16. Activity 1. What isthe general information on the topic? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 2. What is the research gap? ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 3. What is the significance of the study? _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
- 17. Remember this A researchbackground highlights the following: a. general information on the research topic; b. research gap; and c. significance of the study.
- 18. Project for firstquarter (Activity 4) MY RESEARCH BACKGROUND Instruction: Based from your created research project design and title, describe the background of your own research topic.
Editor's Notes
- #5 Very Good!!! From here on, it is important that you focus on the topics that will be discussed from this point onwards and try to reflect on what should be done.
- #6 Establishes Context: Background study provides the necessary context for the research by summarizing what is already known about the topic. It helps situate the current research within the broader body of knowledge. Helps Refine the Research Problem: By understanding previous studies, researchers can clearly define the research problem and identify areas that need further exploration. This helps avoid redundancy and ensures the research addresses a specific gap. Informs Research Design: Background studies offer insights into the methods and approaches used in previous research. This knowledge allows researchers to choose appropriate methodologies and frameworks for their own study. Identifies Key Theories and Concepts: A thorough background study allows researchers to familiarize themselves with the key theories, concepts, and terminologies related to their field, ensuring that their research is grounded in established scholarship. Highlights Challenges and Limitations: By reviewing prior work, researchers can identify potential challenges, limitations, and weaknesses in earlier studies, allowing them to design more effective and rigorous research. Demonstrates Credibility: A well-conducted background study shows that the researcher has a deep understanding of the subject matter, enhancing the credibility of their research. It also shows that the research is built on a strong foundation. Justifies the Need for Research: The background study helps justify why the research is necessary. It shows how the current study will contribute to knowledge, solve a problem, or fill a research gap.
- #7 Establishes Context: Background study provides the necessary context for the research by summarizing what is already known about the topic. It helps situate the current research within the broader body of knowledge. Helps Refine the Research Problem: By understanding previous studies, researchers can clearly define the research problem and identify areas that need further exploration. This helps avoid redundancy and ensures the research addresses a specific gap. Informs Research Design: Background studies offer insights into the methods and approaches used in previous research. This knowledge allows researchers to choose appropriate methodologies and frameworks for their own study. Identifies Key Theories and Concepts: A thorough background study allows researchers to familiarize themselves with the key theories, concepts, and terminologies related to their field, ensuring that their research is grounded in established scholarship. Highlights Challenges and Limitations: By reviewing prior work, researchers can identify potential challenges, limitations, and weaknesses in earlier studies, allowing them to design more effective and rigorous research. Demonstrates Credibility: A well-conducted background study shows that the researcher has a deep understanding of the subject matter, enhancing the credibility of their research. It also shows that the research is built on a strong foundation. Justifies the Need for Research: The background study helps justify why the research is necessary. It shows how the current study will contribute to knowledge, solve a problem, or fill a research gap.
- #10 The first paragraph highlighted the current scenario on COVID 19 cases in the Philippines. The second paragraph focused on the impact of different learning modalities.
- #11 Identifies Unexplored Areas: Research gaps highlight areas that have not been sufficiently studied, allowing future researchers to focus on these unexplored or underexplored topics. This contributes to advancing knowledge in the field. Adds Value to New Research: By identifying and addressing a research gap, researchers can demonstrate how their study adds new value to the existing body of knowledge, making their work more relevant and impactful. Guides the Research Process: Understanding the research gap helps researchers define their research questions and objectives. It ensures that the study addresses a meaningful problem rather than duplicating what has already been done. Fosters Innovation: Research gaps often present opportunities for innovation, encouraging new ideas, methods, or approaches that can lead to breakthroughs in the field. Secures Funding and Support: Funding agencies and academic institutions are more likely to support research that fills a gap in the literature. By clearly discussing the gap, researchers can justify the need for their work and secure necessary resources. Improves Academic Dialogue: Identifying gaps stimulates further discussion and collaboration in academic and scientific communities, helping scholars build on one another’s work and evolve the discipline. Discussing the research gap is important for several reasons: Identifies Unexplored Areas: Research gaps highlight areas that have not been sufficiently studied, allowing future researchers to focus on these unexplored or underexplored topics. This contributes to advancing knowledge in the field. Adds Value to New Research: By identifying and addressing a research gap, researchers can demonstrate how their study adds new value to the existing body of knowledge, making their work more relevant and impactful. Guides the Research Process: Understanding the research gap helps researchers define their research questions and objectives. It ensures that the study addresses a meaningful problem rather than duplicating what has already been done. Fosters Innovation: Research gaps often present opportunities for innovation, encouraging new ideas, methods, or approaches that can lead to breakthroughs in the field. Secures Funding and Support: Funding agencies and academic institutions are more likely to support research that fills a gap in the literature. By clearly discussing the gap, researchers can justify the need for their work and secure necessary resources. Improves Academic Dialogue: Identifying gaps stimulates further discussion and collaboration in academic and scientific communities, helping scholars build on one another’s work and evolve the discipline. In sum, discussing research gaps is critical to ensuring that new studies are original, valuable, and contribute to the progression of knowledge in meaningful ways.
- #12 The paragraph also highlighted the gap of the research study. It explains that the no current published study amidst COVID-19 pandemic was conducted in the local setting.
- #13 This time, you already have an understanding on the essential components needed to establish a good background of the study. I believe you are now ready to take our practice drills in the succeeding pages.
- #16 Establishing a good background of the study is essential to entice readers. Were you able to write the answers correctly? Yehey! In case you forgot the important components of good research background remember these three key concepts below.