This document provides an overview of research requirements and processes at PNU. It discusses PNU's research policies, support services, key outputs, and potential research themes. Students are instructed to review several documents on research policies and ethics, and watch presentations on navigating research at PNU and example thesis projects. Assignments include reflecting on understanding of research at PNU and creating an annotated bibliography. Attendance at a synchronous research clinic session is required to further discuss themes and address questions.

1. Research Clinic 1:
Research in the PNU Context

2. Introduction
LiSQuP Scholars, welcome to the asynchronous learning module for Research Clinic 1:
Research in the PNU Context! After going through this module, you should be able to:
• understand the research processes and requirements inside PNU
• gain an initial idea of topics that you can in a thesis or dissertation within your
program
This module addresses the following strands in the Philippine Professional Standards:
• PPST 1.2: Research-based knowledge and principles of teaching and learning
• PPSSH 1.4: Research and innovation
• PPSS 3.3: Culture of research

3. Introduction
This module is divided into the following sections:
1. PNU’s Research Policies
2. Research Support Services
3. Key Research Outputs
4. Discussion on Research Themes
5. Assignments and Announcements

4. PNU’s Research Policies
This section contains links to documents that will help you understand the policies,
rules, and regulations that surround the research-writing process within the university.

5. Policy on Thesis and Dissertation Writing
• This policy contextualizes the purpose of the research-writing process
within PNU’s mission and gives an overview of the different phases,
parties, and responsibilities involved in the thesis- and dissertation-writing
processes.
• You are enjoined to read through the entire document.
• Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1objQykDkqLDi94JEXsQvAsURc3wm
Waa0/view

6. Onboarding on GResO Processes
• This onboarding material describes what the Graduate Research Office
(GResO) does and what processes you have to follow as a graduate student
who will soon engage in thesis- and dissertation-writing.
• You are enjoined to read and/or watch through the entire document.
• Link to video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PjwTTEB7za6B-
h6K_PBShH_2kg_v0HAe/view?usp=sharing
• Link to slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SZtcMMisbKdhc1_myUZfJk8
ldPKR9dEx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105629439718372133802&rtpof=
true&sd=true

7. Ethical Guidelines in Conducting
Research
• This document describes the principles a PNU student should uphold
while conducting research for the university.
• You are enjoined to read and/or watch through the entire document.
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2016/06/Guide-for-the-researchers.pdf

8. Research Ethics Proposal Flowchart
• This webpage contains a flowchart of what you should to secure ethics
approval for your research proposal.
• You are enjoined to read through the “Research Ethics Flowchart for
Proposals” section only .
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/research-ethics/ethics-
flowchart/

9. Guidelines on the Online Review of Research
Proposals and Completed Research Reports
• This document contains more details on the review process for your
research proposals and completed research reports, as adapted to the
online distance-learning setup.
• You are enjoined to simply browse through this document and return to it
once you need to undergo the online review process.
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2020/06/Signed-REC-Guidelines-Online-Review.pdf

10. Research Ethics Forms
• This repository contains the forms you need to fill up during the research-
writing process.
• You are enjoined to simply browse through the forms in the repository
and return to them once you need to fill them up.
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/research-ethics-forms/

11. Code of Research Ethics
• This document contains more details on the university policy on ethics
review, its related processes, and the bodies associated with it.
• Most of the important details in this document have already been
described in previously linked documents. Going through this is optional
but highly encouraged.
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/08/BOR-Approved-Code-of-Ethics-and-Review-
Process.pdf

12. PNU Intellectual Property Policy
• This document contains details on the university’s policy regarding
intellectual property rights.
• Going through this is optional but highly encouraged.
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2017/09/PNU_IPO-POLICY.pdf

13. PNU Research Agenda
• This document elaborates on the research areas and themes the university
is prioritizing in its research activities. It also contains sample research titles
that have been recognized and approved by the university’s research
experts.
• Going through this is optional but highly encouraged.
• Link: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/University-Research-Agenda.pdf

14. PNU Research Manual
• This document contains all information related to conducting research in
the university, including guidelines already included in previously linked
documents, research awards, research incentives, etc.
• Going through this is optional but highly encouraged.
• Link:
https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2019/04/PNU_URA_2019.pdf

15. Research Support Services
This section contains links to (1) informative documents that can tell you about
university services that can help you in the research process, and (2) websites you can
access to avail of such services.

16. GResO Facebook Page
• Like and follow the GResO Facebook page to keep abreast of important
announcements related to your research-writing activities!
• Link: https://www.facebook.com/gradres.cgster?_rdc=1&_rdr

17. University Library Services and Policies
• Learn more about the services you can avail of through the University
Library using the links below.
• Read: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Va0ms-CSZZNpYl8Q-
Dcw4JTMxsEuFsVa/view?usp=sharing
• Watch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-
W0l1iJtxxARXSMmciOC_W74bsPdGui1/view

18. Other Online Services
• Orientation on PNU Commons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-
W0l1iJtxxARXSMmciOC_W74bsPdGui1/view and
https://po.pnuresearchportal.org/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/Orientation-on-Online-Commons-2021.mp4
• Link to PNU Commons: http://pnu-
onlinecommons.org/omp/index.php/pnu-oc/login
• Link to PNU Research Portal: https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/
• To access Research Capability-Building resources: Go to
https://www.pnuresearchportal.org/ -> Click Research Management → Click
Research Capability-Building Programs.

19. Key Research Outputs
This section contains links to descriptions and samples of how your research outputs
should look. It also contains research themes you can explore as a LiSQuP scholar.

20. Thesis and Dissertation Guide, Format, &
Sample
• This document contains instructions on what sections to include in your
research manuscript. A sample is also attached for you to see what an ideal
PNU manuscript looks like.
• Link to format / guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CvnZ9x1-
DV64ucK5L1AescFdK5U3Jfbd/view

21. Lakbay Pananaliksik Research Forum
• The Lakbay Pananaliksik Research Forum is a series of online events in
which PNU graduate students present and share findings from their
respective research activities.
• You are required to watch at least one research presentation from the links
below.
• Gender and Development Researches and Beyond:
https://web.facebook.com/gradres.cgster/videos/4987144001319283
• Educational Leadership and Management Forum:
https://web.facebook.com/gradres.cgster/videos/4862871790476003

22. LiSQuP Research Themes
• As LiSQuP scholars, you will be provided with a menu of research themes
that can help you choose what research project you would like to
undertake.
• You are required to read through the research theme materials for your
program. Click your program below to access them:
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1khccR
HG69vnouFLJ2RCcOdUIrHbsI_T_?usp=shari
ng

23. Discussion on Research
Themes
This section contains links to recorded videos that will help you understand the research
themes of your respective program.

24. FAQs in PNU Research
In this video you can watch a discussion of frequently asked questions that
some scholars wanted to address in Research Clinic 1.
Link to watch:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ClUBFYTPS3fcZn3qNuTLwId1v-
yClHKy/view?usp=sharing

25. Research Themes: Discussion on Reading Education
In this section, you should be able to get an initial understanding of the significance,
possibilities, and considerations relevant to your program's research themes. You
should also be able to select your preferred research theme/s.
The following questions may also serve as an outline for the explanation of each
theme:
• Why is this theme significant in the Philippine public education context?
• What are exciting things to look forward to in this theme?
• What challenges, skills, & parameters need to be considered in selecting this
theme?
• Which topics are encouraged by particular regional offices?
Link to watch:
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ITed04PieNxeghMhVFYmrfzUKhD3JpzV/view?usp=sharing

26. Assignments and
Announcements
This section contains details on deliverables you have to submit and sessions you have to
attend in relation to this module.

27. Assignment #1:
Reflection on Research in the PNU Context
• After going through the materials in this module, you are required to
answer the Google Form below. Its objectives are to:
• assess your understanding of the asynchronous material in Research Clinics 1:
Research in the PNU Context,
• help you reflect on the research journey you will undertake in PNU, and
• gather data on your thoughts about this research journey.
• Due date: November 09, 2022, 5:00 PM
• Link: https://forms.gle/TCej8dn4iShwPdmU7

28. Assignment #2:
Annotated Bibliography
• By the end of the Specialized Training Term, you are required to submit a
list of annotated bibliography related to the research theme / topic that
you will choose after the synchronous Research Clinic session next week.
• Readings and Instructions:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BVLlSfHR8SZZcgbas2WpGEa
7T8RVHA_5?usp=sharing
• Due date:

29. Synchronous Research Clinics
• To help you better understand PNU’s research processes and the research
themes under your program, you are required to attend the synchronous
session on Research Clinics 1: Research in the PNU Context. At the end of
the session, you will be able to…
• receive answers on remaining questions you have on PNU research processes
• gain initial ideas about the significance, possibilities, and considerations relevant to
the research themes for your program
• select your preferred research topics and articulate apprehensions you have in
pursuing these
• The schedule for Synchronous Research Clinics will be further announced.