This document discusses writing a research paper using the IMRAD format. It provides learning objectives and performance standards for understanding how to use this format. Specifically, it aims to help students identify a research problem, explain the components of a good problem, and provide sources for finding problems. It defines a research problem, discusses characteristics of a good one, and explains how problems differ from topics, purposes, and questions. It also offers guidance on determining whether a problem is suitable for research based on access, resources, contribution to knowledge, and informing practice. The document provides steps for defining problems and sources for finding topics.

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Research
Problem

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Objectives Content Standard
To understand how to write a research using
IMRAD format
Performance
Standards
Write a research paper using IMRAD format
Learning Competencies/Objectives
• Identify research problem
• Explain the important component of an
appropriate research problem
Unpacked LC:
• 1. Define research problem
2. Discuss the characteristics of a good research
problem
3. Explain the possible sources of a good research
problem
4. Provide a good research problem

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What are the current
issues in the Philippines?
Use the slido.
Create a problem
statement from the
constant or most given
problem in the slido.

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Definition of
Research
Problem

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R.S Woodworth: “A problem is a situation for which we have no
ready-made solution”.
John Dewey: “A problem represents the information’s acquired by a
researcher and seeks solution for it”.
K. Person: “A problemis that situation if we modified will bring
solution in the difficulty”.
Gibson: “A problemis really a spring board for a leap in to the
unknown”.

8. Steps to defining research problems
Decide on the general area of study
or investigation
1. Researcher knowledge2. Keen observation3. Careful investigation4. Cause and effect relationship5. Sustain your interest and
stimulate your imagination
6. Within your range of
competencies
7. Manageable in size8. Contribute to a body of
knowledge
9. Based on obtained data10. Demonstrate your independent
mastery of both the subject and
method

9. Sources of topic selection
1. Journals, books, and
dissertations in your field
2. Conferences, workshops,
presentations
3. Recommendations about future
research
4. Courses5. Workplace6. Expert consultations7. Online library services

10. Importance of Research
Problem
It establishes the importance of the
topic.
It creates reader interest.
It focuses the reader’s attention on
how the study will add to the
literature.

11. How the Problem Differs
From Other Parts of
Research
A research problem is an
educational issue or
problem in the study.
A research topic is the broad
subject matter
being addressed in a study.
A purpose is the major intent or
objective of
the study.
Research questions are those that
the researcher would like answered
or addressed in the study.

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Determining Whether a Problem
Should Be Researched
Can you study the problem?
1. Do you have access to the
research site?
2. Do you have the time, resources,
and skills to carry out the research?
Should you study the problem?
1. Does it advance knowledge?2. Does it contribute to practice?Will your study fill a gap or void in
the existing literature?
Will your study replicate a past
study but examine different
participants and different research
sites?
Will your study extend past research
or examine the topic more
thoroughly?
Will your study give voice to people
not heard, silenced, or rejected in
society?
Will your study inform practice?

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Task 3. Write all the possible wh
questions of your chosen topic.
Task 4. Categorize the question as
researchable or not by answering all
the guide questions for a good
research problem.