Republic of the Philippines

Department of education
Region V
Schools Division of Sorsogon
Magallanes District III

Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion

Name: ______________________ Date: __________________
Section: _____________________
Brainstorming for Research Topics
Quarter 1-Week 1
I. Introductory Concept
In this learning activity sheet, the learners will prepare a plan and
focus on issues and ideas in their respective field after an overview of
research, the difference between the qualitative and quantitative research,
importance of research in daily life and learning an appropriate research
design for a class research agenda.
II. Learning Competency
Prepares a plan and a focus on issues and ideas in their respective field.
III. Activities
Let Us Study!
Research - a careful study that is done to find and report new
knowledge about something; an investigation or experimentation aimed at
the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or
laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised
theories or laws; the practice of collecting information about a particular
subject
Research provides the best solution to some of the world problems
and also enhances the knowledge of the researchers. It can give
explanations to certain questions stated in the research problem. Through
the explanations, it serves as a tool for building knowledge and for
facilitating new learning.
Research also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify
problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new
framework to guide thinking and action. It informs action, proves a theory
and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study. Therefore, it
understands various issues and increases public awareness.

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 The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to
your previous understanding about the types of research namely
qualitative and quantitative researches.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Involves processes, feelings, and motives

(the why’s and the how’s) and produce in-
depth and holistic data
2. Usually concerned with generating
hypothesis from data rather than testing a
hypothesis
3. Uses either unstructured or semi-
structured instruments
4. Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
5. Has high validity
6. Used to gain greater understanding of
individual differences in terms of feelings,
motives and experiences
7. Uses more flexible processes
8. Methods include field research, case study
and secondary analysis

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Aims to characterized patterns and trends

2. Usually starts neither with a theory or
hypothesis about the relationship between
two or more variables
3. Uses structured research instruments like
questionnaires or schedules
4. Uses large sample sizes that are
representatives of the population
5. Has high output replicability
6. Used to gain greater understanding of
group similarities
7. Uses structured processes
8. Methods include census, survey,
experiments and secondary analysis

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 Some considerations in crafting a research design:

1. A good research design provides a plan of study

that permits accurate assessment of cause and effect
relationships between independent and dependent
variables.

2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and

economical.

3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the

reliability of the data collected and analyzed is
considered a good design.

4. Direct observation and creative- centric group

discussion are best employed in deciding on a final
concept.

The following are the things that may be

considered before starting the research activity:

1. A problem that is most interesting to you.

2. Existing problems in the

classroom/school/campus/university which one may
want to solve.

3. Existing needs of the community or society

4. Area of interest, specialization or event from

related fields

5. Offshoots of friendly conversations

6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both

7. The type of data you need

8. The participants and sources

9. The location and timescale of the research

10. Prevailing theories and philosophy

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 Suggested topics for a Research
Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic: Study:

1. It should be something new or 1. Animals and Animals Rights

different from what has already been
2. Art and Art History
written about.
2. It must be original. 3. Computers and Computer Science

3. It should be significant to the field of 4. Economics and Business Studies

study or discipline. 5. Education and Schools
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual
6. English Literature
curiosity.
7. Environmental Studies and Global
5. It should be of researcher’s interest
and researcher must be___ with the Warming
topic. 6. It should be a modest one for a 8. Families, Food and Nutrition
beginner to be carried out within a
limited period of time. 9. Health and Medicine
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous. 10. History
8. It should be specific, not general. 11. The Internet
9. It should consider the training and 12. Marketing and Communications
personal qualifications of the researcher.
13. Politics
10. It should consider the availability of
data involved in the study and the 14. Religion and Beliefs
methods and techniques to be employed
15. Sociology and Social Concerns
in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of
effective instruments for gathering the
data and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial
capacity of the researcher to support the
project.
13. It should consider the time factor
involved in the undertaking.

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 Here are some examples of possible
basis of issues applicable for
Academic and TVL Tracks. These
are useful in crafting a research
agenda that will lead in the writing
of the title and research problem.

Issues: Technical Vocational/

Issues: Academic Track Livelihood Track

Students, Teachers, Automotive, Servicing Computer

Schools, Community, Servicing System, Home Economics,
Government Horticulture, Knowledge on Tools,
Exploration on Fertilizers, Bread &
Pastry-Discoveries, Habit/Vice/Addiction

Example Table for Academic Track Class

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Effects Solutions

Students *Cutting class *Failed grades *WATCH
*Academic Track *Misbehavior monitoring
performance inside/outside *Subject
the school teacher/class
premise adviser checking
of attendance
*Guidance
program

Topic/issue Causes Effects Interventions/Projects

/ Programs
Community 1. Improper 1. Health 1. Clean & Green
Waste waste disposal problem Project
Problem 2. Lack of 2. 2. Health & Sanitation
segregation Widespread programs
practices waste 3. Dengue Awareness
3. Inconsistent disposal 3. Campaign
implementation Dengue
of community Situation
waste program/
project

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 Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track-Home
Economics Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Perceptions Descriptions

Bitter gourd *Various taste *Acceptable taste *Appearance
Cupcake *Bitter taste *Not acceptable *Presentation
taste *Color

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Computer

System Servicing Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways

Difficulties in *Competencies to *Theories in CSS *Class room
TVL-CSS be developed *Practical Skills instruction
*NC II Assessment *Enhancement
competencies Training

If you already identified the

possible topic in the agenda
of your research study you
may think of the identity of
your research either a
qualitative or a quantitative
research then decide on the
methodology by not
disregarding the importance
of your research to others,
to the community, to the
society or to the nation as
well.

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 Observe the given example as a guide about the mentioned concerns in
your research agenda.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track

TOPIC Attitudes of the Youth in the
Community
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach;
Interview and Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information
among the youth about the existing
attitudes of the youth in their
respective community

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC Level of Effectivity of TVL Offerings
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Correlation and Evaluative;
Interview and Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide data as basis for the
improvement and enhancement of
the TVL Offerings

Let Us Practice!
Practice Task 1: Views of Importance
Write your own ideas on the importance of research in the box based
on your knowledge and experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Importance
of Research
in Daily Life

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Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight
Supply the corresponding problems related to the given graphic
organizer. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Common Student’s
Problem

Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda

Prepare a research agenda following the steps below. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Choose a topic according to your academic choice considering the criteria

in the research topic.

2. Determine the type as to qualitative or quantitative research.

3. Identify the methodology to be used in the preparation of the research

agenda.

4. State two importance of your research agenda in the community or

society.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track

TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE

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 RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track
TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE

Let Us Do More!
Given below is a sample table of a research agenda, to formally start a
research study please write the information needed in each part. Copy the
table and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

AREAS OF INTEREST RESEARCH AGENDA

Topic/Issue
Possible title of the study
Problems to be studied or discussed
Possible respondents
Type of Research
Research Design/Method

ERICK E. ESPIEL, T-III (MNHS)

Learning Activity Sheet Writer

MELANY D. PANGILINAN, MT-II (MNHS)

Reviewer/Validator

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Answer Key:
Let us Practice!
Practice Task 1: Views of Importance

Awareness on issues Expressing ideas and

opinions

Importance
of Research
in Daily Life

Being with people as Understanding of topics

respondents or problems

Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight

Bullying of Cutting
classmates classes

Common Student’s
Problem

Financial Teenage
insufficiency pregnancy

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Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda
RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC Behavior of Grade 7 Students in
Class
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Narrative Analysis; Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness about behaviors
of adolescence or teenagers among
grade7 students inside the
classroom

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC Level of Mastery of TVL
Competencies
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Correlational and Evaluative;
Survey
IMPORTANCE Provide information on the mastery
of competencies of the learners in
respective TVL offering

Let Us Do More!
AREAS OF INTEREST RESEARCH AGENDA
Topic/Issue Covid 19
Possible title of the study Implications of Covid 19 in the
Philippines
Problems to be studied or discussed 1. What are the causes of COVID-
19?
2. What are the effects of COVID- 19
to people, community and nation?
3. What are the possible
interventions of the government to
serve the people, community and
nation?
Possible respondents Adults in the community aged 18
and above
Type of Research Qualitative Research
Research Design/Method *Phenomenological Approach

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 *Interview
*Survey
Reference:
Devie A. Batangoso, Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion, Quarter 1 –
Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics First Edition, 2020

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