What Is Research
What Is Research
What Is Research
RESEARCH
WHAT IS
RESEARCH?
DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
RESEARCH starts with a problem.
• The researcher must feel the need, then he
collects data of facts, analyzes these data
critically, and finally reaches a decision on
actual evidence (Ariola, 2006).
Research is a careful and
systematic means of solving
problems (Thomas and
Nelson, 1996).
Research is a process, an activity in
the search for knowledge through
recognized methods of data
collection, analysis and interpretation
( Wiersma, 1995).
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
RESEARCH – a systematic
process
RESEARCH – an iterative
process
RESEARCH AS A SCIENTIFIC
METHOD
…involves the following five steps:
Identification of a problem
Formulation of hypotheses
Data collection
Data analysis
Drawing conclusion
THE RESEARCH
CYCLE/SPIRAL
Identifying
Problem
Analyzing and
Interpreting the Setting the
Data Objectives
Collecting Data
How does research
improve the quality
of life?
CRITERIA FOR THE
PRESENTATION:
PRESENTATION - 10 pts.
CONTENT - 10 pts.
GRAMMAR - 5 pts.
RELEVANCE OF THE IDEA TO THE TOPIC - 5 pts.
30 pts.
GROUP 1
DADANG
LIGONES
RODRIGUEZ
SALONGA
SANCHEZ
SOMBRIO
GROUP 2
ARNAIZ
ROSILLO
CARREDO
JUAN
PILAPIL
MIJARES
MASAORIN
GROUP 3
CONVICTO
LABOR
DIOHANG
QUIBEN
PERNIA
MAURILLO
MARATA
MAGLASANG
GUIDELINES IN CHOOSING A
TOPIC
When deciding on a topic, there are a few things that you
will need to do:
brainstorm for ideas
choose a topic that will enable you to read and understand the literature
ensure that the topic is manageable and that material is available
make a list of key words
be flexible
define your topic as a focused research question
research and read more about your topic
formulate a thesis statement
Consider the scope of your topic.
- If your topic is too broad it may be
hard to find information that is focused
and relevant; if your topic is too narrow
it may be hard to find any information at
all.
Better:
Too Broad:
The Acquisition of
English language in
The English
the Philippines
Language