Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem

Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem

CARLOS A. BURAGA

Practical Research 2 Teacher

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Outline of Discussion

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Research Area

Guidelines in the Selection of a Research Topic

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Research Area (Pardede, 2018)

• Professional Interest

• Personal Interest

• Capabilities (Knowledge and Skills)

• Academic Activity

1. Professional Interest

-Should be made the first priority because one’s research area should relate to one’s possible career prospects and potentially contribute to the achievement of his career objectives

2. Personal Interest

-If one focuses on an area that he is interested in, he will be inspired to work with enthusiasm and the quality of work will be great

3. Capabilities (Knowledge and Skills)

-Carrying out a research on a new topic where one does not have sufficient expertise demands him to be willing to spend even more time and energy in it. The easiest approach to finish a quality research project in less time is to pick one field within one's own knowledge

4. Academic Activity

-Producing a research which is captivating to many people in the field is certainly very exciting

Guidelines in the Selection of a Research Topic

(Calderon & Gonzales, 2018)

Interest in the Subject Matter

Availability of Information

Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic

Personal Resources

Interest in the Subject Matter

Interest in the Subject Matter

• The research topic must be chosen by the researcher himself

• It must be within the interest of the researcher

• It must be within the specialization of the researcher

• It must be within the competence of the researcher to tackle

Availability of Information

Availability of Information

• It is researchable and manageable, that is,

  a. data are available and accessible

  
  

• b. data must meet the standards of accuracy, objectivity, & verifiability

  
  

• c. equipment and instruments for research are available and can give valid and reliable results

Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic

Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic

• It is significant, important, and relevant to the present time and situation, timely and of current interest

• The results are practical and implementable

Personal Resources

Personal Resources

• It must be within the ability of the researcher to finance, otherwise he must be able to find funding for his research

Directions: Choose 1 research area from the box provided below and narrow it into specific

topics

1. Business 4. Education
2. Health 5. Politics
3. Music 6. Sports

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important thing for a researcher to consider when deciding on a Research Area?

• A. It must be within the personal interest of the researcher.

• B. It doesn’t require sufficient expertise of the subject matter.

• C. When deciding on research area, one 's professional interest may be set aside.

• D. Considering other area outside the research field of expertise is highly recommended.

Multiple Choice

What should be your first step when choosing a research topic?

• A. Choose the first topic that you think of.

• B. Ask your friends or parents for ideas for your topic.

• C. Consult you research teacher and let him decide on your topic.

• D. Brainstorm ideas that are interesting to you and that are related to your assignment.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements must be considered in choosing a research topic?

• A. Research topic may advocate violence if necessary.

• B. A research topic must be as subjective as possible.

• C. A research topic always involves one’s moral judgements.

• D. The research topic must be chosen by the researcher himself.

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