Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion

Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion

Brainstorming for Research Topics

Lesson 1 – Natural Inquiry

Expectations:

1. Discuss the different issues and ideas in their respective fields;

2. Appreciate the importance of brainstorming to come up with the best issue to cater to; and

3. Prepares to plan a research agenda in preparation for possible issues or topics of a research study.

What do you know about brainstorming?

Multiple Choice

What is an informal or indirect expression of knowledge?

• a. books

• b. gestures

• c. sentence

• d. words

Multiple Choice

What characterizes inquiry?

• a. it is designed to generate multiple alternatives

• b. it encourages an exchange of ideas

• c. it is an open process absorption

• d. all of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are benefits of brainstorming when compared to nominal group technique?

• a. brainstorming is more fun

• b. brainstorming can generate a positive organizational climate

• c. brainstorming can inspire talented and highly skilled employees to remain in an organization

• d. all of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about brainstorming is NOT correct?

• a. brainstorming is often used for creative problem-solving

• b. No criticism is allowed in brainstorming

• c. Brainstorming is a vulnerable game without rules or guidelines

• d. All participants in brainstorming should be given a chance to contribute to the process

Multiple Choice

How many people should there be in a brainstorm?

• a. 1-2

• b. 3

• c. 4-5

• d. 6-10

Write your own ideas on the importance of research based in your knowledge and experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer in your notebook.

Importance of Research

https://jacksofscience.com/importance-of-research-in-daily-life/

Research is 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. It is also a practice of collecting information about a particular subject.

Research provides the best solution to some of the world problems and also enhance 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

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

An inquiry is a method that has the aim of extending knowledge, undertaking doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an interpretation of the various types of inquiry and action of the ways that each type of inquiry attains its aim.

Now, to give you an idea of how to prepare for research, you may do the inquiry based learning using the following steps mentioned below:

• Focus. An ill-structured problem demands consideration of diverse perspectives.

• Decide on a topic. Think-aloud, asks probing questions, monitors and encourages participants to decide a topic.

• Understanding the problem. This will include clarifications of misconceptions and possibilities.

• Design on the problem. This is the final stage done to address problems within manageable scales and extend their learning pathways.

Brainstorming is a way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop concepts and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interests of the persons involved in the said issues. The potential ideas can be visualized for interpretations.

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 class/school/campus 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. Prevailing theories and philosophy

Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:

1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written about.

2. It must be original.

3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.

4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.

5. It should be of researcher’s interest.

6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period of time.

7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.

8. It should be specific, not general.

9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.

10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods and techniques to be employed 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.

​Here are some examples of possible basis of issues applicable for senior high school learners. These are useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in the writing of the title and research problem.

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.

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

​List down three (3) causes and effects of the given problem or issue. Write your answer in your notebook.

Problem/Issue: Failed Grades Effects:

1. _________________

2. _________________

3. _________________

Causes:

1. ________________

2. _______________

3. ________________

Prepare a research agenda following the steps below.

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 the importance of your research agenda in the community or society.

Assignment:

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation to brainstorming?

• a. free riders work harder in a group

• b. only a few people can contribute

• c. people are more willing to talk because they are part of a group

• d. only one person can speak at a time

Multiple Choice

What characterizes inquiry?

• a. it is designed to generate multiple alternatives

• b. it encourages an exchange of ideas

• c. it is an open process

• d. all of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the first element of inquiry-based learning?

• a. formulation of appropriate questions

• b. identification of key issues

• c. searches for valid and relevant evidence

• d. selection of appropriate questions

Multiple Choice

What is a systematic investigation for information?

• a. curiosity

• b. inquiry

• c. questions

• d. research

Multiple Choice

What is defined as seeking truth, information, or knowledge?

• a. curiosity

• b. inquiry

• c. questions

• d. research