9. M3-Lesson 3_FORMULATING RESEARCH QUESTIONS, SCOPE AND DELIMIT

By Edgar Monte

Introduction of the Lesson

Kudos!

Take pride as we begin this session. From the previous lesson, you have already identified the significant topic that you want to accomplish in your research. And for that, I say, KUDOS! Since you have already stated your research title, you are guided on the things that you will do in your paper. However, identifying your audiences, scope and objectives will give you a complete picture of your paper’s direction.

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned how to design a research project and identify topics based on your interests. You are also introduced to some red flags in choosing a topic in order for you to avoid them. Further, the following are the important concepts that you need to remember from the previous lesson:

What’s In

⮚ Qualitative research is an inquiry process of understanding a social or human problem based on building a complex holistic picture formed with words, reporting detailed views of informants and conducted in a natural setting (Creswell, 1994).

⮚ Participant Observation, Observation, In-depth interviewing , Focus Group Interviewing , Content Analysis , Narratology and Films are the kinds of data utilized for Qualitative Research

⮚ A research title capsulizes the main thought or idea of the whole research paper. It also reflects the variables under study

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What’s More

Given the notes on writing research questions, formulate three (3) research questions from your research title on the previous lesson. Indicate your thesis statement to guide you in making clear, focused and concise questions.

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What I Can Do

Revise the following thesis statements to establish a clear position:

1. The government has taken precautionary measures against Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

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What I Can Do

Revise the following thesis statements to establish a clear position:

2. A person infected with Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) has noticeable symptoms

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What I Can Do

Revise the following thesis statements to establish a clear position:

3. How can we prevent the contraction of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)?

Multiple Choice

Researchers need to examine literature from published articles because they: __

• are excellent source of ideas.

• are already edited.

• can be copied so that researchers do not need to work a lot.

• are abundant in the library and on the internet.

Multiple Choice

These people are good sources of ideas about a research study, EXCEPT those:

• Who aspire to do research study?

• Who are knowledgeable about the topic?

• Who have opposing views about the research?

• Whose opinions may differ from the researcher?

Multiple Choice

One of the following is a broad topic for research.

• Film Industry in the Philippines

• HIV: Causes, Prevention and Cure

• Aftermath of Terrorism in Maguindanao

• Body Tattooing as a Form of Art in the Philippines

Multiple Choice

An example to this source of research topic is the symposium on drug addiction.

• Replication

• Social Networking

• Wide Reading/Critical Film Viewing

• Lectures, Talks, Seminars

Multiple Choice

Controversial topic should be avoided because it _______________.

• lacks focus in along the process.

• is prone to opinions of the subject.

• requires thorough and extensive reading.

• has no available materials to support it.

Multiple Choice

The remedy to a broad research topic is to:

• narrow it down.

• make it even broader.

• do extensive reading and investigation on it.

• challenge oneself to finish it in whatever means.

Multiple Choice

In research, this will be your guide in identifying the specific contribution of your study.

• Hypothesis

• Research topic

• Problem statement

Multiple Choice

Significance of the study. This is one component of a research question that is narrow enough to be answered thoroughly in the space the writing task allows.

• clear

• complex

• Focused

• Content-driven

Multiple Choice

Choose a clear thesis statement from the following:

Research Topic: Vegetarianism and its benefits

• People practice vegetarianism for five major benefits it provides them.

• The reasons why people practice vegetarianism are varied.

• Vegetarianism is an essential practice.

• Vegetarianism as a healthy lifestyle.

Multiple Choice

In writing the significance of the study, the researcher should follow this format.

• general to specific contribution

• specific to general contribution

• direct to specific contribution

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

One of the components of a research question that provides enough specifics that one’s audience can easily understand its purpose without needing additional explanation.

• Complex

• Clear

• Arguable

• Concise

Multiple Choice

Choose a statement below to translate this unclear research question to a specific one.

Unclear: How should social networking sites address the harm they cause?

• What action should social networking sites like Myspace and Facebook take to protect users’ personal information and privacy?

• What are the steps to eliminate harm caused by social networking sites?

• Why do social networking sites a contributory factor for teenager’s psychological struggles?

• How to minimize the disadvantages of social networking sites?

Multiple Choice

The scope of the study is particularly indicated in what chapter?

• Chapter 1

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

Multiple Choice

You cannot formulate questions unless you have already identified your:

• References

• Research topic

• Research design

• Significance of the Study

Multiple Choice

Research is usually limited in scope by the following except for:

• sample size.

• time.

• culture.

• theme.