Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V – BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CATANDUANES
SAN ROQUE, VIRAC, CATANDUANES

Guide for Appraising Action Research Proposals

Main Sub- Increasing Levels of Quality and their Descriptions

Criteria Criteria
Rationale Context Not The action research proposal The educational relevance and The nature, extent and salience of
of the (15) described presents a general description of timelines of the problem or issue are the identified problem or issue are
Action the problem or issue as its focus shown. The need to conduct action comprehensively discussed.
Research of inquiry. research as a way to address or Different aspects of the action
(30 points) improve the situation is explained. research setting are elaborated
showing in-depth and critical
analysis of the situation.
(no points) (8 points) (12 points) (15 points)
Proposed Not The action research proposal The proposal outlines when and The rationale, extent and limitation
Intervention, presented mentions an intervention, where the intervention, innovation or of the intervention, innovation or
Innovation, innovation or strategy to be tried strategy will be undertaken and who strategy are explained in detail. Its
Strategy out to address the problem or will be involved. Activities to be plausibility as a way to address the
(15) issue. undertaken are stated. problem or issue is given support.
(no points) (8 points) (12 points) (15 points)
Action Research Questions Not stated The action research proposal has The research questions specifies the The research questions logically
(30 points) a stated aim, objective, or general action research variables of the proceeds from the context of the
research questions. focus of inquiry. Key elements of the inquiry. It clearly relates to the
research questions are reflected in identified problem or issue and
the title of the proposal. conveys the desired changed or
improvement.
(no points) (15 points) (25 points) (30 points)
Action Participants Not stated The action research proposal states the target participants and/or other Details provided about the target
Research and/or sources of data and information (e.g. learners, teachers, documents, participants (e.g. number,
Methods other realia, learner’s products, others) characteristics, and sampling
(30 points) Sources of procedures if any) and/or other
Data and sources of data and information.
Information Clear rationale for their inclusions

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Department of Education
REGION V – BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CATANDUANES
SAN ROQUE, VIRAC, CATANDUANES

(10) in the study is given.

(no points) (5 points) (10 points)
Data Not The action research proposal Details of the data gathering The proposal explains why the
Gathering described presents a general description of methods are provided: the specific selected data gathering methods is
Methods the methods to be employed for kinds of data, how and when they suited to the nature and purpose
(10) gathering data. will be collected (e.g. pre-test and of the action research. The data
post-test scores), research gathering methods is aligned with
instruments, if any, are described the research questions. Research
(e.g. tests, scale, survey, instruments, if any, are
questionnaire, checklist, interview appropriate of obtaining the
guides, others). desired kind of data/information.
(no points) (5 points) (8 points) (10 points)
Data Not stated The action research proposal Details of the methods of the data The selected method of data
Analysis presents a general description of analysis are given. Techniques analysis is shown to be appropriate
Plan how the gathered (quantitative/statistical, qualitative, to the nature of the
(10) data/information will be or both methods), as well as tools data/information to be gathered
analysed. (e.g. software) to be employed are and for addressing the research
specified. questions.
(no points) (5 points) (8 points) (10 points)
Action Research Work Not included The action research proposal A detailed work plan is provided covering start to completion of the
Plan and Timelines includes a list of major activities research. Timelines are realistic and show concretely how the research will
(5 points) and their timeliness. unfold over the allowed period. The overall plan reflects the proponent’s
capacity to concretize ideas into clear and sequential steps to be
undertaken.
(no points) (3 points) (5 points)
Cost Estimates Not included The action research proposal A detailed breakdown of items with their corresponding costs is furnished.
(5 points) includes a list of major items and The items and costs reasonably reflect the funding needs of the research
their estimated cost. The total and adhere to BERF guidelines. The overall plan reflects the proponent’s
cost is shown. capacity to project specific expenses that he/she will be accountable for.
(no points) (3 points) (5 points)

San Roque, Virac, Catanduanes

(052) 811-40-63
catanduanes@deped.gov.ph