MODIFIED SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETED RESEARCH

IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Research Title: ______________________________________________________________________________

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Researchers: _______________________________________________________________________________

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Grade and Section: ___________________________________ Subject: _____________________________

Track and Strand: ____________________________________ School Year: _________________________

Date of Evaluation: ___________________________________

Rationale:

This tool is developed to ensure the quality control of the research outputs of the senior
high school students. Your diligence in complying each criterion would greatly impact your
research output.

Instructions: Put a checkmark in the appropriate column beside each criterion item. If your
answer is YES, specify the pages and paragraph number/s where the criterion
items are presented and satisfied.
Criterion Items Yes No Specific
pages and
paragraph
number/s
where
the
criterion
items are
presented
and
satisfied, if
applicable
Title
1. The research title represents what the study is all about.
2. The research title is stated in not more than 12
substantive words (except for acronyms and excluding
the, of, in, and, to, for, into, etc.).
3. The research title is in line with the strand of the
researchers.
Complied Not
Note: These 3 criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied
compliance to this part.

Abstract
1. The abstract describes the general statement of the
problem or objectives/purposes of the research.
2. The abstract presents the research methods (e.g.,
participants and/or other sources of data and information,
research environment and timeline, research design,
 instruments, and data analysis).
3. The abstract highlights the summary of the research's
findings, conclusions, and implications.
4 .The abstract have keywords that capture the significant
aspects of the study.
5. The number of keywords ranges from three to five words,
phrases, or acronyms separated by semicolons.
6. The abstract contains 200 – 250 words.
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance with this part. Complied

Acknowledgement
1. The study acknowledges the people who helped or
contributed to the completion of the research.
2. The study acknowledges the sponsoring institution,
support staff, or other individuals who have helped
complete the research.
Complied Not
Note: At least 1 criterion item must be marked YES to indicate Complied
compliance to this part.

Introduction
1. The study provides a comprehensive discussion of the
nature and relevance of the identified problem or issue
(e.g., cite some legal basis).
2. The study presents existing issues and challenges.
3. The study emphasizes the need to conduct research by
showing an in-depth and critical analysis of the situation
(e.g., presenting data reports).
4. The research problem is significant and relevant to the
needs of the people in school and in the community as a
whole.
5. The study shows a detailed literature review by citing the
key players in the research conversation.
6. The main research aims/objectives are clearly stated.
Note: At least 5 criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied

Conceptual Framework
1. The concept/theory that the study is anchored on is
appropriately presented.
2. The schematic diagram is properly discussed.
3. The schematic diagram is presented separately in one
page.
4. The conceptual framework is in line with the research
questions of the study.
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance with this part. Complied

Statement of the Problem

1. The research environment, research participants, and
timeline are specified in the general objective.
2. The research questions restate the title or the study's
overall goal.
3. The research questions relate to the problem/s that the
study will address.
4. The research questions logically specify the variables of the
quantitative study or the sub-questions of a qualitative
inquiry.
5. The research questions are logically arranged on how the
 data must be gathered.
Complied Not
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied
compliance with this part.

Hypothesis of the Study (for quantitative research only)

1. The hypothesis is presented as null hypothesis.
2. The hypothesis is a negation of one or more research
questions of the study.
Complied Not
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied
compliance with this part.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

1. The parameters and boundaries of the study is properly
defined.
2. The variables/concept of the study are reiterated.
Complied Not
Complied
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate
compliance with this part.

Significance of the Study

1. A general statement on how the current study will
contribute to the body of knowledge is presented.
2. All beneficiaries and how they will benefit from the study
are thoroughly discussed.
3. Beneficiaries are arranged on who will benefit the most up
to who will least benefit from the study.
Complied Not
Complied
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate
compliance with this part.

Definition of Terms
1. The terms are arranged alphabetically.
2. The terms being defined are those very important terms
in the study.
3. Proper citing of sources is observed in the terms with
conceptual definitions.
4. Terms with operational definitions are clearly and
concisely defined.
Complied Not
Complied
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate
compliance to this part.

Review of Related Literature

1. The review of literature is well-organized and supports
the identified problem.
2. Proper citing of sources using APA citation is evident.
3. Empirical discussions are taken from the
findings/conclusions of related studies.
4. The concluding paragraph (last paragraph) is discussing
the research gaps of the related literature of the study.
Note: A review of related literature must consist of not less Complied Not
than five pages though there was no required number Complied
of pages on this part. All criterion items must be
marked YES to indicate compliance to this part.
Research Design
1. The appropriateness of the research design to the nature
of the problem, and its expected output is thoroughly
discussed.
2. Definition of the research design is presented and source
is cited properly.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Research Environment
1. A brief and clear description of where the study is
conducted is presented.
2. Only when necessary, a map of the research environment
is presented
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Research Participants / Specimen

1. The study provides details about the participants and/or
other sources of data and information (e.g., number,
characteristics, etc.).
2. The study provides a clear reason for the inclusion of
participants/ specimens.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance with this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Sampling Technique
1. The sample/sampling technique is appropriately chosen
and discussed.
2. The definition of the sampling technique and the
procedure for the conduct of sampling is presented with
source properly cited.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance with this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Research Instrument
1. The research instrument is clearly described.
2. Parts of the research instrument are thoroughly discussed.
3. The validity and reliability of the research instruments
(e.g., test, scale, survey questionnaire, checklist, interview
guide, etc.) are described.
4. The research instruments are attached in the Appendix.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance with this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Data Gathering Procedure

1. The study explains the appropriateness of the selected
data gathering methods and their alignment with the
nature and purpose of the research.
2. The data gathering procedure is thoroughly discussed in a
logical order.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Statistical Treatment (for quantitative Studies)/ Data

Analysis ( For qualitative Studies/ Both ( for mixed method
studies)
1. The study discusses the appropriate statistical tools
(descriptive/inferential statistics for quantitative study) or
data analysis (thematic/content analysis, etc., for
qualitative study) to the problem/issue and aligned to the
research design.
2. Clear discussion as to what part of the data gathered a
statistical tool is used is observed.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Ethical Considerations of Research

1. The utilization of informed consent/assent is evident.
2. Voluntary participation, anonymity, confidentiality,
protection of intellectual and cultural property rights, and
protection from harm of the research participants are
strictly observed

Note: all criterion item must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

1. The presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data
reiterate the research questions of the study.
2. The study presents the results in an organized manner e.g
( presentation and discussion of data is presented
according to the numbering of the research questions).
3. The study explains the meaning of the results and why they
are essential.
4. The study links the findings to previous research or
provides an explanation of new results.
5. The study recognizes the scope and limitations of the
research findings.
6. The discussion of results presents the theoretical
implication (potential contribution of the study to the
existing knowledge by confirming or refuting a theory) and
the practical implication (potential contribution of the study
in real-life contexts, future research, or practice in general) of
the findings of the study.
7. The study presents directions for future research.
Note: At least 6 criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Summary of Findings
1. The summary of findings is logically arranged as it answers
the research questions.
2. The study highlights the summary of the findings based on
the research questions.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied
3|P a g e
3|P a g e

Conclusion
1. The conclusion clearly describes what the result of the
study is all about.
2. The study summarizes the theoretical and practical
implications of the findings.
3. The reflection shows the intention of the researcher/s.
Note: all criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
3|P a g e
compliance with this part. Complied
3|P a g e

Recommendations
1. The research has a sound and logical recommendation.
Complied Not
Note: This criterion item must be marked YES to indicate Complied
compliance to this part.

References
1. The references are arranged in alphabetical order.
2. The listed references acknowledge the sources correctly
and completely.
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3. The reference is using hanging indention for sources cited
with more than one line.
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance with this part. Complied

Appendices

1. The following are attached in the appendices:

1.a. letter to conduct the study
1.b. plagiarism scan result
1.c. informed consent
1.d. coding matrix (for qualitative study)
1.e. research instrument
1.f. Self-Evaluation Tool
1.g. Documentation
1.h. Curriculum vitae per researcher
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied

Overall format of the Manuscript

1. Double spacing is observed throughout the manuscript

except on the abstract.
2. Font size of 12” on paper using times new roman” or 11”
on papers using “Arial” is observed throughout the paper.
3. The abstract is in block paragraph form( no indention).

4. Abstract is presented in one paragraph only and in single

space.
5. All texts presented in the manuscript are in a justified
format in the Microsoft word.
Note: All criterion items must be marked YES to indicate Complied Not
compliance to this part. Complied

Amarilla, Junnel B. 2023. Modified Self Evaluation Tool for Senior High School
Completed Research.Department of Education E-Saliksik Portal.