The document outlines the importance of formulating a research problem, emphasizing the need to identify gaps in existing literature, consult practitioners, and consider personal experiences. It also discusses criteria for selecting a research problem, including novelty, availability of subjects, ethical considerations, and the researcher's qualifications. Finally, it provides guidelines for creating a concise and effective research title that accurately reflects the study's focus.
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Formulating A Research Title
The document outlines the importance of formulating a research problem, emphasizing the need to identify gaps in existing literature, consult practitioners, and consider personal experiences. It also discusses criteria for selecting a research problem, including novelty, availability of subjects, ethical considerations, and the researcher's qualifications. Finally, it provides guidelines for creating a concise and effective research title that accurately reflects the study's focus.
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The Research Problem
refers to a statement that promptly
suggests for conducting an investigation. must deal with some concerns in a particular field that may need an improvement or a solution. The Research Problem The researcher must also observe gaps in existing scholarly literature, theories, and practices in order to come up with a good and relevant research problem. This designed problem then will serve as a guide to know what kind of research study will be most suitable to address the perceived concern. Theory Existing social philosophies and generalizations which the researcher is familiar with may be of a great help to design a research problem. The researcher may observe if there is a gap between theory and practice. Difference between what is said by the elders and what the youngsters see and observe may be a potential source of a problem. Practitioners Consultation with the people who have direct experiences in a field of interest may provide the researcher an idea of what relevant problem he/she may investigate. Practitioners such as teachers, social workers, health care providers, etc. are considered to be a good source of problem since they are directly experiencing difficulties and challenges which are needed to be addressed. Personal experience Daily experiences can provide the researcher an idea of what problem that needs a solution. Observation on what is happening in the community may allow him/her to see the common concerns of people or institutions which may be subjected for investigation. Relevant literature An extensive and thorough review of literature and studies relevant to the problem interest of the researcher may enable him/her to come up with a potential study. Through reviewing other available researches, the researcher may be able to determine gaps in knowledge and to subject them for replication. Thus, a good research problem will be ensured. External Criteria a. Novelty. This refers to the practical value of the problem due to its “newness” in the field of inquiry. b. Availability of subjects. This refers to the people with the desired capability and willingness to participate in the study. c. Support to the academic community. This refers to the assistance given by the members of the institution in the gathering of data and defraying the cost of the study. External Criteria d. Availability and adequacy of facilities and equipment. Devices such as computers used in undertaking the study must be considered. e. Ethical considerations. These include the avoidance of research problems that pose unethical demands on the part of the research participants. Internal Criteria a. Experience, training, and qualifications of the researcher – These constitute the researcher’s knowledge and expertise as a result of experience and study. b. Motivation, interest, intellectual curiosity, and perceptiveness of the researcher – These are essential attitudes that bring anticipated satisfaction or enjoyment in the completion of research tasks. Internal Criteria c. Time factor – This considers the fact that studies must be pursued within a given time frame. d. Costs and returns – These factors matter in choosing a research problem. Research is an expensive undertaking. e. Hazards, penalties, and handicaps – These depend upon the researcher’s physical and intellectual capacity and moral judgment. Once the researcher has already had a problem that will be subjected for a study, he/she may now begin formulating a good research title that will best represent the problem and the study itself in general. a research title should help the readers to see the main idea as well as the summary of the whole study. it usually contains fewest possible words that can bring understanding of the content and the purpose of the study among the readers. • It should be limited only to substantive words with high consideration to the key variables such as the phenomenon under investigation, the participants, and the setting of the study. • It should use words that can create a positive impression among the readers. Avoid using abbreviations as well as some word constructions such as: “method,” “result,” and “investigation.” • It should be in the form of a phrase with correct use of capitalization, that is, the first letter appeared in the title as well as the first letter of each noun word should be capitalized. • It should be concise by adequately implying the participants and the coverage of the study.