COMPOSE A

RESEARCH
REPORT ON A
RELEVANT
SOCIAL
ENGLISH 10
ISSUE
 Learning Objectives

b. evaluates the c. writes

a. describes the
students definitions for
parts of a research
used in a research understanding of
given
report; the parts of
research through a terminologies,
multiple-choice considering the
questions; and necessary
components.
Activity 1: Scrambled at 360
Degrees

DIRECTIONS: Arrange the

scrambled words to correctly match
with the description of a specific
thing about a research report.
This part presents the overview,
scope, and focus of the research
paper. (IONTCUDROINT)
This provides note or further and
related researches about the
chosen topic. (VIEWER
TURELITERA)
This is the summary of the
research. (LCUSCONION)

This is a list of all the sources

used in the research.
(SCENFERERE)
In the field of research, this
refers to an idea or explanation
for a particular situation or
condition but which has not yet
been proven to correct.
(THESISPOHY)
Activity 2: "Why Research Matters"
Instructions: Brainstorm your ideas.
Each row will select one presenter to
share your group’s answer.

Question: "Why is research

important in solving social issues?
PARTS OF
RESEARCH
First part: Tips in choosing a topic for
your research report.

Selecting a Topic
The ability to develop a good research
topic is an important skill. When
deciding on a topic, there are a few
things that you will need to do:
• brainstorm for ideas
• choose a topic that will enable you to
read and understand the literature
• ensure that the topic is manageable
• make a list of key words
• be flexible
• define your topic as a focused research
question
• research and read more about your topic
• formulate a thesis statement
 Writing a Research Paper Title

1. Writing a Qualitative and

Quantitative Research Title
For Qualitative Study: Make sure your
research title uses a gerund, and
reveals:
(a) the topic or problem of the study;
and
(b) sample participants.
You can use the following formula:
Gerund: Investigating
Topic or problem: Oral Communication
Skills
Sample Participants: Grade 10 students

Example: Investigating the Oral

Communication Skills of Grade 10 Students:
A Qualitative Study
For Quantitative Study: Make sure your
research title presents:
a) the independent variable (IV)
(b) the dependent variable (DV); and
(c) the respondents of the study.

You can use the following formula:

Independent Variable: Oral Communication Skills
Dependent Variable: Academic Performance
Sample Respondents: Grade 10 students
Example: The Oral Communication Skills and Academic
Performance
2. Avoid unnecessary words and jargons.
You want a title that will be comprehensible
even to people who are not experts in your
field.

3. Make sure your title is between 5 and 15

words in length and must be in inverted
pyramid form.
Second part: 3. Qualitative Research is a
type of social science research that collects and
works with non-numerical data that seeks to
interpret meaning and analyze the meaning of
the data gathered to understand social life
through the study of targeted participants.
Quantitative Research is the process of
collecting and analyzing numerical data. It can
be used to find patterns and averages, make
predictions, test causal relationships, and
generalize results to wider populations.
Third Part:
1. ABSTRACT - is a brief summary of a research paper,
thesis, or article. It provides a concise overview of the study,
allowing readers to quickly understand the purpose, methods,
results, and conclusions of the research without reading the
entire document.
HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT:
• It is usually written in one paragraph.
• It is written in 150 to 250 words.
• It includes: a.) the overall purpose of your study and the
research problem/s;
b.) the research design;
c.) major findings or trends as found in the result of
your analysis; and
d.) a brief summary of your interpretations and
Third Part:
2. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - is the opening section that
sets the stage for the study. It provides the context,
background, and rationale for the research, helping readers
understand why the study is important and what it aims to
achieve.
HOW TO WRITE AN
• Start broadly and then narrow down.
• Start the INTRODUCTION:
aims and importance of the study
• Consider giving an overview of the paper.
• Keep it short.
• There must be a compelling hook or intro (e.g. a powerful statement or
declaration, a
fact or statistic, an intriguing question, a striking quotation or a
simile/metaphor, etc.)
• There must be a provable and specific thesis statement. Remember that a
thesis
statement is a sentence that describes what you will prove or show in your
Third Part:
3. RRL- it is a section in a research paper where you
summarize and discuss what other researchers have already
studied about your topic.
HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE
REVIEW
• Review APA guidelines.
• Decide on the topic.
• Identify key terms.
• Locate literature.
• Critically evaluate and select the literature.
• Organize the literature.
• Write a literature review
POSSIBLE SOURCES OF LITERATURE
• JOURNALS:
• BOOKS: At most five years old from the year of publication
with the exception of well-cited references on educational
theories, principles, methods, etc. At most five years old from
the year of publication and must come from a legitimate
source.
• ONLINE SOURCES: Elsevier (journals.elsevier.com);Wiley
(onlinelibrary.wiley.com); Taylor and Francis (tandfonline.com)
Google Scholar (scholar.google.com)
4. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

Theoretical Framework - It refers to the theories or

studies of varied authors as proven and tested.
Conceptual Framework - It refers to visual templates,
illustrations, and examples to determine theories and
methodologies for the research.

5. Hypothesis - It is an educated prediction that can

be tested. It is a specific, clear, and testable proposition
or predictive statement about the possible outcome of a
scientific research study.
6. Statement of the Problem - It states the questions
that are ought to be answered by the researcher/s. The
'initial step' means after you have an idea of what you
want to study.
Fourth Part:
Plagiarism occurs when ideas, information, and even
pictures are used without proper acknowledgment of the
original sources. We will focus on in-text citations following
the APA format. In order to provide due credit, a writer can
use the APA format. The APA or the American Psychological
Association style is the most commonly used to cite
sources within the social sciences.
1. IN-TEXT CITATION - It is the brief form of the
reference that you include in the body of your work. It
gives enough information to uniquely identify the source
in your reference list. The brief form usually consists of:
family name of the author and year of publication.
1.1 Use the author-date system when integrating a
summary or paraphrase. The following are the ways
to do it:
a. Running Text
According to Shane (2001), use of in-text citation shows
that the idea is not yours and that you acknowledge its
rightful source.
b. Within Parenthesis
The use of in-text citations shows that the idea is not
yours and that you acknowledge its rightful source
(Shane, 2001).
1.2 Shift to author-date-page number system when
incorporating direct quotations:
According to Campbell, Ballou, and Slade (1990) “Direct
quotation can be a waste of time if you do not plan to use
the quotations in the paper or if you merely copy the
information without understanding or digesting it” (p.16).
2. REFERENCE - Your reference list
should appear at the end of your paper. It
should begin on a new page separate
from the text of the essay; label this page
“References” centered at the top of the
page (do NOT underline, or use quotation
marks for the title).
Basic Rules:
1. All lines after the first line of each entry in your reference list
should be indented one-half inch from the left margin. This is
called hanging indentation.
2. Author’s names are inverted (last name first); give the last
name and initials for all authors of a particular work for up to
and including seven authors. If the work 12 has more than
seven authors, list the first six authors and then use ellipses
after the sixth author’s name. After the ellipses, list the last
author’s name of the work.
3. Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last
name of the first author of each work.
4. For multiple articles by the same author, or authors listed in
the same order, list
the entries in chronological order, from earliest to most recent.
 QUESTIONS
1. Why is it important to follow a structured process when

conducting research?

2. What are the most important factors to consider when

selecting a research topic?3. What makes a research title

effective and engaging?

4. What are the main differences between qualitative and

quantitative research?

5. What is the purpose of an abstract, and why is it important?

6. What is the role of the introduction in a research paper?

7. Why is the RRL an essential part of a research paper?