Eglisg12 - Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion - Mod3 - Background of The Problem and Conceptual Framework - FROILAN ISIP
Eglisg12 - Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion - Mod3 - Background of The Problem and Conceptual Framework - FROILAN ISIP
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and accomplish.
Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and
empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace
and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process
the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
You are a young researcher and the success of your undertaking lies in your
ability to follow directions. A research study cannot happen in a vacuum. The time,
place and participants/respondents where the problem is set will always affect the
results of the study.
This module will help you understand how the background of the research
study will help establish the clarity and success of your research undertaking.
For the Learner:
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
Identify the importance of the background of the study
Distinguish and understand the stages of writing the background of the
study and
Formulate a conceptual framework
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What I Know
In the previous lesson, you learned how to write a research title. You were
made to understand the various criteria that makes a research title good and worthy
of being studied further. In this module, you will learn how to describe the
background of your research to make it clearer and easier to understand.
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Lesson Background of the Study and
3 Conceptual Framework
What’s In
Situation: If you are the businessman on the picture, how will you introduce yourself
to the prospective client?
Guide Questions:
1. Based on the situation, what are the elements of a proper
introduction/background?
2. For what purpose does an introduction/background serve in general?
3. In a research study, what do you think is the significance of an
introduction/background of the study
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What’s New
What is It
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Identify existing relationships, contradictions, gaps and inconsistencies and
Suggest the next steps to be taken.
Conceptual Framework
This deals with the key concepts and related literature underlying the
framework that guides the study.
Is a graphical presentation of your concepts or ideas on the basic structure or
components of your research as well as on the relationships of these
elements with one another.
It is a graph or non-prose material, specifically, a schematic diagram that
shows a well-ordered elements of the research. Giving a carefully constructed
arrangement of the components of your study.
It is a broad outline or plan to give shape to your research. (Shields &
Rangarjan 2013)
Discussion of Activity 1
Read and answer the following questions. Use 2-3 sentences for your answers and
write them in your notebook.
1. As a research student, how will you define the background of the study/research?
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2. How does the background of the study/research help the researcher achieve the
following:
a) Define/clarify the problem;
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b) Summarize previous research to show the how much is covered;
c) Identify existing relationships; and,
d) Suggest the steps/measures to be taken?
Guide Questions:
2. What have you realized about the background of the research/study and
conceptual framework?
What’s More
Independent Activity 1
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
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Independent Assessment 1
Directions: List 10 important words about the Background of the Study.
Word/Term My Ideas about this Term/Word
Independent Activity 2
Let’s GO SOLO!!! Using your device and the INTERNET, choose ANY from the
topics below and describe the BACKGROUND of the STUDY in not more than 300
words. Make sure to practice paraphrasing and proper citation.
Independent Assessment 2
Directions. Complete the following chart and write what you know, understand, and
can do about conceptual framework. Write at least four (4) concepts/ideas
about conceptual framework.
Conceptual
framework
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Independent Activity 3
Direction. Write an essay about conceptual framework in 200- 300 words.
Independent Assessment 3
In NOT more than 250 words, explain the important role played by the Background
of the Research in the success or failure of the study.
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Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the
chart below in 2-3 sentences.
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I learned that…
What new or
additional ideas
did you learn after
taking up this
lesson?
What I Can Do
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Assessment
Additional Activities
Critical Thinking
A. ESSAY: According to Neil Armstrong, a research is “"In much of
society, research means to investigate something you do not know or
understand. ” What does the statement mean? Explain, write your answers
below.
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Answer Key
References
https://www.slideshare.net/studymoose.com-background-of-the-study-essay
https://www.slideshare.net/majoydrew/identifying-the-inquiry-and-stating-the-problempractical-
research
Mcloughlin, Caven S., Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief Emeritus for a major commercial academic publisher.
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Applied research (Shields & Rangarjan 2013), rex Bookstore publishing company. www.google.com
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