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Practical Research 2: Quarter 1 - Module 3 Title: Synthesizing Information From Relevant Literature
Practical Research 2: Quarter 1 - Module 3 Title: Synthesizing Information From Relevant Literature
Practical
Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 3
Title: Synthesizing Information
from Relevant Literature
Science – Grade 12
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Quarter 1 – Module 3: Synthesizing Information from Relevant Literature
First Edition, 2020
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Practical
Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Citing Related Literature Using
Standard Style
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
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.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
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.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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what you learned from the lesson.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the lesson on synthesizing information from relevant literature. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Direction. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Is restating a statement or passage in your own words:
a. Evaluating
b. Paraphrasing
c. Quoting
d. Summarizing
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7. In paraphrasing, which should NOT be retained?
a. The length of the original source
b. The meaning of the original source
c. The structure from the original source
d. The technical terms from the original source
8. Which of the following does NOT show a way to change the structure?
a. Change the part of speech
b. Copy the order of the words from the original source
c. Rearrange the sequence of the words
d. Use synonyms
For numbers 11-15, identify which if the following is the best paraphrase of the
given statements.
11.“Three issues are especially crucial to understanding the possible uses of the
human genome.” (Alvarez, 2019, p.10)
a. Three things are especially crucial to understanding the possible uses
of the human genome.
b. Three things are especially crucial to understanding the possible uses
of the human genome (Alvarez, 2019).
c. Understanding potential uses of the human genome is linked to three
vital issues.
d. Understanding potential uses of the human genome is linked to three
vital issues (Alvarez, 2019).
12. “While most people are aware of such medical possibilities, they are less
aware of the fact that genes can also uncover a great deal about
humankind's history and culture.” (Magalona, 2019, p.10)
a. Many persons are aware of such medical possibilities, but they are
less knowledgeable about people's history and culture (Magalona,
2019).
b. Many persons are aware of such medical possibilities, but they are
less knowledgeable about people's history and culture.
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c. Most people know that genes are linked to potential medical
advances. However, what they do not realize is genes can also tell us
about a society and its past (Magalona, 2019).
d. Most people know that genes are linked to potential medical
advances. However, what they do not realize is genes can also tell us
about a society and its past.
13. “On June 26 Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, and Craig
Venter, head of Celera Genomics, announced that they had completed the
reading of a "rough draft" of the human genome - the complete set of human
DNA.” (Escuro, 2018, p. 35)
a. It was announced by two researchers that they had read the first
reading of the complete set of human DNA (Escuro, 2018).
b. It was announced by two researchers that they had read the first
reading of the complete set of human DNA.
c. On June 26 two scientists stated they had finished the initial reading
of the human genome.
d. On June 26 two scientists stated they had finished the initial reading
of the human genome (Escuro, 2018).
14.“The fact that adult Europeans are twice as likely as Asians to tolerate
lactose in milk reflects a much longer history of dairy farming in the West.”
(Pareja, 2017, p.54)
a. In comparison to Europeans, adult Asians have an inability to tolerate
lactose in dairy products such as milk. This is because Europeans
have had dairy farms longer than Asians (Pareja, 2018).
b. In comparison to Europeans, adult Asians have an inability to tolerate
lactose in dairy products such as milk. This is because Europeans
have had dairy farms longer than Asians (Pareja, 2017).
c. Twice as few Asians can tolerate lactose in milk. However, the
Europeans, who have a long history of dairy farming, can better
tolerate the lactose (Pareja, 2018).
d. Twice as few Asians can tolerate lactose in milk. However, the
Europeans, who have a long history of dairy farming, can better
tolerate the lactose (Pareja, 2017).
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Lesson
Citing Related Literature
1 Using Standard Style
Give credit where credit is due.
What’s In
Direction. Ask the student to share their thoughts on the given quotation and try
to relate it to the conduct of research.
“Be Yourself. An
original is worth more
than a copy”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and
Salute the Sun: The Writings
of Suzy Kassem
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What’s New
Source:
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Version 1: Version 2:
Version 3: Version 4:
Deeply rooted trees and cohesive soil According to Rimando and Belen
which maintain stability of slopes are (2016) deeply rooted trees and cohesive
damaged because of the human soil which maintain stability of slopes
activities that involve building are damaged because of the human
construction, extraction and excavation activities that involve building
of minerals, and persistent logging and construction, extraction and excavation
kaingin. of minerals, and persistent logging and
kaingin.
Guide Questions:
1. Which of the following versions simply used synonyms to replace the words
used in the original source and did not acknowledge the source?
2. Which of the following versions changed some words, retained technical terms
or generally accepted terms, restructured the statement, and acknowledged
the source?
3. Which of the following versions changed the words, retained technical terms or
generally accepted terms, restructured the statement, but did not
acknowledge the source?
4. Which of the following versions simply used synonyms to replace the words
used in the original source but acknowledged the source?
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What is It
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Steps in Paraphrasing:
1. Read and understand the text carefully. Read it several times so you can get
the meaning.
For example:
3. Express these major ideas in your own words but retain the keywords or
generally accepted terms.
alkenes – alkenes
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What’s More
Direction. Paraphrase the given material. Write your answer in the box provided.
Use the checklist afterwards to see if your paraphrase is effective. Please ensure
that you apply the process of paraphrasing.
Quoted Material: “When producers and consumers die, the organic matter is
broken down by decomposers or detrivore.”
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Your version:
Checklist. Put a check if you think your version meets the criteria.
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What I Can Do
Version 1
Version 2
Version 3
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Assessment
Direction. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
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b. The length of the paraphrase is the same or almost the same with the
original source.
c. The meaning of the original source must be maintained in the
paraphrase.
d. The structure of the paraphrase must be different from the original
source.
8. Which of the following does NOT show a way to change the structure?
a. Change the part of speech
b. Copy the order of the words from the original source
c. Rearrange the sequence of the words
d. Use synonyms
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d. You want to say the statement in your own words.
For numbers 11-15, identify which if the following is the best paraphrase of the
given statements.
11.“Three issues are especially crucial to understanding the possible uses of the
human genome.” (Alvarez, 2019, p.10)
a. Three things are especially crucial to understanding the possible uses
of the human genome.
b. Three things are especially crucial to understanding the possible uses
of the human genome (Alvarez, 2019).
c. Understanding potential uses of the human genome is linked to three
vital issues.
d. Understanding potential uses of the human genome is linked to three
vital issues (Alvarez, 2019).
12. “While most people are aware of such medical possibilities, they are less
aware of the fact that genes can also uncover a great deal about
humankind's history and culture.” (Magalona, 2019, p.10)
a. Many persons are aware of such medical possibilities, but they are
less knowledgeable about people's history and culture (Magalona,
2019).
b. Many persons are aware of such medical possibilities, but they are
less knowledgeable about people's history and culture.
c. Most people know that genes are linked to potential medical
advances. However, what they do not realize is genes can also tell us
about a society and its past (Magalona, 2019).
d. Most people know that genes are linked to potential medical
advances. However, what they do not realize is genes can also tell us
about a society and its past.
13. “On June 26 Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, and Craig
Venter, head of Celera Genomics, announced that they had completed the
reading of a "rough draft" of the human genome - the complete set of human
DNA.” (Escuro, 2018, p. 35)
a. It was announced by two researchers that they had read the first
reading of the complete set of human DNA (Escuro, 2018).
b. It was announced by two researchers that they had read the first
reading of the complete set of human DNA.
c. On June 26 two scientists stated they had finished the initial reading
of the human genome.
d. On June 26 two scientists stated they had finished the initial reading
of the human genome (Escuro, 2018).
14.“The fact that adult Europeans are twice as likely as Asians to tolerate
lactose in milk reflects a much longer history of dairy farming in the West.”
(Pareja, 2017, p.54)
a. In comparison to Europeans, adult Asians have an inability to tolerate
lactose in dairy products such as milk. This is because Europeans
have had dairy farms longer than Asians (Pareja, 2018).
b. In comparison to Europeans, adult Asians have an inability to tolerate
lactose in dairy products such as milk. This is because Europeans
have had dairy farms longer than Asians (Pareja, 2017).
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c. Twice as few Asians can tolerate lactose in milk. However, the
Europeans, who have a long history of dairy farming, can better
tolerate the lactose (Pareja, 2018).
d. Twice as few Asians can tolerate lactose in milk. However, the
Europeans, who have a long history of dairy farming, can better
tolerate the lactose (Pareja, 2017).
Additional Activities
Go online, click the link, and watch the videos to learn more about
paraphrasing:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiM0x0ApVL8
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10eg_GB_A9E
You may also want to try the following activities in paraphrasing:
1. https://owl.excelsior.edu/research/drafting-and-integrating/drafting-and-integrating-
paraphrasing-activity/
2. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/paraphrase_exercise
s/paraphrasing_exercise.html
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Answer Key
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Barrot, J. (2017). Practical research 2 for senior high school. Quezon City: C&E
Publishing.
Lee, M. et.al. (2014). Walking you through research. Mandaluyong City: Anvil
Publishing.
Mina, G., Villalobos, M. T., Hernandez, E., & Manalo, P. (2014). General chemistry:
House.
Quinto, M., & Florida, J. (2017). Earth science for senior high school. Malabon City:
Rea, M., & Dagamac, N. (2017). General biology 2. Manila: Rex Book Store.
Rimando, E., & Belen, J. (2016). Disaster readiness and risk reduction. Manila: Rex
Book Store.
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