Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON

12
MAGALLANES III DISTRICT

Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1
Quarter 1-Week 1

Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________________

Section: _____________________

Brainstorming for Research Topics

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

In this learning activity sheet, the learners will prepare a plan and focus on issues
and ideas in their respective field after an overview of research, the difference between the
qualitative and quantitative research, importance of research in daily life and learning an
appropriate research design for a class research agenda.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCY

Prepares a plan and a focus on issues and ideas in their respective field.

III. ACTIVITIES

Let Us Study!
Research - a careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about
something; an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of
facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of
such new or revised theories or laws; the practice of collecting information about a particular
subject
Research provides the best solution to some of the world problems and also enhances
the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to certain questions stated in the
research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as a tool for building knowledge and
for facilitating new learning.
Research also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and
appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and action.
It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study.
Therefore, it understands various issues and increases public awareness.
The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to your previous
understanding about the types of research namely qualitative and quantitative researches.

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the why’s

and the how’s) and produce in-depth and holistic
data
2. Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from
data rather than testing a hypothesis
3. Uses either unstructured or semi-structured
instruments
4. Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
5. Has high validity
6. Used to gain greater understanding of individual
differences in terms of feelings, motives and
experiences
7. Uses more flexible processes
8. Methods include field research, case study and
secondary analysis

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Aims to characterized patterns and trends

2. Usually starts neither with a theory or hypothesis
about the relationship between two or more
variables
3. Uses structured research instruments like
questionnaires or schedules
4. Uses large sample sizes that are representatives of
the population
5. Has high output replicability
6. Used to gain greater understanding of group
similarities
7. Uses structured processes
8. Methods include census, survey, experiments and
secondary analysis

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 Some considerations in crafting a research design:

1. A good research design provides a plan of study that permits

accurate assessment of cause and effect relationships between
independent and dependent variables.

2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and economical.

3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the reliability

of the data collected and analyzed is considered a good design.

4. Direct observation and creative- centric group discussion are

best employed in deciding on a final concept.

The following are the things that may be considered before

starting the research activity:

1. A problem that is most interesting to you.

2. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university

which one may want to solve.

3. Existing needs of the community or society

4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields

5. Offshoots of friendly conversations

6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both

7. The type of data you need

8. The participants and sources

9. The location and timescale of the research

10. Prevailing theories and philosophy

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Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:
Suggested topics for a Research Study:
1. It should be something new or different
from what has already been written about. 1. Animals and Animals Rights
2. It must be original. 2. Art and Art History
3. It should be significant to the field of 3. Computers and Computer Science
study or discipline.
4. Economics and Business Studies
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual
curiosity. 5. Education and Schools
5. It should be of researcher’s interest and 6. English Literature
researcher must be___ with the topic. 6. It
should be a modest one for a beginner to 7. Environmental Studies and Global
be carried out within a limited period of Warming
time.
8. Families, Food and Nutrition
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
9. Health and Medicine
8. It should be specific, not general.
10. History
9. It should consider the training and
personal qualifications of the researcher. 11. The Internet

10. It should consider the availability of 12. Marketing and Communications

data involved in the study and the methods
and techniques to be employed in 13. Politics
gathering them.
14. Religion and Beliefs
11. It should consider the availability of
effective instruments for gathering the data 15. Sociology and Social Concerns
and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial
capacity of the researcher to support the
project.
13. It should consider the time factor
involved in the undertaking.

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 Here are some examples of
possible basis of issues applicable
for Academic and TVL Tracks.
These are useful in crafting a
research agenda that will lead in
the writing of the title and
research problem.

Issues: Academic Track Issues: Technical Vocational/ Livelihood Track

Students, Teachers, Schools, Automotive, Servicing Computer Servicing System,

Community, Government Home Economics, Horticulture, Knowledge on
Tools, Exploration on Fertilizers, Bread & Pastry-
Discoveries, Habit/Vice/Addiction

Example Table for Academic Track Class

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Effects Solutions
Students *Cutting class *Failed grades *WATCH monitoring
*Academic Track *Misbehavior *Subject
performance inside/outside the teacher/class
school premise adviser checking of
attendance
*Guidance program

Topic/issue Causes Effects Interventions/Projects /

Programs
Community 1. Improper waste 1. Health 1. Clean & Green Project
Waste Problem disposal problem 2. Health & Sanitation
2. Lack of 2. Widespread programs
segregation waste disposal 3. 3. Dengue Awareness
practices Dengue Campaign
3. Inconsistent Situation
implementation of
community waste
program/ project

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 Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track-Home Economics Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Perceptions Descriptions

Bitter gourd *Various taste *Acceptable taste *Appearance
Cupcake *Bitter taste *Not acceptable taste *Presentation
*Color

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Computer System Servicing
Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways

Difficulties in TVL- *Competencies to be *Theories in CSS *Class room
CSS developed *Practical Skills instruction
*NC II competencies Assessment *Enhancement
Training

If you already identified the

possible topic in the agenda of
your research study you may
think of the identity of your
research either a qualitative or
a quantitative research then
decide on the methodology by
not disregarding the
importance of your research to
others, to the community, to
the society or to the nation as
well.

Observe the given example as a guide about the mentioned concerns in your research
agenda.
RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC Attitudes of the Youth in the Community
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach; Interview
and Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information among
the youth about the existing attitudes of
the youth in their respective community

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 RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track
TOPIC Level of Effectivity of TVL Offerings
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Correlation and Evaluative; Interview
and Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide data as basis for the improvement
and enhancement of the TVL Offerings

Let Us Practice!

Practice Task 1: Views of Importance

Write your own ideas on the importance of research in the box based on your
knowledge and experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Importance
of Research
in Daily Life

Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight

Supply the corresponding problems related to the given graphic organizer. Copy the
graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Common Student’s Problem

Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda

Prepare a research agenda following the steps below. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Choose a topic according to your academic choice considering the criteria in the research
topic.
2. Determine the type as to qualitative or quantitative research.
3. Identify the methodology to be used in the preparation of the research agenda.
4. State two importance of your research agenda in the community or society.

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 RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE

Let Us Do More!

Given below is a sample table of a research agenda, to formally start a research study
please write the information needed in each part. Copy the table and write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

AREAS OF INTEREST RESEARCH AGENDA

Topic/Issue
Possible title of the study
Problems to be studied or discussed
Possible respondents
Type of Research
Research Design/Method

IV. ANSWER KEY:

Let us Practice!
Practice Task 1: Views of Importance

Awareness on issues Expressing ideas and

opinions
Importance of
Research in
Daily Life
Being with people as Understanding of topics
respondents or problems

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Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight

Bullying of Cutting
classmates classes

Common Student’s
Problem

Financial Teenage
insufficiency pregnancy

Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC Behavior of Grade 7 Students in Class
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Narrative Analysis; Interview and Survey
Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness about behaviors of
adolescence or teenagers among grade7
students inside the classroom

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC Level of Mastery of TVL Competencies
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Correlational and Evaluative; Survey
IMPORTANCE Provide information on the mastery of
competencies of the learners in respective
TVL offering

Let Us Do More!
AREAS OF INTEREST RESEARCH AGENDA
Topic/Issue Covid 19
Possible title of the study Implications of Covid 19 in the Philippines
Problems to be studied or discussed 1. What are the causes of COVID- 19?
2. What are the effects of COVID- 19 to
people, community and nation?
3. What are the possible interventions of the
government to serve the people, community
and nation?
Possible respondents Adults in the community aged 18 and above
Type of Research Qualitative Research
Research Design/Method *Phenomenological Approach *Interview
*Survey

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V. REFERENCE:
• Devie A. Batangoso, Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion, Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Brainstorming for Research Topics First Edition, 2020

ERICK E. ESPIEL, T-III (MNHS)

Learning Activity Sheet Writer

CECILLE C. GLIANE, T-I (MNVHS)

Learning Activity Sheet Writer

MELANY D. PANGILINAN, MT-II (MNHS)

Validator and Reviewer

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