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Research 8 Activity Sheet
Quarter 1 – MELC 6
Week 6
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Research 8
Activity Sheet No. 6 – Identification of Research Topic
First Edition, 2021

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Introductory Message

Welcome to Research 8!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of San Carlos City and DepEd Regional Office VI -
Western Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division
(CLMD). This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents,
and responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

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aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also
assist the learners in acquiring lifelong learning skills, knowledge, and
attitudes for productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Research 8 Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the leaching-
learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
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The Research 8 Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue

learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active
learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the
activities and answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator
on the agreed schedule.

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Name of Learner:
Grade and Section: Date: _________________

RESEARCH 8 ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 6

Identification of Research Topic

I. Learning Competency with Code

o Point out the importance of conceptualizing /identifying original topics
in research (SSP_RS8-RPM-Id-e-7).

II. Background Information for Learners

A particular, topic or project is not a research topic if the answers to the
questions are just found in books or published articles on the internet. When
does a topic become researchable? When the answers to the research
questions are based on data collected from observation or an experiment
means the idea is a research topic.
Identifying a research topic is the very first step of the research process
and perhaps the most difficult part. To identify a topic, students must be
able to narrow down a huge chunk of ideas into a specific topic that is
workable in the laboratory and design an experiment from which data can
be collected. Do you know what the specific characteristics of a good
research problem are? Below list these characteristics:

Characteristics of a Good Research Problem

1. It must be of interest to the researcher.

In identifying a research problem, the first consideration must be the
level of interest of the researcher in conducting the study. Who will be
conducting the study? Yes, indeed, you are. If you take interest on the topic,
you will be studying, then you are inclined to participate and pursue it.

2. It must be relevant to a certain group of people.

It a challenging task for a researcher in identifying the research problem.
This does not mean that there is no issue found as such to be investigated
rather it is for the reason that it lacks the social relevance and is not
researchable that might hinder the researcher to pursue his/her study.
Thus, choose a study that targets a certain group of people and who will
be benefitting from it as well.
3. It must be novel.
Duplication of someone else’s work is a big ‘no-no’ in research.
Formulate a research problem that is not copied from previously
investigated researches rather it must be something new (process,
principle, product, etc.).

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4. It must be well-defined and specified.
The research problem that you will be choosing must be clearly stated
and well-defined to ensure that it will be carried out correctly. Vague ideas
might mislead you or your participants in understanding the intent of
carrying out your study.

5. It must be manageable.
Aside from choosing a problem of your interests, another factor to be
considered is your capability in accomplishing the whole study. Take note
that there are various steps that must be undertaken in conducting a study
that makes it a challenging as well as a tedious task. Select a topic that is
within your capacity, but it does not mean to copy someone else’s work or
choosing a poor or uninteresting topic.

6. It must be time-bound.
Choose a research problem that can be achieved or accomplished in a
specified time. The shorter the time of completing the study, the better.
This will help you make preparations of the necessary materials in
submitting your research output.

7. It must be feasible.
Selecting a feasible research problem is reliant on the access to the
information that can be easily acquired within the required time frame. The
researcher’s knowledge, experience, training, and qualification should
match the chosen research problem.

8. It does not cause ethical or moral violations.

In choosing a research problem is in cognizant to the moral standards
of the society. Remember that not all laws are morally right. Therefore,
make sure to weigh your decisions in order not violate the law and moral
or ethical rights of the target population that you will be using in your
study.

What Factors Must Be Considered In Selecting A Problem?

1. General Factors
a. Availability of funds – The process of research entails enormous
amounts which the researcher must shoulder.
b. Interest – The chosen topic must be within the researcher's area of
interest.
c. Ability and training of the researcher - The researcher must be at
least knowledgeable in his chosen problem.

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2. Specific Factors
a. The problem must be researchable. It is researchable if it can be
received through research. That is, data can be collected, organized,
and interpreted to answers new problems.
b. It must be specific.
c. It must have the essence of freshness or newness.
d. It must be feasible. The feasibility of the problem can be attained by
considering the following questions:
d.1. Is the required methodology feasible or practical?
d.2. Are enough sources (materials and expenses) available?
d.3. Is time, not a constraint?
d.4. Is there a risk and hazard involved in the experimentation?
e. It must significant.
e.1. Is the expected output worth the effort, time, and money?
e.2. Does it have a practical application?
e.3. Will it improve the lifestyle of the people?

III. Activity Proper

Activity 1.

Direction: Write three (3) research topics that you are interested in, then
check if the factors in selecting the research problem are applicable. Make
sure to choose Science-related topics.

Factors Must Be RESEARCH PROBLEM

Considered In Selecting
A Problem Research Topic Research Topic Research Topic
1 2 3
1. Availability of funds

2. Interest of Researcher

3. Ability and training of

the researcher

4. The problem must be

researchable

5. It must be specific.
6. It must have the
essence of freshness or
newness.

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7. It must be feasible

8. It must be significant.

Based on the activity you have answered, why is it important to

consider the factors in selecting a research problem?

Activity 2

Directions: Determine the characteristics and factors that are present in each
research topic you created in Activity 1. Give the importance of the identified
characteristics and factors of the chosen problems. Write your answers in a
separate sheet of paper.

Research Problem 1
Characteristic/s:__________________________________________________________

Factors:

Importance:

Research Problem 2
Characteristic/s:__________________________________________________________

Factors:

Importance:

Research Problem 3
Characteristic/s:__________________________________________________________

Factors:

Importance:

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IV. Reflection

Complete the statements below.

I understand

I don’t understand

I need more information about

V. Answer Key
Activity 1
Students’ answer may vary depending on their chosen research topics

Activity 2
Students’ answer may vary depending on their chosen research topics

VI. References

Gorre, R. (2018). Research Handbook (A Quick Guide to Scientific Writing)

Lahorra, O. (2020). Scientific Research for Junior High School

Ramos, J.D., Ramos, A. C., Sabit, M., & Badjao, J. E., (2017). Senior High
School: Capstone Research Project. Phoenix Publishing House