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Practical
Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Identifying the Inquiry and
Stating the Problem
Practical Research 1 – Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem
First Edition, 2020
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Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Identifying the Inquiry and
Stating the Problem
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Practical Research 1 Grade 11 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on
Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem !
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators
both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
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
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In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
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You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
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the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the Practical Research 1 - Grade 11 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on
Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem!
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module.
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Key at the end of the module.
What I Have Learned
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includes
questions
or
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skill into real life situations or concerns.
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References
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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 Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem. 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.
The module consists one (1), namely:

Lesson 1 – Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
write a research title;
describe the justifications/reasons for conducting the research;
state research questions;
indicate scope and delimitation of research; and
5. cite benefits and beneficiaries of research.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following gives the aim and goal of the research?
A. Statement of the Problem
B. Research Design
C. Review of Related Literature
D. Sampling Technique
2. Which of the following is the least purpose of research?
A. Improve reading and writing skills
B. Learn how to work independently
C. Gain in-depth knowledge (scientifically or systematically)
D. Find ways on how to improve societal problems
3. Which among the following best describes Statement of the Problem?
A. It discusses the scope of the study and its limitation.
B. It is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be
improved.
C. It introduces the study by connecting the gaps among existing studies in
a real world scenario.
D. It gives a brief description of the benefits that the benefactors can get
from the study.
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For questions 4 to 5.
(I) This study digs deep into the effects of insubordinate students to the
teaching performance of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School teachers.
It aimed to answer three questions. First question to be answered is, (II) “What
are the effects of insubordinate students to the teaching performance of KNCHS
teachers?” The next question is, (III) “What are the factors caused by
insubordinate students that affect the teaching performance of teachers?” And the
last question is, (IV) “How do teachers generally cope with such effects?” (V)
Data for this research is collected through interviewing individually the
participants. (VI)The researchers chose Grade 9 and 10 heterogeneous teachers
as participants using a non-probabilistic method of sampling. (VII)Findings
showed that insubordinate students indeed have a negative effect to the teaching
performance of teachers. (VIII)Insubordination has also caused emotional stress
to the teachers. (IX) The teachers cope with the effects through either consulting
others, talking to students with problems, asking for spiritual guidance, controlling
their emotions, or letting these emotions out.
4. Identify the specific questions of the statement of the problem
ofPajarillo
the etresearch
Source:
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abstract above.
A. III, IV, & V
B. II, III, & IV
C. V, VI, & VII
D. III only
5. What is the method used by the researcher upon gathering the data?
A. VIII
B. VII
C. IV
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D. V
Lesson
1
Identifying the Inquiry and
Stating the Problem
Lesson 1 discusses the different parts of The Problem (or Introduction) and
their definitions and the process of writing each part through various activities.
This includes the background of the study, statement of the problem, scope and
limitations of the study, significance of the study and definition of terms.
What’s In
Share your Experiences!
Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your experiences in the past.
Write your answers on the blank provided.
1. If you had already conducted a simple research during Grade 10, what was the
topic of your study? Why did you choose that topic?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the challenges you experienced when you conducted your research?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Notes to the Teacher
All
activities
need
your
expertise
and
supervision. Please, take time to have consultations
along the research process.
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What’s New
The first chapter of a research paper is called The Problem, in some
references it is called Introduction. This chapter presents the background of the
study, statement of the problem, scope and limitation of the study, significance of
the study and the definition of terms.
“He who asks a question remains
a fool for five minutes.
He who does not ask remains a fool
FOREVER”
-Confucius1. What does the author mean about the statement?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What is It
The Problem
Background of the Study
It serves as the introduction of the study.
It includes the reason why you want to conduct a research about the topic
you have chosen.
Statement of the Problem
It includes questions that the research aims to answer.
It follows the formulation of the title and should be faithful to it.
It is used as a basis before formulating a questionnaire.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
It discusses the coverage (scope) of the study and all the things that the
study will not cover (limitation).
Significance of the Study
It states the importance of the study.
It identifies the benefactors of the study and how they will be benefitted.
Definition of Terms
It operationally defines terms used in the study. How each keyword is
defined based on the study?
(sometimes, it is found in the second chapter)
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What’s More
Activity 1.1 List Down the Topic You Want!
A. Instructions: In the proceeding activities, you will start formulating the first part
of your paper (a simplified format of a research paper). List down all the topics that
you want to research on and consult it with your Research Teacher for approval.
___________
____________
____________
___________
_____________
___________
____________
____________
___________
_____________
What I Have Learned
Activity 1.2 Defend Your Choice!
Based on Activity 1, give your reason/s on selecting each desired topic that you
would like to study further.
Topics
1. ___________
Reason/s
_________________________________________________________________
2. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
3. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
4. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
5. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
6. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
7. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
8. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
9. ___________
_________________________________________________________________
10. __________
________________________________________________________________
NOTE: The topic approved by your teacher will be used in the proceeding Research
Worksheets. Only one (1) topic will be approved by your teacher.
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What I Can Do
RESEARCH WORKSHEET 1
Instructions: Provide the necessary information for each item.
Approved Topic (you would like to study): ________________________________________
Proposed Title: _____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
I. Problem Identification
1. What are your reasons in selecting the topic you desire?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Based from the desired topic, I am concerned about _____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
because__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
II. Research Questions (Statement of the Problem)
Based from the problem stated above, I would like to ask the following:
1.
___________________________________________________________________
2.
___________________________________________________________________
3.
___________________________________________________________________
III. Scope and Limitation of the Study
1. The study focuses on _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. The study is limited to _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
IV. Purpose and Significance of the Study
1. This research is conducted mainly to (write your purpose) _________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. This will benefit the following (who will be benefited by the study)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
because __________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
*NOTE: Don’t forget to ask your research teacher for questions and clarifications
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Rubric for Research Worksheets
Criteria
3
Content
Information
given is not
enough and
substantial.
Organization
Ideas are
disorganized
Accuracy
Information
given commits
ample errors.
Grammar
All sentence
structures are
ungrammatical.
5
8
Information
given is
somewhat
enough and
substantial.
Ideas are
somewhat
organized.
Information
given is
somewhat
free from
any errors.
Few of the
sentence
structures
are
grammatical.
Information
given is
almost
enough and
substantial.
Ideas are
almost
organized.
Information
given is
almost free
from any
errors.
Almost of
the sentence
structures
are
grammatical.
8
10
Information
given is
enough and
substantial.
Ideas are
organized
properly.
Information
given is free
from any
errors.
Sentence
structures
are all
grammatical.
Points
Assessment
Instructions. Identify the word/s being described. Write your answer/s on the
space provided.
_________________1.It is a part of the Chapter I that provides the research questions
to be answered in the proceeding chapters.
_________________2.It provides terminologies used in the study and gives its
definition operationally.
_________________3.It explains the focus and extent of the study.
_________________4.It enumerates the persons who would benefit from the study.
_________________5.It introduces your paper by discussing the reasons why it is
necessary to be studied and it connects the gap among existing
research studies.
Additional Activities
Activity 1.3 Share Your Thoughts!
Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your experiences in the past.
Write your answers on the space provided.
1. What are the things that you consider in selecting a research topic?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the challenges that you experienced in choosing a topic? Give your
reasons.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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What I Know
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A
B
B
B
D
Assessment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Statement of the
Problem
Definition of
Terms
Scope and
Limitation of the
Study
Significance of
the Study
Background of
the Study
Answer Key
References
Parts of a research paper. (n.d.). Retrieved from,
http://www.slideshare.net/draizelle_sexon/parts-of-a-research-paper15593140?qid=4fc30d5d- d355-46b9-81fd-a4aa27929157&v=
default&b=&from_search=2
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