BERF research format of Department of Ed

Research Format Guide

1. Research Format  

2. 2 How to implement the BERF Approved research? Prepare research deliverables and other documentary attachments Start the research implementation within 5 working days upon signing MOA Revise proposal content Comments Cost Estimates Follow the Timeline Liquidate fund 1 month after the release of fund Submit completed research within the duration

3. 3 What is the agency’s research format?

4. 4 Formatting the Final Report Paper-Letter-size Bondpaper (8.5”x11”) Font-Arial #11 Margin-1.5x1x1x1 Spacing-Double space Alignment-justified 1 file document (do not separate prelim and appendices)

5. 5 Pagination on upper right corner Lowercase Roman Numerals for Prelim ( i )

6. 6 Pagination on upper right corner Arabic for Content (1)

7. 7 Justified alignment Double space

8. 8 Bold headings and sub-headings Uppercase/Lowercase 3 single spaces before headings and sub-heading

9. 9 Past tense for completed This study aimed This study determined Third person point of view The researcher…

10. 10 Content of the Final Report

11. 11 What is the content of the completed research? Action Basic Title Page Title Page Certificate of Acceptance Certificate of Acceptance Acknowledgement Acknowledgement Abstract Abstract Tables of Contents Table of Contents List of Tables, Figures and Appendices List of Tables, Figures and Appendices

12. 12 What is the content of the completed research? Action Basic Context and Rationale Introduction of the Research Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy Literature Review Action Research Questions Research Questions   Scope and Limitations Action Research Methods Research Methodology Introductory Paragraph (Research Design) Introductory Paragraph (Research Design) Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information Sampling   Data Collection Method Data Analysis Tool Data Gathering Methods Data Analysis Tool Ethical Issues Ethical Issues

13. 13 What is the content of the completed research? Action Basic Discussion of Results and Reflection Discussion of Results and Recommendation Findings/Discussion include tables and illustrations Findings/Discussion include tables and illustrations Summary (Aim, Method, Findings) Summary (Aim, Method, Findings) Conclusions Conclusions Recommendations Recommendations Reflection   Action Plan Dissemination and Advocacy Plans References References Appendices Appendices

14. 14 Title Page

15. 15 Certificate of Acceptance

16. 16 Acknowledgment

17. 17 Abstract

18. 18 Table of Content, Tables, Appendices

19. 19 Content and Rationale (Action) Introduction of the Research (for Basic) 1. Describes the topic; the problem situation; explains the nature, extent, and salience of the identified problem or issue; establish research gaps 2. Problem is supported by the local data/information 3. Cites related literature, theories, or policies and laws 3. Composes of 2 to 3 pages 4. May follow suggested format: situation analysis, finding gap, relating to literature, and proposing solution Note: Introduction should be comprehensive as it inform the reader about the study

20. 20 Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy (for Action) 1. Clearly states the name of the intervention and explains the nature, reason, extent, and limitation of the intervention. It explains how the intervention will change the current behavior/performance affected by the existence of the problem 2. State theories as basis of the significance and existence of the intervention to be used 3. May support research findings as to the effectiveness of the intervention 4. Details the procedure of implementation

21. 21 Review of Literature (for Basic/Applied) 1. Discusses the related concepts, theories, and findings that will support the study 2. Literature is arranged by topics relevant to the study (may include sub-headings following the APA heading format) 3. Includes the summary of literature reviews ( in summarizing states the literature that supports or contradict your findings )

22. 22 Action Research Questions (for Action) Research Questions (for Basic) 1. Introduce using the general objectives of the study 2. States the specific research questions to be answered by the study logically 3.For action research, quantitatively or qualitatively states the performance/behavior in relation to the intervention. Its difference or relationship if any, then the action plan questions. 4.For basic research, states the descriptive questions, followed by inferential questions, and questions for policy recommendation or propose output to be undertaken based on the result of the study

23. 23 Scope and Limitation (for Basic) 1. Discusses the coverage and limitation of the study

24. 24 Action Research Methods (for Action) Research Methodology (for Basic) 1. Participants, and/or other Sources of data and Information (for Action)/ Sampling (for Basic) a. Clearly identifies and describes the participants of the study as to the number, group of origin, characteristics, selection procedure (sampling), and justification for their inclusion in the study

25. 25 Action Research Methods (for Action) Research Methodology (for Basic) 2. Data Gathering Methods (for Action) Data Collection (for Basic) a. Explains the significance and alignment of the data gathering method to the nature of the problem and research questions b. Discusses the research design, validity and reliability of the instruments used c. Presents logically how data was collected and analyzed using appropriate data analysis tools

26. 26 Action Research Methods (for Action) Research Methodology (for Basic) 3. Ethical Issues a. Discusses the process of gathering accurate scientific knowledge b. Discusses the process of protecting the rights and welfare of the participants c. Discusses the process of protecting intellectual property rights especially on the adaption/adoption of research instruments and citing published scholarly works

27. 27 Discussion of Results and Reflection (for Action) Discussion of Results and Recommendations (Basic) 1. Contains the discussions of Findings, Summary, Conclusions, Recommendations, and Reflection (for action research only) 2. Discuss the findings using the format: Title of discussion, discussion, Table (use APA format) 3. Discuss the content of the table, give implications, and relate findings to literature/support your findings 4. Tables may include mean, SD, description, df, t/f-value, p-value, and interpretation

28. 28 Discussion of Results and Reflection (for Action) Discussion of Results and Recommendations (Basic)

29. 29 Summary 1.Contains the recapitulation of the: general objective of the study, methodology brief findings based on the research questions

30. 30 Conclusions 1. Making meaning out of the findings 2. State the main points of the findings 4. Suggest appropriate actions or improvement 5. Answers the “so what question” 6. Do not repeat findings or include figures in the conclusions

31. What are the levels of research capabilities of teachers in the pre-assessment and post-assessment? Question Finding Conclusion The use of the action research handbook improved the research capability of the teachers in most of the research areas. The participants had low to high research capability in the pre-assessment while moderate to high in the post-assessment. Research capability in terms of data collection remained at the same level. Alignment of QFC

32. 32 Recommendations 1.Recommend based on the conclusions 2.Recommend future actions 3. Recommend for policy implication Conclusion The use of the action research handbook improved the research capability of the teachers in most of the research areas. Recommendation Recommend the use of research handbook to other schools in the district

33. 33 Reflection (for Action only) 1. States what the researcher/s have learned in the study 2. Researchers opinion/views on the results of the study 3. Realization on the strength and weakness of the research methodology or intervention 4. What should be done and not be done supposedly

34. 34 References and Appendices References 1. List of all references cited in the body of research 2. Follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format in citing reference entries Appendices 1. Include all attachments used in the study a. Letters/Requests to Conduct Study b. Research Instruments c. Research output (intervention or innovation used) d. Statistical Data/Tabulation (Optional) e. Financial Report (Cost Estimates and Liquidation Report)

35. When to submit the final research output?

36. Type of Research Duration of Research Timeline of Submission Action 6 months After completion of the study within 6 months Basic/Applied 1 year After completion of the study within 1 year When to submit the completed research output?

37. What is the process for the acceptance of final research output?

38. 38 SDO SEPS/TWC PPRD RRC Review completed research Consolidate findings for compliance or finalization Finalize and submit the final e-copy of completed research output Researcher Submit completed research Evaluate e-copy of completed research in the google drive Upload e-copy of the completed research to the google drive for review Inform SDOs on the result of technical evaluation Review and sign Certificate of Acceptance Endorse to RRC for Acceptance Inform Researcher Return the annotated e-file Finalize, print, & submit 1 hard copy of completed research and Research bulletin/Policy notes for acceptance Inform Researcher Format, Disseminate, and Archive e-file Release Certificate of Acceptance Disseminate, utilize output, & take planned actions Received, track, and submit completed output together with the liquidation report Inform Researcher Process Liquidation/Reimbursement of remaining tranches Upload to the google drive

39. Support for Researchers

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41. For Technical Assistance REY B. AGUILAR Planning Officer III EULAH L. ACOSTA Education Program Specialist II