Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion - Lecture #1.pdf

Lesson 1 - Brainstorming for Research Topic

1. BRAINSTORMING
FOR RESEARCH TOPICS
INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS, AND IMMERSION

2. “Inquiry. Investigation. Immersion.”

3. “1 thing that I like about research…”

4. In this lesson, you will learn to:
a) Identify issues and ideas related to
your track or strand (HUMSS);
b) Formulate a suitable research topic
aligned with your track or strand;
c) Develop a research plan for the
selected research topic.
OBJECTIVE

5. BRAINSTORMING
FOR RESEARCH TOPICS
INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS, AND IMMERSION

6. “BRAINSTORMING”

7. Brainstorming is a method of
generating ideas or solutions
by encouraging spontaneous
and creative thinking, often
performed in a group setting to
explore different perspectives
and insights.
WHAT IS BRAINSTORMING?

8. Brainstorming is a group
activity for generating ideas or
solving problems creatively.
Generating ideas
independently is called "solo
brainstorming."
WHAT IS BRAINSTORMING?

9. BRAINSTORMING
FOR RESEARCH TOPICS
INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS, AND IMMERSION

10. 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER
WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

11. “I.D.E.A.S.”

12. I - Interesting
•“Am I really interested in this
research topic? Does it excite me
and make me want to learn more?”
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

13. D - Doable
•“Is this research topic possible for
me to manage with my time,
resources, and skills? Do I have what
I need to do it?”
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

14. E - Ethical
•“Can I do this research ethically,
keeping everyone safe and
respecting their privacy? Are there
any ethical issues I need to think
about? ”
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

15. A - Answerable
•“Can I break this research topic into
specific questions that I can clearly
investigate?”
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

16. S - Significant
•“Will this research add something
important to what we already know?
Will it tackle an important issue, and
why does that matter?”
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

17. I - Interesting
D - Doable
E - Ethical
A - Answerable
S - Significant
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC

18. How do we formulate an effective
research title?

19. 1.Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the
study.
2.The title must be limited to 10 to 15 substantive words.
Conjunctions (and, but, because), prepositions (in, on,
at), and articles (the, a, an) are not counted.
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE

20. SUBSTANTIVE WORDS are important
words that tell us what the research is
about. These words are usually nouns
(names of things) or verbs (action words).
They are the key parts of your title.
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE

21. 1.Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the
study.
2.The title must be limited to 10 to 15 substantive words.
Conjunctions (and, but, because), prepositions (in, on,
at), and articles (the, a, an) are not counted.
3.Do not include “analysis of,” “study of,” “an
investigation of,” and the like.
4.Avoid title that gives to much information.
5.Avoid using jargons.
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE

22. Example to avoid:
“Effects of Technology on Education”
Better:
“The Impact of Mobile Learning Applications on the
Academic Performance of HUMSS Students at
Cabiao Senior High School”
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE

23. Example to avoid:
“A Study on the Impact of Group Discussions on the
Critical Thinking Skills of HUMSS Students”
Better:
“Impact of Group Discussions on the Critical
Thinking Skills of HUMSS Students”
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE

24. Example to avoid:
“The Impact of Gamification on Student Engagement
and Cognitive Load in Blended Learning Environments
among Grade 6 Pupils of Cabiao Central School”
Better:
“The Effect of Game-Based Learning on Student
Participation and Learning Challenges among Grade 6
Pupils of Cabiao Central School”
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE

25. What is the basic formula for writing a
research title?

26. Key
Topic/Focus
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE
Target
Population/Context/
Setting
Specific
Variable/
Aspect
++

27. Key
Topic/Focus
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE
Target
Population/Context/
Setting
Specific
Variable/
Aspect
++
The main subject or
idea of the research
(e.g., social media,
mental health,
learning strategies).
The particular issue,
variable, or angle being
studied (e.g., effects,
perceptions,
challenges).
The group of people, place, or
situation being studied (e.g.,
high school students, rural
communities, online learning).

28. Key
Topic/Focus
FORMULATING A RESEARCH TITLE
Target
Population/Context/
Setting
Specific
Variable/
Aspect
++
Social Media Usage Effect on Academic
Performance
Grade 12 HUMSS Students in
CSHS
“The Effects of Social Media Usage on Academic
Performance among Grade 12 HUMSS Students in Cabiao
Senior High School.”

29. I - Interesting
D - Doable
E - Ethical
A - Answerable
S - Significant
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC