CARMELITA LIPIO
INTORDUCTION TO RESEARCH
Reporter: JOSEPH B. APOYON
MAED 101 (METHODS OF RESEARCH)
Empiricism-is evidence that can be discerned by and or susceptible to the senses. It is something that can be
experience by others aside from the researcher.
Rationalism- Logic is the art of reasoning correctly. Logical reasoning is a skill and or discipline that is best learned
in a formal educational environment where people are encouraged to reason out freely. Statements
and arguments must be based on evidence after it has been thoroughly analyzed.
Skepticism- is the constant evaluation of one beliefs and conclusions. Good scientists and researchers constantly
examine the evidence, arguments and reasons for their beliefs.
Five distinct steps involved in the scientific method of research and these are as follow:
1. The research problem should be clearly identified. This may be an unexplained discrepancy in one’s field of
knowledge or a gap to be closed.
2. Steps should be taken to define the problem more precisely to establish its scope and limits.
3. Efforts should be exerted to search out every possible solution. Ideas are considered and one’s imagination
and freedom of thought are allowed and should be encouraged.
4. 4. Researcher should be able to project the consequences of each of the possible solutions that have been
conceived.
5. Researcher should test the solutions to find out what consequences actually bring results.
THESIS WRITING
The written report of a research conducted is commonly termed as a “research paper” or a research report.
Thesis paper is one of the major requirements in the fulfilment of an undergraduate and or masteral degree.
Dissertation paper is the term that applies to the research papers of those completing their doctoral degree.
WHAT IS THESIS
A “thesis” begins with a problem that needs to be solved or addressed. It is a written product of the
systematic study of a significant problem.
A thesis is a product of the write’s inquisitive mind and is based on his own inquiry and critical
thinking. The finished product of a thesis must reflect originality, critical and independent thinking,
appropriate organization and format, clarify of objectives, and accurate and thorough data gathering.
The thesis must be a contribution to the field of knowledge based upon the researcher’s own
research or a treatment and presentation of known subject matter from a new point of view.
The essence of a thesis is an empirical analysis of data to formulate objective conclusions and useful,
and feasible recommendation for the improvement of a particular situation, program of action
certain policies of an institution.
GROUPR 1 DR. CARMELITA LIPIO
AN OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS IN THESIS WRITING
Reporter: RONNIE JR. J. CAYOMO
MAED 101 (METHODS OF RESEARCH)
Objectives:
To identify the steps in writing a thesis
To discuss the parts of a thesis
To appreciate and apply thesis in daily undertakings
I. PRELIMINARY PAGE
Title page Scope and limitations of the study
Approval sheet Definitions of terms
Abstract CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Acknowledgement AND STUDIES
Table of contents Foreign literature
List of tables Local literature
List of figures Foreign studies
II. TEXT OR THE MAIN BODY Local studies
Chapter I Synthesis
Chapter II CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Chapter III Research design
Chapter IV Respondents of the study
Chapter V Research locale
III. BACK MATTERS Instrumentation
References or Bibliography Data gathering procedure
Appendix Statistical treatment and data
Curriculum vitae or Biographical sketch
CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
Introduction INTERPRETATION
Background of the study CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
Statement of the problem RECOMMENDATION
Hypothesis
Significance of the study
Theoretical framework
Conceptual framework/research paradigm
GROUPR 1 DR. CARMELITA LIPIO
FORMULATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RESEARCH PROBLEM
Reporter: IDINA ALVAREZ
MAED 101 (METHODS OF RESEARCH)
A GOOD RESEARCH PROBLEM MUST BE TIMELY AND OR UP-TO-DATE IN TODAY’S MODERN WORLD.
IT MUST BE RESEARCHABLE THROUGH A SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY.
IT MUST BE INNOVATIVE OR IS A PROBABLE STEP TO PRODUCE NOVEL SOLUTIONS.
ITS SOLUTION MUST BE RELEVANT AND BENEFICIAL TO A GOOD NUMBER OF PEOPLE.
IT SHOULD BE INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING TO SOLVE ESPECIALLY TO THE RESEARCHER AND TO
THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION TO WHICH HE BELONGS.
IT HAS ENOUGH RELATED READINGS TO HELP THE RESEARCHER IN MAKING A COMPREHENSIVE
EXPLORATION.
ITS SOLUTION IS SIGNIFICANT TO COMMUNITY OR LOCAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
GROUP 1 Reporters
TOPIC: Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
JOSEPH B. APOYON
REYNALINE D. PATAYON
ANGELIE B. PENAFLOR
RONNIE JR. J. CAYOMO
IDINA ALVAREZ
SHEREE MAE P. BETITA
“The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write: a man will turn over half a library to
make one book.”