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Lesson 5 Research Topic and Sources of Research Problem

This document provides guidance on selecting a research topic and formulating a research title in 3 steps: 1. It outlines 13 factors to consider when selecting a research topic, such as ensuring the topic is original, significant, and of interest to the researcher. 2. Guidelines are given for formulating a research title, such as including the subject matter, setting, respondents, and time period of the study in the title. 3. Specific tips are offered for writing the research title, like keeping it concise at 15 words or less and avoiding overly long or detailed titles.

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Lesson 5 Research Topic and Sources of Research Problem

This document provides guidance on selecting a research topic and formulating a research title in 3 steps: 1. It outlines 13 factors to consider when selecting a research topic, such as ensuring the topic is original, significant, and of interest to the researcher. 2. Guidelines are given for formulating a research title, such as including the subject matter, setting, respondents, and time period of the study in the title. 3. Specific tips are offered for writing the research title, like keeping it concise at 15 words or less and avoiding overly long or detailed titles.

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Hello!

This activity will test how


efficient and effective you are
in terms of following
directions.

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You only have 2
minutes
to finish this.
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READY?

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DIRECTIONS: Read instructions first from 1-10 before you
start.
1. Get a ballpen and any type of paper.
2. On the upper left corner, write your nickname and your favorite number.
3. Number your paper from 1-10
4. On numbers 1-2, write the 2 types of discrete variable.
5. On numbers 3-4, write the 2 types of continuous variable.
6. Put your signature on number 5 and 6.
7. Take a selfie while holding your paper.
8. On number 7, write the name of the person who’s with you right now.
9. Let her sign on numbers 8 and 9.
10. Numbers 1-9 are bluff, just send a message in the chat box stating your full name
and section.

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RESEARCH
TOPIC
RESEARCH
TOPIC
It is the general idea
of interest that you
would like to pursue
in your study.

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RESEARCH
TITLE
It summarizes the main
idea of the whole paper
and is the most notable
part of the research
paper.

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Selecting a
Research Topic
Selecting a Research Topic
1. It should be something new or different from what has
already been written about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest and researcher must be
with the topic.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried on
within a limited period of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.

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Selecting a Research Topic
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the
researcher.
10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study
and the methods and techniques to be employed in gathering
them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for
gathering the data and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to
support the project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.

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Guidelines in the
Formulation of a
Research Title
Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research
Title
1. The title must contain the following elements:
a. The subject matter or research problem;
b. The settings or locale of the study;
c. The respondents or participants involved in the study;
d. The time and period when the study was conducted.
2. The title must be broad enough to include all aspects of the
study but should be brief and concise as possible.

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Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research
Title
3. The use of the terms “Analysis of ______”, “A Study of
_______”. “An Investigation of ________” and the like
should be avoided.
4. If the title contains more than one line, it should be written
in inverted pyramid.
5. When typed or encoded in the title pages, all words in the
title should be in capital letters.
6. If possible, the title should not be longer than 15 substantive
words.

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Guidelines in the Formulation of a Research
Title
7. Avoid a long, detailed title that gives too much information.
8. To shorten the title, delete the terms “assessment” and
“evaluation” if these are already emphasized in the text.

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Any questions?

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Thanks!

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