The Research Topic

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THE RESEARCH TOPIC

by: Nicole M. Garcia, RCh.
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From the given picture, formulate a

topic and subtopic.
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https://mcd.org.ua/category/без-
рубрики/page/4/
Who? Who are the characters involved in the

picture?
What? What is the issue all about?
Where? Where is the location of the picture?
When? When is the problem/issue occurring?
Why? Why is the problem/issue happening?
How? How can the issue/problem be resolved?

OBJECTIVES
A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC?
At the end of the lesson, the

learners should be able to:
1. Explain the meaning of research topic;
2. Discuss the important factors to consider in

identifying and selecting a research topic;
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3. Assess the research topic chosen based on its

feasibility, manageability and accessible;
4. Discuss the guidelines in formulating a

research title; and
5. Receive feedback on the research title

formulated for this subject.
RESEARCH TOPIC
What is a Research Topic?
 It is the research
question or problem
you want to answer
in the study.
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CHOOSING A GOOD
RESEARCH TOPIC
FIVE ELEMENTS OF A
GOOD TOPIC
ELEMENTS OF A WHAT HAPPENS IF

GOOD TOPIC IT IS MISSING?
#1 INTEREST Lose interest, no
motivation to work on
the project
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#2 FOCUSED The project is too

broad and ends up
being superficial
FIVE ELEMENTS OF A
GOOD TOPIC
ELEMENTS OF A IF MISSING?
GOOD TOPIC
#3 SIGNIFICANT Project will not be as
interesting and
outstanding compared to
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others
#4 REASONABLE Project run the risk of not
SCOPE being completed on time

or impossible to implement
#5 LITERATURE IS Projectmay lack
AVAILABLE evidence to substantiate
claims
#1 INTEREST IN
THE TOPIC
CHOOSING A GENERAL TOPIC

THAT MEETS THE TASK
REQUIREMENTS
 Choose a general topic that you
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have a genuine interest.

 Your curiosity is your greatest
motivation to embark on the
project work task and complete
it well.
#1 INTEREST IN THE
TOPIC
WHERE TO FIND IDEAS FOR AN

INTERESTING TOPIC?
• Newspapers:Articles
• Magazines
• Internet
• Radio / Television Programmes
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/ Movies
• Personal Interests / Passion
• Common Beliefs or
Practices (observation)
• Everyday Life: e.g. Facebook
usage and its effect on sleep
A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC? #2 FOCUS THE TOPIC
DEFINING A GENERAL TOPIC

TO BECOME CLEAR AND
FOCUSED
 Ask who, what, when, where,
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why and how about the topic to

HOW TO
arrive at some sub-topics.

 From a sub-topic, focus it further
to form a specific question for
your project work.
General Topic
 Social Networking Sites
Sub-topic:
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Facebook
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 Twitter
 Instagram
Example:Facebook Addiction
Focusing the sub-topic further:
1. Who are addicted to Facebook?

2. Why are they addicted?
3. What are the effects of their addiction?
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4. Where and when do they use Facebook?

5. How can they overcome their addiction?
Specific scope from sub-topic:

 How Facebook usage affects the
academic performance of
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students
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 Can Facebook usage affect

marriages?
WHY IS A FOCUSED TOPIC

IMPORTANT?
 It helps you to be clear about
exactly what your project work
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seeks to investigate
 It guides you whenever you are
confused or lost.
#3 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE TOPIC
 When you choose a certain topic

for project work, you need to
give a reason for your choice.
 A good reason is one that can
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explain the significance of the

chosen topic.
#3 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE TOPIC
HOW TO BRING OUT THE SIGNIFICANCE

OF A TOPIC?
1. Set your project work in an important
context.
2. Show how your project work adds
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value to what others already know.

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3. Clarify how your project work

addresses certain knowledge gaps
Eg. People generally know the harmful
effects of Facebook usage but they
may not be clear about the reasons
why the addiction occurs in the first
place.
#3 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE TOPIC
HOW TO BRING OUT THE SIGNIFICANCE

OF A TOPIC?
4. Explain the implications of your project
work for society, community, and/or
certain groups of people
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Example: Through reading your research

project, parents and teachers may have a
better understanding of why teenagers
spend a lot of their time on Facebook and
how parents and teachers can help them
to curb their addiction
HOW TO MAKE SURE MY
PROJECT IS DOABLE?
Ensure my topic has a
reasonable scope
#4 TOPIC HAS A
REASONABLE SCOPE
When considering the scope of the topic, you

have to consider its:
 Feasibility, i.e. does your topic lend itself
well to conducting a survey of at least 20
people, or conducting an interview? If your
project involves proposing some solutions to
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a problem, are your solutions cost efficient

and easy to implement?
 Manageability, i.e. does the group have
enough time and resources to undertake
this project work?
 Accessibility, i.e. does the group have
access to relevant literature and data?
#4 TOPIC HAS A
REASONABLE SCOPE
ORDER OF CONSIDERATION
1. Feasibility
2. Accessibility
3. Manageability
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 If a topic is not feasible or the

information or data is not accessible,
do not choose it unless you are able
to overcome these difficulties.
HOW TO ENSURE I WILL BE
ABLE TO SUBSTANTIATE
ALL MY IDEAS
Check that sources are
available before my group
decides on this topic
#5 AVAILABLE
LITERATURE ON THE
TOPIC
 What is literature?
 E.g. newspapers, magazines,
scholarly journals and articles,
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books, information from credible

websites
A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC? SUMMARY
A good research topic is one which:
 You are interested
 Meets the task requirements
 Is focused
Is significant, i.e. good reason to
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examine the topic

 Is feasible, information is
accessible and the project is
manageable
 Has available literature on the
topic
FORMULATING THE
RESEARCH TITLE
Guidelines in Formulating
a Research Title
Generally, the title should:

 summarize the main idea of the paper;
 be a concise statement of the main
topic;
 include the major variable/s;
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 show the relationship of the main

variables of the study;
 include the main task of the
researcher about the major variables
under the study; and
 mention the participant and the
setting.
Assignment
Per research group
Choose three members of your research

group to present your research topic on
class.
 Tell us why you chose that topic
 What is the main goal of your study
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 How do you plan to conduct your study
* If possible, use powerpoint in making

your presentation.
Assignment
Rubrics:
Very Very
Section Poor Good Excellent
Poor Good Score
score (60%) (75%) (100%)
(0%) (88%)
A. Research Topic
1. Focused topic 5
2. Significance of the topic 15
3. Feasibility of the study 10
4. Manageability 10
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5. Accessibility 10
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B. Research Title
1. Summary of the main idea 15
2. Major variables included 5
3. Relationship between the main 5
variables shown
4. Main objective is reflected on the 15
title
5. Main participants and the setting 10
are mentioned
Total: 100%

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LET’S PLAY KAHOOT!

THE RESEARCH TOPIC

From the given picture, formulate a

Who? Who are the characters involved in the

Where? Where is the location of the picture?

When? When is the problem/issue occurring?

Why? Why is the problem/issue happening?

How? How can the issue/problem be resolved?

At the end of the lesson, the

2. Discuss the important factors to consider in

3. Assess the research topic chosen based on its

4. Discuss the guidelines in formulating a

5. Receive feedback on the research title

What is a Research Topic?

ELEMENTS OF A WHAT HAPPENS IF

#2 FOCUSED The project is too

SCOPE being completed on time

CHOOSING A GENERAL TOPIC

have a genuine interest.

WHERE TO FIND IDEAS FOR AN

DEFINING A GENERAL TOPIC

why and how about the topic to

arrive at some sub-topics.

1. Who are addicted to Facebook?

4. Where and when do they use Facebook?

Specific scope from sub-topic:

 Can Facebook usage affect

WHY IS A FOCUSED TOPIC

 When you choose a certain topic

explain the significance of the

HOW TO BRING OUT THE SIGNIFICANCE

value to what others already know.

3. Clarify how your project work

HOW TO BRING OUT THE SIGNIFICANCE

Example: Through reading your research

When considering the scope of the topic, you

a problem, are your solutions cost efficient

 If a topic is not feasible or the

books, information from credible

examine the topic

Generally, the title should:

 show the relationship of the main

Choose three members of your research

 How do you plan to conduct your study

* If possible, use powerpoint in making

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