WHAT I KNOW
There are 15 words that are possible sources for a research topic hidden in the word square
below. Words appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally, backwards and forwards. Search for
these words and write your answers on your notebook.
T H E O R I E S D E E N X O N
I R X E S E A P R O B L E M S
N R P C I N T E R E S T H Q U
T Z E E D F H C G S U W V V A
U E R R I P H I L O S O P H Y
I R I U A X E A E L B B O A S
T M E T O D U L S E I S S O T
I H N A A R D I S S U E S U U
O G C R H C O Z O V I R D P D
N A E E N E D A N M I V C L I
O C S T C K D T S O W A N Q E
U A R I A N E I T E D T U C S
A T V L I O N O R E S I E A R
C D I S F U N N Z X E O E W Y
A P N O I T A S R E V N O C M
WHAT’S MORE!
A. Match the following descriptions in column A to their respective guidelines in choosing a research
topic in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on your notebook.
A B
1. This refers to the researcher’s abilities, a. limitations of the subject
financial capacity, resources in terms of b. personal resources
instruments, facilities and time frame. c. interest in the subject matter
d. timeliness and relevance
2. This refers to the social applicability and e. richness of available resources or
appropriateness of the topic to the current supporting evidences of appropriateness
situation. f. intellectual ability
3. This refers to an individual’s interest in a
topic driven by his or her schema about it.
4. This refers to the availability of needed
resources as evidence for the topic.
5. This refers to the topic’s contribution to a
particular field or discipline.
B. Arrange the following steps in correct sequence using numbers 1-5. Write your answers on your
notebook.
6. Write your research problem.
7. Generate an unanswered question or an unresolved problem from your chosen area or lesson.
8. Recall the specific area, lesson or issue in your respective field that has piqued your interest the most.
9. Assess the question or problem based on the five guidelines stated above.
10. Focus on your track, strand or area of specialization.
C. Read each statement below carefully. On your notebook, put a if the statement is correct and if
otherwise.
11. The title must include the accurate scope of the study.
12. Choose a title that is a sentence than a phrase.
13. Very long titles are preferable than short ones.
14. If possible, titles must not exceed 15 substantive words.
15. Analysis of, A Study of, An Investigation and the like are not encouraged.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Test your wits and complete the paragraphs below by sharing your learnings from the previous
discussions. Write your answers on your notebook. (15 points)
When deciding on a research topic, there are guidelines that we must follow. These are Interest in the
subject matter, Richness of Available sources or supporting evidences, Timeliness and Relevance
of the topic, Limitation of the subject, and Personal resources. These guidelines must be considered
because it provides focus and helps to narrow down your own topic.
The research topic must be simple and specific enough for us to accomplish it with
consideration of our limitations and within the given period of time. To attain this, first we
have to indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study and then avoid title that gives too
much information
After this, we must ________________________ to be followed by
________________________. To complete the procedure, we can now
________________________.
WHAT I CAN DO
WHAT I CAN DO
Think of at least two specific research topics from the broad topics listed below following the guidelines
explained above. Write your answers on your notebook. (5 points each)
1. BROAD TOPIC: ONLINE GAMES
SPECIFIC TOPIC: THE EFFECTS OF ONLINE GAMES TO THE SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 ABM IN PASO DE BLAS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
2. BROAD TOPIC: INCOME
SPECIFIC TOPIC: THE IMPACT MADE OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC TO THE INCOME
OF SARI SARI STORE OWNER IN VALENZUELA CITY
ASSESSMENT
A. Let us apply the five steps mentioned previously for you to arrive on your specific research topic.
Answer the following questions briefly on your notebook. (2 points each)
STEPS IN SPECIFYING THE ANSWER
RESEARCH TOPIC
1. What is your track and strand? ACADEMIC TRACK AND
ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT
2. What is the specific lesson or issue in your
track and strand that has piqued your interest
the most?
3. What is the unanswered question or
unresolved problem, or issue involved in the
lesson or issue?
4. Assess the question or problem based on Is it within your interest? Yes___
the five guidelines. No____
Are there available data, resources
and evidences that will support the
topic? Yes___ No____
Is it timely and relevant? Yes___
No____
Will it contribute to your track and
strand? Yes___ No____
Is it within your personal resources?
Yes___ No____
5. If all of your answers are yes, then write
down your specific research problem. If no,
reevaluate your research question or problem.
