Practical Research 2 (Q2-06)
Practical Research 2 (Q2-06)
2020-2021 II 6
Generating Leads for Future Research Suggestions Based Upon the Conclusions
However, very few experiments give clear-cut results, and The final stage is the researcher's recommendations based
most research uncovers more questions than answers. upon the results, depending upon the field of study.
This area of the research process can be based around
The researcher can use these to suggest interesting the researcher's personal opinion, and will integrate
directions for further study. If, for example, the null previous studies.
hypothesis was accepted, there may still have been
trends apparent within the results. These could form For example, a researcher into schizophrenia may
the basis of further study, or experimental refinement recommend a more effective treatment. A physicist
and redesign. might postulate that our picture of the structure of the
atom should be changed. A researcher could make
Evaluation - Flaws in the Research Process suggestions for refinement of the experimental design,
The researcher will then evaluate any apparent problems or highlight interesting areas for further study. This
with the experiment. This involves critically evaluating final piece of the paper is the most critical, and pulls
any weaknesses and errors in the design, which may together all of the findings.
have influenced the results.
The area in a research paper that causes intense and heated
Even strict, 'true experimental,' designs have to make debate amongst scientists is when drawing conclusions.
compromises, and the researcher must be thorough in
It is critical in determining the direction taken by the The paper had been proofread and all corrections
scientific community, but the researcher will have to are made.
justify their findings. The title page contains all necessary information
and follows the format specified by the teacher.
Summary - The Strength of the Results
The key to drawing a valid conclusion is to ensure that the Sources
deductive and inductive processes are correctly used, All the sources used in the paper are properly cited in the
and that all steps of the scientific method were list of references. All ideas and references from the
followed. source have been internally cited within the paper (in
text citation).
If your research had a robust design, questioning and
scrutiny will be devoted to the experiment conclusion, Do not use information from unreliable sources
rather than the methods. (Wikipedia, sparknotes, and clifnotes etc.). Proquest,
Google Scholar are highly suggested.
Recommendations
Other recommendations may also be appropriate. When Development
preparing this section, remember that in making your The ideas included in the paper are appropriate for each
recommendations, you must show how your results part. The paper follows logical order. Subtopics are
support them. A recommendation for a preferred supported with examples, quotations, references,
alternative should include: description and / or definition.
1. Specifically stating what should be done, the steps SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
required to implement the policy, and the resources RESEARCH PRESENTATION RUBRIC
needed; Undergraduate research is becoming more important in
2. Discussion of the benefits to the organization and higher education as evidence is accumulating that clear,
what problems would be corrected or avoided; inquiry-based learning, scholarship, and creative
3. Discussion of the feasibility of the proposed accomplishments can and do foster effective, high levels of
policy; and student learning.
4. General statement about the nature and timing of This curricular innovation includes identifying a
an evaluation plan that would be used to determine concrete investigative problem, carrying out the project,
the effectiveness of the proposed policy. and sharing findings with peers.
The following standards describe effective
Recommendations for Further Research presentations:
In this section, you finally have the opportunity to present
and discuss the actions that future researchers should Organization. Has a clear opening statement that
take as a result of your Project. A well-thought-out set catches audience’s interest; maintains focus
of recommendations makes it more likely that the throughout; summarizes main points
organization will take your recommendations
seriously. Ideally you should be able to make a formal Content. Demonstrates substance and depth; is
recommendation regarding the alternative that is best comprehensive; shows mastery of material
supported by the study. Present and discuss the kinds
of additional research suggested by your Project. If the Quality of conclusion. Delivers a conclusion that
preferred alternative is implemented, what additional is well documented and persuasive
research might be needed?
Delivery. Has natural delivery; modulates voice; is
Research Design and Execution articulate; projects enthusiasm, interest, and
An understanding of research design and execution is confidence; uses body language effectively
important for enabling graduates to provide effective
service to a wide variety of researchers and to evaluate Use of media. Uses slides effortlessly to enhance
archival operations from the perspective of users. It presentation; has an effective presentation without
also allows graduates to assess the status of research in media
their own discipline, to undertake new research, and to
blend theoretical and empirical aspects of archival Response to Questions. Demonstrates full
studies into scholarly investigations. knowledge of topic; explains and elaborates on all
questions
Finalizes and present best design
As a researcher finalizing your research paper is important ***********************************************
in order to: free your paper from any flaws Activity:
(grammatical, punctuation, spelling); ensure that all of Without consulting them or asking their permission,
the parts contains the information needed; assure that name at most (meaning, not more than) 10 classmates of
all the part necessary for the research are included; and yours whom you’ve wished to be part of your research
references are properly cited in the text and in the group when opportunity will come in the next semester as
bibliography. you shall be conducting your study therein.