Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Schools Division of Passi City
Passi National High School
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Passi City, Iloilo
Tel. No: 311-5997

Self - Learning Module for

Senior High School Learners

Grade Levels: Grade 12

Applied Subject: Inquiries, Investigations & Immersion
Semester: SECOND
Quarter 3, Week 1

LEARNING COMPETENCY:

The learners:

Prepare a plan and a focus on issues and ideas in their

respective field; and
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 Propose three research titles for their study.

Brainstorming for Research Topics

This applied subject, Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion, is a

culminating activity which aims to develop critical thinking and problem-
solving skills through qualitative and quantitative research.
To give you an overview of this subject, outlined below are its
learning areas:

Week Learning Area Learner’s Activity Learner’s

Output
Quarter 3
Week Brainstorming The learner… 1. Problem-
1 for Research prepares a plan and a Tree Analysis
Topics focus on issues and ideas 2. Proposed
in their respective field Research
Title
Week Identifying the 1. Formulates the Chapter 1
2-3 Problem and statement of
Asking the research Problem
Question 2. Presents written
statement of the
problem
Week Reading on 1. Selects, cites, and Chapter 2
4-5 Related Studies synthesizes
properly related
literature
2. Uses sources
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 according to
ethical standards
3. Presents written
review literature (8-
10 pages)

Week Understanding 1. Describes Chapter 3

6-7 Ways to Collect adequately
Data research design
(either
quantitative or
qualitative),
sample,
instrument used
in quantitative
research, data
collection and
analysis
procedures
2. Presents written
research
Methodology

Week Finding the 1. Gathers and Dummy Tables

8 answers to the analyzes data and
Research with intellectual Chapter 4 Draft
Questions honesty using
suitable
techniques

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Quarter 4
Week Finding the Gathers and Chapter 4 Final
1-3 answers to the analyzes data
Research with intellectual
Questions honesty using
suitable
techniques
Week Reporting 2. Forms logical Chapter 5
4-5 Findings, conclusions
Drawing 3. Makes
Conclusions, recommendatio
and making ns based on
Recommendatio conclusions
ns 4. Writes and
presents clear
report
Week Sharing your 1. Defends written Research
6 Research research report Presentation/Or
2. Revises written al Defense
research report (Virtual/Online)
based on
suggestions
and
recommendatio
ns of panelists
3. Submits final
written research
report
Week Finalization, Final Research
7-8 printing, Paper (Printed,
submission of Edited, Bound)
Research
Paper
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 At the end of the module, you should be able to:

 Discuss the problems, issues and concerns existing in the field.

 Draw and present a problem tree analysis sheet of the problems
you identified.
 Brainstorm and come-up with a relevant, interesting, manageable
and acceptable research title.

Task 1: Problem-Tree Analysis

Direction: This is an INDIVIDUAL TASK. For this task, you may refer to
the research problem you used in Practical Research 2 or you may come
up with a different issue/concern that is related to your
strand/specialization. WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON A ONE-WHOLE
SHEET OF INTERMEDIATE PAD PAPER.

1. Think of a problem or issue within your strand or specialization.

2. Reflect on the causes and effects of the said problem.
3. Make an illustration showing the causes and effects of the problem
based on the given examples:

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Writing the Research Title
You have already written your research titles in Practical Research
1 (Qualitative Research) and Practical Research 2 (Quantitative
Research). Feel free to review your notes from those modules in order to
accomplish your output.
You will be submitting your outputs as a group. Your group leader
and assistant leader will be giving your scores for every output. Your
scores will be based on your performance and cooperation in
accomplishing every task.

Task 2: Formulating the Research Title

Direction: This is a GROUP OUTPUT. In a one-whole sheet of

intermediate pad paper, formulate your research title. Fill in all the
necessary information in the form provided.

Below is an EXAMPLE of how to fill in the data needed for this

activity sheet.

Activity Sheet in Inquiries, Investigations & Immersion

ACTIVITY: TITLE FORMULATION
Group Name: Date:
Grade/Section: Rating:
Teacher:
Fill in the necessary information based on the discussion on formulating the research title.

Research Problem: Researchable Questions (What do you want to

know?)
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Some students have become 1. What are the reading habits of SHS wattpad
wattpad addicts/ Students are readers?
exposed to explicit reading 2. What stories do readers prefer to read in
materials on wattpad wattpad?
3. What percentage of high school wattpad
readers read explicit materials on wattpad?
4. What percentage of SHS wattpad readers
belong to the TVL and Academic tracks
respectively?
5. What percentage of SHS wattpad readers
read romance, horror, comedy, tragedy,
fantasy etc?

Independent Variables: Dependent Variables

Age Reading preferences
Socio-economic Status Story genres
Academic Performance Reading Habits
Strand/Specialization

PROPOSED STUDY TITLES

Preferred Story Genres of SHS Wattpad Readers
Factors affecting Choice in Story Genre among SHS Wattpad Readers
Wattpad Reading Habits of Senior High School Wattpad Readers

FINAL STUDY TITLE:

Preferred Story Genres of SHS Wattpad Readers

APPROVED STUDY TITLE:

(This part will be written by your subject teacher.)

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 Each group will be provided with three copies of this form
since you will be submitting titles for three different problems/issues
in your strand. Feel free to use your previous titles. You may also
come up with a different problem if your group decides to do so.
GOOD LUCK!
Your output will be rated based on the following scoring rubric:
Logical thinking – 20 points
Relevance - 15 points
RIMA Influence- 10 points
Teamwork - 5 points
TOTAL 50 points

Direction: On a one-whole sheet of intermediate paper, answer the

following questions.
1. What is your advice to future researchers when it comes to
writing their own research titles?
2. What was your basis for choosing your research topic?
3. Do you agree with the research titles your group has submitted?
Why or why not?

Post-Test: This is an INDIVIDUAL TASK and will serve as one of your

WRITTEN WORKS. Write your answers on a one-whole sheet of intermediate
pad paper. This will also serve as a review of the concepts you should have
learned from Practical Research 2 for you to be ready for this subject.

Test 1: True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is
NOT.

1. The research title summarizes the main ideas or ideas of the study
2. The research title allows you to identify the study components
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 3. The variables are the foci of interest of the research; hence they should
form part of the title
4. The research gap is an issue that has not been fully addressed by
previous studies
5. The background includes a Discussion of the problem in general and the
specific situations as observed and experienced by the researcher

Test 2. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer.

6. In assessing whether a research is acceptable or not, there are four
criteria. This criterion refers to whether the topic can be studied within
the abilities of the researcher and whether it is doable within a specific
time limit. What criterion is this?
a. Relevance c. Manageability
b. Interest d. Availability of Resources
7. Which is NOT part of the guidelines in writing research title?
a. Captures the readers’ attention
b. Condenses the paper’s content in a few words
c. It consists of 20 words
d. Research paper title should contain key words
8. Which of the following is NOT a function of a research title?
a. Introduces the research problem
b. Identifies the study components
c. Presents the results and conclusion of the study
d. Reflects the research methodology to be employed in the study
9. The topic relates to the needs of your target audience and is considered
important in people’s daily lives What criterion of acceptability of a
research topic is being referred to?
a. Relevant c. Manageability
b. Interesting d. Availability of Resources
10. The topic can be studied within your abilities. It must be doable within a
specific time limit. Which criterion of acceptability does this involve?
a. Relevant c. Manageability
b. Interesting d. Availability of Resources

Test 3. Study the titles below and indicate what type of quantitative research is
appropriate for each title.

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 11. Nutritional Evaluation of Sweet Yam‐containing Composite Flour
Products
12. Drinking Pattern and Reasons for Drinking among Senior High Schools
Students
13. Students’ participation and perception in school organization.
14. Achievement in Practical Research 2 of Remedial and Non-remedial
students
15. Increasing Participation Rates of Students Using Strategic Intervention
Materials (SIM) Method

Read Me!

Note: For those who have internet access, chronic illness, and
home quarantined, outputs maybe submitted to the teacher on-line
thru email address or Facebook/ Messenger. For those who do not
have internet access, outputs may be submitted to the teacher
through their parents or guardians. Minimum health protocols shall be
strictly observed.
For questions or clarifications, you may call, send text
messages or chat through FB Messenger your teachers from Monday
to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only.

For those who have internet access, chronic illness, and home
References

Barrot, J. (2017). Practical Research 2 for Senior High School. Quezon City,
Metro Manila: C&E Publishing
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Borro, R. (2002). Basic Statistics: A Text/Workbook, Iloilo City:RMB Publishing

Camilar-Serrano, A. (2016). Practical Research 2 on Quantitative Research.

Intramuros, Manila:Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing Co.

David, F. (2005). Understanding and Doing Research: A Handbook for

Beginners. Jaro, Iloilo City:Panorama Printing Inc.

Faltado III, R., Bombita, M., Boholano, H., & Pogoy, A. (2016). Practical
Research 2: Quantitative Research for SHS. Quezon City, Metro Manila:
Lorimar Publishing, Inc

Gregorio, G.L. (2017). Socio-Educational Research (Research Fundamentals

and Applications): Practical Guide for Students, Teachers and Social
Science Researchers.La Paz, Iloilo City: Seguiban Printing & Publishing
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Prepared by:

JANALVE PADILLA-PECATE
Master Teacher I – SHS

HEAVEN GULMATICO BONTO

Secondary School Teacher II - SHS

LAARNI JOY GAMAYAO-JANCILAN

Secondary School Teacher II - SHS

Passi National High School

Schools Division of Passi City
Region VI-Western Visayas

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