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Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
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UNIFIED SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIALS

(USLeM)

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Module 4

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 Most Essential Learning Competencies

a) Indicates scope and delimitation of research; (CS_RS11-IIIce-5)

b) Cites benefits and beneficiaries of research; (CS_RS11-IIIce-6) and
c) Presents written statement of the problem. (CS_RS11-IIIce-7)

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, set aside other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the
lessons. Read the simple instructions below to enjoy successfully the objectives of this
kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated on every page of this
module.
2. Write in your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the lessons.
3. Write in your notebook the concepts that you learned.
4. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
5. Let your facilitator/ guardian assess your answers using the answer key.
6. Enjoy studying.

PARTS OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIAL

● Expectations These are what you will learn after completing the lessons in the
module.
● Pretest This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lessons.
● Looking Back This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.
● Brief Introduction This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
● Activities These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the nature of
the activity.
● Remember This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
● Checking of Understanding It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
● Post Test This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.
● Answers Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

Expectations
This Supplementary Learning Material will help you to:

● Indicate scope and delimitation of research;

● Cite benefits and beneficiaries of research; and
● Present written statement of the problem.

Pre-Test
Directions: Choose the best answer for the following questions. Use a separate
sheet of paper.

1. This is the importance of the proposed study to individuals and society.

A. statement of the problem C. scope and delimitation
B. significance of the study D. background of the study

2. This is the specific date and place that the proposed study would be conducted.
 A. statement of the problem C. scope and delimitation
C. significance of the study D. background of the study
3. The following statements about the significance of a study are correct EXCEPT
_______.
A. it must be stated in the Introduction section of your research paper.
B. it must highlight how your research will be beneficial to the development of
science and society in general.
C. you can first outline the significance in a broader sense by stating how your
research will contribute to the broader problem in your field and gradually
narrow it down to demonstrate the specific group that will benefit from your
research.
D. use abbreviations to shorten the number of characters.

4. Why is it important to communicate the value of your research?

I. help others understand why you do what you do
II. for funding purposes
III. application of your results by others
IV. decrease personal value and validation

A. I, II, III, IV C. I and II only

B. I, II and III only D. I and III only

5. The problem statement is more specific than a topic and it limits the scope of the
research problem.
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Sometimes

Looking Back
Activity: K-U-D Chart

Directions: Complete the chart below and write what you know, understand, and can do
about the first chapter of your research study. Use your worksheet for your answers.

KNOW UNDERSTAND DO
(concepts, facts, formulas, (big idea, large concept, (skills, competencies)
key vocabulary) declarative statement of
an enduring
understanding)

Brief Introduction
This module thoroughly enhances the different skills that you acquired from the
previous lessons. First is the activity of narrowing down the concepts or terms used in the
title to ascertain the specificity of your research. Here, you will indicate the scope and
delimitation of your study. Second is the activity of providing justifications or reasons for
conducting research, in which you will elaborate the benefits and beneficiaries of your study.
Lastly, you will present your research questions, together with the contents that you wrote for
the first chapter of your study: Title, Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Scope and
Delimitation, and Significance of the Study.

Activity 1 Concept Linkers! Old and New Concept Fusion

Directions: There are three concepts that you learned from the previous module. Using this
diagram, connect these concepts into the lessons that you are anticipated to learn. Each box
must only contain 2-3 words. Accomplish this on another sheet of paper.

Old Knowledge 1 Old Knowledge 2 Old Knowledge 3

New New New

Knowledge 1 Knowledge 2 Knowledge 3

LESSON 5: Indicating Scope and Delimitation of Research

Activities
Activity 5.1. Let Us Learn More!
Directions: Read and study the situation and answer the questions that follow.

Dora has to explore something. She is given a task to do research. After formulating
the research title and stating the research questions. She has to move on to the next step,
but it seems that she is a little bit confused about these terms. To get the meaning of each
term, she must go to trails, pass through vast trees, and reach the top of the hill where the
answers can be found. Let us join her in the journey!

Scope,
limitation
delimitation

???

Before Dora started her journey, she was given a set of rules/instructions:
1. You will begin your search in the forest of Tralala in Barangay Sinukuan.
2. For each destination, you will find 5 people but only 2 of them are hunters who can
give you the meaning/explanation.
3. The range of your journey will start from the arrow and end on the top of the hill.
4. You will be given 2 days for this journey.
5. You are not allowed to take other trails, except the one highlighted on your map.
Answers these questions:

1. Where is the search going to happen?

2. Who and how many are involved in the search?
3. How many days are allotted for the search?
4-5. What are the set boundaries during the search?

After 2 days, Dora got the explanation, and here are what they said:

The Scope – describes the coverage of the study. It specifies what is

covered in terms of concept, number of subjects, or the population (sample
size) included in the study, as well as the timeline of when the study was
conducted and the geographic area.

Hunters found in the trail

Limitation – elements of a study that are not under the control of th

researcher. Examples of limitations-include funding and time constraints th
affect methodology.

Hunters found resting under huge trees

Delimitation – It will explain why definite aspects of a subject were chosen

and why others were excluded. It also mentions the research method used
as well as the certain theories that applied to the data.
It will cite factors or variables that are not be included and the boundary in
terms of time frame, the number of subjects, participants, or respondents
Hunters found who are excluded, and specify which will not be dealt with in the study.
on top of the hill Example: This study covers only those families in Barangay Sacred Heart
Kamuning, Quezon City, who benefited from the government's’ Social
Amelioration Program (SAP).

Activity 5.2. Let Us Construct!

Directions: Recall one of your formulated research titles in the previous lesson, and then
indicate the following component of Scope and Delimitation of your study. Copy the same
table on a separate sheet of paper and fill out your answers.
(Research Title)

What? The topic of investigation and the variables included

Where? The venue or the setting of the research.

When? The time frame by which the study was conducted.

Why? The general objective of the research.

Who? The subject of the study, the population, and sampling.

How? The methodology and the research instrument.

Note: It may also discuss why certain variables were not included in the research.
LESSON 6: Citing Benefits and Beneficiaries of Research

Activity 6.1. Identifying Group of People in Different Fields

Knowing the different people who belong to the field where your research fits in will help you
identify the beneficiaries of your research.

In this activity, you will enumerate 5 people (jobs/workers/customers/consumers) in each

given field who will directly or indirectly be benefited from research. Please do this in your
worksheet.

Media Food Industry Medical Field Environment

Governance Automotive Business Technology

Industry Processing
Outsource

Activity 6.2 - Stating the Significance of the Study

Refer to the previously discussed guidelines on what to write on the benefit of the study and
how to properly identify the beneficiaries. Use this matrix in your worksheet to finish the
activity.

Significance of the Study

The study intends to _________________________________________(ex. showcase
the importance of an audiovisual material with English subtitles)
_______________________________________________________________________
_____.
The findings of the study are expected to benefit the following:
Students - Students in a regular English class who want to enhance
their English reading and comprehension skills.
______________________ -
______________________ -
______________________ -
______________________ -
LESSON 7: Presenting Written Statement of the Problem

Getting this far implies that you have already achieved the first part of the research paper.
The next step is to present your Statement of the Problem (SOP). The topics below were
already discussed and practiced so it is time to present your output for this module.
Research Title
Background of the Study
Research Questions
Scope and Delimitations
Significance of the Study

Activity 7.1. Personal Work Evaluation

Direction: Rate your paper using the rubric below. For improvement, rate your output as
honestly as you can. Use the following scale in evaluating your paper.

5 – Very Good; 4 – Good; 3 – Fair; 2 – Poor; 1 – Needs Improvement

Indicator Self-Rating
1. Title
- The variables, objectives, respondents/participants are
clearly stated.
2. Background of the Study
- The rationale, basic literature background, and the research
gap, and the immensity of the chosen problem are
established.
3. Statement of the Problem
- The general problem and research questions are correctly
stated.
4. Scope and Delimitation
- The parameters to be included and excluded are
mentioned.
5. Significance of the Study
- The benefits and beneficiaries are discussed completely.

Total Rating

Reflection Questions:

1. What is your highest and lowest rating? What are your reasons for giving yourself
such ratings?
2. Overall, do you think you are ready for the presentation of your research paper?
Explain your answer.
3.

Activity 7.2. Presentation of Statement of the Problem (SOP)

Directions: Be ready for the presentation of your written statement of the problem. The
scoring rubric below will serve as a guide on how you will be rated by your teacher
considering the 4Cs (content, coherence, creativity, communication).
5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Neutral 2 – Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree

5 4 3 2 1
1. Content (35%)
● The title is concise and understandable.
● The problem is relevant and well-explained.
● Research gap was established.
● The scope and delimitation of the study is clearly
stated and explained.
● Overall content is comprehensive.
2. Coherence (25%)
● Cohesive devices are effectively used.
● Organization of ideas is smoothly presented.
3. Creativity (25%)
● Writer’s voice is showcased.
● Paper uses a variety of sentence structures.
● Uses appropriate language.
4. Communication (15%)
● Sentences are well structured.
● Grammatical conventions are observed.
● Correct spelling and proper research format are
followed.

Remember

The scope and delimitation of the study sets boundaries and parameters of
the problem inquiry and narrow down the scope of inquiry.
There is a distinction between the use of limitation and delimitation. Limitation
is associated with the qualitative study as related to validity and reliability. In
selecting certain methodologies and designs, (ex. phenomenology) the
researcher may encounter limitations over which he/she may have little control.
On the other hand, delimitation refers to the boundaries of the research study,
arising from the researcher’s decisions of what to exclude.
Components of Scope and delimitations are the following: concept, number of
subjects, or the population (sample size) included in the study, variables that are
not included and the boundary in terms of time frame, the number of subjects,
participants, or respondents who are excluded, the sampling method, the timeline
of when the study was conducted, the geographic area, the research method
used as well as the certain theories that applied to the data.
How the study will help/contribute to the well-being of a person, or progress of
a group or society in general, is the significance of the research.
The problem statement is the researcher’s guide during the research process.
It is the verbalization and articulations as well as the analysis of the “questions” in
which the researcher wants the research to answer. It is a concise description of
an issue that needs to be addressed.
 Checking of Understanding
Activity 1. Let’s check this out! 321 TAKE AWAY!
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below. Use a separate sheet of
paper.

3 things I understand about

Scope and Delimitation Significance of the Research Questions
Study

2 questions I still have in mind

1 big idea I have learned

 Post-Test
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of your answer.

1. This is the specific date and place that the proposed study would be conducted.
B. statement of the problem C. scope and delimitation
D. significance of the study D. background of the study
2. This is the importance of the proposed study in individuals and society.
A. statement of the problem C. scope and delimitation
B. significance of the study D. background of the study
3. The problem statement is more specific than a topic and it limits the scope of the
research problem.
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Sometimes
4. The following statements about the significance of a study are correct except
_______.
A. it must be stated in the Introduction section of your research paper.
B. it must highlight how your research will be beneficial to the development of
science and society in general.
C. you can first outline the significance in a broader sense by stating how your
research will contribute to the broader problem in your field and gradually
narrow it down to demonstrate the specific group that will benefit from your
research.
D. use abbreviations to shorten the number of characters.

5. Why is it important to communicate the value of your research?

I. help others understand why you do what you do
II. for funding purposes
III. application of your results by others
IV. decrease personal value and validation

A. I, II, III, IV C. I and II only

B. I, II and III only D. I and III only

References

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The Writing Lab and The OWL Purdue University
Babbie, E. (2014). The basics of social research. 6th edition. USA: Wadsworth-Cengage
learning.
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