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GETTING STARTED ON A RESEARCH
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A maze is a network of passages like a puzzle through
which an individual has to strategize, find a way, and
reach the end goal.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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In a maze, the objective is to find the right path that will
lead out of the complex pathways.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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There may be different possible routes to the exit
point, but the key is to know where to begin the journey.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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Once the correct starting point is found, only then can one decide
which path to take. This correct path should lead you to the end of the
maze – the finish line.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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How should a research be started?
Research usually starts from the researcher’s interests.
Interests may come from any of the following sources:
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
Charles W. Selby St., Centro 1, San Guillermo, 3308 Isabela Molding the youth since 1967!
How should a research be started?
1. Daily Life Experiences
Research topics may come from simple to complex questions that people ask as
they go about their daily lives.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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How should a research be started?
2. Academic Readings
Reading academic material can also stimulate one’s interest to explore a
particular topic. Usually, the idea that catches the attention of the reader while scanning academic paper becomes the
reader’s research topic.
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How should a research be started?
3. Personal Hobbies
Most researchers would like to seek answers from questions they have based on the things that they enjoy
doing.
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How should a research be started?
4. Attention-Catching Situations
There are cases encountered by the researchers that catch their attention.
From there, they can formulate questions as to how this things became possible, how that thing is able to do
those, etc.
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How should a research be started?
From these interests, a broad topic is formed. Subsequently,
specific topic and questions emerge.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
Once interest is recognized, a particular research topic can be identified. This idea should be
explored thoroughly by scanning and reviewing related literature.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
Once interest is recognized, a particular research topic can be identified. This idea should be
explored thoroughly by scanning and reviewing related literature. To do this, the following can be done…
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
Charles W. Selby St., Centro 1, San Guillermo, 3308 Isabela Molding the youth since 1967!
IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
… (a)
Reading books, research articles, and other professional publications regarding a given topic of interest
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
… (b)
Asking help from the experts in the field for more relevant ideas and
perspectives
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
… (c)
Observing things for some experiences about this interest
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
Research topics can also be identified from the following:
•Current events or emerging ideas
•Problems that require solutions
•Products that may be tested
•Reports about what scientists are currently working on
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
Research topics can also be identified from the following:
•Problems encountered when using a new technology
•Specific needs of a certain community
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
In selecting a research topic, the following factors may also be (but not solely)
considered:
a. Personal Factors are related to personal experiences, professional qualifications,
expertise, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and perceptiveness of the researcher. Time
element, benefits, and hazards.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
In selecting a research topic, the following factors may also be (but not solely)
considered:
b. External Factors include uniqueness or novelty, importance or value of the
research, availability of data and materials, ethical considerations, and department or
unit where the research is to be undertaken.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
The following are some reminders in selecting appropriate research topic:
a. Do not choose a research topic only because it seems workable and feasible. Also consider the nature of data that is
required of the research.
b. Have the means of data collection.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
The following are some reminders in selecting appropriate research topic:
c. Consider your technical skills, capability, and limitations.
d. Consider your interest and support systems.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
The following are some reminders in selecting appropriate research topic:
e. Do not get spellbound and fascinated with the allure and attraction of a topic
without considering the possible consequences that the research may bring
out.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
The following are some reminders in selecting appropriate research topic:
f. Study all possible angles. It will be difficult to turn back when so much effort,
time, and resources have already been expended.
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NARROWING DOWN ARESEARCH TOPIC
Once a topic has been identified, it has to be narrowed down to
specific one. One needs to read further to find as many
information as possible regarding the topic.
SOUTHERN ISABELA ACADEMY, INC.Spirituality. Ingenuity. Academism
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NARROWING DOWN ARESEARCH TOPIC
The following reminders need to be considered:
•What is current and what is new;
•Recommendations of researchers who have conducted similar studies;
•What has already been studied; and
•New ways of gathering data.