MODULE 2 PART 1: The Research Problem (Identifying a Research Problem)

Question 1

Knowing the research problem sets the ___ for the whole research project

Answer 1

• tone

Question 2

Basis of formulating the research questions, identifying the needed and appropriate literature, and narrowing down the appropriate theories and frameworks.

Answer 2

• research problem

Question 3

Coming up with a sound research topic of problem may stem from a researcher’s ___, ___, ___ or simply because of ___ ___ or ___.

Answer 3

• idea, issues, dilemma, personal curiosity, interest

Question 4

Differences between a research topic and research question

Answer 4

• In research topic, it is a a general idea, problem, or issue being considered for investigation while in research question, it is intended to be answered through research.
• In research topic, it is a way of framing the question as a series of simple but direct statements but in research question, it helps the researcher focus on a particular aspect of the overall body of knowledge that s/he will frame through literature review.

Question 5

According to Clamor-Torneo & Torneo (2017), there are three (3) possible sources where researchers can get research topics

Answer 5

• Personal sources
• Non-scholarly sources
• Scholarly sources

Question 6

these sources primarily came from personal experiences or the things a
researcher has observed in his or her everyday living. It comes from inclinations, views, or values. Examples could be the researcher’s experience about Manila traffic and how it can be solved.

Answer 6

• Personal sources

Question 7

these sources come from newspaper, magazines, radio, television, and
internet sources. It provides data on current events. One advantage of these sources is that the commentaries of the hosts of newscasts or radio programs may be subjected to empirical testing.

Answer 7

• Non-scholarly sources

Question 8

These are highly reputable sources that underwent rigorous review process.
These sources include journals, books, research papers, feasibility, and case studies written by
scholars, academics, industry experts, and research organizations. But one may question: how about articles written for reputable magazines such as the National Geographic? It can be considered as scholarly because the writers themselves are experts themselves and it took them
time to observe before they can publish their articles.

Answer 8

• Scholarly sources

Question 9

A good research topic or problem should address what?

Answer 9

• need of the people, and it should be relevant in reality.