Research Title Flashcards
What are the characteristics of a research title?
- Summarize the main idea of the paper
- Be a concise statement of the main topic
- Include the major variables
- Show the relationship of the main variables of the study
- Include the main task of the researcher
- Mention the participants (in a general manner) and the setting
In formulating the title, what should the researcher avoid using?
Avoid using words that serve no useful purposes and can mislead indexers
TRUE OR FALSE:
In many cases, the general problem or even the specific question that the researcher intends to answer when written in a statement form, can serve as the title
TRUE
How many words must the research title have?
10-15
Sources of research problems
- feeling of discomfort during recitation/making projects
- perceived difficulties in the management and leadership of the class president
- gap between theory & practice
- daily experience of a person that requires further inquiry especially if improvements are desired
- procedure that requires technologically advanced equipment which needs to function properly
- a pattern or trend
- a literature review
External Criteria
- novelty
- availability of subjects
- administrative support
- availability and adequacy of facilities and equipment
- ethical considerations
Considerations in formulating research problems
A. External Criteria
B. Internal Criteria
The topic must not have been used by many researchers; the newness of a topic and its variables will inspire researcher or other fellow researchers
Novelty
Think of study participants who are within your reacg
Availability of Subjects
Refers to the aid of assistance that can be solicited from the school/extended by the community
Administrative Support
Devices used in undertaking the research must be considered
Availability and Adequacy of Facilities and Equipment
All activities to be undertaken is legal and morally right
Ethical Considerations
Constitute the researcher’s knowledge, expertise, and experience in order for him/her to cope with the research demands
Experience, Training, and Professional Qualifications
Essential attitudes that being anticipated satisfaction or enjoyment in the completion of research tasks
Motivation, Interest, Intellectual Curiosity, and Perceptiveness of the Researcher
Studies must be pursued in a given time frame
Time Factor