English 12: English for Critical Reasoning

Group No: Names: 3 Lia Alejo Monica Dumalaog Kayla Oroza Section: 12 - 9

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Camille Celis Alyssa Maliwat Daniela Regis Class Number: 1 8 Class Number: 14 22 Class Number: 28 31 Date: September 16, 2013

Academic Research Process Sheet 1

Choosing and Narrowing a Topic
I. Following are the subjects discussed in the first term of English 12 through the social issue reports, Small Key, and Julius Caesar. Which of these are you most interested in? Rank them according to your preference. (1 being the most preferred and 12 being the least preferred).
_11_ Restorative Justice _10_ Retributive Justice __1_ Capital Punishment __5_ Issues on Human Dignity __3_ Scientific Advancements _12_ Poverty _13_ Environmental Issues __2_ Gender Discrimination __8_ Racial Discrimination __9_ Wars and Intervention __7_ Religious Discrimination __6_ Political Issues __4_ Media ____ Others (pls. specify)__________

II.

Based on Part I, name the top three subjects that interest you most. Consult reliable sources and identify each as you give three definitions of the subjects you chose. After doing so, list five issues/ topics which fall under your subject. List them according to the order of your preference. (21 points)
Related Topics/Issues A. Legalization of death penalty B. Life imprisonment vs death penalty D. Grant of amnesty or general pardon E. Conduction of Public Execution in the Philippines

Subject 1: Capital Punishment Definition: Capital punishment is the practice of executing someone as punishment for a specific crime after a proper legal trial. (BBC, n.d.) Subject 2: Gender Discrimination Definition: As defined by the ILO, any distinction, exclusion or preference made on the basis of sex which has the effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity and treatment in employment or occupation is discriminatory (Busse & Spielmann, 2003) Subject 3: Scientific Advancements Definition: Scientific discoveries made every day that change the world we live in. Technological and medical advancements that bring a myriad of new techniques that will only grow and improve with time to make the world a better place to live in. (Hoebee, 2013)

C. Usage of lethal injection in the Philippines

A. Gays are not allowed to join in beauty pageants such as Miss Universe, International, and World B. Banning lesbians or gays from public service

D. Same-sex marriage in the Philippines E. Discrimination against women in relationships

C. Health services, access to the use of establishments.

A. Tablets vs Textbooks for B.

academic institutions Plastic Surgery in our culture today

D. Use of PCOS machines vs Manual ballots E. Stem Cell research

C. Health Issues (people tend to have less exercise because

of technology)

III.

Choose one related topic/issue from each subject listed above which you would like to work on. What interesting, thought-provoking, unique, and socially relevant element of the topics/issues listed above interests you most? (18 points) Focus of the Research Topic/ Issue 1: 1. The government may turn to different forms of annihilating convicted criminals since lethal injection is very costly. 2. The use of lethal injection in the Philippines will make the people a more disciplined crowd. 3. Lethal injection is the most humane form of capital punishment. Topic/ Issue 2: 1. Since the Philippines is a Catholic country, it is prohibited by the CBCP to allow same-sex marriage. (Cruz, 2013) 2. Homosexuals have the right to marry. 3. The Philippines is one of the few Catholic countries that does not accept same-sex marriage. Topic/ Issue 3: 1. The use of stem cell technology provides great potential for sicknesses with treatments that are yet to be discovered. 2. There may be a lot of future side effects since Stem cell has a limited research background. 3. There will be a possible increase in the rate of infanticide. What would you like to study about it? (Question Form) 1.

Usage of lethal injection in the Philippines

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Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines

2. How is same sex marriage beneficial to the couple? 3. What may happen if the Philippines allow same-sex marriage? 1.

The use of Stem Cell in the Medical Field

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IV.

Choose the best question for each topic listed above that you would like to work on. Give reasons why you are interested in working on the questions for a research paper. (9 points) Question Objectives of the research paper Topic/ Issue 1s Focus: 1. 2. 3.

Topic/ Issue 2s Focus:

1. 2. 3.

Topic/ Issue 3s Focus:

1. 2. 3.

V.

Write down your final research question. Transform your question into one working title for your paper. This will be your limited topic. (2 points) 2

Final Research Question: _______________________________________________________ Limited Topic (Working Title):