Research Proposal

Making
The Research Process
Conceptualization Phase
1.Topic/Problem Identification
2.Review of Literature
3.Hypotheses/Proposition Development
4.Framework Development
5.Objective Formulation

Dissemination Phase Design Phase

10.Communicating and Utilizing
6.Research Plan Formulation
the Findings

Analytical Phase Empirical Phase

8.Data Analysis & Interpretation
7.Data Gathering/Collection
2
9.Conclusion
 Parts of the Applied Research Proposal
 Title Page Sources of Data
 Table of Contents Instrument/s
 Introduction Data Collection Procedure
Review of Related Literature and Ethical Considerations
Studies Data Analysis
Conceptual Framework Timetable/Gantt Chart
Research Questions Cost Estimates (for BERF only)
Hypothesis (if study requires only) Plan for Dissemination and Advocacy
Significance of the Study  References
Scope and Limitations  Appendices
 Method Instrument/s
Type of Research Declaration of Anti-plagiarism and
Respondents Absence of Conflict of Interest
Sampling Method
 Parts of an Action Research Proposal
 Title Page Data Analysis
 Table of Contents Work Plan
 Context and Rationale Cost Estimates (for BERF only)
Research Questions
Plan for Dissemination and Advocacy
Hypothesis (if the study requires only)
 References
Significance of the Study
 Appendices
Scope and Limitations
Instrument/s
 Method
Consent and Assent Letters
Type of Research
Respondents Declaration of Anti-Plagiarism

Sampling Method Absence of Conflict of Interest

Proposed Innovation/Strategy Research Information
Instrument/s Proponent Information
Data Collection Procedure Immediate Supervisor Conforme
Ethical Considerations
 Title Page

Page header:
(use Insert Page Header)
title flush left + page
number flush right.

Title:
(in the upper half of the page,
centered)
name (no title or degree)
+ affiliation (university,
etc.)
 ACTIVITY 1- TITLE
TENTATIVE TITLE-ACTION RESEARCH
Identify a lesson/competency , that you think is a problem
or difficult for your learners to comprehend
What possible solutions/actions/interventions can you give
or do to solve the problem? Give three
From the three that you have given, choose one which you
think is the best.
The two components should be contained in your tentative
title
EXAMPLES- Action Research
 Bumasa Kitam: Modyol para sa Pagpapataas ng Antas sa Pagbasa Labunloan ng mga
Dumagat
 The Use of Musical Intervention to the Retention of Science Concepts of Grade VI
Pupils of Del Pilar Elementary School
 Human Body System Apron(HuBoSa): A Proposed Innovation in Teaching Circulatory
and Urinary Systems
 Enhancing Students’ Performance and Motivation in Problem-Solving Using Classroom
Buntings
 Enhancing the Division Skills of the Grade 4-SPED Pupils in Samal North Elementary
School through PEIDD: Its Effectiveness to Speed and Accuracy
 The Effect of Using a Teacher-Made Board Game, a Tool for Reviewing Science
Concepts in Pupils’ Academic Performance
 Cascade Model of Special Education: Enhancing School Experiences with Special Needs
 Efficacy of the Daily Reading Intervention Plan for Beginning Readers with Typical
Reading Delay
 The Academic Performance of Grade 11 Learners in Shielded Metal Arc Welding(SMAW)
Using I-SURE Teaching Strategy
 F-Seeker Game Strategic Intervention Material in Evaluating Functions for General
Mathematics Learners in Senior High School: Its Effectiveness
 Effectiveness of Innovative Dictation Activities in
Teaching Spelling in Grade Six Pupils
 Efficacy of Slidewares in Teaching Science Among Secondary A&E Learners
of Alternative Learning System
 Special Resource Class: Its Effectiveness on Pupils with Learning Disabilities
 Developing Awareness on Contemporary Issues through Five-minute News Reporting: A
Crossover Study
 Students Perception, Attitude, and Performance on Inquiry-Based Instruction Through
Virtual Simulation
 Effectiveness of Innovative Dictation Activities in Teaching Spelling in Grade Six Pupils
 Teaching Laws of Exponents Using ANSCI Cubes
SAMPLE TITLES- APPLIED RESEARCH
 Lived Experiences of Novice Principals in the Division of Angeles City
 Needs Assessment Analysis of JHS Science Teachers on Critical Contents in Physics for
Grade 9 and 10
 Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: A Manifold of Narratives of Master Teachers Shifting to
School Heads: Inputs for Competency-Based Training and Development Program
 Competency Level of Elementary School Heads: Basis for Professional Development Plan
 The Impact of Transformational Leadership to Innovative Work Beahvior and Creativity of
Millennial Teachers
 Assessment of Grade 1 Pupils With Learning Delays Using Multi-Factored Assessment
Tool(MFAT): Basis for Proposed Intervention Materials on Five Domains of Learning
 Master Teachers’ Perception on Their Research Capabilities: Basis for the Development of a
Training Program
 Partnership in Education: Assessing the Senior High School Work Immersion in DepEd
Bataan
 Financial Management Practices of Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel of the
Division Of City of San Fernando: Basis for a Financial Literacy Training Program
 The Prevalence of Teen Pregnancy in the Schools Division of Tarlac Province: An
Assessment
 Research Productivity of Teachers in Relation to Their Self-efficacy Levels and
Research Anxiety
 Transisyon sa Pagbagtas at Pagyakap Bilang Manunulat sa Amanung Kapmpangan
 Assessment of the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs): Basis for the Development of
the PTAs Program Template for the Secondary Schools of the Schools Division of Aurora
 Egongot-Tagalog -English Dictionary Development and Evaluation for Egongot learners
of Aurora
 Profile and Psychographics of Prospective ALS Learners: Basis for an Enhanced ALS
Services
 Accreditation (A&E) Program: Who Stays, Who Drops?
 Reading comprehension Skills and Metacognetive strategies of Grade 9 Students: Basis
for a Learning Materila In English
 Evaluation on the Implementation of Multigrade Program for Philippine Education(MPPE)
in San Jose District
 The Instructional Strategies and Performance of Transition Age Pupils
 Paggagantsilyo: Paraan ng Pamamahala sa Pampublikong Paaralan base sa Konstekto ng
Social Cohesion ng mga Guro
 Collaborative Practices and Organizational Commitment of Performing Teachers: Basis
for Mentoring and In-Service Education
ACTIVITY 2- Rationale (Introduction)
 Start from the highest level then connect it to the
school/classroom level.
 Include additional related literature, interventions used
from previous studies. Cite sources and briefly discuss
findings.
 Present the general situation in your class/school/work
place that made you propose the study. Identify the most
critical problem currently affecting your students’
learning/school/workplace.
 Explain the need to conduct the study, will it solve the
problem?
 What do you intend to do to solve the identified problem.
Example:
 MASTER TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THEIR RESEARCH CAPABILITIES: BASIS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAINING PROGRAM

 Master Teachers’ Perception on Their Research Capabilities: Basis for

the Development of a Training Program

 Research is important for an organization to survive and keep abreast

in trends and changes in educational landscape. According to Murali (2015),
research would enable the management in decision making through careful
analysis of the research output for the benefit of the organization. In the
school level, research-based practices are exceedingly promoted due to its
positive influence on the performance of students as revealed in the study of
Gorgon et.al (2013).
 According to Mc Niff (1997), action research is a powerful method of bridging the gap
between the theory and practice of education; for teachers are encouraged to develop their own
personal theories of education from their own close practices. Furthermore, Johnson (1993)
concluded that empowering teachers to examine their own practices through classroom based
inquiry will provide significant step towards reforms in teaching.

The Basic Education Governance Act of 2001 in the Department of Education underscored
the role of research in the management and administration of the basic education system.
Findings of research in education will lead to more effective and enhanced teaching-learning
process, human resource development, child protection policies and efficient governance (DepEd
Order No. 39, s. 2016).
Considering the research capability of the faculty members in terms of research skills,
previous researches were conducted by local researchers. The study of Abrazado G. B., and
Coronel, M.C., (2014) on the faculty self-assessment of research capability as inputs for research
training needs assessment among the faculty members of the Basic Education and Higher
Education Programs of the Republic Central Colleges of Angeles City, disclosed that results of the
faculty self-assessment provided inputs for the development of the faculty research program of
the university and recommended that such program be developed considering the identified
needs of the faculty members.
 Salom (2013) mentioned some of the barriers to teachers’ active involvement in
research. Many faculty members of the DMMMSU Mid La Union Campus are reluctant to
do research for the reasons that they don’t have sufficient time and they lacked the
necessary skills and writing skills (Salom, M. 2013).
There are several studies trying to find out the root cause why teachers in general
don’t conduct research. Lacanaria’s study (2008) concluded that the extent of faculty
participation in research activities was lower than the expectations and mandates of
CHED. Faculty participation in the review of research was greatly constrained by factors
related to nature of research capability and attitude and the research climate and work
setting.
In a nationwide scope, as to the study conducted by Abon, et al. (2003), 92.95
percent of teachers have undertaken research and development activities for more than
twenty years but only 22.81 percent was involved in research in spite of the attendance
to local, national and international conferences.
 The Division of Aurora is not an exemption to this conclusion. The division has
also been conducting trainings on action research in series of phases through the
initiative of Dr. Erleo T. Villaros in 2014 that was carried on by the School
Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) at present. But despite all of these
efforts, only two final research reports were received and approved by the SDO in
2015, one from a secondary school teacher and one from a school principal. Not
even one master teacher among 104 master teachers of the division has submitted
an action research. Being master teachers in their respective schools, they are
expected to conduct action research aside from their regular teaching loads (RPMS)
and utilize its results to improve teaching-learning process and provide teachers
empirical result to uphold evidenced-based practices.

This is the main reason why this research was proposed. Hoping to arrive with
data from where remedial measures could be done to help teachers, master
teachers specially, come up with their action researches that are responsive to the
thrust of the Department of Education on improving access, quality and
governance in schools. Results could also serve as the basis of formulating policies
in the conduct of research in the division.
ACTIVITY3-Review of Related Literature
Electronic Resources
 List of academic databases & search engines
Links to journal's home page
and publishers
Journal Seek Multidisciplinary JournalSeek[79]

Free and Subscription

JSTOR: Journal Storage Multidisciplinary JSTOR[80]

Free Abstract; Subscription

full-text
Lesson Planet Education (K-12) Lesson Planet[82]

Free
Mendeley Multidisciplinary Mendeley[87]

Microsoft Academic Free

Search Multidisciplinary Microsoft

Free
OAIster Multidisciplinary 18
OCLC[97]
 List of academic databases & search engines

Name Discipline(s) Access Cost Provider(s)

Free abstracts; Subscription full-

African Journals OnLine (AJOL) Multidisciplinary text African Journals OnLine[5]
BASE: Bielefeld Academic Search Free
Engine Multidisciplinary Bielefeld University[23]
Free abstracts; Subscription full-
BDD: Diacronia Bibliometric Database Linguistics, philology text and references Revista Diacronia[24]
Free
Directory of Open Access Journals Journals Lund University[49]

Produced by the United States

Free Department of Education.[55] Also
ERIC: Educational Resource Information available by subscription
Center Education fromOCLC, CSA.
Free
FreeFullPDF Multidisciplinary FreeFulPDF[56]
Free
Google Scholar Multidisciplinary Google[66]
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Free Index Copernicus
Index Copernicus Multidisciplinary science International[71]
 RELATED LITERATURE IN Tabular Form
Researcher Major Objectives
Justice, M., & Examine characteristics of
Hardy, J. C. minority teacher education
(2001) students taking the professional
development section of the
Examination for the Certification
of Educators in Texas (ExCET) .
Brown (2008) Assess the learning
effectiveness and motivational
appeal of a computer game for
learning computer memory
concepts as compared to a
similar application,
encompassing identical
learning objectives and
content but lacking the gaming
aspect
Delineated Locus & Key findings
Factors Respondents
GPA, EXCET Scores, Texas, USA The undergraduate GPA was a
gender, ethnicity, 39 minority teacher significant but weak predictor
reading scores education students of performance on the ExCET.
Acquisition of test taking
strategies and participating in
practice sessions contributed
to a positive outcome as
indicated by most of the
students.
Learning Israel Gaming approach was both
effectiveness , 88 students more effective in promoting
Students’ students’ knowledge of
knowledge of computer memory concepts
computer memory and more motivational than
concepts the non-gaming approach.
Sample Literature (Textual)
Brown (2008) assessed the learning effectiveness and
motivational appeal of a computer game for learning
computer memory concepts as compared to a similar
application, encompassing identical learning objectives and
content but lacking the gaming aspect to a sample of 88
students using the quasi-experimental research design. Data
analyses showed that the gaming approach was both more
effective in promoting students’ knowledge of computer
memory concepts and more motivational than the non-
gaming approach.
 Justice and Hardy (2001) examined the relationship
of undergraduate GPA, gender, ethnicity, and reading
scores to the performance of 39 minority teacher
education students who took the professional
development section of the Examination for the
Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET). Using a
multiple regression procedure, undergraduate GPA and
reading scores were examined as predictors of ExCET
test scores. It was further revealed that the
undergraduate GPA was a significant but weak predictor
of performance on the ExCET.
Related Lit-Writing styles – opening sentence
Good opening style Opening style to avoid

Early work by Thomas (1996)

shows that …
Thomas (1996) said …

Another study on the topic by

Brown said (2000) …
Brown (2000) asserts that …

Smith (2003) wrote ….

The latest research (Smith, 2003)
show …
ACTIVITY 4-Research Questions
 Align specific questions to the general objective.
Example:
Title of the Study:Effectiveness of Innovative
Dictation Activities in Teaching Spelling in Grade
Six Pupils
General Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of
innovative dictation activities in teaching spelling to
grade six pupils.
Specific Questions
Specifically, it sought to answer the following
questions:
1. What are the average scores of the experimental
and control group on spelling before the innovative
dictation activities?
2. What are the average scores of the experimental
and control group on spelling after the intervention?
3. Is there a significant difference between the scores
of pupils in the experimental and control group after
the intervention?
ACTIVITY 5- STATING HYPOTHESIS
 Action research- usually expressed in the form
of a null hypothesis.
Example:
There is no significant difference between the
scores of pupils in the experimental and control
group before and after the innovative dictation
activities .
ACTIVITY 6- Significance of the Study
 Potential contribution of the study.
 Will it provide new way of thinking, solve the problem, develop a new theory, process
or prototype mode?
 Example:
Significance of the Study
The study is deemed important for improvement of spelling of grade six pupils
through innovative dictation activities, Likewise, the findings of this research may proved
useful to the following, to wit;
Pupil.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Teachers.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Parents.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ACTIVITY 7- Scope and Delimitation
 Restrictions of the study due to time budget, and capability.
 Parameters of the study.
 Example:
Scope and Delimitations:
The focus of this study is to teach spelling using innovative
dictation activities.This study covered the school year 2017-
2018 at T. A. Molina Sr. Elementary School, Brgy. Dimabuno,
Dipaculao, Aurora. The respondents are all Grade six pupils of
T.A. Molina Sr. Elementary School.
Method
 ACTIVITY 8 -Type of Research
Design of the study.
-Experimental, qualitative or mixed methods

Action Research –
1. Pre experimental design- weak design
One shot design - Diagrammed as: X O
One group pre-test post-test design- Diagrammed as O1 X O2
Static-Group Design- Diagrammed as: Experimental Group X O
Control Group O
2. True experimental design-specifically a two-group pre-test, post-
test study design. Diagrammed as:
Experimental Group: O1 X O2
Control Group: O1 O2
3 . More realistic than true experiments.
Quasi Experimental Design-
They are unable to randomize the sample and respondents are intact.
 ACTIVITY 9- Respondents
 Who are the  Example:
participants?
Respondents
Provide details
about the The participants in this study will be ___ (indicate
target number) ___ (indicate grade / year level) pupils / students
participants. at _______________ (indicate name of school), ___
Who, how (indicate number) of which were randomly assigned to the
many, why experimental group and ____ (indicate number) to the
were they control group.
selected as The experimental group will be taught using the
your intervention to be used ______( how will the intervention
respondent. be done? for how long? etc.) while the control group will be
taught using the usual method of teaching.
 ACTIVITY 10- Sampling Method
 Provide  COMMON SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
details on
sampling • Non- random/ Non-probability Sampling
technique
to be purposive-(judgemental) You chose who you think should be in
employed. the study
How did convenience- sample is selected from elements of a population
you arrive
at your that are easily accessible, readiness to be a part of the sample
sample? snowball-(referral, friend of friend….etc.)
• Random/ Probability Sampling
Simple - Each subject has a chance or known probability of being
selected .Ex. Lottery and fish bowl technique
cluster- Sampling units are groups rather than individuals.
systematic-A simple example would be to select every 10th name from the
list.
Stratified -Each stratum is then sampled as an independent sub-population,
out of which individual elements can be randomly selected.
 ACTIVITY 11- Sampling Method

 Action Research-  If the two groups have the same

using 2 groups, baseline data. Previous grade or
experimental and result of the pre-test maybe used in
control group must grouping.
have the same  Total sampling or total enumeration
academic – if all the members of the class/es
performance were taken as respondents.
before the
intervention.
 15- Minimum
number per group
ACTIVITY 12- Proposed Intervention/ Strategy
 Describe your intervention material.
 Describe how the innovation will be conducted
in your school.
 Duringwhat part of the school year, what
particular subject matter or competency is
being addressed. How many times during the
day/week/month/quarter? Provide the
schedule.
ACTIVITY 13- Instrument/s
 Tool/s used to gather data. If adopted cite the source. If
personally made, account for its validity. If the pretest and
post-test are teacher made, who validated the test? Are
the test reliable?
 Describe the instrument to be used.
 For the pretest and posttest, a (choose one from the
following: ) teacher-made test / standardized test from
the DepEd Division / Regional / National Office will be used
(Appendix D).
 Validity and reliability of research instruments are
important considerations
Example:
Pretest and posttest will be given to the learners to gather
data and to measure if there is a significant difference
between the performance of the two groups. Both
instruments have been checked by the researcher’s school
head and the Education Program Supervisor in Math to ensure
the reliability of the instruments.
ACTIVITY 14- Data Collection Procedure

 Describe data collection procedure.

 Assessment, interview, survey, case
studies, observations or focus group
discussion.
Example:
Data Collection Procedure
Initially, a pretest will be done to determine the baseline level of the
study participants on the ________ (dependent variable). The pretest
scores of the participants from the control and experimental groups will
then be compared using appropriate statistical procedures to ensure
baseline comparability.
The intervention will then be applied to the experimental group
while the control group will be taught using the usual method of
teaching. After _____ (how long the intervention will be done), a
posttest will be conducted.
AVTIVITY 15- Ethical Considerations
 Identify ethical concerns that could emanate
from the conduct of the study. Rights, privacy
and confidentiality of the respondents are
protected.
 Assent or letters of consent are served.
Example:

Ethical Considerations
There are 42 pupils in grade six in T. A. Molina Sr.
Elementary School involved in the study. The researcher
will seek an approval from the immediate school head for
the conduct of the action research. Once approval from
the school head was attained, a letter of assent/ consent
will be given to the parents of the pupils, allowing them
to decide whether to allow or inhibit their children from
participating in the study.
ACTIVITY 16-Data Analysis
 Give details of data analysis such as statistical tools to be
employed.
Example:Data Analysis
The pre-test spelling results of the control and experimental
groups was compared using independent t test. Moreover, a
variance ratio test was performed to determine t test for groups
with equal or unequal variance.
To answer problems No. 1, 2 and 3, frequency, mean and
percentages were computed. To answer problem No. 4, t test was
used to determine difference between the scores of pupils in
experimental and control group after the intervention.
 ACTIVITY 17-Work plan
Provide a detailed work plan/schedule how the study will be carried on.
Activities Jan. Feb. March April May June
Conceptualization of the √
Problem
Preparation and acceptance √
of the action research
proposal

Finalization of the √
questionnaire and
Superintendent’s permission
to conduct the survey

Retrieval, Data Tabulation, √

interpretation

Data analysis √ √

Finalization of the action √

research paper and aligning it
with the Regional Research
Policies issued by the region
 ACTIVITY 18-Cost Estimates
Include a detailed research cost.
Particulars Amount
A. Implementation of the Approved Research Proposal
Supplies and Materials for the Conduct of Research 2,000.00
Local Transportation for Validation/Pilot Testing of 2,000.00
Instrument and Gathering of Data
Communication and Wifi Load 1,000.00
Reproduction of Research 3,000.00
Reproduction of Final Copy of Research Paper 2,000.00
A. Results and Dissemination
School INSET/ District /Division Research Congress/ 1,000.00
Colloquium
Grand Total 12,000.00
ACTIVITY 19-Plan for Dissemination
 Indicate how the results of the action research will be utilized
 Example:
Plan for Dissemination and Utilization
After the approval of the study, the researcher will use the game in her
Mathematics class not only this school year but also for the next school year, if the
researcher encounters the same case to incoming intermediate pupils. Continuous
conduct of the game will be done to help them cope up in their Mathematics lesson. If
the intervention will be found out to be effective, the researcher will also share the
said instruments to her co-teachers and fellow Mathematics teacher during faculty
meetings. This will aid them in teaching the multiplying skills of the pupils who will be
encountering the same difficulty. This study will also be shared during INSET
trainings, seminars and workshops and during District and Division Research Congress
to help the other researchers conceptualize their own action research also.
The researcher will also provide a copy of her research to the school where she is
teaching, to the District Office where she teach and to the Division Office.
 ACTIVITY 19-References
Follow the APA format of referencing.
Provide in text of work and reference list

 Invert authors’ names (last name first followed by initials).

Alphabetize reference list entries the last name of the first
author of each work.
Capitalize only the first letter of the first word of a title and
subtitle, the first word after a colon or a dash in the title, and
proper nouns. Do not capitalize the first letter of the second
word in a hyphenated compound word.
 References
 Center the title–
References-- at the top
of the page

 Double-space
reference entries

 Flush left the first line

of the entry and indent
subsequent lines

 Order entries
alphabetically by the
author’s surnames
 ACTIVITY 20-Appendices
• Instrument/s
• Consent/Assent Letters
• Proponent Information
• Research Information
• Declaration of Antiplagiarism
• Absence of Conflict of Interest
• Scanned copy of Land bank ATM card ( indicate below the
branch, account number)
THANK YOU