THE NATURE AND

IMPORTANCE OF
RESEARCH
Module 1
Research Essentials
Research, perhaps, is the most dreadful
undertaking that each student must face. One
either loves it or hates it.

But if given thought, what exactly does

Research do to us that makes it one of the most
undervalued concepts in the world of academe?
Research Essentials
Group Activity

Think of a problem you would like to research

on. Imagine the details of that problem. At the end
of the lesson and using the knowledge you gained,
think about how you will present the ideas that you
have in order to solve the said problem.
What is Research?
Research is defined:
■ careful study that is done to find and report
new knowledge about something (Merriam-
Webster)
■ systematic inquiry that is designed to collect,
analyze, and interpret data to understand,
describe, or predict phenomenon (Mertens,
2015)
■ the formal and disciplined application of
scientific inquiry to the study of problems
(Navarro and Santos, 2011)
What is Research?
Therefore…

Research plays an extremely

important role not only in the
academe but also in our day to
day lives.
 Importance of Research

1.Gather Relevant Information

2.Improve Quality of Life
3.Understand History
4.Personal and Professional Development
Gather Relevant Information
Research allows the verification of
existing processes and opens a
new avenue for further study.

This is also linked to research

being cyclical.
Improve Quality of Life

Since problems are being offered

a solution in a research, it brings
about a definite improvement in
life.
Understand History
Research deals with various
aspects in life and this includes
the past. Though many of us tend
to disregard the past, research
allows us to dwell on it for a while
so we get to have a better
understanding of the present.
Personal and Professional Development
We imbibe the new knowledge we
get from all the readings we need
to undergo in doing research.
This, in turn, allows us to have a
better understanding of life and
propels us to higher academic
heights.
What is in it for you?
With research, one becomes a…
– Good decision-maker
– Good problem-solver
– Good thinker
– Creatively
– Critically
– Good contributor of knowledge
Characteristics of a Good Research

1. Empirical
2. Analytical
3. Systematic
4. Cyclical
5. Original
Empirical

FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE

INVESTIGATION
Analytical

TREATMENT

THOROUGH
Systematic

METHOD

OBJECTIVE
Cyclical

PROBLEM AND RESOLUTION

PROCESS IN A CYCLE
Original

NEW

FRESH
THE RESEARCH PROCESS
Define
your
Topic
Document Write your
your Problem
Sources Statement

Write and Make

Revise
your an
Paper Outline

Develop
Evaluate
a
your
Research
Sources
Strategy
Ethics in Research

As defined by Merriam-Webster...
■ Rules of behavior based on ideas
about what is morally good and
bad
Ethics in Research
A Research that is done unethically,
e.g., there is plagiarism, the research
was conducted against some people’s
perspectives, can never be considered
valid and trustworthy regardless if it is
complete.
Ethics in Research
1. Honesty 7. Confidentiality.
2. Objectivity 8. Social
3. Integrity Responsibility
4. Carefulness 9. Competence
5. Openness 10.Legality
6. Respect for 11.Animal Care
Intellectual 12.Human Subjects
Property Protection
Research Essentials
Group Activity

Think of a problem you would like to research

on. Imagine the details of that problem. At the end
of the lesson and using the knowledge you gained,
think about how you will present the ideas that you
have in order to solve the said problem.
Research Essentials
PROBLEM:
The Speed of Internet Connection in the Philippines

DETAILS:
– The speed of internet in the PH is extremely
slow.
– The amount that we pay for a measly
connection is high.

SOLUTION:
Maybe allow the government to have partial control
over the major internet service providers.
FORMAT FOR THE NAME
ALONZO, Bea A.
BASAÑES, Dan Christian V.
CRUZ, John Lloyd A.
DELA CRUZ, Juan F.
11 – Archdiocese of North London

The task will be checked according to Content,

Organization and Mechanics.