RESEARCH TEMPLATE FOR INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS, &

IMMERSION (III)
(for Grade 12 Students-All Strands)

A. Chapter 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

1. Introduction
 One page
 Two legal bases
 Description/detailed explanation of the situation/data/statistics
 General or broad objective of the researcher in conducting the
research

2. Conceptual Framework
 A basic structure or frame of reference which is designed to support an
idea or problem to be solved.
 This is best presented in the form of a paradigm which shows the
relationship of variables

3. Statement of the Problem

 Composed of two paragraphs
 The first paragraph is the general statement of the problem usually, a
reiteration of the title
 The second paragraph states the specific questions that the researcher
would like to answer
 Inferential questions for quantitative research, descriptive questions for
qualitative research

4. Hypotheses/Assumptions of the Study

 Specific statement of prediction of the study
 Hypotheses when the study is a quantitative research and must be
stated in a null form.
 Assumptions when the study is a qualitative research

5. Scope and Limitations of the Study

 Coverage of the research in terms of location, time, respondents, etc;
 Inherent design or methodology parameters that can restrict the scope
of the research findings and are outside the control of the researcher.

6. Significance of the Study

 Include at least four (4) possible beneficiaries of the study (two others,
researcher and future researcher).

7. Definition of Terms
 Preferably, use operational definition (based on how the terms are
used in the study)

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B. Chapter 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

1. Related Literature
 Number of references: Minimum of 5 Related Literature (Most current
and relevant to the study)
 Arrange in APA Format

2. Related Studies
 Minimum of 5 Related Studies (accomplished within 5 years)

3. Synthesis of the Study

 It shows the summary of the related literature and studies and shows
relevance or connection to the present study

C. Chapter 3: METHODOLOGY

1. Research Design
 Quantitative: This part identifies the research methods to use in the
study (descriptive, correlational, experimental, meta-analysis, etc.). If
two or more methods will be used, a brief description of the parts
where each will be used to be included.
 Qualitative: This provides background to the specific strategy of inquiry
to be used with references i.e Narrative, Phenomenology,
Ethnographic, Grounded Theory. It also provides the intended outcome
of using the strategy and why it is appropriate.

2. Research Environment
 This is a description of the research locale which includes significant
features that are relevant to the study.

3. Research Samples and Sampling Procedure

 This is a description of the respondents/participants/key informants,
their characteristics and profiles and how you are going to identify
them.
 Present a table depicting your total respondents, the population and
sample sizes, type, number, frequencies and percentages, and so on.
 Describe also the technique on how you have identified or derive these
samples-what sampling techniques will you use.
 Take note that the sampling procedure should be scientific. Avoid
arbitrariness.
 Consider also that the sampling procedures and sample size
determination should pass the test of representativeness.

4. Research Instruments
 It presents a detailed description of each research instrument used,
and when necessary, explains in detail how the psychometric
properties (item analysis, validity, and reliability) were ensured.
 In case the instruments have been adopted, the sources should be
properly cited and available psychometric properties be indicated.

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 5. Research Gathering Procedure
 This is a detailed presentation of the various phrases of the data
gathering, from start to finish. It provides a description of what exactly
transpired in each phrase.
 If possible, a flowchart may be used to supplement the textual
presentation. It also includes description of how you will maintain ethics
of the study by preserving anonymity, confidentiality, and security of
documents.

6. Plans for Data Analysis

 Quantitative: This section states clearly the statistical tools, scales and
rubrics used to address the problems that require quantitative
techniques. If possible, indicate the different formulas and the legend
for the symbols used.
 Qualitative: This section states how the data will be organized and
transcribed. Discuss the coding, pattern, and theme development
procedures of the transcripts or text files. If used, discuss specific
qualitative software you will use to assist in organizing collective data.
 Descriptive questions utilize descriptivestatistics. Descriptive Statistics
is concerned with describing the properties of sample or population.
 Inferential questions utilize inferential Statistics. Inferential Statistics is
concerned with drawing inference about the characteristics of a
population by studying its representative sample.

D. Chapter 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, & INTERPRETATION OF DATA

 Tables should be either in single or double spacing ( considering the

readability)
 No. of research questions is equal to the number of sections.
 Interpretations should be supported with RRL

E. Chapter 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, & RECOMMMENDATIONS

 The findings must be summed up altogether.Each specific question

under the statement of the problem must be answered
chronologically.The findings should be textual generalizations.
 Conclusions should point out what were factually learned from the
inquiry.It should be formulated concisely, that is, brief and short, yet
convey all the necessary information.

F. List of References

G. Annexes

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
 Reporting and sharing of findings should be done in a Thesis-Defense-
Like manner. Internal and external evaluators should be invited.
 The researchers will present the findings to the panel of evaluators.
 Research manuscript should be full-blown.
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 FLOW CHART (RESEARCH PROCESS)

Research
Problem Identification Teacher/Adviser
approves the title

Construct Chapter 1

Present Chapter 1 to the

Research Teacher

Review of Related
Construct Chapter 2
Review Using the
RRL Matrix

Present Chapter 2 to the

Research Teacher
Researchers
incorporate the
suggestions Construct Chapter 3 Gather data,
analyze, and
interpret data
Present Chapter 3 to the
Research Teacher

Construct Chapter 4

Present Chapter 4 to the

Research Teacher

Construct Chapter 5

Present Chapter 5 to the

Research Teacher

Researchers prepare
Finalize Research
3-5 copies of the
Manuscript
manuscript

Report and share the

Findings

Revise and finalize the

manuscript

Submit the final copy 5 copies (adviser,

(soft and hard copies) library, ASSP, SP,
Research Coor)