Common problems in research
a hindrance to group
1. Difficulty in conceptualizing a
goodresearch problem.
 Many researches done
already.
 Life in general has limitless
ideas for studies.
 Be creative.
 Have a sensitive mind.
2. Scarcity or unavailability of
updated and relevant
references.
 Choosing a topic that is
new or novel – present
difficulty for related
literature.
 Be resourceful.
3. How to put into writing one’s own
ideas.
 Writing is an art
 Skill acquired through
years of constant reading
 Right choice of words and
proper blending of
sentences
 Coherent and effective
paragraphs
 Good ideas and present
cold facts
4. Lack of Teamwork among the
group members or inadequate
assistance.
 Teamwork is necessary
 Coordination and rapport
among members is
substantial
 Uncooperative member is
success.
5. Uncooperative Respondents or
Officials of an Institution.
 You cannot please
everybody
 Officials are too busy to
get involved
 Respondents may not
care answering the
questionnaires
 Establish rapport, tact, and
exercise in motivating
people
An Overview of the Steps in Basic
Research
1. Information gathering to
formulate a significant research
problem.
2. Conceptualization of a good
research problem for the title
defense.
3. Defense of the proposed
research topics/titles.
4. Gathering of comprehensive
references from the library and
other sources
5. Proper documentation of
reviewed related literature and
studies
 6. Extensive consultation with the
thesis adviser and the thesis
coordinator throughout the
research work.
7. Formulation of a good thesis
proposal (writing chapters I-III).
8. Defense of the thesis proposal.
9. Preparing the research
instrument.
Parts of basic research
1. Preliminary Matters:
 Title page
 Acknowledgment
 Table of Contents
2. Chapter I :
 Introduction
 Background of the Study
 Statement of the Problem
 Hypothesis
 Significance of the Study
 Theoretical Framework
 Conceptual
Framework/Research
Paradigm
 Scope and Limitations of
the Study
 Definitions of Terms
3. Chapter II :
 Foreign Literature
 Local Literature
 Foreign Studies
 Local Studies
 Synthesis
4. Chapter III :
 Research Design
 Respondents of the Study
 Research Locale
 Instrumentation
 Data Gathering Procedure
 Statistical Treatment of
Data
Characteristics of a Good Research
Problem:
S-pecific-clearly stated and relationships
are properly cited
M-easurable-measured accurately by
research instruments
A-chievable-data are attainable using
correct statistical technique
R-ealistic-results are empirical and not
manipulated
T-ime-bound-time frame is essential to
realize or complete the study at a set
time
Other Characteristics of a Good
Research Problem:
o Relevant or timely
o Researchable through scientific
method
o Innovative or is a probable step
to produce novel solutions
o Interesting and challenging
o Beneficial to a good number of
people
 o Has related readings for 5. 5. An attempt to find a better
comprehensive exploration way of addressing a problem.
o Significant solutions to
6. 6. Can include ideas, phrases
community development
and sentences from published
materials relevant to the study to
give the readers an overview of
Possible Sources of Research Problems: the study.

 Personal experiences in life-

personal issues encountered

 Existing programs that need to be

improved-programs of school or
house that needs modification

 Further inquiry of a conducted

study- updating studies in the
past

 Through consultations with

experts-gathering insights from
experts

 Through extensive reading in the

libraries and online sources

Contents of the Introduction:

1. Presentation of the situation or

problem.

2. Existence of an unsatisfactory
condition or problem that needs
a solution.

3. Rationale of the study-why it is

necessary to conduct the study.

4. A desire to have a clearer

understanding of a situation,
circumstances, or phenomenon.