Notes for Practical Research 1 for
Grade 11 3. Conduct a review of related
literature- this stage is mainly about
reading studies articles, and other
The Important Characteristics of Research sources related to your study.
1. Research gathers relevant information and 4. Determine the theoretical
produces noel knowledge. framework for your study- a
foundation of a research study.
2. Research improves the quality of life.
5. Develop a research strategy or
3. Research promotes understanding of history.
design- is a plan on how to conduct
4. Research contributes to ones personal and your research .
professional development.
6. Collect your data- this involves your
actual study according to your research
strategy.
The Characteristics of Good Research 7. Validate your research design and
Research is realistic as it requires you to analyze your data- as a researcher you
gather data and obtain as much information must make sure that the research study
about the area of study. is valid and reliable by setting certain
criteria.
Research is analytical as the process is
conducted in a scientific systematic and 8. Write and revise your research
structured manner using standards paper – the writing process includes
methods. outlining drafting and incorporating
comments and suggestions into drafts.
Research provides possible solutions to real
world problems and offers potential 9. Defending and disseminating the results of
technological advancements and your study – having it published your study
developments. prior to finalizing your research report.
Research offers practical, innovative and Ethics – a set of moral principles that distinguish
novel solutions and contributions to between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
different bodies of knowledge. Falsification- the act of manoeuvring data in such a
Research is a scholarly work as it follows way that another person will be inclined to believe
the highest ethical standards. that said data is true.
Phenomenology – this approach refers to the study
of phenomena involving human events situations
STEPS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW IN concepts experiences or needs.
CONDUCTING A RESEARCH STUDY: Case study – this approach presents a detailed
analysis of a specific issue using a specific case or
multiple cases within the bound.
1. Define your Topic- The research
process starts with selecting a topic. Narrative research – this approach narrates the life
experiences of an individual as told to the researcher
2. Formulate Your Problem statements- or gathered by the researcher.
a problem statements is that which
describes what is to be tested examined Plagiarism – the act of copying another person works
or studied during the entire research ideas or words without appropriate
process. acknowledgement of the original source.
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Grade 11 3. Conduct a review of related
literature- this stage is mainly about
reading studies articles, and other
The Important Characteristics of Research sources related to your study.
1. Research gathers relevant information and 4. Determine the theoretical
produces noel knowledge. framework for your study- a
foundation of a research study.
2. Research improves the quality of life.
5. Develop a research strategy or
3. Research promotes understanding of history.
design- is a plan on how to conduct
4. Research contributes to ones personal and your research .
professional development.
6. Collect your data- this involves your
actual study according to your research
strategy.
The Characteristics of Good Research 7. Validate your research design and
Research is realistic as it requires you to analyze your data- as a researcher you
gather data and obtain as much information must make sure that the research study
about the area of study. is valid and reliable by setting certain
criteria.
Research is analytical as the process is
conducted in a scientific systematic and 8. Write and revise your research
structured manner using standards paper – the writing process includes
methods. outlining drafting and incorporating
comments and suggestions into drafts.
Research provides possible solutions to real
world problems and offers potential 9. Defending and disseminating the results of
technological advancements and your study – having it published your study
developments. prior to finalizing your research report.
Research offers practical, innovative and Ethics – a set of moral principles that distinguish
novel solutions and contributions to between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
different bodies of knowledge. Falsification- the act of manoeuvring data in such a
Research is a scholarly work as it follows way that another person will be inclined to believe
the highest ethical standards. that said data is true.
Phenomenology – this approach refers to the study
of phenomena involving human events situations
STEPS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW IN concepts experiences or needs.
CONDUCTING A RESEARCH STUDY: Case study – this approach presents a detailed
analysis of a specific issue using a specific case or
multiple cases within the bound.
1. Define your Topic- The research
process starts with selecting a topic. Narrative research – this approach narrates the life
experiences of an individual as told to the researcher
2. Formulate Your Problem statements- or gathered by the researcher.
a problem statements is that which
describes what is to be tested examined Plagiarism – the act of copying another person works
or studied during the entire research ideas or words without appropriate
process. acknowledgement of the original source.
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