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Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Research Proposal
STE- Research 3
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Introduction to Research Proposal
First Edition, 2020

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Research 3
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Research Proposal
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Grade 9 - Research III Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module
on The Research Proposal!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Research III Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The
Research Proposal !

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
familiarize and master a research proposal. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the reference book you are now using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – What is Research Proposal?
• Lesson 2 – What is the purpose of Research Proposal?
• Lesson 3 – Key Areas of the Research Proposal
• Lesson 4 - Research Proposal Preparation

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After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Define research proposal
2. Identify the purpose of doing research proposal
3. Identify the key areas in a research proposal
4. Describe the Six ‘P’s of research proposal preparation
5. Apply the elements of research proposal and
6. Explore on the skills needed in making one’s research proposal

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 What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What is the main advantage of producing a written research proposal?
A. Informs all interested parties C. Helps the institution
B. Helps with credibility D. Helps keep people employed
2. All of these may appear in a research proposal, but which one will ALWAYS appear?
A. Business objectives C. Marketing objectives
B. Creative objectives D. Research objectives
3. Which word will complete this statement?
We talk about generating _________, testing _________, and rejecting _________.
A. aims B. hypothesis C. questions D. objectives
4. Which will NOT be included in the timetable section of the research proposal?
A. deadlines for submitting final report C. guidelines on ethics
B. deadlines for ending the data collection D. progress report date
5. Which is a good research proposal?
A. Consider all possible research that had previously been done on the topic
B. Focus on citation and referencing style
C. Focus on addressing the research objectives
D. Provide respondent names and addresses
6. Why is proposal’s literature review important?
A. It looks authoritative
B. It is expected by the university
C. It shows that are knowledgeable about the literature that relates to your research topic.
D. The tutor insists upon it.
7. Which proposal section is intended to describe the purpose with a statement of the research
question?
A. Introduction B. Literature review C. Proposed Method D. References
8. Which ONE of these phrases is best avoided in a research proposal?
A. This research seeks to……
B. I hope to …..
C. The intention is to complete the study by …..
D. This research draws upon the work of ……
9. Which helps to agree timing, agree resource allocation and also draws boundaries?
A. The final report C. The observation form
B. The questionnaire D. The research proposal
10. Which ONE of these is best avoided in a proposal?
A. Jargon C. Accurate, spelling and grammar
B. Short, clear sentences D. Careful use of correct gender terms

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11. The final research report is NOT:
A. future secondary data C. research proposal
B. a basis for decision-making D. tangible evidence of a research project
12. What helps to agree timing, agree resource allocation and also draws boundaries?
A. The final report C. Th observation form
B. The questionnaire D. The proposal
13. Projects do go wrong. I one case a student was indecisive and collected anything, just in case it
came in useful: websites, photocopies, brochures. The questionnaire even included irrelevant
questions, just in case the information could be useful. Which ONE of the following would have been
realistic and would have helped the most with this problem?
A. Being less ambitious C. Setting a clear objective
B. Using Gantt chart D. Regular progress report
14. Why does a researcher write a research proposal at the start of a study?
A. So they will not forget what they are doing during the study
B. So they can advertise for people to take part in the study
C. To make sure they have not left any part of the study out when they are planning it
D. To apply for ethical approval and to gain permission to access participants or sources of data
15. Which of the following statements best reflects the central purpose of a research proposal?
A. Demonstrate that I have a detailed and feasible plan for completion of the research project
B.Demonstrate my knowledge of the key questions and studies in the field
C.Demonstrate that the proposed research will produce a significant contribution to knowledge
D.All of these

Lesson

1 The Research Proposal

‘’You might be thinking to yourself, "Why am I going to make a research proposal?"

A research proposal is a great way to introduce you to research without making

you write a long research paper (sounds nice, right?). It is preparing you to write a
paper whether you research the same topic or not. If you do research the same
topic, a research proposal gives you a huge head start because you end up having
done a lot of prep work for the final project. This makes the entire process less
stressful for you. If you don't use the same topic, you still have a better idea of how
the process works for a new research project.

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Research proposals force you to think about why the topic matters, not just to
yourself, but to a wider audience. You get to learn about the scholarly conversation
already going on and how you might be able to contribute to it with your own
research. Isn’t that interesting?

What’s In

Let’s think outside the box!

Can you link the dots with no

more than three straight lines,

without lifting your pen?

How the activity on think outside the box above relate to your
answer on the question, ‘Why am I writing a research
proposal?’

What’s New

What is a research proposal?

A research proposal is a concise and coherent summary of your proposed research.

What is the purpose of a research proposal?

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 The purpose of a research proposal can be summarized as follows:

➢ To propose a research project that will result in a significant contribution to

knowledge.
➢ To formulate a detailed plan of the project including methodological approach and
theoretical framework.
➢ To ensure that the proposed research is achievable within the required time and with the
available resources.
➢ To demonstrate that you have adequate expertise and experience to undertake the
project.

Key Areas of the Research Proposal

When writing a research design or research proposal, ensure you consider and cover the
following areas:

1. A working title or topic area - ensure that you convey the key points of the
research
2. General overview of the research area - provide a brief synopsis of the research
3. Identification of the relevant literature - reference any key literature that may
support your proposal and use the literature to demonstrate how/where it fits within
the context of the subject area
4. Key research questions - in order to demonstrate that your research is viable and
do-able it is essential to identify some of the key questions it aims to answer
5. Methodology - outline the methodologies you aim to use
6. Timescale / research planning - identify the timescale and acknowledge the
planning done, required and/or involved
7. Bibliography - ensure to include a Bibliography for any references to literature within
your research proposal

Research proposal preparation

The research proposal is an important document that you submit as part of the research process,
so it is essential that you put sufficient time and energy into preparing it.
You should always remember the six ‘P’s of research proposal preparation:

• Project - Why is your project worth investing in?

• Person - Why are you the best person to deliver the project?
• Preparation - How have you prepared for the project? What other training will you undertake
in order to deliver the project?
• Place - Why is Ocaña National High School laboratory the best place to undertake your
research?
• Passion - Does your passion for your subject and for conducting original research come
through in the application?
• Precision - Provide your reader with a very clear idea of what you are planning to do, why it is
worthwhile, and how you plan to achieve your goals. Please bear in mind that your project
must be achievable within the standard time frame and thesis word length.

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 Your research proposal should also demonstrate the following elements:

• Originality - What is the 'gap' in knowledge that you wish to fill?

• Feasibility - Show that your scope, timescale and resources are realistic. Reflect on the key
questions that you are seeking to answer to ensure that your project is not too broad to be
achievable.
• Context - Situate your own research within a body of existing work.
• Critical thinking - Identify issues and problems within the status quo.
• Suitable supervision - Research the department you are applying to and show that your
project fits with the research interests of a supervisor, and or find experts in the field of your
research to help and mentor appropriately.
• Ownership - Demonstrate your ability to take ownership of an independent research project
and make a positive first impression of yourself as a potential research leader.
• Impact - What are the benefits to wider society?
• Why you? - Why are you the right person to undertake this research? How has your
background prepared you for it?
• Training needs - What further training will you need? How will you undertake this?
• Interest - Demonstrate a passion for your research area, through specific examples.

We understand that you are likely to be developing your research topic, and we therefore
recommend that you first contact your research adviser/ teacher online who with appropriate
expertise to discuss your proposed research. If there is a good fit between your proposed
research and our research strengths, he/she will be able to give you advice on a draft of your
research proposal before you make a formal one.

Which skills are required for a research proposal?

Writing a research proposal engages a number of skills. These skills can be grouped into
three clusters:

Subject knowledge and research skills

The proposal gives you an opportunity to exhibit your mastery of subject knowledge and
familiarity with current research trends.

Critical thinking skills

A good research proposal displays evidence of advanced analysis, evaluation and synthesis
skills, as well as creativity and the ability to combine vertical and lateral thinking.

Communication skills

The proposal displays your ability to express yourself in precise and concise language.

It is necessary to keep these skills in mind as you work on your proposal as your readers will
be looking for evidence of them in your writing.

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 What is It

Scientific Thinking Process Activity

Instruction: Read the case below and answer the questions that follow.

Your friend gets itchy skin and develops red marks after playing in the sand. She
suspects the sand as the cause of the rashes. However, she gives up her suspicion
when a classmate playing in the sand does not get itchy skin nor does she develop
red marks on her skin.

Questions:

A. Is your friend being scientific in giving up her suspicion about the sand as the possible cause of the
skin irritation? Explain your answer.

__________________________________________________________________________________
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B. Plan a way to test whether or not the sand caused the skin irritation.

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 What’s More

Activity 1. What are seven Key Areas of the Research Proposal

Task: Locate on the grid the 7 key areas of the research proposal. (key terms in a word or two) and
write them on our answer sheet.

G W G Y P H Y T R Y F B

D O O R A B L E T A B I

F R R E S T R A C T S B

S K D I S T A N C E Y L

T I T R I A N G L E S I

S N O I T S E U Q R Y O

Y G O L O D O H T E M G

H T T R U I M P H D S R

I O V E R V I E W T E A

M P Y P H F E W R A P P

T I M E S C A L E D E H

E C E F R A M E S S Y Y

L I T E R A T U R E G H

1. ____________________ 5. ____________________

2. ____________________ 6. ____________________

3. ____________________ 7. ____________________

4. ____________________

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Activity 2 Six ‘P’s of research proposal preparation

Instruction: Match questions/descriptions in Column A with the terms in Column B.Write only
the letter that corresponds to the correct match.

Column A Column B

1.Does your passion for your subject and for conducting A. Precision
original research come through in the application?
2.Why is Ocaña National High School laboratory the best B. Preparation
place to undertake your research?

3. Why is your project worth investing in? C. Person

4. Provide your reader with a very clear idea of what you are D. Project
planning to do, why it is worthwhile, and how you plan to
achieve your goals. Please bear in mind that your project
must be achievable within the standard time frame and
thesis word length.
5. Why are you the best person to deliver the project? E. Place

6. How have you prepared for the project? What other F. Passion
training will you undertake in order to deliver the project?

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 What I Have Learned

1. A research proposal is a concise and coherent summary of your proposed research.

2. The purpose of a research proposal can be summarised as follows:

➢ To propose a research project that will result in a significant contribution to

knowledge.
➢ To formulate a detailed plan of the project including methodological approach and
theoretical framework.
➢ To ensure that the proposed research is achievable within the required time and with the
available resources.
➢ To demonstrate that you have adequate expertise and experience to undertake the
project.

3. When writing a research design or research proposal, ensure you consider and cover the
following areas:
3.1 A working title or topic area
3.2 General overview of the research area
3.3 Identification of the relevant literature
3.4 Key research questions
3.5 Methodology
3.6 Timescale / research planning
3.7 Bibliography

4. You should always remember the six ‘P’s of research proposal preparation:
4.1 Project
4.2 Person
4.3 Preparation
4.4 Place
4.5 Passion
4.6 Precision

5. Your research proposal should also demonstrate the following elements:

5.1 Originality
5.2 Feasibility
5.3 Context
5.4 Critical thinking
5.5 Suitable supervision
5.6 Ownership
5.7 Impact
5.8 Why you?
5.9 Training needs
5.10 Interest

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6. Which skills are required for a research proposal?
6.1 Subject knowledge and research skills
6.2 Critical thinking skills
6.3 Communication skills

What I Can Do

Instruction: To jump start with your research proposal, please be guided with the following questions and be
sure to provide your response.

KICK-OFF ACTIVITY

1. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? (Substantive Problem or Issue)

What larger issues or concerns first drew you to this problem? Start with a
question. (originating question/specifying question)

2. WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW IT?

Why should anyone care what you find?

What difference does it make, theoretically or practically?

3. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE ANSWER IS? (Working hypotheses)

What is your tentative answer?

Be sure to spell out the reasons behind your substantive problem and hypotheses and the logical
interconnections between them on your online class with your research teacher/ research adviser.

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which statement describes the purpose of a research proposal?

A. It is an overall plan, structure and strategy designed to obtain answers to the research

questions

B. A document for scientific scrutiny for others to judge the appropriateness of the project

C. A reference document to show the research was carried out

D. All of the above

2. A research proposal outlines the research process that is to be undertaken so that the _________
and appropriateness can be examined by others.

A. Authority B. Relevance C. Appearance D. Validity

3. Merely quantitative research uses research proposals to conceptualize the process that is
proposed to be undertaken.
A. True B. False C. Half true,half false D. None of these
4. The research proposal should start with _____________.
A. An overview of the main area under study C. A time frame of the proposed research
B. The proposed structure of the report D. Sampling technique
5. Which of the following is NOT a function of a research proposal of a study?
A. How answers will be found to what is proposed
B. What answers will be found to what is proposed
C. What is proposed to be done in a study
D. Why proposed strategies of investigation are selected
6. Having provided a broad introduction to the area of study in the research proposal the focus
should then be move on to __________________ in the next section.
A. Identify the issues that form the basis of the study and develop a rational for the study
B. Identify who makes up the sample and how it will be studied
C. Identify and discuss any ethical consideration that may occur in the research
D. Discuss the instrument and operationalize any variable that will be used
7. A research proposal does not need to give detailed information about the strategies that will be
used for data analysis because data has not been collected at the point of writing the proposal.
A. True B. False C. Half true,half false D. None of these

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8. Which of the following should be included in a research proposal?
A. The difficulties you encountered with your previous reading on the topic
B. Your choice of research methods and reasons for choosing them
C. Your status and experience
D. All of the above
9. Which of the following should you think about when planning your research?
A. Negotiating access to organizations
B. The ethical issues that might arise
C. Who your research participants will be
D. All of the above
10. What are the benefits of using Gantt chart timetable for your research project?
A. Because your supervisor may ask to see written evidence that you are planning your time
B. It can be the only thing required to keep track of your project?
C. To give you something to do in the early stages of your research when nothing is
happening.
D. To keep track of the various tasks you will need to complete as part of your research
project
11. These are the goals that the proposed study aims to accomplish
A. Background of the study C. Significance of the study
B. Statement of the problem D. Scope and delimitation
12. This is the specific date and place that the proposed study would be conducted
A. Background of the study C. Significance of the study
B. Statement of the problem D. Scope and delimitation
13. This is the importance of the proposed study in the individuals and society
A. Background of the study C. Significance of the study
B. Statement of the problem D. Scope and delimitation
14. This gives the details and processes that would be done for the proposed study to happen
A. Analysis and discussion C. Methodology
B. Background of the study D. Review of related literature and studies
15. This is the part where the writer inputs the references or materials that are used for the research
A. Analysis and discussion C. Methodology
B. Background of the study D. Review of related literature and studies

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 Additional Activities

How Can We Protect Gas Pipes from Rusting?

Imagine yourself working for the Housing Development Board. You are to place gas pipes in the ground
for a new housing estate. You must decide how to protect the pipes from rusting. You must also
consider the cost-effectiveness of the method chosen. The table below compares various methods of
preventing rusting.

Method Protection Relative Cost

Plastic covering Poor Cheap

Painting Poor to good Cheap

Tin plating Good Medium

Chromium/ Silver plating Good Expensive

Galvanizing Very good Medium

Stainless steel Excellent Very expensive

I. Defining the Problem

Write a statement or question stating clearly the objective of your investigation.

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II. Factors That Need to be Considered

List some factors that will affect your choice of protection. You will need to consider the social,
economic and technological factors.

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III. Ideas for Solving the Problem

Possible Method Advantages Disadvantages

IV. Solution Chosen

Decide if the pipes are to be laid above or below the ground. Then decide on the method you will
use. List your reasons.

__________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

V. Evaluation

Comment on how satisfied you are with the solution to the problem.

__________________________________________________________________________________
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VI. Report on the Investigation

Write a brief research report to your boss on the method you choose. Include
reasons and any disadvantages or limitations of the proposed method.

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. A Activity No. I 1. D
2. D 1. Working topic 2. D
3. B 2. Overview 3. B
4. C 3. Literature 4. A
5. C 4. Questions 5. B
6. A/C 5. Methodology 6. D
7. A 6. Timescale 7. B
8. A 7. Bibliography 8. B
9. D Activity 2 9. B
10.D 1. F 10.D
11.C 2. E 11.B
12.C 3. D 12.D
13.D 4. A 13.C
14.C 5. C 14.C
15.D 6. B 15.D
Answer Key
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