PR-1-WK1

St. John Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

  • Course: Practical Research 1

  • Week: 1

  • Semester: First

  • Instructor: Tr. Melissa Gaguicla

Definition of Research

  • Research means:

    • Searching for knowledge

    • Finding new knowledge

    • Knowing and understanding the world

  • Practical application of research:

    • Discovering medical breakthroughs

    • Advancing technological development

    • Understanding and solving problems in education

Importance of Research

  1. Gather Relevant Information

    • Research serves as a springboard for conducting further research or planning new projects.

  2. Improving Quality of Life

    • Continuous research leads to breakthroughs that improve convenience and comfort for people.

  3. Understanding History

    • Research helps us comprehend current societal behaviors and contexts.

  4. Personal and Professional Development

    • It enhances knowledge, decision-making abilities, critical thinking, and creativity.

Characteristics of a Good Research

  1. Empirical

    • Good research involves facts and data obtained through investigation.

  2. Analytical

    • Researchers must analyze and interpret gathered data accurately before drawing conclusions.

  3. Systematical

    • Research must follow systematic methods.

  4. Cyclical

    • The research process begins with a problem and concludes with a resolution or tentative answer, where each step is crucial to overall success.

  5. Original

    • Outputs should represent novel ideas, demonstrating originality.

Research Process

  1. Define your topic

  2. Write your problem statement

  3. Make an outline

  4. Develop research strategies

  5. Evaluate your sources

  6. Write and revise your paper

  7. Document your sources

Ethics in Research

  • Ethics means:

    • Norms for conduct that distinguish acceptable from unacceptable researcher behavior.

  • Research ethics:

    • Establishes the moral integrity of the researcher.

Ethical Principles in Research

  1. Honesty

    • Report data, results, methods, and procedures sincerely.

  2. Objectivity

    • Avoid biases in research.

  3. Openness

    • Remain open to critiques and new ideas.

  4. Integrity

    • Maintain consistency of thought and action in research practices.

  5. Carefulness

    • Critically examine and verify your own work.

  6. Respect for Intellectual Property

    • Do not use unpublished data or methods without permission; never plagiarize.

  7. Confidentiality

    • Protect personal information collected from respondents.

  8. Social Responsibility

    • Alleviate or mitigate adverse social norms.

  9. Competence

    • Enhance professional skills through ongoing education and learning.

  10. Legality

    • Adhere to relevant laws and institutional policies.

  11. Animal Care

    • Respect and care for animals involved in research.

  12. Human Subject Protection

    • Respect human dignity, privacy, and autonomy in research practices.

Essay Assignment

  • Write an essay of at least 300 words addressing:

    1. What makes a good research?

    2. What is the research process?

Assignment

  • On a whole sheet of paper, answer the following question:

    • What are the differences between Quantitative and Qualitative Research?

    • Provide at least 3 examples for each research type.