III

1. Inquiry, Investigation, and
Immersion
Course Introduction:
VON CHRISTOPHER G. CHUA
von_christopher_chua@dlsu.edu.ph

2. On the Agenda
In this discussion, the class is expected to
1. Be informed course expectations, standards and competencies,
outline, and target outcomes;
2. Note (and contribute to) course policies;
3. Reflect on and share past research experiences; and
4. Describe inquiry, investigation, and immersion.
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What we week to accomplish

3. Course
Descriptio
n

4. On the completion of this course, the student is
expected to:
1. Conduct and defend a group research
(qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) by
undertaking a rigorous process that involves:
2. Develop appreciation towards the conduct of
research in across a wide spectrum of
professional fields.
3. Gain an in-depth understanding of the need for
intellectual honesty, academic rigor, and
collaboration through the exercise of research.
Desired
Learning
Outcomes

5. Grading
Criteria
WW: Components of the Research Paper, Quiz(zes),
PT: Within-Group Evaluation, Practice Tasks, Class Participation,
Individual Activities
Oral Defense grade will be determined solely on the evaluation of the
research panel.

6. Research
Paper

7. Evaluating
Papers

8. Course
Outline
Brainstorming for Research Topics
(to include discussions of various research designs and research papers)
Identifying the Problem and Asking the
Question
Reading on Related Studies
Understanding Ways to Collect Data
Finding Answers to Research Questions
Reporting, Findings, Drawing Conclusions, and
Making Recommendations

9. 1. Submit all outputs on time.
2. Be prompt. Attend classes diligently.
3. Build a positive, proactive attitude
within the research team.
4. Think of a prospective research
adviser.
Important
Notes

10. Research is a systematic process of
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting
information in order to increase our
understanding of a phenomenon about
which we are interested or concerned
(Leedy & Ormrod, 2013).
Defining
Research

11. Research is a systematic and objective
creation of knowledge.
(Creswell, 2013)
works with a
system or
method
unbiased; all
angles presented
a creative
process
Defining
Research Pose a
question
Collect data
to answer
to the
question
Present
the
answer

12. Add to existing knowledge.
Improve practice.
Inform policies
Solve problems, not emergencies.
Why DO
RESEARCH?

13. Assess
Yourself
STENGTHS
What personal
traits do you
possess did you
find useful in doing
research?
WEAKNESSES
What personal
traits can deter
you from doing
research?
OPPORTUNITIES
What opportunities
do you see in
research?
THREATS
What external
factors do you
consider as threats
in doing research?