This document provides guidance on choosing a research topic by outlining important factors to consider like ability, interest, and resources. It recommends starting with a general topic of at least two words and then thinking of related concepts to identify relationships and formulate questions that could lead to a specific research topic containing a minimum of five words. The more words used, the more specific the topic becomes.

1. Choosing a
Research
Topic

2. Some factors to consider when choosing
a research topic
 Ability
 Interest
 Manageability
 Resources
 Time
 Contribution

3. Some tips in formulating your topic:
1. Think of a general topic. This should
consist of at least two words.
2. Think of concepts related to that
topic.
3. Try to see relationships between the
concepts and your topic. You can try
formulating questions to lead you
into a possible topic.
4. Formulate a possible research topic.
There should be at least five words in
your topic. The more words you use,
the more specific your topic
becomes.

5. Task 1
Prepare your own research topic visual illustration

6. Research
Topic and
Research
Questions
Research Topic: Social Media and the Relationship between
Parents and their Children
Research Questions:
1. Which social media are used by both Filipino parents and
their children?
2. How do social media help establish a good relationship
between parents and their children?
3. What is the role of social media in establishing the
relationship between parents and their children?

7. Research Topic and Research Questions
Research Topic: Filipino Culture and
Values in Selected Television
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Research Questions
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8. Task 2
Write your approved research topic.Write
Discuss and have your 3 research topics
approved.Discuss
Look for at related research articles (local
and international, at least 3 per member)Look