PRACTICAL RESEARCH I COURSE GUIDE

Quarter 1: Introduction to Inquiry and Qualitative Research

Order PowerPoint Title Curriculum Reference / Rationale
Starts the course by defining research, its nature, purpose, and
Research and Its
1 contribution to everyday life (DepEd CG: “Nature of Inquiry and
Importance
Research”).
Follows with the stages of the research process and introduces ethical
Research Process and
2 principles in inquiry (CG: “Characteristics, Processes, and Ethics in
Ethics
Research”).
Qualitative and
Compares both paradigms to establish how qualitative research differs
3 Quantitative
(CG: “Qualitative vs. Quantitative Approaches”).
Research
Overview of Focuses solely on qualitative research — its definitions, features, strengths,
4
Qualitative Research and applications (CG: “Qualitative Research and Its Importance”).
Deepens understanding of why qualitative research matters in daily life
Relevance of
5 and across fields/strands (CG: “Usefulness of Qualitative Research in
Qualitative Research
Various Disciplines”).
Introduces designs such as case study, ethnography, phenomenology,
Types of a Qualitative
6 grounded theory, etc. (CG: “Kinds and Characteristics of Qualitative
Research
Research”).
Helps students identify and articulate the social, educational, or
Significance of a
7 community significance of their chosen study (CG: “Value and Beneficiaries
Qualitative Research
of the Research”).
Qualitative Research Teaches how to identify a research problem and formulate questions (CG:
8
Problem “Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem”).
Writing a Research Guides students in developing a research title, problem statement, and
9
Statement objectives (CG: “Formulating Research Questions and Statements”).
Covers how to specify boundaries and delimitations of a study (CG:
10 Scope and Limitation
“Defining Scope, Delimitation, and Constraints”).
Introduces the purpose and types of related literature sources (CG:
11 Literature Sources
“Reviewing Related Literature and Studies”).
Relevant Literature Focuses on identifying, selecting, and evaluating relevance of literature
12
Sources (CG: “Criteria for Selecting Relevant Literature”).
Citing Literature Explains how to cite sources correctly to maintain academic honesty (CG:
13
Sources “Ethical Standards in Literature Review”).
Focuses on formatting reference lists (APA/MLA), compiling bibliographies
14 Listing References
(CG: “Listing References/Bibliography”).
Concludes Quarter 1 by reinforcing research ethics, plagiarism prevention,
Ethical Standards in
15 and integrity in writing (CG: “Observing Ethical Standards in Writing the
Writing
Review”).

Suggested Grouping into Weekly Modules:

Week Topics Covered (PowerPoints) Main Focus
Understanding the nature and
1–2 Research and Its Importance; Research Process and Ethics
purpose of research
Qualitative & Quantitative Research; Overview; Relevance; Exploring qualitative research
3–4
Types foundations
Significance; Research Problem; Writing a Research Defining and formulating a research
5–6
Statement; Scope & Limitation problem
Literature Sources; Relevant Literature; Citing; Listing Reviewing literature and ethical
7–8
References; Ethical Standards writing

Quarter 2: Conducting and Reporting Qualitative Research

Order PowerPoint Title Curriculum Reference / Rationale
1 Qualitative Research Begins the quarter by introducing common qualitative designs (case
Order PowerPoint Title Curriculum Reference / Rationale
study, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, etc.) and how
Design to select the appropriate one. (DepEd CG: “Designs of Qualitative
Research”)
Follows design by discussing purposive, snowball, and convenience
2 Sampling Procedure sampling. Students learn how to determine participants and sample
size. (“Population and Sampling Procedures in Qualitative Studies”)
After determining participants, students design data-gathering tools
Designing Instruments for
3 such as interview guides, observation checklists, and focus-group
Data Collection
prompts. (“Preparation of Data Gathering Instruments”)
Explains how to conduct interviews, observations, and document
Methods of Data
4 reviews while ensuring ethical standards and consent. (“Techniques
Collection
and Methods of Gathering Data”)
A more focused session on interview procedures—building rapport,
5 Conducting Interviews asking probing questions, recording responses, and managing bias.
(“Data Gathering through Interviews”)
Discusses how to record, transcribe, and store qualitative data
Transcriber Notes and
6 properly (audio logs, field notes, transcripts). (“Organizing and
Records
Managing Collected Data”)
Compiling Qualitative Introduces compiling all gathered materials systematically before
7
Data coding or analysis. (“Data Organisation and Management”)
Students learn to arrange responses by question/theme and prepare
8 Collating Collected Data
them for analysis. (“Data Collation, Sorting, and Initial Grouping”)
Disassembling Qualitative Teaches coding—breaking data into smaller units, labeling, and
9
Data identifying emerging categories. (“Coding and Data Reduction”)
Reassembling Qualitative Focuses on clustering codes into themes or patterns. (“Developing
10
Data Themes and Patterns from Data”)
Students interpret what themes mean, connecting them to research
Interpreting Qualitative
11 questions and related literature. (“Data Interpretation and Meaning-
Data
Making”)
Teaches how to summarize findings, answer research questions, and
12 Formulating a Conclusion
validate interpretations. (“Drawing Conclusions from Data”)
Recommendations for a Guides formulation of recommendations based on findings and
13
Qualitative Research conclusions. (“Formulating Recommendations and Implications”)
Students revise and polish the report—editing for coherence,
Revising and Finalizing a
14 consistency, and formatting. (“Editing and Revising the Research
Qualitative Research
Paper”)
Introduces oral defense skills—presenting research logically, answering
15 Oral Presentation questions, and using visuals effectively. (“Presenting the Qualitative
Research Report”)
Culminates the quarter with a poster presentation summarizing
16 Poster Presentation research visually for public display or class symposium. (“Presenting
and Publishing Research Output”)

Suggested Weekly Breakdown (8 weeks / 2 sessions per week)

Week Focus Corresponding PPT Titles
Qualitative Research Design, Sampling Procedure, Designing
1–2 Designing the Research
Instruments, Methods of Data Collection
Conducting Interviews, Transcriber Notes and Records, Compiling
3–4 Gathering and Organizing Data
Qualitative Data, Collating Collected Data
5–6 Analysing and Interpreting Data Disassembling, Reassembling, Interpreting Qualitative Data
Drawing Conclusions and Formulating a Conclusion, Recommendations for a Qualitative
7
Recommendations Research
Revising and Finalizing a Qualitative Research, Oral Presentation,
8 Finalization and Presentation
Poster Presentation