Pre-Assessment

What is the first step in the research process?

• Choosing the research topic.

• Selecting the research method.

• Brainstorming for research techniques.

• Gathering the needed information and data.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research title?

• It should be broad.

• It should be focused.

• It should be interesting.

• It should be comprehensive

A good research topic is manageable. Which of the following best describes

this characteristic of a research topic?

• The research topic holds the researcher’s interest.

• The research topic is not too broad or too narrow.

• The research topic has focused research questions.

• The research topic enables you to review related literature.

Which of the following is an example of a focused research topic?

• Food Safety

• The Causes and Effects of Pollution

• Factors Affecting Students’ Low Scores in Math

• Effects of Environment to the Culture of People

Which statement below is TRUE when beginning to write a research?

• It is simple and easy to find information on any topic.

• No matter what is the topic, good research takes time and effort.

• If you have a good topic, researching for it will not take a long time.

• State directly the research objectives to make your purpose clear.

Why is it important to include background information in a research

introduction?

• It expands your knowledge while reading the research report.

• It identifies and describes the purpose and significance of your study.

• It provides the reader with the essential context needed to understand

  the research problem.

• It ensures that a specific group of people will benefit from the study.

What do you call the written works which is composed of discussions of

facts and principles to which the present study is related?

• Bibliography

• Related Literature

• In-text Citation

• Research Questions

What should be included when writing an in-text citation?

• Title and Year of Publication

• Title and Author’s Last Name

• Author’s Last Name and Publisher

• Author’s Last Name and Year of Publication

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good research question?

• It is realistic.

• It is general.

• It is attainable.

• It is brief and concise.

You wanted to know the relationship between poverty and academic

achievement among the Grade 10 students in your school. What could be

one of your research questions?

• Does poverty greatly affect the Grade 10 students?

• How are Grade 10 students being affected by poverty?

• What are the results of poverty among Grade 10 students?

• What is the relationship between poverty and academic achievement among Grade 10 students?