Strengthening the Research Writing Skills of Senior High School Students in the Padre Garcia National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Expectations from educators always increase along with the varied changes in the Department of Education. One is expected to be flexible enough in coming up with the changes which are gradually arising in the curriculum. Teaching methodologies are being developed to be aligned with the shift in student's study habits and learning styles. In the present curriculum, students must not only learn the concepts but analyze and apply learnings to practical situations which are one of the purposes of including Practical Research 1 and 2 to the course requirements of Senior High School students.

METHODS

This study was conducted to determine the factors contributing to students' difficulties in research writing and to identify their needs for assistance in the writing process. This study uses descriptive research. This type of research was the best type of design to be employed as the research questions are mainly qualitative. According to (Kakkar, 2014) descriptive research methods are used when the researcher wants to describe specific behavior as it occurs in the environment. It addresses the "what" question.

RESULTS

There are different factors that contribute to the difficulties in research writing. Most of the learners responded that the factors which can be considered as the great contributors in their research writing process are interest in the research topic, lack of background knowledge and lack of support from group mates. These factors should then be given necessary action to ensure that learner's research writing skills will be improved.

DISCUSSIONS

It has been found out that there is a need to the highest extent in terms of choosing the research topic, writing the research title, drafting the review of related literature, determining the research design and methodology and presenting and interpreting results. Among this research writing competencies, it is in the process of determining the research design and methodology where learners need assistance the most.