Development of Research Manual on the Difficulties Encountered in Conducting Research and its Effects towards the Grade 12 Students of Tamban National High Schoo

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Research is an exciting adventure that develops students' critical thinking and problem-solving skill. However, young researchers encountered problems in carrying out their research project. Moreover, this study aims to identify the difficulties encountered in conducting research and its effects on the Grade 12 students of Tamban National High School. Lastly, along with this is the development of a research manual on the effects and difficulty encountered in conducting research.

METHODS

The researchers made use descriptive survey form adopted from the research entitled "Difficulties Encountered by the Student-Researchers and the Effects on their Research Output" by Anna Bocarto gather the needed data intended for the difficulties in conducting research. And at the same time, another survey form was adopted from the study entitled "Research Writing-Related Problems of Selected Graduating Students in a University" by Erwin Lacanlale to collate the required data. Forty -eight Grade 12 students responded to the survey and focused group discussion. Lastly, guide questions where utilized during the focused group discussion to strengthen the results gathered from the survey forms.

RESULTS

The students who participated in the said study claimed that while making research they have encountered the following difficulties: (1) construction of research title, (2) stress management and cooperation of research partners, and (3) constructionof interpretations, analysis, findings, conclusions and recommendations while only a few encountered conflicting interpretations between the student-researcher and teacher-adviser. Effects on making research were also encountered they (1) became exhausted and tired, (2) became frustrated and inability to enjoy leisure, lastly (3) had frequent headaches only some earned low grades in other subjects. These research findings were well supported by the answers of the respondents during the focused group discussion. Learners often complain about the mentioned difficulties and especially on the effects of conducting research towards their mental, physical and financial aspect.

DISCUSSIONS

The result demonstrated the difficulties encountered by the students in making research and its effect. It was found that students considered research as a hassle task on which, the subject itself is the problem. Determining the researchable topic is stressful and making research consumes a lot of time. They even used the times that are not allotted for making research. They don't see its application in the future since some of them don't have plans in proceeding to college. Negative effects were encountered mostly. As a result of this, the researchers developed a research manual to cope up with the difficulties and effects that were encountered by the students. The research manual addresses the concerns of the learners both physical and mental aspect and then shall cover these negative encounters into positive.