Construction of Research Guidelines in Senior High School (Pagbuo Ng Gabay Sa Sulating Pananaliksik Sa Senior High School)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study focused on developing research guidelines in senior high school. It also focuses on determining the level of readiness in research work from topic selection to organizing summarization, conclusions, and recommendations. Also, the study intends to determine the overall level of readiness and problems experienced by students in research.

METHODS

The researcher used the Descriptive Survey Research Design. The questionnaire is the main instrument used in gathering data and obtaining information to determine the level of readiness of students. Focus group discussion (FGD) and the interview have also been made to distinguish the overall level of readiness for teachers' assessment. The total number of study participants was 134 students from the strand of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) and 22 teachers who are teaching research in the District of Mataasnakahoy.

RESULTS

Based on the outcome of the study, the overall level of readiness of students in the research work was sufficient but there is still the need to use research-guide. Out of seven research activities, three of them are insufficient readiness: 1) presentation of tentative framework, 2) use of various instruments in data gathering procedure, and3) selection of topic. The obstacle that students are experiencing problems in the development of a research paper including searching of related literature and studies, gathering data without proper citation, and having confusion in the step-by-step parts of research. As a result, the researcher developed a research-guide that teachers and students can use to develop and improve the development of the work.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate and recommend to use the output of the study in research teaching, conduct other in-depth assessments, and appreciate the culture of research. It also suggests conducting a relevant study focusing on analyzing the research output of students using the rubric of research.