Directions: Let's sum up what you have learned. Choose the correct term from
the enclosed choices that should go into the blank spaces. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of
paper.
The first step in the research process is choosing your (1)
(objectives/topic). In doing so, there are lots of things that you need to consider.
First, since writing a research paper is going to be time consuming, it is important
to select a topic that is
(interesting/ focused). This will hold your
attention and will make the research process engaging for you and your audience.
Second, it should also be (3)
(broad/ focused to clearly define
the research problem. Finally, your topic should be (4)
(comprehensive/ manageable) enough so that there will be enough data and
information available to finish the research report.
Writing the introduction is the next step after selecting your topic and
writing your research title. To define your topie, include the (5)
(in-text citation/ background information) by giving general introduction before
narrowing down the topic. (6)
(In-text citation/Background
information) is also essential when quoting or summarizing a research related to
your study. In citing sources, the (7)
(author's last name/year of
publication) must come first before the (8)
(author's last
name/ year of publication),
Lastly, include the 19)
(objectives/research problem) in the
last part of your introduction to establish what you need to accomplish. Your
objectives will also be the bases of your (10)
(research
topic/ research questions).​