Divine Light Academy

Las Piñas City

A.Y. 2016-2017
Investigatory Project

WHAT IS AN INVESTIGATORY PROJECT?

- an investigation about a scientific problem (question);
- a problem-solving process using the scientific method.

Phases of Conducting an Investigatory Project

PHASE 1: The PROPOSAL (detailed written plan of how the project will be done. It’s like designing an
experiment. Since it is yet to be done, the future tense of the verbs is used.

It contains the following parts:

I. PROBLEM
The Problem is stated as a question or scientific inquiry.
Ex. Can rock music affect the growth of mongo plants?

II. TITLE
It is patterned from the question; however it must contain only the essential words.
Ex. The Effects of Rock Music on the Growth of Mongo Plants

III. RATIONALE
The Rationale serves as the background of the problem. It answers the following questions:
1. How did you arrive at that kind of problem?
2. Why do you like to investigate that kind of problem?

IV. MATERIALS
This section of the proposal should state the things needed in solving the problem.

V. PROCEDURE / METHODOLOGY
This section of the proposal should state the organized plan of how to solve the problem. In
addition it must state in the plan the mode of presenting the data that will be gathered. Will it
be through graphs or tables?

VI. IMPLICATION / SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This section of the proposal should state the importance of the project results to the school
or community. Will the findings benefit the others?

VII. TIME TABLE

This includes detailed schedule: How are you going to schedule the making of the project
against the time table set by the teacher? Is it attainable?

VIII. BUDGET
This section includes the cost of materials to be used. How much will the group spend for
the project? What will be the contribution per member? Were the parents informed about
the expenses?
PHASE 2: The INVESTIGATION
As soon as the proposal is approved, investigation starts. Keep track of all observations and
data by placing them on a table. Document also your works by photographs, videos, etc.

PHASE 3. The OUTPUT

After conducting the investigation, organize the gathered data and present findings, using the
prescribed project display

PHASE 4. The ORAL DEFENSE

The project will be presented in front of the panel. The judges will ask questions about the
project.

INVESTIGATORY PROJECT TASKS MONITOR:

TASKS TARGET DATE TEACHER’S

DEADLINE
1. Submission of Problem & Title
2. Writing the IP Proposal
3. Submission of IP Proposal
4. Investigation Period
5. Submission of Gathered data
6. Writing the IP Written Report
7. Submission of IP Written Report
8. Making the Exhibit Board
9. Preparing for the Oral Defense

Investigatory Project Written Output (Research Paper) Format:

 Abstract
After finishing the research and experimentation, you are required to write a (maximum) 250-word,
one-page abstract.
An abstract includes the:
a) Purpose of the experiment,
b) Procedures used,
c) Data and
d) Conclusions.
It also includes any possible research applications. The abstract should focus on work done since the
last fair.

 Research Paper
A research paper should be prepared and available along with a project data book, and any
necessary forms or relevant written materials. A research paper helps organize data as well as
thoughts. A good paper includes the following sections:

1. Title page - title of the project must be brief, simple and catchy

2. Statement of problems/objectives - the nature & scope of the problem should be presented
with clarity. Two types of objectives may state:
1. General Objective - this is related to the problem as given in the early part of the section
2. Specific Objective - this states the purpose of each experiment conducted.

3. Methodology - provides enough details so that a competent worker can repeat the experiments
1. Materials/Equipment - the exact technical specifications, quantities and source of method
of preparation for all materials used should be given. Specifically, built equipment used in
the study must be described and the description accompanied by a picture
 2. Treatment/General Procedure - the manner & sequence by which each experiment or set
of observations were done & how measurements were obtained should be described in
detail. Avoid using the "recipe style" when stating the step-by-step procedure. Use
the narrative form in the past tense.

4. Results and discussion - this may be divided into sub-sections describing each set of
experiment or observations.
1. Findings - the data may be presented in full & discussed descriptively in the test or these
maybe summarized in tables, pictures & graphs. The statistical test used to determine the
possible significance of the finding should be described. Tables, pictures & graphs should
make the presentation of the data more meaningful.
2. Analysis of Data - the interpretation of the findings are discussed & the significant
features shown in the tables, figures or graphs are pointed out.

5. Conclusions - the general truth implied or illustrated by the results should be clearly stated. The
evidence based on the results should be summarized for each statement.

6. Recommendations - consists of suggestions on future actions such as a new direction of

research or further experiments to be performed, practices that might be adapted or discard in
order to attain certain goals or objectives.

7. Bibliography - a list of the references used in guiding the research work and writing and paper.

 Visual Display
You want to attract and inform. Make it easy for interested spectators and judges to assess your study
and the results you have obtained. Make the most of your space using clear and concise display.
(Size: 1 whole illustration board)

(Source: Department of Science and Technology)

Collated by:
Ms. Mary Mylene C. Mulingtapang
Science Coordinator
 Rubric for Proposal
Inadequate Needs improvement Adequate Excellent
2 pts 3 pts 4 pts 5 pts
TITLE Not titled, Stated the problem orStated the problem. No Stated the problem in
incomplete question question, using incorrect
misspelled words. question form. How does
Research or doesn't use form. Misspelled words.
Legible. ___affect ____? How will
Question correct format. Messy, illegible ____ affect ____? No
misspelled words. Easy to
understand.
RATIONALE No research Less than one paragraph Minimal one paragraph Minimal one paragraph
information research and/or loosely research focusing on research focusing on topic of
Background related to the research topic of research. No research. Bibliography with
Research topic. bibliography. at least 2 sources included.
Hypothesis Does not answer in a Answers the question in a Answers the question Answers the question in a
complete sentence. complete sentence. Does in a complete sentence. complete sentence. Can tell
No answer. No title. not apply to the problem. Applies directly to the that the student has put
Is not an educated guess. problem. thought into statement.
Misspelled words. Messy, Background research is
illegible evident. It is an educated
guess. No misspelled words.
Materials Does not list the List of materials is List of materials is List of all materials is
materials to be used incomplete or messy, or complete. complete and up to date
in the experiment. illegible. Misspelled with no misspelled words.
words.
Procedure No procedure is Incomplete procedure. Completed outline of Completed procedure.
outlined. Fragmented Misspelled words. procedure. Complete Complete sentences. No
in step by step Incomplete sentences. sentences. All variables fragments. No misspelled
process. Fragments in steps of are present. Neat and words. All variables are
progress. Missing organized present.
variables
IMPLICATION No significance Study does not state the Study states the Study clearly states the
importance of the project importance of the importance of the project
/ results. project results to the results to the school or
SIGNIFICANCE school or community. community. The findings
OF THE STUDY However, the findings benefit the others.
do not indicate the
beneficiary of the
study.