Characteristics, Processes,

and Ethics of Research

Lesson 2
RESEARCH
comes from the prefix “re” MEANING
which means again and the (noun) the systematic
root word “search” which
investigation into and study of
synonymous to “look for,” materials and sources in order
“explore,” “investigate,” to establish facts and reach
“examine,” “experiment,”
new conclusions
”probe,” “analyze” and
scrutinize (verb)investigate systematically

“Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase

our understanding of a topic or issue”-Creswell
“Research provides scientific information and theories for the explanation of the
nature and the properties of the world”- Shuttleworth,Martyn (2008)
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I AM a
RESEARCHER !
Innate taIent or acquired skills?

I AM a
“COPYPASTER” !
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Intellectual
Curiosity
undertakes reflective thinking, raises questions
to find answer, and continues to read the related
literature
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Prudence
A researcher uses the 4M’s effectively and
economically
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High Tolerance
to Healthy Criticism
A researcher is doubtful of the veracity of the
results are collected honestly.
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Intellectual
Honesty
A researcher is honest to collect or gather data
or facts in order to arrive at honest results
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Intellectual
Creativity
A productive and resourceful investigator always
creates new researches
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good research is research
that can influence the human
condition whether in society
at large or individual
organizations where people
spend many of their waking
hours.

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Good Research
STOP CREATING “CHISMIS”

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Empirical
Research is based on direct
experiences or observation by the
researcher.

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Logical
Research is based on valid
procedures and principles

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Cyclical
Research starts with a problem and
ends with a problem.

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Analytical
Research utilizes proven
analytical procedures in
gathering the data, whether
historical, descriptive,
experimental or case study.

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Critical
Research exhibits careful and precise
judgement.

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Methodical
Research is conducted in a
methodical manner without bias
using systematic method and
rocedures

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Replicability
The research design and procedures
are replicated or repeated to enable
the researcher to arrive at valid and
conclusive result.

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When to start?
When to stop?
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Understanding
the Research
Process

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Tips 101: Ethics over

Indecency

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our office

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Tips 101
o Avoid any risk of considerably harming people, the environment or
property
o Desist from subjecting persons to any experiment
o Must not use deception on people participating
o Obtain informed consent
o Preserve privacy and confidentiality
o Take special precautions when involving populations or animals
o Must not plagiarize, self-plagiarize fabricate, falsification
o Respect cultural, individual and role fifferences
o Ensure that research results are accessible to the public

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RESARCH is the
newest way to become
SEXY Why research is cool
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FORCES us to think outside the BOX
YOU get to be the MEDIA
Allow us to find LOVE

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Who CAREs?
To gather necessary information
To improve standard of living
To have safer and comfortable life
To know the truth
To explore our history
To understand the society

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Our process
is easy

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Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at
￮ jhonmarkmercene@gamil.com

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