Research Study Format
(Enclosure No. 4 to DepEd Memorandum No. ___, s. 2012)
Format of Research Paper
Investigatory papers that were reviewed by the national SRCs in the past years were found to have inadequacies in the content particularly in the areas cited below. These rules are found in the Guidelines (http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/rulesandguidelines) and in the
Student Handbook (http://www.societyforscience.org/document.doc?id=12). The description of the research plan and the sample abstracts are provided for references and information.
I. Research Plan: (This is compiled separately from the rest of the investigatory paper) :
All projects should include the following:
A.
Question or Problem being addressed
B.
Goals/Expected Outcomes/Hypotheses
C.
Description in detail of method or procedures (The following are important and key items that should be included when formulating ANY AND ALL research plans.)
Procedures: Detail all procedures and experimental design to be used for data collection. Data Analysis: Describe the procedures you will use to analyze the data/results that answer research questions or hypotheses.
D.
Bibliography: List at least five (5) major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, internet sites) from your litrature review. If you plan to use vertebrate animals, one of these references must be an animal care reference. Note: Research Plan should be written in future tense. It is still PLAN.
II. Project Data Book:
A project data book is your most treasured piece of work. Accurate and detailed notes make a logical and winning project. Good notes show consistency and thoroughness to the judges and will help you when writing your research paper. Data tables are also helpful. They may be a little ‘messy’ but be sure the quantitative data recorded is accurate and that units are included in the data tables. Make sure you date each entry. III. Research Paper:
A research paper should be prepared and
Format of Research Paper
Investigatory papers that were reviewed by the national SRCs in the past years were found to have inadequacies in the content particularly in the areas cited below. These rules are found in the Guidelines (http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/rulesandguidelines) and in the
Student Handbook (http://www.societyforscience.org/document.doc?id=12). The description of the research plan and the sample abstracts are provided for references and information.
I. Research Plan: (This is compiled separately from the rest of the investigatory paper) :
All projects should include the following:
A.
Question or Problem being addressed
B.
Goals/Expected Outcomes/Hypotheses
C.
Description in detail of method or procedures (The following are important and key items that should be included when formulating ANY AND ALL research plans.)
Procedures: Detail all procedures and experimental design to be used for data collection. Data Analysis: Describe the procedures you will use to analyze the data/results that answer research questions or hypotheses.
D.
Bibliography: List at least five (5) major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, internet sites) from your litrature review. If you plan to use vertebrate animals, one of these references must be an animal care reference. Note: Research Plan should be written in future tense. It is still PLAN.
II. Project Data Book:
A project data book is your most treasured piece of work. Accurate and detailed notes make a logical and winning project. Good notes show consistency and thoroughness to the judges and will help you when writing your research paper. Data tables are also helpful. They may be a little ‘messy’ but be sure the quantitative data recorded is accurate and that units are included in the data tables. Make sure you date each entry. III. Research Paper:
A research paper should be prepared and