DIVISION OF GEN.

TRIAS CITY
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(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

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ACTIVITY SHEET#4: Researching a Topic

GEAR UP
MELC: Research a topic with support using two or three sources provided, e.g. newspapers, website, video,
images, podcast, print-based materials

After the learners have finished answering this activity sheet, they will be able to:
1. distinguish different sources of information that may be used in researching a topic;
2. classify sources of information whether primary, secondary and tertiary; and
3. research a topic using two or three sources.

ENGAGE
How to Research a Topic
With so much information potentially available at your fingertips, having a research assignment
can be daunting. However, if you approach your research methodically, you'll be able to answer any
research question in a thoughtful and comprehensive way. Develop a research question that is narrow
enough to be addressed within the scope of your paper, then use keywords to find sources that have the
information you need.
What steps to follow in researching a topic?
There are three basic steps to follow when researching a topic for a class or paper. Follow them,
and remember:
Before you begin your research:
• Make sure you understand your assignment instructions. Ask questions if something is unclear.
• Select a topic that interests you, is unique, or current. Be original.
• Plan out your project, break large assignments into smaller tasks, and do a little each day or week
so that you aren't rushed toward the end.
• Reach out to your teacher for help with topic selection.
During your research:
• Select resources that are credible and related to or that support your topic.
• If you are having difficulty finding sources using topical keywords: search for terms that are related
to or appear frequently in relation to your topic.
• Keep notes about each resource that you discover. Your notes should include information about
the source, why it relates to your topic, and how it fits into your research plan.
• DON'T copy notes word for word. Create your own ideas using the information you've discovered.
After you finish your research:
• Write an outline that fuses your ideas with your research.
• Utilize in-text citations to give credit to authors' ideas and words.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION WHEN RESEARCHING A TOPIC
1. Primary Sources- Primary sources of information include first-hand accounts, raw data, and other
original materials on which other researches are based such as original research, interviews, and
surveys.
2. Secondary Sources- Sources of information are classified as secondary sources when they
describe, interpret or analyze primary sources. Examples are textbooks, magazines, etc.
3. Tertiary Sources- Sources of information are considered tertiary sources when they are used to
organize and locate primary and secondary sources. This includes encyclopedia, almanac,
abstracts, etc.
Source:
Basic Steps in the Research Process (n.d.). nhcc.edu. Retrieved December4, 2020 from https://www.nhcc.edu/student resources/library/doinglibraryresearch/basic-steps-in-
the-research-process.

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TEST
Directions: Identify which of the following may be used as CREDIBLE sources of information when
researching a topic. Encircle them. Then, write them under the correct column.

neighbor’s gossip research paper handbook city ordinance

newspaper article literature review encyclopedia wikipedia

television documentary dictionary Facebook post president’s speech

Primary Secondary Tertiary

REINFORCE
Directions: Analyze the given situation. Identify the key topic / key words to be used in looking or
information. Then, provide the most appropriate source of information and classify it.

Situation Key Topic Source of Information Classification

Ex. Your AP teacher asked you to

family tree Parents / grandparents Primary
learn about your family tree

Your English teacher requires you

to know the origin of your name.

The most recent IATF’s standards

on health protocols.

Your friend is working on his

homework about subject- verb
agreement.

INTEGRATE
Directions: Read each situation carefully. Identify the keyword in each topic and make a list of three
resources you could use to find information about it. Include at least one primary source. Be specific as
possible.

Topic Keywords Three Resources to be Used

More than 100,000 households in and around
Metro Manila have received critical food
supplies through the Bayan Bayanihan, a
partnership of the Asian Development Bank,
the Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare
and Development, and the private sector, in
coordination with the Philippine Army.

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In the Philippines and around the world, people

are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and
millions are striving to endure this crisis with an
added challenge. They lack access to life’s
most critical resource – water. Now more than
ever access to safe water is critical to the
health of families in the Philippines.

Aside from the numbers presented above,

which are impressive, there is also a need to
look closely and resolve the following important
issues: 1) quality of education 2) affordability of
education 3) government budget for education;
and 4) education mismatch.

ASSESS
Directions: Read and analyze each question. Write the letter of your answer on the blank.

________ 1. Which of the following can be used as a credible source of information when researching a topic?
A. materials published 10 or more years ago C. YouTube Channel of an unknown person
B. celebrity post on Instagram D. DepEd Orders and Memos
________ 2. Which source of information is used to index, organize, compile, or digest other sources?
A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. references
________ 3. Which of the following is considered a secondary source in researching a topic?
A. diary B. research reviews C. thesis D. dissertations
________ 4. Which is NOT an example of a primary source of information?
A. autobiography B. official emails C. original artwork D. directories

________ 5. What is the first step in researching a topic?

A. write an outline C. understand the topic
B. look for credible sources D. keep notes

SHARPEN
Directions: Find information about the possibility of conducting face-to-face classes in January 2021. If
you have access to the Internet, you may use online or electronic sources of information. If connecting
to the Internet is not possible, use non-electronic and print-based sources like newspapers, pamphlets
and/or posters, short interviews with persons in authority of the topic. Use the table for your answers.

Information Obtained

Source 1

________________________________

Information Obtained

Source 2

________________________________

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Information Obtained
Source 3

________________________________

References:
Basic Steps in the Research Process (n.d.). nhcc.edu. Retrieved December4, 2020 from
https://www.nhcc.edu/studentresources/library/doinglibraryresearch/basic-steps-in-the-research-process.
For poor Filipinos during the pandemic, Bayan Bayanihan brings food and hope (2020). Article. Adb.org. Retrieved December 4, 2020 from
https://www.adb.org/news/features/hungry-filipinos-during-pandemic-bayan-bayanihan-brings-food-and-hope.
Philippines' water and sanitation crisis (n.d.). water.org. Retrieved December4, 2020 from https://water.org/our-impact/where-we-work/philippines/.
Taylor, Christopher (2020). How to Research a Topic. Retrieved December4, 2020 from https://www.wikihow.com/Research-a-Topic.
Tara Horkoff (n.d.). Writing for Success 1st Canadian Edition. Retrieved December4, 2020 from
https://opentextbc.ca/writingforsuccess/chapter/chapter-7-sources-choosing-the-right-ones/

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