A Practical Guide in Writing Research for Students

Alma M. Corpuz, RMT, LPT, MSc, EdD

A Practical Guide in Writing Research for Students

Authors

Alma M. Corpuz, RMT, LPT, MSc, EdD

Tarlac State University

Keywords:

Writing, Practical Guide, Research, Students, Writing Research for Students

Synopsis

Research is the primary means of expanding our understanding of the world. It allowsus to explore new ideas, test hypotheses, and discover new facts and principles. By conducting research, we can build upon existing knowledge and contribute to the development of various disciplines.

In addition, research is instrumental in finding solutions to complex problems and challenges. Through systematic investigation and analysis, researchers can propose innovative ideas, technologies, and approaches that can lead to improvements in various aspects of human life, such as healthcare, technology, the environment, and more.

However, many students find research writing to be challenging. Students' struggles are understandable because research is a demanding process that calls for an in-depth understanding of the subject under consideration, meticulous planning, designing, strategizing, and a lot of effort. Additionally, sufficient time and attention are needed for successful study conduct.

This book will present a simplified guide to writing research that will help students in developing their proposals and in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting their data. The terminologies used are simple so that students will have a good grasp of the concepts and acquire research writing skills. It is my sincere wish that this book would make research for students much simpler and less difficult for them to complete. In addition, I hope that by publishing this book, more professionals and students would be interested in conducting research.

Jumlah Halaman : 61

Ukuran Buku : A4

ISBN : 978-621-96812-3-0

Author Biography

Alma M. Corpuz, RMT, LPT, MSc, EdD, Tarlac State University

Alma M. Corpuz earned a Doctorate Degree in Educational Management from Tarlac State University. In 1994, she completed a master’s degree in general education. She pursued a Master of Science in Biology degree at the Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation in San Carlos, Pangasinan. She graduated Cum Laude on July 4, 2023. She is a licensed teacher and a registered medical technologist. Dr. Corpuz was the Dean of the Medical Technology Department, at Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital Educational Institution (1997 to 2007) and the Research Director of the same school (2008 to 2010). She was Vice President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Tarlac Chapter (2014-2018). She was the past secretary of the Philippine Association of Women Professors, Tarlac Chapter. She is a member of various academic and professional organizations such as the National Organization of Science Teachers and Educators (NOSTE, Inc.) and Phi Lambda Theta International Organization for Doctors. Dr. Corpuz was a former adviser of the TSU Philippine Science Consortium (PSC) Student Chapter of TSU (2017-2018) and the Environmental Science Society (2017-2018). She was the member-secretary of the TSU-Research Ethics Review Committee from 2017 to 2021. Dr. Corpuz has presented research papers at local, regional, national, and international (Singapore and USA) conferences. She has published in referred and reputable journals. Dr. Corpuz is also active in community outreach. She is the founder and chair of Pioneer Project REACH, a non-Government organization that assists the needs of indigent communities in matters of health, education, and the environment. Dr. Corpuz is a “Gawad Ybarra Awardee” as per DepEd Regional Advisory No. 119 s. 2020 and she yielded the following: Global Teacher Award (International Level), Excellence Award in School Leadership (National), Outstanding teacher of Region (Regional Level).

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