GAWAIN #1
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A (good) research question must feature its relevancy, or the issue covered by the research, mangeability, whether or not it is investigatable, legitimacy in a sense that it is not a statement, whether or not it is interesting, and that it is most importantly: answerable. A research question is a clear and simple question that can be answered by the data gathered in the research. A researcher must make sure that it has a good construct, that it extends beyond the data gathered, applies enough to a broad field, and has a So What? factor that shows the importance of the question and the research.
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Forming a research question requires one to identify the broader subject of interest from the data gathered. Once that it is done, the researcher must gather related literature and other data involved that can supplement the research question. After gathering everything, the researcher must narrow it down to an open-ended how and why question before further whittling it down to something more specific. It is important to keep in mind that the open-endedness of the research question must not be too broad that it can be simply answered by a yes or no or too narrow that it can be answered by a statistic.
GAWAIN #3:
Proposal One: Perceptions of Filipino Folklore in Tabletop Role-Playing: A Study of “Islands of Sina Una” Among Young Filipino D&D Players in the NCR Region
Research Question: How many Filipino D&D Players between the ages of 18 to 30 years in the region of NCR are aware of the Filipino fanmade campaign book: “The Islands of Sina Una” and what impact does "Islands of Sina Una" have on the understanding of Filipino mythology and folklore among young Filipino Dungeons and Dragons players?
Research Design: The research design employed in this study is a Mixed Methods approach with a Pragmatic Worldview and a sequential design using qualitative and quantitative data. This is done by surveying Filipino Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) players between the ages of 18 to 30 years in the region of NCR to gauge whether or not they are aware of the Filipino fanmade campaign book: “The Islands of Sina Una” (IoSU). Their knowledge will be measured using a scale determining how often they play D&D and how familiar they are with the contents of IoSU. This will serve as the quantitative portion. Respondents who often play D&D and are very familiar with the rules and setting of IoSU will then be gathered and given a questionnaire regarding their experiences, play styles, and understanding of Filipino mythology when playing a campaign using this world setting. This latter portion is the qualitative study. This study will aim to discover how many young Filipinos play D&D and gauge their understanding of Filipino mythology.
Proposal Two: A Comparative Study between the Roles of the Mambunong, Mananambal, and Tambalan in Modern Philippines
Research Question: What are the functions and roles of the various babaylan/katalonan in the modern period of the Philippines, specifically the Mambunong, Mananambal, and Tambalanand how do they differ in their practice, social significance, and adaptation within the context of modern Philippine society?
Research Design: This research will use a Qualitative design with a Constructivist worldview, grounded theory strategy, and observation of behavior or fieldwork. This study aims to look into the functions and roles of the various babaylan/katalonan in the modern period of the Philippines, specifically the Mambunong, Mananambal, and Tambalan, and compare them making use of the Grounded theory. This is done by employing fieldwork, observing the practices these babaylans/katalonans use and how they serve their respective cultures. The study aims to answer what are the backgrounds and practices of these babaylan-katalonans and what functions they serve in their communities and ultimately, in modern Filipino society while being able to preserve these practices and protect them.
References:
- Campitelli, S. Developing a Research Question. University of Melbourne. Peb. 15. 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrWeLJZydUU
- Creswell, John. (2009). “Part 1. Preliminary Considerations.” Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE Publications Inc. 3rd ed. (pp.1-46)