rESEARCH

A.1. Deliberate and systematic efforts are exerted to orient research studies toward one or all of the following 

A.2. Research proposal(s) undergo critiquing by a research expert(s) prior to endorsement to a research proposal adviser/mentor, in the particular theme/topic.  

Check/tick ( √  ) those that apply: 

a. promoting values; 

b. advocating the social upliftment of the people; 

c. enriching Philippine culture; 

d. adding to existing knowledge in the field; 

e. others (please specify)  

B.1. Deliberate efforts are exerted for the faculty to undertake continuing enrichment in research courses and/or produce research outputs.

B.2. Faculty members teaching research courses or assigned undergraduate research advising have adequate experiences, as proven by their own research outputs.    

C.1. Research is an integral part of the requirements in professional courses.              

C.2. The dean and the faculty members take the lead in initiating research activities in the program.

C.3. The college/program maintains or links up with the research center of the school.                                 

C.4. Research seminars, workshops, and lectures for students and faculty are regularly offered.                      

C.5. Sufficient statistical assistance for research is provided by qualified faculty members, staffs, or consultant.                                 

C.6. The undergraduate research course is the culmination of the students’ preparation for individual or group scientific inquiry.

C.7. Faculty members produce a fair amount of quality researches regularly.    

C.8. Undergraduate researches and other collegiate scientific outputs reflect the following:

Check/tick ( √  ) those that apply:

a. relevance to the program;

b. use of scientific approaches/methods;

c. originality and novelty of topic/area;

d. compliance with standards of research reporting, syntax, and format;

e. high standards of scholarship.

D.1. Instructional materials and guidelines provide for the development of the following research skills:

Check/tick ( √  ) those that apply:                           

a. selecting appropriate research problems;

b. stating problems and hypotheses;

c. selecting appropriate research designs;

d. writing the research report.

D.2. There are evidence that research outputs are in  accordance with the following acceptable standards:    

Check/tick ( √  ) those that apply:                         

a. The problem and hypotheses are well stated and appropriate for the study.

b. The related literature is not only relevant to the particular study, but is also the basis of the theoretical framework.    

c. The research instrument is valid and reliable.

d. Scientific procedure is used in data gathering.

e. The research design is appropriate.

f. The method for data processing and analysis is appropriate.

g. Analysis and interpretation of the findings are adequate and appropriate.

h. The conclusions logically flow from the findings, and the recommendations are in turn, borne out of the conclusions.

i. The final report observes correct grammar, syntax, style, format, and the requirements of the institution.

D.3. Culminating researches of graduating students are evaluated by a panel of competent professionals.              

D.4. Successfully defended undergraduate researches are catalogued as part of the library collections.

E.1. There is balance between the research and teaching assignments of faculty members.                               

E.2. The administration considers research training and practices in the hiring and promotion of faculty members.

E.3. The administration provides assistance for data processing where computerization is appropriate.

E.4. The administration provides other support for research activities, in addition to the aforementioned research activities. 

G.4. College/program policies include submission of accomplished data gathering instruments and other evidence of students’ original research efforts.

H.1. Faculty members teaching the professional subjects, the research advisers, and the research department/center staffs demonstrate expertise in their research tasks.

H.1.2. Research outputs of faculty members, students, and research staffs.

H.2. In addition to topics relevant to the program, researches of the faculty, students, and research staffs include national and international issues, such as global warming, environmental sustainability, pollution control, productivity, quality assurance, etc.

H.2.1. Evidence of annual or biennial research thrusts, identified and implemented through grants and/or rewards or publications in institutional, local or international journals.

H.2.2. List and/or copies of research outputs on these topics.

H.3. The research competencies of the faculty, students, and research staffs are continuously honed.

H.3.1. A research competency development program, based on research training-needs assessment, which is regularly implemented. 

H.3.2. Proceedings/minutes of research development activities.