Teaching-learning references

1. SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO
WRITING QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH TITLES FOR
SHS LEARNERS
MARLON S. JALA PhD
School Principal, Bilar National High School

2. Objectives
1. Develop a comprehensive
understanding of the various
techniques involved in crafting
effective and engaging qualitative
research titles.
2. Write a create clear, concise,
compelling, and catchy research
title based on Creswell’s
qualitative research designs.
3. Foster a positive mindset and
confidence in writing qualitative
research titles for future research
projects.

7. Tips for
Writing
Qualitative
Research
Titles
1. Be clear and concise. The title should
accurately reflect the main problem of the
study and the sub-problems that will be
explored.
2. Use keywords that will be easily found by
researchers. When writing the title, consider
the keywords that researchers are likely to
use when searching for studies on your
topic.
3. Use active voice. The title should be written
in active voice, rather than passive voice.
4. Avoid jargon. The title should be written in
plain language that is understandable to a
general audience.

8. Tips for
Writing
Qualitative
Research
Titles
• Avoid acronyms and
abbreviations. The title should be
written in full, rather than using
acronyms or abbreviations.
• Avoid superlatives. The title should
not contain superlatives, such as
"best" or "most."
• Avoid making claims that cannot be
supported by the study. The title
should not make any claims that
cannot be supported by the findings
of the study.

9. EXAMPLES
1. The Lived Experiences of
Single Mothers
2. The Story of a Child Soldier in
Bohol
3. The Case of a Successful
Entrepreneur in Bilar, Bohol
4. Discovering the Food Culture
of the Municipality of Bilar,
Bohol
5. The Development of a New
Theory of Leadership in times
of Crisis

10. Guide in Choosing Qualitative Research Design and Sampling Technique
RESEARCH DESIGN DESCRIPTION SAMPLING METHODS
Case Study
In-depth investigation of a specific case or cases
within a real-world context
• Purposive Sampling
• Snowball Sampling
Ethnography
Study of cultural or social phenomena in their
natural settings through participant observation
• Convenience Sampling
• Snowball Sampling
Grounded Theory
Develop new theories or concepts through a
systematic analysis of data
• Theoretical Sampling
Phenomenology
Understand the lived experiences and perceptions
of individuals regarding a particular phenomenon
• Purposive Sampling:
• Maximum Variation Sampling:
Narrative
Explore personal experiences and stories to
understand individual or collective experiences
• Purposive Sampling
• Snowball Sampling

11. Sample Research Titles

12. 1.LEARNING TO EXCEL: STORIES OF HIGH ACHIEVING
LEARNERS
2.WORKING WHILE STUDYING THROUGH THE LENS OF
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
3.BEHIND THE CART: A CLOSE UP LOOK AT THE FOOD
PREPARATION OF STREET FOOD VENDORS
4.MASTER THE KITCHEN: A LOOK AT COOKERY STUDENTS’
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
5.THE TASTE OF CULTURE AND NATURE: EXPLORING THE
VIBRANCY OF ECO-TOURISM IN BILAR BOHOL
Sample Research Titles

13. 6. SILENT HEROES: CAPTURING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF
PARENTS HAVING CHILD WITH DOWN SYNDROME
7. TRAVAILS OF SOLO PARENTS: THEIR CHALLENGES AND
INSIGHTS
8. SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF JOINING A GANG: EXPLORING THE
HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS JOURNEY
9. A RAINBOW-COLORED LIFE: UNHEARD VOICES OF LGBTQ+
LEARNERS
10.BREAK THE SILENCE: UNHEARD VOICES OF STUDENT
ATHLETES
Sample Research Titles

14. Phenomenology
• Title: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SINGLE
MOTHERS
• Central Question: What are the lived experiences of
single mothers?
• Sub-Problems:
1. What are the challenges faced by single mothers?
2. How do single mothers cope with these challenges?
3. What are the sources of strengths and resilience of
single mothers?

15. Narrative Inquiry
• Title: The Story of a Child Soldier
• Central Question: What is the story of
a child soldier in BARMM?
• Sub-Problems:
1. How did the child soldier become
involved in conflict?
2. What are the experiences of the
child soldier during conflict?
3. How has the child soldier coped with
the trauma of conflict?

16. CASE STUDY
Central Question: What is the case of a
successful entrepreneur in Bilar, Bohol?
Sub-Problems:
• What are the factors that contributed to the
success of the entrepreneur?
• What are the challenges faced by the
entrepreneur?
• How did the entrepreneur overcome these
challenges?

17. ETHNOGRAPHY
Title: The Culture of a Rural High
School
Central Question:
• What is the culture of a high school?
• Sub-Problems:
 What are the values and beliefs of the
participants?
 How do the high school students interact
with each other?
 What are the challenges faced by the
participants?

18. GROUNDED THEORY
• Title: The Development of a New Theory of
Leadership
Central Question: What is the development of a
new theory of leadership?
• Sub-Problems:
 What are the different types of leadership?
 What are the factors that contribute to
effective leadership?
 How can leaders be developed?

19. Workshop 1. Writing of Title and SOP
Title SOP Design Sampling