Lesson 1
Language of Research
Language is a powerful tool in building effective and harmonious relationship. It bridges the gap in accessing
information and expressing oneself. Language has many faces; it can be explored in any forms, oral,written, and
spoken.
In this module, you will come to know how language is used in different media or forms of text as an expression
of ideas and even emotions. This lesson is packed with inputs and activities designed to cultivate your
understanding on recognizing language used in Research.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Define research and its language used;
2. Express appreciation on present issues through a research report; and
3. Write a part of a research report by using appropriate language.
What’s In
It is necessary to connect our previous understanding and knowledge to other new concepts which we are about
to discuss. Let us have a short review.
1. What are the different literary text types?
There are five (5) basic categories of literary texts. These are the following:
a. Descriptive – is a text that creates a picture of a person, place, thing or event. It also tells what something
looks, sounds, smells, tastes or feels like.
b. Narrative – is a text that tells a series of events in chronological order.
c. Expository – is a text that provides explanation of a specific topic; gives facts, reasons, explanations or
examples with supporting details and conclusions about the topic.
d. Persuasive – is a text that aims to present a point of view and seek to convincea reader.
e. Argumentative – is a text that attempts to present and explain the issue or case, gives reasons and supports
these reasons to prove its point and refutes or proves wrong the opposing argument.
1. Tell something about the following kind of language and literary devices?
a. Figures of Speech is a language used that is different from its literal meaning.
Example: The corona virus is like a thief in the night.
Meaning: It is an example of a simile which shows comparison between two
(2) Different things which have similar characteristics. It means corona virus and thief in the night are different
things yet they can be noted with same qualities.
b. Idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meaning of its individual words but has a separate
meaning of its own.
Example: It is a piece of cake. Meaning: It is an easy task.
c. Jargon refers to the language used by a particular group of people.
Example: Writ of Habeas Corpus(can be understood by lawyers, judges, and law experts)
Meaning: It is a court order demanding a public official deliver an imprisoned individual to the court and
show a valid reason for that person’s imprisonment.
Sentence: The violator of the Bayanihan Heal as One Act was issued the writ of habeas corpus.
d. Colloquial is the language used when people are speaking in an informal way.
Example 1: Wanna Meaning: Want to
Sentence: I wanna go to the beach but I can’t because of the pandemic.
e. Slang is a word that is not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language (of a certain group of
people).
Example 1: Havey
Meaning: Funny Sentence: Vice Ganda’s joke was so havey.
As you go through, be guided of what you have just reviewed which is relevant to the next lesson.
What is Research?
Research is a systematic investigation and a study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new
conclusion.
This is widely recognized as an important tool for solving man’s various problems and in making life more useful
and convenient. The modern gadgets that we use today, the medicines that give us relief, the tools and
equipment that make our tasks easier are all products of researches conducted by professionals from various
disciplines.
Research contains the following parts:
a. Chapter 1: Research Problem and Its Background
It begins with a general statement of the problem then focuses on a specific problem or issue, frames the
said problem within the existing literature, points out deficiencies in the literature and targets the study for
evidence and proof.
b. Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
It reports critical review of the relevant literature and identifies the gap within the literature that your
research will attempt to address.
c. Chapter 3: Research Methodology
It discusses understanding of data and the ways to systematically collect information and data.
d. Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation
It contains the main topic on finding answers through data collection. It also discusses methods of arranging,
summarizing and presenting sets of data using tabular textual and graphical methods.
e. Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
It presents ways of reporting and sharing findings of a research study. It deals with ways of drawing logical
conclusion from research findings and gives recommendations.
In writing a research report, informative, descriptive, persuasive and narrative text types are used.
What is a Literal language?
Literal language means exactly what it says. It does not use figures of speech. Instead, it uses the actual meaning
of words or phrases in their exact sense. Literal language is direct to the point. It is precise and often tells the
reader exactly the point. Thus, the reader or listener does not have to extract meaning. Moreover,
literal language is often used in the fields of science, logic, objectivity and research. It is a kind of expression that
could be trusted to describe ideas precisely and clearly.
You may consider using literal language when writing a research paper on the effectiveness of misting machine
for corona virus disinfection. In this case, the use of precise language would be the best option. Authors use
literal language when they want to get their point in a direct manner.
Please answer the ff. activity in ½ crosswise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words and answer the questionsbelow.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. _____________is a systematic investigation and study of materials and
sources to establish facts and reach new conclusion.
2. _____________is a direct language, denotative or usual meaning of a word.
3. _____________is a part of research that describes the data gathered usually presented in tables and
graphs.
4. _____________ is a text type that is used to tell the step-by-step process of data gathering.
5. The statement “Pilot the reading enhancement program to meet the reading needs
of the grade three pupils” is an example a/an ____________text type.
6-10. What is the characteristic of language used in research?
11-15. Why is it important to observe appropriate language in writing a research
report?
