Can Research be Done in 22 Days?

Could it be possible?

I am enrolled in a subject CS Research this semester and we are required to make a research proposal for the whole semester. But only 22 days left for me to be able to finish and submit my research work. Can I do it with that span of time?

I am Superb if I could do it... hahaha!

I think for my own good and for me to pass the subject, I will take any privilages that comes my ways in order to complete my tasks before my research deadline. I think I can do it. With the 15 pages of research paper, with the 75 or above reading about my topic plus the related issues and literatures plus the surveys and online searches...

Hmmm....I think I can do it...

Resources for research are available everywhere. the only thing that lacks is funding. money, money, money....that's always the issue in doing research. Financial funding...

But I am determined to finish my research and pass the said subject.

I am superb and I can do it!

To be or Not To be Judge

I've been a young mother just lately. At the age of 20, and in that age I found out that such responsibility is truly not a joke and should be seriously taken. I accepted reality that I have now obligations not only in myself but to my child and to his father. I was never turned down by my family and friends since they have understood the situation.

But I have a question, why does women younger than my age got pregnant so early? should they be judge by the society? Or the society should help them understand the consequences of being young parents? What do you think?

I Care about the 2008 SONA: DO you?

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Method VS. Methodology: What's the difference?

Sometimes we do not know what is the correct meaning of a word and when are they gonna be used. But in the matter of research, we use the terms methods and methodology in many aspects. The question is: do we really know the use and meaning of method and methodology?

Lots of search engines are available in the internet, and all of them give the same meaning and understanding. Method is a technique, ways or means to accomplish something; or step by step procedure to solve a particular problem. Thus, method is a step or procedure of something to be done systemically.

While, methodology is derived from the root word method which means a set of procedures or steps engaged in a discipline; it is an accurate meaning of method. Therefore, methodology is the study of methods that deals with assumptions underlying the research process.

For further understanding, consider the example and its explanation from wikipedia.com, ' "Since students were not available to complete the survey about academic success, we changed our methodology and gathered data from instructors instead". In this instance the methodology (gathering data via surveys, and the assumption that this produces accurate results) did not change, but the method (asking teachers instead of students) did.'

The example is crystal clear and understandable enough. Based from the definitions given and from the example, the differences between the method and methodology have been modified.

Review on Digital Computer: Impact to the Social Sciences

The "Digital Computer: Impact on the Social Sciences" is a reflection article by Ms. Julaysa Halilio. The article is all about how computer affects other sciences aside from Informaton Technology and on how it is indicated as advantage and disadvantage in other Social Sciences. But according to the article, there were no disadvantages of computers in the records but merely hypotheses. The disadvantages are still to be found and undergone many experimentations.

Mostly, computers are rather helpful than harmful; because most of the time and situations, humans do depends on computers in their works. It will only be called harmful if computers are being overused and are not used correctly and rightfully.

Nowadays, computers are widely used to assist students and professionals in research studies and teaching. Computers make hassle work easy and fast; and sometimes with the new technologies it makes other works hands-free. Works that inquire more man power are now being substituted by computers. Digital Computers are useful for people especially for students like me and Ms. Halilio. Digital computers provide the informations we needed in our future researches. Aside from that, we also gain knowledge from informations stored in the several online databases. We could also share our knowledge by posting through blogging.

Over-all, computers are really a big help for human beings unless not overused.

Factors for Publishing Research in Journals

Identify and discuss key factors for publishing research in top-tier journals like CSP, ACM, i3E, etc.

Today, many research journals are increasingly being published in electronic formats with the help of electronic publishers like ACM, IEEE, CSP, etc. it is because of the rapid growth of new technology. But in some point, there are some issues why scholars do publish their research in web journals.

Cultural factor

Since our world is now in digital, many people and readers mostly going online. Thus, this motivates researchers/scholars to publish their paperwork on the web. Since traditional scientific publishing is too time and budget costly because researcher would have to looked for funding; and undergo several reviews for acknowledgments and promotions for their paperwork. Write-only research journals are widely in the making and spreading electronically. Readers of traditionally written research papers lessen which results the downfall of traditional scientific publishing. Because of this, librarians have to strengthen their resources and compete with the new technology (electronic journals) to maintain their role as information specialists. Thus, the same with the scholars, to cope with the fast track of technology they too have to go with the new trends; publish their work online.

Economic Factor

Publishing research in journal system is also payable but less than the cost offered by the publishers. Online pricing are according to how significant the paper would be; and on what is the capability of the researcher to pay for the work. When you published your paper online, it is depending on the value, you would agree into licensing activity though there is also for free. On the other hand, pricing of electronic research journals is negotiable nowadays. Republishing the paper work also is one of the problems of most researchers. Having the paper republished would require reprint fees for copies for educational use. Other publishers also make options to new journal model like the “pay-per-view” to offer to the researchers. Once the paper is being viewed online there will be a charge for such activity. Again, the publishers have gained profit and increase their revenues. Another bundle of money for them! But in on line publishing, surely the researcher could expense less and assure that many could view the knowledgeable work.

Technological factor

Publishing paper with new technology is now more practical and widely being used. As digital materials grow rapidly, usage of it is also increasing. Electronic formats of research journals are continuously propagate. But in some aspect, online publishing cause disagreement between scholars and librarian at some points. Publishers apply different types of content on line to catch attention and interests; electronic versions are made more attractive than printed ones to appeal to varying reading communities. Online journals do not have the same quality of content like in the ones published in the library. But the advantage of electronic publishing is that its searchability; links to references are provided. Electronic journal publishers offers irresistible publishing price, and published online versions of research articles earlier than the print ones. And yet, there is an assurance that the research journals can be widely access by any potential readers. That is for sure.

In the above mentioned factors, the truth is still inevitable that technology grows rapidly in every second; and later overpowers the traditional system. Thus, in publishing our research paper, we should choose publishers that can assure us that our journal can be read and spread over different reading communities. It doesn’t matter if we published it for free but what matters is we shared the new knowledge to other people; and we should assure that we can benefit from the rice that we harvest.

Good or Not: How can we know?

How do we know if a piece of research work is good or not? how are they evaluated?

The most important factor to consider in a research work is that the researcher support the problem and statements in his/her research. When the research paper is read by other people and they are satisfied with what they read and how the research came up to a positive or negative result, then the research is satisfactory. And on how the statements in the research are being validated by the researcher. Also it is important that the grammar and presentation of the paper is accurate and concise, and is very clear and understandable. Technicalities are present in research paper writing, so the researcher must know how to relate the technical words to its readers for them to understand.

According to http://www.lcsc.edu/rmcadoo/ENGL102/papercrit.html, from the "Syllabus: RESEARCH PAPER EVALUATION SYSTEM:
-Thesis and Introduction (10 points)
-Overall Organization (10 points)
-Support and Development (20 points)
-Logic and Thinking Skills (20 points)
-Grammar and Usage (20 points)
-Style (10 points)
-Presentation (10 points)"
I think these are the standard points to be consider when evaluating a research paper. Also, it might be possible that the judges or reader of the research paper will make their own judgment based on their standards of evaluation when they read research, books, and other papers. And most of all, the interest and the heart of the researcher must be and reflect on the research work being done.


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http://www.lcsc.edu/rmcadoo/ENGL102/papercrit.html,