3RD QUARTER THEMATIC

COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH

    For our ICT-based community research project, our group aims to explore the role of technology in improving life in our local community. We will investigate how access to digital tools, the internet, and technology-related education can enhance opportunities and solve everyday challenges faced by local residents. By conducting surveys, interviews, and observations, we plan to gather data on how technology is currently being used and what resources are available to the community. Our research will also focus on identifying gaps in digital literacy, access to technology, and overall tech infrastructure. The goal of this project is not only to understand how technology impacts the community today but also to suggest ways in which digital solutions could help tackle pressing community issues, such as education, health, and communication. This research will provide valuable insights into the role of ICT in community development and highlight potential areas for improvement.

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1. Planning the Research 

As a group, we would start by brainstorming together to choose a topic or issue that matters to the community. This could be something like pollution, access to education, or local health concerns. After we pick the issue, we’d divide tasks so each group member is responsible for different parts of the research. One of us might contact community members or leaders to explain the project and ask for permission, while others might focus on creating surveys or interview questions. Together, we would agree on the research objectives, deciding what we want to learn from the community and how we will collect data (e.g., interviews, surveys, or observations).

 

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2. Visiting the Place and Engaging with the Community 

Next, we would plan a trip to the community. As a team, we would visit the area together and observe the environment. Some of us might take notes on what we see, while others might approach residents to introduce ourselves and ask for their opinions. We’d work together to engage with people—being respectful and making sure we have permission before gathering any data. One of us could lead the interviews, while another might take photos or record audio. Each of us would make sure that we’re being considerate of the community members’ time and privacy.

 

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3. Gathering Data 

When it’s time to collect data, we would split the work to gather as much information as possible. Some of us would focus on conducting interviews, asking open-ended questions like, “What do you think is the most important issue in this community?” or “What changes would you like to see?” Others might distribute surveys to a larger group of people, while a few group members might continue observing the community to get a full picture. We would make sure that we’re all keeping track of the data we gather so that we can compare our findings later.

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4. Organizing and Analyzing the Data (Team Step)

Once we have all the data, our group would come together to organize it. We could assign one or two people to transcribe interviews or summarize responses from surveys. Another group member could create charts or graphs to help visualize the data. We’d all look at the information and discuss patterns or trends. For example, if several people mentioned the same community issue, we would highlight that as a key finding. Each group member would contribute their insights during this analysis phase, ensuring that we don’t miss any important details.

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5. Writing the Research Report (Team Step)

Writing the research report would be a group effort. We could divide sections of the report among ourselves: one person might write the introduction and methodology, while others focus on the findings and conclusion. After we all contribute our parts, we’d come together to make sure the report flows well and includes all the necessary information. We would also add visuals like charts or graphs to help explain our findings. As a group, we would proofread the entire report to ensure it's clear, well-organized, and free of mistakes.

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6. Presenting the Research (Team Step)

Finally, when it’s time to present our research, we would split up the presentation into sections. One person might present the introduction, another could present the findings, and another could discuss the conclusions and recommendations. Each of us would be responsible for practicing our part of the presentation so that we can speak confidently. During the presentation, we would work together to answer any questions the audience has and make sure everyone has a chance to contribute.

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By working together as a team, we would be able to cover all the steps of the community-based research project, ensuring that we gather thorough data, analyze it effectively, and present our findings in a way that is clear and impactful.