Research Skills of Students in Graduate Studies Program of Tomas Claudio Colleges
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https://doi.org/10.65339/ijsair.V2.I1.25Keywords:
Research Skills, Graduate Students, Descriptive Research, Research Capability, Higher EducationAbstract
This study determined the level of research skills of graduate students at Tomas Claudio Colleges during the Academic Year 2024–2025. Using a descriptive research design, the study involved 178 graduate students, representing fifty percent (50%) of the graduate studies population. The respondents were described in terms of age, sex, civil status, position title, course, years of teaching experience, research-related trainings attended, and number of researches conducted and published. Data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire checklist assessing research skills in problem identification and conceptualization, information and evidence seeking, research methodology, statistics, analysis and evaluation, and communication and language, as well as challenges encountered in research.Findings revealed that most respondents were aged 25–34, female, single, and held the position of Teacher I, with less than five years of teaching experience. The majority had attended research trainings at the school level and had limited research experience and publication output. Despite this, the respondents demonstrated a high level of research skills across all dimensions. Further analysis showed that demographic and professional variables were not significant determinants of the respondents’ research skill levels. The study highlights the importance of continuous research capability-building programs to enhance graduate students’ research productivity.
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