LEVEL OF COMPETENCE OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN RESEARCH WRITING

Author Name: 1. Baldo, Gerwyn 2. Andres Peter John

Volume/Issue: 06/05

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2025-29264478/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. President Ramon Magsaysay State University, Philippines. 

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the level of competence of pre-service teachers in research writing. Using a descriptive research design, 81 pre-service teachers from President Ramon Magsaysay State University–Botolan Campus and Polytechnic College of Botolan served as respondents, selected through convenience sampling. Data was collected through a validated researcher-made questionnaire. Results showed that respondents had a very satisfactory level of competence in research writing, particularly in their commitment, understanding of research background, methodology, referencing, and data analysis. A significant difference was found in the level of commitment and understanding between male and female respondents, while age, civil status, and income showed no significant difference. Findings revealed that respondents possessed fundamental research writing skills and could advance to higher proficiency through continued mentoring and research engagement.

Key words: Pre-service teachers, Research writing, Competence, Research skills