AUTHORS: Jake C. Cojena, Flordeliza G. Caterbas, Jocelyn R. Leopoldo, Jejomar C. Merida
College of Business Management Education, PECIT, Agusan del Norte 8600 Philippines
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3219-42071
Corresponding Author: Josephine U.Acha, PhD
josephineacha.ja@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2866-3725
Keywords: Challenges, Writing Research, Pure Descriptive Research Design, Philippines
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the challenges experienced in writing research among
college students. This study used a pure descriptive research design. This study was
conducted at the Philippine Electronics and Communication Institute of Technology
(PECIT). The study’s respondents were college students with a Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration, Bachelor of Elementary Education, and Bachelor of
Science in Hospitality Management. There were 150 students participated in the study.
The study used a survey questionnaire to gather data. The researchers used statistical
tools to treat the problems. Mean, rank, and linear regression were used in the study.
This study found that editing research papers emerges as the most significant hurdle
for college students, significantly exceeding the perceived difficulty of other research
steps. While selecting topics, finding resources, and other aspects are moderately
challenging; Editing presents a unique need for targeted support due to its perceived
difficulty gap. The researchers proposed a seminar-workshop to choose a research
topic and to enhance editing skills. The provided seems well- structured and addresses
the needs of various stakeholders at PECIT. This is a strong foundation for a
comprehensive research skills improvement plan at the Philippine Electronics and
Communication Institute of Technology (PECIT).
