Research Locale

Research locale discusses the site/s where the sampling and data collection will take place. Here are the guidelines in writing the research locale:

1.     Only identify the locale by its name only if you have sought permission. If the permission was not granted, refer to the locale to its characteristics (ie. an autonomous university in Quezon City; a tertiary, two-hundred bed capacity hospital; fisherfolk community in Cavite).

2.      Describe the area in terms of its geographic location (up to city or municipal level, unless contraindicated by the institution). For locations outside the city capital/main city, always indicate how far it is from the capital in terms of kilometers, for instance, “Lingayen, Pangasinan (221 km from Manila).”

3.     Discuss details about the locale that relates it to the study’s focus. If needed, you may also discuss the social and historical context of the place.

4.     Justify why this location is the best place for you to access samples and collect data.

5.     You may use maps when: (1) the area is not frequently heard of; (2) you have multiple sites of whose locations you have to indicate.

6.     If your study has multiple sites, a full description is written for each.