Banana Leaves

Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
The researcher will conduct the experiment to be able to test the effectiveness of banana leaves for making a paper.
Research Design The research design that will be used is Two group design since two comparable groups will be used as experimental and control groups. The experimental (Paper from Banana Leaves) will be compared to the flammability and texture of the control group (commercial paper).
Table 2.0. The table showing the texture of the paper of experimental and control group
Respondent Experimental Group
(Paper from Banana Leaves) Control Group
(Commercial paper)
R1 x x
R2 x x
R3 x x
Mean x x

Respondent Experimental Group
(Paper from Banana Leaves) Control Group
(Commercial paper)
R1 x x
R2 x x
R3 x x
Mean x x
The 8.5” x 11” flat wooden screen or mold and deckle will be made. The beam balance and beaker will be borrowed from JICA Laboratory of Calasiao Comprehensive National High School.
Plant Material The researcher will use dried banana leaves that is collected in the backyard of the researcher and to researcher’s neighbor. Specifically, the researcher will use 100 grams of dried banana leaves of senorita bananas belonging to the diploid cultivars of Musa acuminata.
Procedure
The following are the steps and procedures that will be followed by the researcher to conduct the study: First gather all the materials needed to conduct the study. Tear the banana leaves into small pieces. Next, boil the banana leaves for 20 minutes. After boiling the banana leaves, blend the banana leaves. Put the blended banana leaves into a flat container. Add and mix the starch. Next, lay the flat wooden screen or mold and deckle in the flat container. After that, lift the mold and deckle in the flat container. Let the product dry in the indirect sunlight.
Time Frame
June 10- June 12, 2017 Making the mold and deckle or the flat wooden screen
June 17- June18, 2017 Purchasing the starch
June 24- July 08, 2017 Preparing the Dried Banana
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