Minutes of the Meeting (February 12, 2014 2:15 -2:45 pm)

Education and Corporate Responsibility Cluster

Cluster Head: Dr. Marivic Manalo
Memebers: Chiu, Samuel | Chua Tay, Monique | Puerto, Khenett | Wakai Hiroshi

I. Evaluation of Deliverables

Introduction Good, Requires few revisions

Background of the Study Double check the sources regarding pollution survey

Review of Related Literature Divide the Review of Related Literature into
subsections, provide subheading per section

Comments and Revisions:
o Further discuss International Standards Organization (ISO) 14000 family, its history and related
works
o Always provide the full meaning of abbreviations upon first introduction in the paper
o Expound the following concepts (from the Review of Related Literature):
Concerned Management In what way do such factors concern the management?
o Make the thesis look academic, not essay-like
o Follow APA format for citations and reference. Visit Purdue Owl online for future references.

II. Other Components of the Proposal

i. Statement of the Problem What research gap do you want to address? Formulate
the thesis problem
ii. Objectives of the Study - What do you want to obtain from this research?
iii. Framework
a. Theoretical Framework
b. Conceptual Framework
c. Operational Framework (optional)
*Read additional research papers to know more about Framework
iv. Significance of the Study who are the stakeholders who will benefit from the
research?
v. Scope and Limitation

III. Homework

Deliverables on FEBRUARY 22, 2014 TUESDAY:

o Revised Draft of Introduction, Background of The Study, and Review of Related Literature
o Scope and Limitation
o Statement of the Problem
o Objectives of the Study
o Framework
o Assumptions of the Study
o Research and Hypotheses
o Significance of the Study


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