Polytechnic University of the Philippines

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering

Research Format
(Experimental Research)
Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction and Background of the Study
Theoretical Framework of the Study
Conceptual Framework of the Study
Statement of the Objective
Hypothesis
Scope and Limitation of the Study
Significant of the Study
Definition of Terms

Chapter II

Literature Review

Chapter III

Research Methodology
Research Design
Flowchart of the Research Design/Process Flowchart
Description of Research Instrument Used
Material Requirements
Mix Design
Specimen Details
Laboratory Experiment/Field Experiment

Chapter IV

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data and Results

Chapter V

Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation

References
Documentation on Laboratory/Field Activity
Curriculum Vitae

Research Format
(Descriptive Research)
Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction and Background of the Study
Theoretical Framework of the Study
Conceptual Framework of the Study
Statement of the Problems
Major Problem
Specific Problem
Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Definition of Terms

Chapter II

Literature Review

Chapter III

Method of Research
Selection and Description of Respondents
Setting
Respondents
Sampling Procedure
Description of Research Instrument Used
Validation of Questionnaire
Gathering of Data
Statistical Treatment

References
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae