Letter of Invitation As Technical Adviser/Panel Member: Chool of Ngineering and Rchitecture

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
LETTER OF INVITATION AS TECHNICAL ADVISER/PANEL MEMBER

August 20, 2019
Dear Sir/Madam:
Greetings!
As part of the partial requirements of the program Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I

JERIKA L. VALENTIN am undertaking a research for ARCDES9 – Architectural Design 9
entitled A VERDURE AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE AILING CHILDREN /
AYYUSIP: ORGANIC WILD BLUEBERRIES PRODUCTION AND TRAINING CENTER AS A
COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD FOR THE WOMEN. In this regard, I would like to request you to
be my TECHNICAL ADVISER to help me in realizing the objectives envisioned. I believe
your technical abilities and expertise will assist me in attaining my goals. Your advice and
insights will be highly appreciated in the development of this research project.
Thank you very much and I am looking forward to working with you.
Sincerely yours,
JERIKA L. VALENTIN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
August 20, 2019
Jerika L. Valentin
A Verdure and Therapeutic Medical Center for the Ailing Children/AYYUSIP: Organic Wild
Blueberries Production and Training Center as a Community Livelihood for the Women
Yes, I would be willing to render my assistance as (Technical Adviser/Panel
Member). My schedule for consultation is as follows:
Time/s of Consultation: ___________________________________
Day/s of Consultation: ___________________________________
Venue: ___________________________________
No, I will not render my assistance as Technical Adviser
Reason/s: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
______________________________
AR. RYAN M. BENAOE
ENDORSEMENT OF TECHNICAL ADVISER

<Date>
<Chairman of the Thesis Committee>

BS Architecture Program
University of Baguio
Dear Sir:
Warm Greetings!
This is to certify that I have carefully reviewed the thesis output of <YOUR NAME HERE>
entitled<Title of Research Paper and Location>and found it sufficient and
comprehensive. I also certify that the following documents are complete:
1. Complete Proposal Manuscript _____

2. Authorization Letter of the Proponent/Client _____
3. Lot title, lot plan, pertinent maps and photographs _____
4. Letter to conduct the study _____
5. Ethics Clearance/Tool Validation Certification _____
6. Grammarly Certificate _____
7. Transcription of formal interview (if applicable) _____
8. Sample computations (if applicable) _____
9. Curriculum Vitae _____
10. Others (as required by the panel members):
a. __________________________________________
b. __________________________________________
c. __________________________________________
I hereby endorse the paper for evaluation of the panel in <PROPOSAL/FINAL>defense.
Thank you very much.
Truly yours,
<Signature over Printed Name of Adviser>

Technical Adviser
*** Please accomplish this in TRIPLICATE.One copy will be for the TECHNICAL ADVISER, RESEARCH
TEACHER and the STUDENT
PROPOSAL DEFENSE NOTIFICATION FORM
Name of the Researcher _________________________________________________________

Adviser _________________________________________________________
Research Title _________________________________________________________
After having read and scrutinized the manuscript, I find that the paper is
_____ defensible
_____ not defensible, because
_____ the background of the study lacks the necessary information

_____ the theoretical/conceptual framework is inappropriate
_____ the variables are not identified
_____ the important concepts and terms are not identified
_____ the data gathering tool is defective
_____ the population is not identified
_____ there are missing parts of the study
_____ the correct format was not followed
_____ others _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
(Panel Member) (Date)
**This form should be given to the research teacher three (3) days before the defense. The research
teacher shall communicate to the adviser the decision of the panel members. For the defense, at least two
(2) members of the panel should decide that the paper is defensible. The students should inform the panel
members at least one (1) day before the scheduled defense if the defense will continue or not.
Final Defense Notification Form
Name of the Researcher _________________________________________________________

Adviser _________________________________________________________
Research Title _________________________________________________________
After having read and scrutinized the manuscript, I find that the paper is
_____ defensible
_____ not defensible, because
_____ the specific problems were not answered

_____ the hypotheses were not answered
_____ tables are missing
_____ the data is incomplete
_____ the data gathering tool is defective
_____ the data were not accurately analyzed
_____ the interpretations are inadequate
_____ the correct format was not followed
_____ others _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
(Panel Member) (Date)
**This form should be given to the research teacher three (3) days before the defense. The research
teacher shall communicate to the adviser the decision of the panel members. For the defense, at least two
(2) members of the panel should decide that the paper is defensible. The students should inform the panel
members at least one (1) day before the scheduled defense if the defense will continue or not.
Waiver for Final Defense Deliberation
Date: _________________________
Ar. Ryan M. Benaoe, EnP, MaEhP

Chairman, Thesis Committee
Architecture Program
Sir:
This waiver is to acknowledge that I, <YOUR NAME HERE>have complied with the
following conditions as a requirement for my enrollment of the course ARTHES1 –
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 10, this <Insert Semester and School Year Applicable> as a partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelorof Science in Architecture.
That I
1. Have finished all the prerequisites of the course;
2. Have read, understood and will conform to the guidelines and conditions set
forth for the conduct of the thesis study;
3. Have reviewed, understood and will comply with the UB-APA Format, and
other specific formats as may be applicable for my technical paper;
4. Agree to comply with the set deadlines of submission of the requirements and
dates of defense which I have outlined and submit progress reports of my
technical paper as required by the class coordinator.
5. Understand that should I fail to submit all the requirements as stated in the
Checklist of Required Documents on set deadlines, I waive the right to orally
present my research study on the set dates, I will incur a failing grade of 70 for
ARCDES9/I ARTHES1.
6. Understand that should I fail to submit the required number of duly signed and
bound manuscripts of my technical research on the set deadline, I will incur an
INC grade and will not be able to join the graduation rites.
7. Acknowledge that finishing the requirements for this course rests solely on my
perseverance and industry.
Conforme:
<Researcher’sSignature over Printed Name>

Note: Accomplish this form in duplicate. One copy for the class instructor, one copy for the program chair
and one copy for the student.
THESIS PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM

ARCDES9 Architectural Design 9, 1ST Semester, SY _______
Thesis Candidate: ___________________________________________________________

Thesis Title: ____________________________________________________________
Location: ____________________________________________________________
Technical Adviser: ____________________________________________________________
TYPE OF DEFENSE (Check One): APPROVEDPROPOSAL DISAPPROVED
Each technical panel member must accomplish this evaluation form during the defense
and must be properly signed and submitted to the class facilitator.
A. Research Manuscript (100%)
FORMAT (30 points) SCORE COMMENTS
1. General appearance of the manuscript (10)

- Times New Roman Font 12
- 1.5 spacing
- Justified both sides
- Margin: 1.5” left side, 1” right side, 1” top, 1”
bottom
- Main Section Headings: Each main section of the
paper begins with a heading which is capitalized,
emboldened, left justified, and double spaced
from the lines above and below. Subheadings are
capitalized (first letter in each word), left justified,
and bold italics.
- In-text citation: Author-date system
- Pagination: Top of page, right side
- the title is typed in an inverted pyramid format,
capital letters, bold
*Instruction: Deduct 1 point for every item not observed
2. Sentence, Structure, Grammar, Mechanics and

Spelling (20)
-sentences and paragraphs are easy to understand
-effective transition of paragraphs is observed
-ideas in the manuscript flow logically
-main thesis is well articulated in the paper
-the manuscript is free from serious errors in
punctuation
-the manuscript is free from serious errors in spelling
-correct tenses of verbs are used
-citation style is correctly used

-the vocabulary of the discipline/topic studied is
reflected in the manuscript
-correct usage of words is observed throughout
*Instruction: Deduct 2 points for every item not observed
SCORE
CONTENT (70 points) SCORE COMMENTS
3. Background of the study (20 points)

-global scenario is adequately discussed
-national scenario is adequately discussed
-local scenario is adequately discussed
-sufficient data/figures/information are presented to
support the scenarios surrounding the study
-data/figures/information presented are recent(at
almost 7 years back)
-adequate research findings are presented to support
the need to conduct the study
-the significance of the study is clearly established
-the specific problems/objectives are well-stated
-the specific problems/objectives reflect the main
objective of the study
**Deduct 2 points for every item not observed
4. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework of the study (10
points) (if applicable)
-the primary theoretical/conceptual framework is
clearly identified and discussed in relation to the study
-supporting theories/concepts are sufficiently
discussed in relation to the study
-the variables of the study are defined contextually
**Deduct 1 point for every item not observed
5. Methodology (15 points)
-the research design is appropriate
-the scope and delimitations of the study are clearly
defined
-the locale of the study is clearly identified and
described
-the characteristics of the population of the study are
clearly described
-the sampling design is suitable for the study (if
sampling was used)/respondents are well chosen
-the statistical tools/techniques to answer the
problems are appropriate
-the data gathering tool is clearly described in
relation to the specific problems
-the means of determining the validity and reliability of
the tools are well discussed
-the proposed data gathering procedures include

discussions of ethical consideration
-the proposed data gathering procedures are
discussed in an in-depth manner
**deduct 1 point for every item not observed
6. The Instruments/Tools (15 points)
Questionnaire: (if applicable)
-the descriptions of the scale conform with the specific
problems
-the items in the questionnaire are valid
-the items in the questionnaire are stated clearly
-the questions are stated positively( unless it is
necessary to state the items negatively, a statement
to this effect must be present in the methodology)
-the instructions are clearly stated
Interview Guide: (if applicable)
-the questions are relevant to the topic
-the questions are non-invasive of the privacy of the
individual
-the questions are stated clearly
-the questions are sufficient to generate the needed
information
-the questions are non-discriminatory
Observation Checklist: (if applicable)
-the aspects to be observed are clearly indicated
-the category systems are clear and appropriate
-the instructions are clearly stated
-the aspects to be observed are observable
-the criteria for rating are appropriate
Test Questions(if applicable)
-the items are valid
-the test is reliable
-the test is comprehensive
-the questions are definite and brief
-the instructions are clear
**deduct 2 points for every item not observed
7. References (10 points)
-the references follow the institutional format adopted
-the references are adequate
-the references are recent (at most 7 years back)
-the reference materials are varied/diverse
** deduct 1 point for every item not observed
SCORE
B. Oral Presentation (100%)

Scores:
5- behavior/act is very much satisfactorily manifested by the student

4- behavior/act is much satisfactorily manifested by the student
3- behavior/act is satisfactorily manifested by the student
2- behavior/act is slightly satisfactorily manifested by the student
1- Behavior/act is not manifested by the student
INDICATORS
5 4 3 2 1
A. PRESENTATION/DELIVERY OF CONTENT
1. Shows mastery of the research content (x3)
2. Communicates his/her ideas clearly (x2)
3. Expresses ideas fluently in own words (x2)
4. Cites accurate data/information from the manuscript
(x1)
B. ORGANIZATION OF THE PRESENTATION
5. Uses clear and legible presentation materials (x1)
6. Presents the information in a logical order (x2)
7. Keeps to the main issues of the discussion (x2)
C. ABILITY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
8. Responds accurately to questions asked (x3)
9. Keep answers within the research framework (x2)
D. PERSONALITY
E. Exudes confidence in discussing the topic (x1)
F. Shows openness to suggestions (x1)
TOTAL SCORE
Name and Signature of the Panel: ________________________________________

Date Signed: ________________________________________
Rubrics for Architectural Design Solution Evaluation

Indicators 4 3 2 1
OUTSTANDING SATISFACTORY MARGINAL UNACCEPTABLE
10 - 9 6-7-8 5-4-3 2-1
ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS (100%)
Site/Master Site Development Plan Site Development Plan Site Development Plan
Development Plan and and Floor Plan/s show a and Floor Plan/s and Floor Plan/s how a
Floor Plan/s show a very clear grasp of planning somewhat show a grasp lack of grasp of planning
clear grasp of planning theories, principles and of planning theories, theories, principles and
Architectural Planning and Composition (40%)
theories, principles and conventions. principles and conventions.

conventions. conventions.
Master/Site Master/Site Master/Site Floor plan/s do not show
Development Plans and Development Plans and Development Plans and logical horizontal
Floor plan/s show logical Floor plan/s show logical Floor plan/s somewhat articulation of space
horizontal articulation of horizontal articulation of show logical horizontal with due consideration
space with due space, however, minor articulation, however, to circulation,
consideration to revisions with due major revision with due accessibility, geometry
circulation, accessibility, consideration to consideration to and zoning clearly
geometry and zoning circulation, accessibility, circulation, accessibility,
clearly. No revision is geometry and zoning geometry and zoning
necessary. clearly is still needed. clearly is needed.
Elevation/s and Sections Elevation/s and Sections Elevation/s and Sections Elevation/s and Sections
show logical vertical show logical vertical somewhat show logical do not show logical
articulation of space articulation of space, vertical articulation of vertical articulation of
with due consideration however, minimal space, thus, major space with due
to circulation, revisions with due revisions with due consideration to
accessibility, geometry consideration to consideration to circulation, accessibility,
and zoning. No revisions circulation, accessibility, circulation, accessibility, geometry and zoning.
necessary. geometry and zoning is geometry and zoning is
still needed. needed.
Indicators 4 3 2 1
10 - 9 6-7-8 5-4-3 2-1
Overall space planning Overall space planning Overall space planning Overall space planning
give due consideration considers building considers building does not give due
to building systems systems integration systems integration very consideration to building
integration holistically. minimally. minimally. systems integration.
Overall planning clearly Overall planning reflects Overall planning Overall planning does
reflects the findings of the findings of the study. somewhat reflects the not the findings of the
the study. findings of the study. study.
(A) _____*2 + (B) _____*2 + (C) _____*2 + (D) _____*2 + (E) _____*2 = _____ * .40 = _____
Exterior and Interior Exterior and Interior Exterior and Interior Exterior and Interior
Perspectives, and Perspectives show clear Perspectives somewhat Perspectives do not
Scaled Model show very evidence of the show evidence of the show clear evidence of
Architectural Massing and
clear evidence of the application of the application of the the application of the
Composition (30%)
application of the principles of the design, principles of the design, principles of the design.
principles of the design. however, minimal thus, major revisions are
revisions are necessary needed.
Building massing clearly Building massing show Building massing Building massing do not
show evidence of evidence of somewhat show show due consideration
consideration of consideration of evidence of to environmental
environmental context. environmental context, consideration of context.
however, minimal environmental context,
revisions are necessary. thus major revisions are
needed.
_____* 5 + (B) _____* 5 = _____ * .30 = _____
Indicators 4 3 2 1
10 - 9 6-7-8 5-4-3 2-1
Details presented are Details presented are Details presented are Details presented are not
Architect
Special
very relevant to the relevant to the objectives somewhat relevant to relevant to the objectives
Details
Allied
(10%)
and
ural
objectives identified. identified. the objectives identified. identified.

_____ * .10 = _____
Architectural graphical Architectural graphical Architectural graphical Architectural graphical
solutions are very solutions are satisfactorily solutions are fairly solutions are not
satisfactorily presented presented using presented using presented using
using acceptable acceptable norms of acceptable norms of acceptable norms of
norms of architectural architectural architectural architectural
Overall Presentation (20%)
presentation (e.g. presentation (e.g. presentation (e.g. presentation (e.g.

drafting conventions, drafting conventions, drafting conventions, drafting conventions,
alphabet of lines, alphabet of lines, alphabet of lines, alphabet of lines,
lettering, etc.) lettering, etc.) lettering, etc.) lettering, etc.)
Architectural graphical Architectural graphical Architectural graphical Architectural graphical
solutions (2D and 3D) solutions presented are solutions presented are solutions presented are
presented are complete and adequate somewhat complete in incomplete, and does
complete and very in support of the support of the objectives not support the
adequate in support of objectives identified. identified. Additional objectives identified.
the objectives Additional graphical graphical illustrations are
identified. illustrations may be necessary.
necessary but not
required.
_____* 5 + (B) _____* 5 = _____ * .20 = _____
TOTAL
Name and Signature of Panel Member: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________________
ADVISERS’ EVALUATION FORM

ARCDES9/ARTHES 1 Architectural Design 9/10, 1ST/ 2nd Semester, SY _______
Thesis Candidate: ____________________________________________________________

Thesis Title: ____________________________________________________________
Location: ____________________________________________________________
Adviser: ____________________________________________________________
TYPE OF DEFENSE (Check One):

The TECHNICAL ADVISER accomplish this evaluation form after the defense and must be
properly signed and submitted to the class facilitator immediately after every defense.
A. Research Manuscript (7 0%)
Points Score
1 Chapter 1. The Problem <40>
Background of the Study, Significance and 10

Objectives of the Study
➢ Adequacy of background of the study provided
by the literature review.
➢ Demonstration of pertinent, current, and complete
knowledge of areas concerned.
➢ Explanation of the utilization and dissemination of
research findings
➢ Contribution of the expected output to solutions of
problems or understanding of phenomena
➢ Presentation of logical and valid objectives
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework 12
➢ Presentation of evidences of a thorough review of
related literature pertinent to the study
➢ Exploration of new or potential concepts and
undertakings
THESIS MANUAL (rev. 2019) 14 | Page

Paradigm of the Study 8
➢ Graphical presentation and written explanation of
the research framework that will guide the study.
Statement of the Problem and Hypothesis 10

➢ Problem statements are responsive to the
objectives identified.
2 Chapter 2. Research Methodology <30>
Research Design 10
➢ Identification, description and justification of the
research methodology used for the study.
Population and Locale of the Study 5

➢ Identification and description of the target
population and project context.
Data Gathering Tool 5

➢ Identification and description of data gathering
instruments,
Data Gathering Procedure 5

➢ Identification and description of data gathering
methods and processes
Treatment of the Data 5

➢ Description of how gathered data is processed
and validated.
➢ Delineation of standards of ethical treatment and
human participant protection.
3 Chapter 3. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of <60>

the Data
Presentation of the Data 20

➢ Identification and description/explanation of data
relevant to the attainment of identified problems.

8 Analysis of the Data (Site Selection and Analysis, 20
Architectural Programming)
➢ Graphical illustration and comprehensive
explanation of initial concepts.
Interpretation of the Data (Schematic and 20

Conceptualization Processes and Diagrams)
➢ Graphical illustration and comprehensive
explanation of initial concepts.
4 Chapter 4. Conclusions and Recommendations <20>

➢ Summary of the salient points of the research
relevant to the thesis statements and problems
presented.
➢ Identification of areas for further studies,
suggestions for future actions..
SUBTOTAL <150>
B. Architectural Design and Planning

(100%)
Points Score
1 Architectural Planning and Composition <50>
Master Site Development Plan 15
Floor Plans and Details 25
Sections and Profiles 10
2 Architectural Massing and Composition <25>
Elevations 5
Architectural Details 5
Exterior Perspective 5
Interior Perspective 5
Scaled Models 5

3 Special Architectural/Allied Details <15>
4 Overall Presentation <10>
SUBTOTAL 100
OVERALL RATING: (MANUSCRIPT *.40) + (C * .60) 100
Name of Adviser:_______________________________________
Date Signed: _______________________________________

ADVISER‘S CONSULTATION FORM

ARCDES9/ARTHES1, SY ______________
Thesis Candidate: ____________________________________________________
Thesis Proposal Title: ____________________________________________________
Thesis Adviser: ____________________________________________________
Time of
Date Topic Remarks Signature
Consultation
CHAPTER 1
1. Background of the Study
(Rationale/Objectives/Scope and
Delimitation)
2. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
3. Paradigm of the Study (with explanation
of variables identified)
4. Statement of the Problem
CHAPTER 2
1. Research Design
2. Population and Locale
3. Data Gathering Tools
4. Data Gathering Procedure
5. Treatment of the Data

Date Time of Topic Remarks Signature
Consultation
CHAPTER 3
1. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation
(presented per problem, data gathered in
tabular format)
2. Graphical Interpretation (All drawings
shall be accompanied with
corresponding design concepts and
explanations focusing on the integration
of solutions from problems identified)
● Site Analysis (As Applicable)
● Space Programming (Tabular Form)
● Matrix Analysis
● Interrelationship Diagram
● Conceptual Massing
CHAPTER 4
1. Conclusions
2. Recommendations

Time of
Consultation
ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Development Plan
3. Abstract
4. Floor Plan/s
5. Elevations
● Front Elevation
● Rear Elevation
● Left Side Elevation
● Right Side Elevation
● Auxiliary Elevation/s (as needed)
● Site Elevation/s (as needed
6. Sections
● Longitudinal Section
● Cross Section
● Site Section (as needed)
7. Details
● Architectural Details
● Interior Design
● Landscape Design

Time of
Consultation
● Building Utilities Systems
● Structural Concepts
8. Exterior Perspectives
● Normal View
● Aerial Perspective
9. Interior Perspectives
10. Architectural Model
Signature of Student over Printed Name
Date Submitted: ____________________
Noted by: Engr. Jeferd E. Saong, M. Eng.

Dean, School of Engineering and Architecture

CONSULTATION FORM
ARCDES9/ARTHES1 SY _____________________
Thesis Candidate: ____________________________________________________
Thesis Proposal Title: ____________________________________________________
Panel Member: ____________________________________________________
Date Time of Topic Remarks Signature

Consultation
Signature of Student over Printed Name

Date :________________________________
Noted by: Engr. Jeferd E. Saong, M. Eng.
Dean, School of Engineering and Architecture

STANDARD A3 TITLE BLOCK
STANDARD TITLE BLOCK FOR MODEL

RESEARCH SELF-EVALUATION FORM
ARCDES9/ARTHES1SY _________________
Thesis Candidate: ___________________________________________________________
Thesis Title: ___________________________________________________________
Location: ___________________________________________________________
Technical Adviser: ___________________________________________________________
Answer truthfully the questions below by referencing it to your manuscript/architectural
drawings. This is only a guide in your completing thesis and has no numerical equivalent
to your grade.
A. RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT
Description Y N REMARKS
Section 1. Project Title
1. Do I have a final project title?
2. Is my project title concise and comprehensive?
3. Does my project title represent the content of my manuscript?
4. Are there any more corrections in my project title?
Section 2. Acknowledgment
1. Do I have an acknowledgment section in my manuscript?
2. Did I recognize the persons, entity, or organization that helped in my
study in any way?
3. Have I forgotten someone?
4. Is my acknowledgment well composed?
5. Do I have typographical errors
6. Is my composition grammatically correct?
7. Do my initials appear on the last part of the acknowledgment?
Section 3. Abstract
1. Do I have an abstract of the thesis?
2. Does my abstract summarize the whole content of the thesis?
3. Did my abstract mention the main reason of the study?
4. Did my abstract mention my objectives and problems?
5. Did my abstract mention the methods of research used?
6. Did my abstract mention the prime result of the research?
7. Did my abstract provide a statement of the conclusion and
recommendations?
8. Are there typographical errors?
9. Are there any grammatical errors?
10. Did I follow the required abstract format?
11. Are there any keywords indicated in my abstract?

12. Does my abstract strongly represent the gist of my study?
Section 4. Table of Contents
1. Do I have a Table of Contents?
2. Does my Table of Contents completely contain all the chapters,
sections and subsections of the study?
3. Are the pages correct?
4. Are there any omitted sections or subsections?
5. Is my Table of Contents well arranged?
6. Does my Table of Contents follow the correct format?
7. Are there any typographical errors?
Section 5. List of Tables and Figures
1. Do I have a list of Tables and Figures section?
2. Are the tables and figures listed sequentially?
3. Did I miss a table and figure?
4. Are the pages correct?
5. Did I follow the correct format for the List of Tables and Figures?
Section 6. Chapter I – Introduction
1. Do I have an introductory statement on this chapter?
2. Is my statement concise and defines the content this chapter?
3. Do I have a Background of the Study?
4. Does my background discuss the reason for doing the research?
5. Is my background sufficient and does it justify the reason for study?
6. Have I provided the necessary references to statements I put on my
background that is not my own words?
7. Is my Background of the Study composed from general to specific?
8. Does my Background of the Study mention the significance of the
study?
9. Does my Background of the Study mention the general objective?
12. Is my Background of the Study linked to the composition of the next
section?
Section 7. Review of Related Literature
1. Do I have a review of related studies/literature
2. Did I provide sufficient review of related studies/literature
3. Are all the statements well referenced to the bibliography?

4. Did I provide figures and tables?
5. Are the figures and tables necessary?
6. Are the figures and tables labelled?
8. Are there grammatical errors?
9. Did I follow the prescribed format?
10. Is my review of related studies/literature well composed, concise
and rich?
Section 8. Objectives of the Study
1. Do I have an introductory statement on my objectives of the study?
2. Did I provide at least three primary objectives?
3. Are my objectives approved by the thesis coordinator and the
technical adviser?
4. Are my objectives arranged in a sequential manner depending on
which is to be achieved first?
7. Are my objectives final?
8. Are my objectives achieved in Chapter 3?
Section 9. Statement of the Problem
1. Do I have a statement of the problem?
2. Are my statement of the problems aligned to my objectives?
3. Are my statement of the problem composed to achieve their
corresponding objectives?
4. Are my statement of the problems approved by the technical
adviser and thesis coordinator?
5. Are the statements of the problems composed to achieve their
corresponding objectives?
6. Are my hypothesis corrected by the class adviser and the technical
adviser?
7. Are the hypothesis proven in Chapter 3
Section 10. Glossary of Terms
1. Did I provide a glossary of terms?
2. Are there items included present in the manuscript?
3. Are they alphabetically arranged?
4. Are the terms I listed uncommon to ordinary readers?

5. Did I define them correctly?
Section 11. Chapter 2 Methodology
1. Did I have sufficient introductory statement?
2. Did I state the research methods used?
3. Is the research method stated applicable to my study?
4. Is the research method well-defined?
5. Is the relativity of the research method used in the study sufficiently
explained?
6. Is the research design used applicable to the study?
7. Is the research design explained fully in this section?
Section 12. Data Gathering Tools
1. Did I provide a list of data gathering tools used in the study?
2. Are the gathering tools used gathered the needed data?
3. Are the tools used defined clearly?
4. Did I mention the data that can be gathered by each tool?
5. Are the tools arranged from most important to least important?
6. Do I have a questionnaire as a tool?
7. Do I have technical tools used?
10. Are the tools listed approved by the class coordinator and technical
adviser?
Section 13. Data Gathering Procedures
1. Do I have gathering procedure mentioned in Chapter 2?
2. Is the procedure discussed step by step?
3. Do the procedures clearly explain how data was gathered?
4. Does my procedure start on the gathering of the primary data needed in
the study?
7. Are the procedures listed approved by the class coordinator and technical
adviser?
Section 14. Treatment of the Data
1. Do I have a section on the treatment of the data?
2. Are the primary data gathered by the data gathering tool listed?
3. Did I explain or describe how data was treated?

4. Are my treatment of the data acceptable?
5. Did I provide a sample treatment like application of formula?
8. Are the procedures listed approved by the class coordinator and technical
adviser?
Section 15. Population, Locale and Duration of the Study
1. Do I have a section (whichever is applicable) to my study?
2. Do I have a location of the project?
3. Did I provide a map of the site, area or vicinity?
4. Is the site’s characteristics well described?
5. Did I state the population of the study or to whom the study is intended for?
6. Are the stakeholders of my study well-defined?
7. Did I provide statistics of the population?
8. Is my statistics up to date?
9. Do I have a section describing the duration of the study?
Section 15. Chapter 3: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Date (Results and
Discussion)
1. Did I provide an introductory statement of this chapter?
2. Are my statements descriptive of the contents of the chapter?
3. Are the headings of my Chapter 3 aligned with the arrangement of the
objective as written in the statement of the problem?
4. Are the objectives answered according to the arrangement as written in
the statement to the problem?
5. Do I have tables and figures justifying/supporting the data?
6. Did I present the data clearly?
7. In general, does the sequence of the contents of my Chapter 3 match the
sequence of the objectives and statements of the problem?
8. Am I confident that all objectives have been met in this chapter?
11. Is my Chapter 3 complete, concise, and comprehensive and has followed
the recommended format?
Section 16. Chapter 3: Architectural Programming
1. Have I provided an architectural programming section in Chapter 3?
2. Do I have a list of areas to be provided in my design with complete
description, definition and sizes?
3. Are these areas a product of a meticulous selection process?
4. Do I have a site analysis/site selection analysis?

5. Did I use an acceptable process in the site analysis/site selection analysis?
6. Did I consider external factors in my site analysis/site selection analysis?
7. Did I explain my site analysis/site selection analysis?
8. Is my site analysis/site selection analysis concise and complete?
9. Do I have a matrix of my functional areas?
10. Did I classify my functional areas according adjacency, zoning, grouping,
interrelationship, etc.?
11. Do I have graphical diagrams of the functional areas?
12. Are these graphical diagrams a product of meticulous analysis?
13. Is my bubble diagram symbolically correct?
14. Are the bubble diagrams explained in text?
15. Are the bubble diagrams converted to block diagrams?
16. Are the block diagrams explained in text?
17. Did I come up with schemes after the block diagrams?
18. Do I have schemes for the floor plan or site development plan?
19. Do I have schematics for the exterior of the design?
20. Do I have schematics for other architectural features?
21. Are my schematics well-explained in text?
22. Do I have a preliminary design?
23. Is my preliminary design complete with all the necessary drawings like floor
plan, elevations, sections and perspectives?
24. Are all the preliminary drawings explained in text?
25. Is the sequence of my architectural programming comprehensive?
28. Are all the drawings, figures and images labelled correctly?
29. In general, did I make my architectural programming correctly?
Section 17. Final Architectural Design
1. Do I have the final architectural design at the end part of my Chapter 3?
2. Are all the necessary drawings complete?
3. Are all the drawings well labelled with scales and titles?
4. Is my presentation readable?
5. Did I present my drawing correctly and impressively?
6. Do I have a textual explanation on some of the important drawings?
7. Do I have a textual explanation on some of the important drawings?
8. Do I have a paragraph describing the overall design of the project?
Section 18. Chapter 4: Conclusion and Recommendation
1. Do I have introductory statement in this Chapter?
2. Do I have a set of conclusions?
3. Is my conclusion aligned with my hypothesis in Chapter 1?

4. Do I have a set of recommendations?
5. Are my recommendations based on my conclusions?
6. Do I have a closing statement in Chapter 4
7. Are my closing statements reflective of the background of the study?
Section 19. Bibliography
1. Do I have a bibliography?
2. Did I separate books from internet articles, magazines or periodical sources?
3. Did I follow the correct way to write bibliographies based on the UB APA
format?
4. Are the bibliographic entries cited in the manuscript body listed here
completely?
5. Are there typographical errors?
Section 20. Appendices
1. Do I have an Appendix section?
2. Did I classify my appendices according to type?
3. Are my appendices up to date?
4. Are my appendices complete?
5. Are my appendices readable and photocopied clearly?
Section 21. Curriculum Vitae
1. Do I have a curriculum vitae?
2. Are all the necessary information complete?
Section 22. General Evaluation Questions
1. Is my manuscript complete?
2. Did I make a final review and edit of my manuscript?
3. Did I ask someone to help edit my manuscript?
4. Was my manuscript proof read?
5. Is my manuscript ready for final printing?
6. Do I know the contents of my manuscript completely?
7. Can I easily pinpoint the locations and pages of sections when asked?
8. Can I explain my manuscript orally?
9. Can I defend my manuscript?
EVALUATION RESULTS

B. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Description Y N REMARKS
Section 1. Site Planning/Area Planning

1. Does my site planning reflect the result of site analysis?
2. Is the open space requirement met?
3. Are the required setbacks met?
4. Are the roads, parking, walkways or pathways
provided compliant with existing laws?
5. Did I meet the required unpaved surfaces?
6. Is the AMBF met?
7. Is my site harmoniously designed with the
environment?
8. Did I integrate sustainable planning strategies?
9. Did I consider rainwater, garbage, electrical supplies,
water supply, drainage, noise, climate, traffic and
vista in my planning?
10. Did I consider traditional belief like feng shui in my
planning?
11. Does my site/area planning exhibit an acceptable
relationship, privacy and adjacency configurations?
12. Are the provisions of the National Building Code and
other lows met??
Section 2. Floor Plan
1. Does my floor plan reflect the analysis in my
manuscript?
2. Area all the functional areas required present and
complete?
3. Are the minimum sizes of areas met?
4. Are all adjacency, relationship and privacy concerns
addressed?
5. Is my planning compliant to the National Building
Code and other laws?
6. Is anthropometrics properly addressed?
7. Is my planning construction feasible?
8. Is accessibility concerns complied with?
9. Did I include essential furniture, furnishing and other
components in the floor plan?
10. Is security addressed?
11. Did I consider pedestrian flow and process of services?
Section 3. Massing
1. Do I have a style in my massing?

2. Is my style appropriate and backed up by research?
3. Did I do away from conventional massing?
4. Do I have a color scheme?
5. Is my color scheme appropriate and backed up by
research?
6. Does my massing blend or complement my
environment?
7. Is my massing buildable?
8. Is my massing socially acceptable?
9. Do I have fenestration I my design?
10. Are my fenestration correctly located?
11. Are the sizes of my fenestration appropriate?
12. Did I consider natural lighting ventilation and
acoustics in designing my fenestration?
13. Did I consider the use of modern or new materials?
14. Did I consider the use of local, indigenous or recycled
materials?
15. Did I consider sustainability?
16. Did I consider economics in my massing materials?
17. Did I consider safety and health in my massing
material?
18. In general, do my specified materials follow basic
principles of design?
19. Do I know all the materials I specified in my massing?
Section 4. Building Utilities
1. Are building utilities and systems considered in my
design?
2. Do I have plumbing and electrical details?
3. Do I have electronics, mechanical, air conditioning,
automation, heating or lighting details in my design?
4. Am I familiar with all the systems integrated in my
design?
5. Are the systems integrated sustainable?
6. Are the systems integrated economically viable?
7. Are the systems integrated well bucked up b studies in
the manuscript?
Section 5. Architectural Details
1. Do I have architectural detailed drawings?
2. Have I provided spot details of construction
connections, special architectural features, furniture
design fixture design or specialties?
3. Are the architectural details buildable?

4. Do the architectural details complement the overall
massing of my design in terms of style, color, texture
and proportion?
Section 6. Interior Design or Landscape Design
1. Did I present an interior/landscape design in my
project?
2. Did I provide details of my interior/landscape design?
3. Am I familiar with the material provided in my interior
design/landscape design?
4. Does my interior/landscape design complement my
overall building design massing?
5. Does my interior design/landscape design consider
economics?
6. Is sustainability considered in my interior/landscape
design?
Section 7. Structural
1. Do I have structural conceptualization in my
drawings?
2. Did I provide detailed drawings?
3. Is the structural concept buildable?
4. Is the structural concept economically viable?
Section 8. Drawing Standards
1. Do I have an SDP?
2. Do I have floor plan/s of all the building/s I provided?
3. Do I have at least four (4) elevations of my building/s?
4. Do I have at least two (2) sections of my building/s?
5. Do I have a normal perspective view of the exterior
massing of my building/s?
6. Do I have interior perspectives of important spaces
identified within the building/s?
7. Do I have an aerial view?
8. Do I have spot architectural details?
9. Do I have spot building utilities details?
10. Do I have interior/landscape design drawings?
11. Do I have furniture, specialty or fixture details?
12. Are all the drawings properly labeled?
13. Are all the materials indicated properly specified?
14. Have I used the correct scale and indicated it on the
drawings?
15. Are my drawings well-presented and well-rendered?
16. Do I have the standard title block on every drawing
page?

17. Are my architectural drawing requirements
complete?
18. Is my architectural model ready for presentation?
19. Is my architectural model scaled in proportion to the
base?
20. Is my architectural model properly framed?
EVALUATION RESULTS
____________________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of Student

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
ARCDES9/ARTHES1
SY _________
Thesis Candidate: ________________________________________________
Thesis Title: ________________________________________________
Location ________________________________________________
Technical Adviser: ________________________________________________
Answer truthfully the questions below by referencing it to your manuscript/architectural
drawings. This is only a guide in your completing thesis and has no numerical
equivalent to your grade.
A. RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT  References

 Title Page  Appendices
 Approval Sheet  Curriculum Vitae
 Abstract
 Acknowledgement
 Table of Contents B. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS
 List of Tables  Lot Documents (Plan, Topo Maps,
 List of Figures Photographs, Clearances, etc)
 Vicinity Map
Introduction  Site Development Plan
 Background of the Study  Floor Plan/s
 Theoretical/Conceptual Framework  Elevations
 Paradigm of the Study o Minimum 4 Elevations (Main
 Statement of the Problem and Buildings for Complexes)
Hypothesis o Site Elevation
 Sections
Methodology o Minimum 2 Sections
 Research Design o Site Section (Through Grades for
 Population and Locale of the Study Complexes)
 Data Gathering Tool/s  Details
 Data Gathering Procedure o Architectural Details
 Treatment of the Data o Interior Design
o Landscape Design
Results ad Discussion o Structural Concepts
 Presentation of General Problem No. 1 o Building Utilities Systems
 Presentation of General Problem No. 1  Exterior Perspective/s
 Presentation of General Problem No. 1 o Normal View Perspective
o Aerial Perspective
Conclusions and Recommendations  Interior Perspectives
 Conclusions  Architectural Model
 Recommendations

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
ARCDES9/ARTHES1
ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE AT THE END OF EACH WORK WEEK
AUGUST
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3
FIVE TOPICS
PROPOSED WORKING TITLES (AT LEAST 2 FOR EACH TOPIC)
OBJECTIVES/RATIONALE PER TOPIC IDENTIFIED
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
DRAFT OF CAPSULE RESEARCH PROPOSAL TITLE FOR APPROVAL
(AT LEAST 2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ADVISER
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
PREPARATION OF LITERATURE REVIEW FOR APPROVED
EID’L ADHA TOPIC
(@ LEAST 10 UPDATED RESEARCHES, excluding textbooks)
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
PREPARATION OF PREPARATION OF
MANUSCRIPT NINOY MANUSCRIPT
(Chapter 1 and 2) AQUINO (Chapter 1 and 2)
FOR ETHICS AND TOOL DAY FOR ETHICS AND TOOL
VALIDATION VALIDATION
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
NATIONAL DATA GATHERING
HEROES’
DAY PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT
FOR ETHICS AND TOOL VALIDATION
(7 DAYS LEAD TIME)
SEPTEMBER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
BAGUIO
DATA GATHERING
DAY
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
DATA FIRST GRADING EXAM

GATHERING NO SCHEDULED ORAL DEFENSE
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT
(Chapter 3 and 4)
SUBJECT MANUSCRIPT FOR GRAMMARLY CHECK (RDC)
1 WEEK LEAD TIME
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PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN SOLUTIONS

29 30
OCTOBER

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13
PROPOSAL DEFENSE
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ACCOMPLISH
PROPOSAL FORMAT COMPLETION TIME
MENT CHECK
(TWO WEEKS AFTER SCHEDULED DEFENSE)
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NOVEMBER

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WORK ON COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
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WORK ON COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
25 26 27 28 29 30
BONIFACIO
WORK ON COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS DAY
** Requirements for ARCDES9: Endorsed and Accepted Research Proposal and Preliminary Design (Soft
Bound)

DECEMBER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FINAL EXAMS
8 9 10 11 12
FINAL EXAMS

JANUARY

1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
START OF
WORK ON THE MANUSCRIPT
CLASSES
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
DEADLINE
DULY
ENDORSED WORK ON YOUR ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
MANUSCRIPT
(3 COPIES)
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WORK ON YOUR ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
28 29 30 31
WORK ON YOUR ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWINGS
FEBRUARY

1 2 3
WORK ON YOUR
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
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NEW YEAR
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**FIRST CANDIDATES TO PRESENT SHOULD PROCESS THEIR COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

EARLIER. THE COMPLETION SCHEDULE FOR APRIL SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE LAST
CANDIDATES
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READ (GRAMMARLY)
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HAVE YOUR MANUSCRIPTS ENDORSED BY THE PROGRAM CHAIR AND THE
DEAN
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INTEGRATION
FINAL GRADING EXAMINATION
DAY
**NOTE SUBMISSIONS AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
Prepared by: Ar. Divina Ligaya B. Rillera, UAP
Date : August 01, 2017

SAMPLE LETTERS
<Date>
<Name of Addressee>
<Address>
Sir/Madam:
Greetings!
I am <INSERT YOUR NAME HERE>, a graduating student of Bachelor Science in
Architecture at the University of Baguio, currently enrolled in ARCDES9 – Architectural
Design 9. I am currently undertaking a thesis research entitled <INSERT YOUR THESIS
PROPOSAL TITLE AND LOCATION HERE>, as a partial requirement of the program.
Along this line, I would like to seek your permission to allow me to use your lot for my thesis
study. I am also asking your consent to conduct site inspection and investigation, which
includes taking photographs and ocular observation on site. Further, I would like to ask
photocopies of the following documents as support to my study:
● Lot Title showing the boundaries of the site/lot
● Tax Declaration to support ownership
Rest assured that any information shared will be used for academic purposes only, and
such shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Respectfully yours,
<YOUR NAME HERE>
Endorsed by:
Arch. Divina Ligaya B. Rillera

Thesis Coordinator

<Date>
<Name of Addressee>
<Address>
Sir/Madam:
Greetings!
I am authorizing <YOUR NAME AS THE RESEARCHER HERE> to make use of my property

located at <INDICATE LOCATION HERE> for his/her thesis study entitled <INSERT YOUR
PROPOSAL TITLE HERE>. Further, I am allowing him/her to gather documents and pertinent
data that would support and further his/her research study.
This authorization letter is used for academic purposes only.
Respectfully,
<INSERT NAME OF YOUR CLIENT HERE>

ETHICS EVALUATION REVIEW

WAIVER FOR LATE SUBMISSION
Date: ____________________
The Thesis Coordinator
Architecture Program
University of Baguio
Dear Sir/Madam:
This waiver is to acknowledge that I, ___________ _______________ have NOT

COMPLIED with the submissions of required documents on identified deadlines for the
course ARTHES1 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 10, SY 2017-2018
Thus I:
1. Understand that I will still be allowed to conduct my final research deliberation

during the scheduled date, provided that I will be able to present to all the
required documents on/ before the day and scheduled deliberation.
2. Understand that incomplete requirements on the day and schedule of final
deliberation will result to forfeiture of my schedule.
3. Accept that all submissions after deadlines will not be graded. Specifically the
following,
□ Duly Endorsed Research Manuscript, and

□ Duly Endorsed Architectural Graphical Presentation
□ Master/Site □ Details
Development Plans
□ Exterior Perspectives
□ Floor Plan/s
□ Interior Perspective
□ Elevations
□ Architectural Model
□ Sections
Conforme:
____________________________________________
<Researcher’sSignature over Printed Name>
Note: Accomplish this form in triplicate. One copy for the class instructor, one copy for the program chair
and one copy for the student.

THE IMRAD FORMAT
Memorandum E No. 09_Attachment_Guide for the IMRaD Format
What is the IMRaD Format?
IMRaD is an acronym for Introduction – Method – Results – and – Discussion. The
IMRaD (often pronounced “im-rad”) format is most commonly used format in

scientific article and journal writing and is used widely across most scientific and
research fields.
Format
1. Times New Roman Font 12

2. Single spacing
3. Justified
4. Margin: 1” all sides
5. Section Headings:
 Main Section Headings: Each main section of the paper begins with a
heading which should be capitalized, emboldened, left justified, and
double spaced from the lines above and below. Do not underline the
section heading OR put a colon at the end.
 Subheadings: Subheadings should be capitalized (first letter in each word),
left justified, and either bold italics OR underlined.
6. In-text citation: Author-date system
7. Pagination: Bottom of page, right side
8. Recommended number of Tables: 5, Figures: 5
9. Recommended number of pages: 15-25 excluding appendices
Sections of the Research Paper
Title: Centered in an inverted position, capital letters, bold, 8 – 15 words
Author/s: listed in alphabetical order, italicized; School/Department Abstract: 250 – 300

words
Keywords: not more than 5, italicized
Introduction: 1500 – 3000 words
Materials and Method (experimental designs)/ Methodology (non-experimental designs):

500 – 1000 words
Results and Discussion: 1500 – 3000 words
Conclusion and Recommendations: 250-500 words
References: Use the latest edition of the appropriate format-APA, MLA, CSE…
“TITLE OF THE STUDY SHOULD BE CENTERED
IN INVERTED PYRAMID”
Should preferably answer the following questions: What will be researched? How
will
the topic be researched? With whom – describes the research population and
units of
measurement; Where/in what context will the study be conducted?
Authors are Listed
Here in Alphabetical
Order and Italicized
ABSTRACT
This is the last part of the paper that is to be written. The Abstract helps readers
decide whether they want to read the rest of the paper, or it may be the only
part they can obtain via electronic literature searches or in published abstracts.
Therefore, enough key information (e.g., summary results, observations, trends,
etc.) must be included to make the Abstract useful to someone who may to
reference your work. A simple rule-of-thumb is to imagine that you are another
researcher doing a study similar to the one you are reporting. If your Abstract was
the only part of the paper you could access, would you be happy with the
information presented there? Kotze (2007) recommend that an abstract should
include the following seven elements: Element 1: The abstract has to start with a
brief theme sentence to orient the reader about the over-all issue addressed in
the article. The sentence should grab the reader’s attention. Element 2: The
abstract should then indicate the main aim or objective of the study. Element 3:
The academic or practical importance of the study should be explained. Element
4: The methodology used in the study should be briefly described. Element 5: The
main findings of the study should be summarized. Element 6: A statement of
conclusions should indicate the contribution made by the study in filling gaps in
the literature. Element 7: Finally, the practical implications of the study’s findings
should be highlighted where appropriate. The recommendation may be included
only if it is necessary to emphasize the possible benefits or possible considerations
for future studies. The abstract should NOT contain any figures, tables or in-text
references, just normal text. In-text references may, however, be included when
one is replicating a previous study and this is specifically mentioned in the
abstract. Don't use abbreviations in the abstract.

Keywords: (Include five words that will help classify the study so that when
researchers look for related literatures your paper may be classified accordingly.)
Suggested list of keywords: Topic, Sub-topics, Methods, Population, Locale
INTRODUCTION
Begin your Introduction by clearly identifying the subject area of interest.

Do this by using key words from your Title in the first few sentences of the
Introduction to get it focused directly on topic at the appropriate level. This insures
that you get to the primary subject matter quickly without losing focus, or
discussing information that is too general. The structure of the Introduction can be
thought of as an inverted triangle – the broadest part at the top representing the
most general information and focusing down to the specific problem you studied.
Literature Review
Establish the context by providing a brief and balanced review of the

pertinent published literature that is available on the subject. Discuss the relevant
primary research literature (with citations) and summarize current understanding
of the problem you are investigating (often, we call this a literature review and it
may even merit having its own section). Emphasize problems or gaps in
knowledge (what don’t we know yet or need to know? what does the field still
need to understand? what’s been left out of previous research? is this a new issue
that needs some direction?).
What literature should you look for in your review of what we know about
the problem? Focus your efforts on the primary research journals - the journals that
publish original research articles. Although you may read some general
background references (encyclopaedias, textbooks, lab manuals, style manuals,
etc.) to get yourself acquainted with the subject area, do not cite these, because
they contain information that is considered fundamental or "common"
knowledge within the discipline. Cite, instead, articles that reported specific
results relevant to your study.
Learn, as soon as possible, how to find the primary literature (research

journals) and review articles rather than depending on reference books.
Theoretical/Conceptual
Framework/Paradigm of the Study
Given the identified knowledge gap, what concepts can be used to

address it. What theories, principles, laws may be integrated in designing your
study or which will guide the conduct of your study?
Significance of the Study

Briefly explain your rationale and approach and, whenever possible, the
possible outcomes your study can reveal. This section must be guided by the
following questions: What benefits can be derived from your study? How will the
community of interest benefit from it? What about benefits that decision makers
and policy makers can derive from your study? What benefits can you derive as
a researcher or as a part of a specific organization?
Objectives of the Study
It is most usual to place the statement of purpose near the end of the
Introduction, often as the topic sentence of the final paragraph. It is NOT
necessary (or even desirable) to use the words "hypothesis" or "null hypothesis",
since these are usually implicit if you clearly state your purpose and expectations.
Mention here the aim of the study and the specific objectives. The specific
objectives are those that you will actually measure. The objectives may be
presented in a bulleted list and should be phrased in the form:
“To determine…”
“To investigate…”
“To evaluate…”
“To compare…”
MATERIALS AND METHOD (for experimental designs)/METHODOLOGY (for non-

experimental designs)
The research methods section can go any number of different directions,

depending on the type of research you conducted. Regardless of what you did
for your research, though, this section needs to be very clear, very specific, very
detailed, and only focused on research. Use your method chapter to show that
you arrived at your results by applying valid and reliable methods. Explain what
you did; your research, treatment or professional intervention, and how you did it.
The style in this section should read as if you were verbally describing the conduct
of the experiment/study. You may use the active voice to a certain extent,
although this section requires more use of third person, passive constructions than
others. Avoid the use of the first person in this section. Use the future tense for your
proposal while the past tense for the final paper. The Methods section is not a
step-by-step, directive, protocol as you might see in a laboratory manual.
Study Design

Is the study qualitative? Or quantitative? Specifically, what
qualitative/quantitative design is utilized? Do not define the design. Rather,
explain how the variables in your study fits into the design.
Sample/Population of the Study
Discuss the characteristics of the target population. Are there inclusion and
exclusion criteria that must be considered? If you did sampling, how did you arrive
at the sample size? How did you recruit the participants of the study? If dealing
with non-humans, how did you collect the samples? What authentication
procedures were considered?
Data Gathering Tools (May be subheaded as Materials for experimental designs)
Describe what materials, subjects, and equipment (chemicals,

experimental animals, apparatus, etc.) you used (these may be subheaded
Animals, Reagents, etc.). What research tools did you use? What are the parts?
What are some considerations or steps undertaken to ensure validity and
reliability? What are the parts of the tools that you used? Are they adopted from
another source? If yes, then cite properly.
Data Gathering Procedures (May be subheaded as Methods or Procedures for

experimental
designs)
In a methodical manner describe the steps that were undertaken. Explain

the steps you took in your experiment. What communications need were given
out? Was there permission from certain authorities? How did you gather the data?
How did you distribute and retrieve the questionnaires? How did you conduct the
interview? How long did the data gathering last?
Treatment of Data
Describe how the data were summarized and analyzed. Here you will
indicate what types of data summaries and analyses were employed to answer
each of the questions or hypotheses tested. Did you compute means? Did you
simply use frequencies, ratios, percentages? Did you do statistical treatment? If
yes, what? You should also indicate the statistical procedures used to analyze
your results, including the probability level at which you determined significance
(usually at 0.05 probability).
Ethical Considerations
The following must be explicitly discussed in the paper: how anonymity and
voluntary participation of the informants/participants were respected throughout

the study (if informants/participants opted for non-disclosure of identity); how
confidentiality of information was insured (if informants/participants opted for
non-disclosure of information), how risk management measures/strategies for
participants, researchers and auxiliary personnel were adopted by the
researcher; how informants/participants were selected using non-discriminatory
criteria and processes (unless inclusion and exclusion criteria are justifiable based
on the nature of the study); and how the findings of the study will be disseminated
to the beneficiaries.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Present the results of your study according to the sequence of your

objectives. Results may be presented in textual, graphical, tabular, textual and
graphical, or textual and tabular. In general, you need to introduce this portion
with a description of how the flow of discussion is presented. Then for each table
or graph/figure, have an introduction of the specific topic being addressed by
your table, present the table (Table 1 shows the summary of findings on…), show
the table, discuss the significant or striking data to come up with valid information.
Support your findings with corroborations (relate it with previous studies).
Sometimes though, the findings may negate findings in previous researches. You
may cite those as well but try to infer what information can be derived from these
contrasting findings. You may also include here some limitations encountered in
your study. Report negative results - they are important! If you did not get the
anticipated results, it may mean your hypothesis was incorrect and needs to be
reformulated, or perhaps you have stumbled onto something unexpected that
warrants further study. Moreover, the absence of an effect may be very telling in
many situations. In any case, your results may be of importance to others even
though they did not support your hypothesis. Do not fall into the trap of thinking
that results contrary to what you expected are necessarily "bad data". If you
carried out the work well, they are simply your results and need interpretation.
Many important discoveries can be traced to "bad data".
Summaries of the statistical analyses may appear either in the text (usually
parenthetically) or in the relevant Tables or Figures (in the legend or as footnotes
to the Table or Figure). The Results section should be organized around Tables
and/or Figures that should be sequenced to present your key findings in a logical
order. The text of the Results section should be crafted to follow this sequence
and highlight the evidence needed to answer the questions/hypotheses you
investigated. Important negative results should be reported, too. Authors usually
write the text of the results section based upon the sequence of Tables and
Figures.

TABLES (Maximum of 5)
Tables usually show numerical value or textual information and are almost
always characterized by a row-column structure. Use tables for the purpose of
simplifying text. A tablewith 2 or fewer columns and rows should be presented in
text format instead of a table.
 Number tables sequentially (i.e.if you have more than one table in your
writing) e.g. Table 1, Table 2 .
 Table legends go above the Table; tables are read from top to bottom.
 Table is never abbreviated, e.g., Table 1.
 Each table must be referred to in the text, using a capital T, for example:
...as shown in Table 1.
 Ensure that your table title is brief but explanatory. Italicize the table title.
Do not italicize the table number. The title is placed directly above the table
itself and below the table number.
 Capitalize only the first letter of the first word of all headings. If a word is a
proper noun, however, be sure to capitalize the first letter anyway.
 Explain abbreviations, symbols etc.
 Acknowledge the source of the table.
 Use Times New Roman font 10 for tabular entries.
 Tables may be submitted either single or double spaced. Consider
readability.
 Number tables in the order they are first mentioned in text. Do not write “the
table above” or “the table below.”
 Be consistent in the formatting and vocabulary of all tables when writing a
paper.
 Standard abbreviations and symbols, such as % or no. may be used in
headings without further explanation.
 Ensure each column has a heading.
 Notes are placed below the table.
 If the table is from another source, include a note below the table
specifying whether it is from another source or adapted from another
source. e.g. “Note. From….” OR “Note.
 Adapted from…” OR “Note. The data in column 1 are from…”
 See Table 1 as a guide to the formatting of a table. This table is an example
from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
(APA, 2001, p. 149). The fictitious general note has been included as an
example.

FIGURES (Maximum of 5)
A figure is any type of illustration other than a table (chart, graph,

photograph, or drawing).
Use figures to complement information in text or to simplify text.
 Number figures in the order they are first mentioned in text. Do not write
“the figure above” or “the figure below.”
 Figures should be large enough to read easily (between 8 point and 14
point font) and convey only essential information.
 Ensure that figures are simple, clear and consistent in presentation and
vocabulary.
 Ensure data are plotted accurately and the grid scale is proportioned.
 Place labels close to the identified item.
 Axis labels on graphs should be parallel to their axes.
 Captions include the figure title and a brief, but descriptive, explanation of
the figure.
 Double-space the caption and place it below the figure.
 Figure legends go below the figure; figures are usually viewed from bottom
to top.
 When referring to a Figure from the text, "Figure" is abbreviated as Fig., for
example, Fig. 1.
 The following figure and note are each adapted from the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2001, pp. 182-
183).

WHAT TO AVOID
 Do not reiterate each value from a Figure or Table - only the key result or
trends that each conveys.
 Do not present the same data in both a Table and Figure - this is considered
redundant and a waste of space and energy. Decide which format best
shows the result and go with it.
 Do not report raw data values when they can be summarized as means,
percentages, etc.
 Always report your results with parenthetical reference to the statistical
conclusion that supports your finding (if statistical tests are being used in
your course).
 This parenthetical reference should include the statistical test used and the
level of significance (test statistic and DF are optional).
 Two notes about the use of the word significant(ly). In scientific studies, the
use of this word implies that a statistical test was employed to make a
decision about the data; in this case the test indicated a larger difference
in mean heights than you would expect to get by chance alone. Limit the
use of the word "significant" to this purpose only.
 If your parenthetical statistical information includes a p-value that is
significant, it is unnecessary (and redundant) to use the word "significant" in
the body of the sentence (see example above).
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The conclusion may be written with a separate subheading from the

recommendations, but it is acceptable to have the conclusion and
recommendations in one paragraph if the statements of the conclusion and
recommendation warrant the need for continuity of thoughts. In formulating your
conclusion, be guided by the following questions: What answer(s) have you found
to your research question? If you have a hypothesis, has it been strengthened,
weakened or falsified? Do not introduce issues here that have not been

mentioned earlier. If the results of your study do not allow you to draw any
conclusions, you can end with a summing up.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledge only those who have directly contributed to the study. If there are
technical consultants (technical advisers*, statistician, English editors, etc.) who
are not part of the approval body (see front page of this manuscript), this is where
you acknowledge them. If there are institutions or agencies that gave financial
support or grants, please include them here. Each entity (person or agency) that
you include here should be enumerated in separate paragraphs. Be concise with
your words of gratitude (not too flowery). Just state the entity you are thanking
and their corresponding contributions. Please do not forget to award certificates
of appreciation to these entities you mentioned in this portion if they were unpaid.
REFERENCES
References are to be listed at the end of the paper in alphabetical order

of the last names of the first authors and referred in the text by the last name and
the year of publication.
The following are examples of proper form of APA style and for further
details, please visit www.apastyle.org/
Journal articles
Raghavan, M. A., Silvapulle, P. B. & Athanasopoulos, G.B. (2012). Structural VAR

models for Malaysian monetary policy analysis during the pre-and-post
1997 Asian crisis period. Applied Economics, 44(29), 3841-3856.
Books
Mook, D. (2004). Classic experiments in psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
Electronic Book
Marlatt, G. A., & Witkiewitz, K. (Eds.). (2009). Addictive behaviors: new readings
on etiology, prevention, and treatment. Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycbooks/index.aspx
Chapter in book
Ramsey, J. K., & McGrew, W. C. (2005). Object play in great apes: studies in nature
and captivity. In A. D. Pellegrini & P.K. Smith (Eds.), The nature of play: Great
apes and humans (pp. 89-112). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Chapter in electronic book

Branch, S., Ramsay, S., & Barker, M. (2008). The bullied boss: a conceptual
exploration of upwards bullying. In A. Glendon, B. M. Thompson, & B. Myors
(Eds.), Advances in organisational psychology (pp. 93-112). Retrieved from
http://www.informit.com.au/humanities.html
Technical report
Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community

Services and Indigenous Affairs. (2008). The road home: a national approach to
reducing homelessness. Retrieved from
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/housing/progserv/homelessness/whitepaper/Doc
ument s/default.htm
APPENDICES
 Sample of communications
 Sample of questionnaires
 Sample of Permits or authentication papers
 Consent Forms, (if appropriate)
 Timetable for the research
 Data collection instruments
 Data analysis
 Curriculum Vitae
REFERENCES FOR THIS GUIDE
Aveyard, H. (2007). Doing a literature review in health and social care.

Maidenhead: Open University Press.
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington: Author.
Retrieved on July 26, 2018 from
http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/users/reingold/courses/resources/handout
s_apa/TablesFigur es1.pdf
Bates College (n.d.). How to write a paper in Scientific Journal Style and Format
(pdf). Retrieved from
http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWsectio
ns.html 9
Kotze, T. (2007). Guidelines on writing a first quantitative academic article (2nd
ed.). Retrieved from
http://btsau.kiev.ua/sites/default/files/scopus/%D0%A1%D1%83%D0%BF%D
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

LETTER OF INVITATION AS TECHNICAL ADVISER/PANEL MEMBER

As part of the partial requirements of the program Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I

ENDORSEMENT OF TECHNICAL ADVISER

<Chairman of the Thesis Committee>

1. Complete Proposal Manuscript _____

I hereby endorse the paper for evaluation of the panel in <PROPOSAL/FINAL>defense.

Thank you very much.

<Signature over Printed Name of Adviser>

PROPOSAL DEFENSE NOTIFICATION FORM

Name of the Researcher _________________________________________________________

_____ the background of the study lacks the necessary information

Final Defense Notification Form

Name of the Researcher _________________________________________________________

_____ the specific problems were not answered

Waiver for Final Defense Deliberation

Ar. Ryan M. Benaoe, EnP, MaEhP

<Researcher’sSignature over Printed Name>

THESIS PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM

Thesis Candidate: ___________________________________________________________

A. Research Manuscript (100%)

FORMAT (30 points) SCORE COMMENTS

1. General appearance of the manuscript (10)

2. Sentence, Structure, Grammar, Mechanics and

-citation style is correctly used

CONTENT (70 points) SCORE COMMENTS

3. Background of the study (20 points)

-the proposed data gathering procedures include

B. Oral Presentation (100%)

5- behavior/act is very much satisfactorily manifested by the student

Name and Signature of the Panel: ________________________________________

Rubrics for Architectural Design Solution Evaluation

theories, principles and conventions. principles and conventions.

objectives identified. identified. the objectives identified. identified.

presentation (e.g. presentation (e.g. presentation (e.g. presentation (e.g.

ADVISERS’ EVALUATION FORM

Thesis Candidate: ____________________________________________________________

TYPE OF DEFENSE (Check One):

A. Research Manuscript (7 0%)

1 Chapter 1. The Problem <40>

Background of the Study, Significance and 10

THESIS MANUAL (rev. 2019) 14 | Page

Statement of the Problem and Hypothesis 10

2 Chapter 2. Research Methodology <30>

Population and Locale of the Study 5

Data Gathering Tool 5

Data Gathering Procedure 5

Treatment of the Data 5

3 Chapter 3. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of <60>

Presentation of the Data 20

THESIS MANUAL (rev. 2019) 15 | Page

Interpretation of the Data (Schematic and 20

4 Chapter 4. Conclusions and Recommendations <20>

B. Architectural Design and Planning

1 Architectural Planning and Composition <50>

Master Site Development Plan 15

Floor Plans and Details 25

Sections and Profiles 10

2 Architectural Massing and Composition <25>

THESIS MANUAL (rev. 2019) 16 | Page

4 Overall Presentation <10>

OVERALL RATING: (MANUSCRIPT *.40) + (C * .60) 100

THESIS MANUAL (rev. 2019) 17 | Page

OVERALL RATING: (MANUSCRIPT .40) + (C .60) 100

This waiver is to acknowledge that I, _ _____ have NOT