The OUTLINE presented here is a standard structure of a thesis research proposal.

Adopt
whichever is applicable in your proposed title/topic.

RESEARCH PAPER STRUCTURE

Sections What to do?

Write 150 words or not more than 1 page (using the
required format) on the purpose of the study,
Abstract research questions or suggestions, and main
findings with conclusions.
Outline Organize the map of the study
Provide the main information on the problem
Introduction statement, the indication of methodology,
important findings, and principal conclusion.
Analyze and incorporate scholarly sources on past
Literature Review studies.
Explain the design of the research with techniques
Methodology or Materials and Methods that are used for gathering information and other
aspects related to the experiment.
Results Present and illustrate the obtained findings.
Review the information in the introduction part,
Discussion evaluate the gained results, or compare it with past
studies.
Propose potential solutions or new ideas based on
Recommendations the obtained results.
Consider the weaknesses of the research and results
Limitations to get new directions.
Provide final thoughts and the summary of the
Conclusion whole work.
Include additional information on the research
Acknowledgements or Appendix paper if necessary.
References/Bibliography Provide and cite all used sources in the study.

Below is an outline of an architectural research for group A category:

Title/Topic: SAMPLE TITLE/TOPIC

Chapter I: THE STUDY AND ITS BACKGORUND

Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Delimitation
Significance of the Study
Assumptions
Definition of terms
References

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Chapter II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

A. Foreign
Synthesis
B. Local
Synthesis

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

Chapter III: METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

Methods of Research/Research Design

Respondents of the Study
Sources of Data and Instruments Used
Procedure
Statistical Techniques

Chapter IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

A. Presentation of Data
Present Condition
Demographic Data
Physical Data
Sectoral Data
Industry Profile
Primary/Secondary Data
Tables and Graphs

B. Situational Analysis
Identification/Assessment of Needs

C. The Site
Background
Site selection Criteria
Site Selection and Justification
Site Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Description
Technical description
Map/s
Sketch plan
Pictures
Utility Service Availability (Power, Water, Cable, Internet, etc.)
Others
Baseline Studies

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 Factors and Issues Relevant to the Site

D. Behavioral Analysis
Activity Flow Diagrams
Environment-Behavior Studies
Interrelationship Analysis

E. Viability Studies
Technical Viability and Environmental Impact Assessment
Legal Viability
Financial Viability
Computation of Capital Investment
Land acquisition cost
Building cost
Land development cost
Computation of Operation costs
Computation of Maintenance costs
Total Project Cost
Return of Investment or Benefits of projects w/o ROI
Annual net income
ROI in years
Project funding/ sourcing
Design Proposal
List of space requirements
Definition of spaces/rooms
Design criteria per spaces/rooms
Justification of spaces (computations)

Chapter V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations/Architectural Solution
Design Philosophy
Design Objectives
Design Considerations
Design Concept
Structural Concept
Design Parameters
Matrix Diagram
Bubble Diagram

Annex
Bibliography
Note:
A reference list is the detailed list of references that are cited in your work.

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A bibliography is a detailed list of references cited in your work, plus the background
readings or other material that you may have read, but not actually cited.

*Final recommendations will be presented on the Thesis Translation at Second Semester

BASIC PARTS OF RESEARCH

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