RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Mandaluyong-Pasig Cities

RESEARCH 1

THESIS OUTLINE – QUALITATIVE

Cover Page
Oral Approval Page
Acknowledgement (optional)
Dedication (optional)
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures and Diagrams

Abstract

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction
(include the rationale for undertaking the research)
Background of the Problem
(include history and context of the problem, macro and micro
environment)
Research Framework
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Operational Framework
Research Paradigm
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Connection to Financial Reporting / Auditing Standards (if applicable)
Scope and Delimitation
Definition of Terms
(Operational definition of terms used in the study)

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Local Literature
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(Progress about the Topic from Local Literature)

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Foreign Literature
(Progress about the Topic from Foreign Literature)
Local Studies

Jephte O. Muñez, CPA, MBA, MSF (October 2020)

 (Progress about the Topic from Local Studies)
Foreign Studies
(Progress about the Topic from Foreign Studies)
Relevance of Literature and Studies to Present Study
(Discussion about the relevance of the literature and studies considered
In the study and how the study will be able to narrow the knowledge
gap or the contribution of the present study to the body of knowledge)

III. METHODOLOGY

Research Design
Population and Study Sample
Research Methodology
Research Instruments
Data Gathering Procedures
Qualitative Analysis of Data
Ethical Procedures and Considerations

REFERENCES
APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE OF RESEARCHERS

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Jephte O. Muñez, CPA, MBA, MSF (October 2020)