MODULE 3- PARTS OF A THESIS PROPOSAL

There are 3 parts of a thesis proposal. These are

1.) The problem and Background
2.) Related Literature Review
3.) Methodology or Materials used and Methods

1.) The Problem: Rationale and Background This part includes 1) The statement
of the Problem 2.) Hypothesis, 3.) Theoritical . Conceptual Framework. 4)
Significance of the study, 5.) Scope and Limitations
2.) Related Literature Review
This part consists of 1.) Related Legal Basis 2.( Related Literature 3.) Related
Studies (Local and Foreign 4.) Justification of the Purposed Study
3.) Methodology or Materials ad Methods
Methodology is applicable in descriptive research. This part includes 1.)
Research Design 2.) Determination of sample size (if sample survey) 3.) The
subject, 4) The research instrument, 5.) Date gathering Procedure, 6.) Data
processing Method 7.) Statistical Treatment

Materials
And methods used for experimental research contains 1.) Research Method 2.)
Materials 3.) Equipment/ Apparatus and utensils, 4) Procedure, 5) Evaluation of the
products, and 6) Statistical treatment

Aside from the foregoing major parts of thesis proposal, the four minor parts are
included.
These are as follows 1.) Schedule of Activities 2.) Bibliography/ Reference 3.)
Appendix, 4.) Curriculum Vitae.
Schedule of Activities
Schedule of activities involve the time frame for every activity of the thesis
proposal and study for completion.

Bibliography
Bibliography is used in descriptive research ad reference is used in
experimental research, Bibliography and reference include the list of source
materials like books, journals, published and unpublished research paper, thesis
and dissestation and many other.

Appendix
Appendix contains the proposed research instrument prepared by the
proponent for descriptive research. For experimental research, the sensory
evaluation sheet is to test quality attributes of the products.

Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum vitae includes the personal data/ information of the proponent;
his nae, birthdate and birthplace civil status, (if married), if single (name of parent),
educational qualification, PRC eligibility, experience, honors/ awards received,
scholarship grant, researcher conducted , published books, researchers, articles,
patient, membership in professional and scientific organizations, and seminars/
trainings attended.

However, thesis proposal is not divided into chapter. The following are samples of
thesis proposal outline inn descriptive and experimental designs.
 DESCRIPTIVE DESIGNS
I. Title
II. The Problem. Rationale ad Background
1.1. Statement of the Problem/ Objectives
1.2. Null Hypothesis
1.3. Theoritical/ Conceptual Framework
1.4. Significance of the Study
1.5. Scope and Limitations of the Study
1.6. Definition of Terms
III. Related Literature Review
3.1. Related Legal Basis
3.2. Related Literature (Local & Foreign)
3.3. Related Studies (Local & Foreign)
3.4. Justification of the Proposed Study
IV. Methodology
4.1. Research Design
4.2. Determination of Sample size (if sample survey)
4.3. Sampling Design and Technique (If sample survey)
4.4. The subjects
4.5. The research instruments
4.6. Validation of the Research Instrument
4.7. Data gathering procedure
4.8. Data processing Procedure
4.9. Statistical Treatment
V. Schedule of Activities
VI. Bibliography
VII. Appendix
VII. Curriculum Vitae
 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

I. Title
II. The problem: Rationale ad Background
2.1. Statement of the Problem
2.2. Null Hypothesis
2.3. Theoritical/ Conceptual Framework
2.4. Significance of the Study
2.5. Scope & Limitation of the study
2.6. Definition of Terms
III. Related Literature Review
3.1. Related Legal Basis
3.2. Related Literature (local and foreign)
3.3. Related Studies (Local and Foreign)
3.4. Justification of the Proposed study
IV. Materials and Methods
4.1. Research Methods
4.2. Materials
4.3. Materials
4.4. Procedure
4.5. Evaluation of the Products
4.6. Statistical Treatment
V. Schedule of Activities
VI. References
VII. Appendix
VIII. Curriculum Vitae
 Minutes of the Meeting (Proposal Hearing)

Date:______________________
I. Introduction of Researcher
Name:______________________________
Degree:_____________________________
II. Introduction of the committee on Oral Examination
Adviser:_____________________________
Chair:_______________________________
Members:____________________________

III. Prayer lead by the Researchers

IV. Oral Presentation (15 minutes maximum)
V. Comments/ Suggestions for Improvement)
I. Preliminary Page No.
II. Rational of the study
III. Theoritical Background/ Review of
Related Literature
IV. Statement of the Problem
V. Hypothesis /es
VI. Significance of the Study
VII. Definition of Terms
VIII. Research Methodology
IX. Bibliography
X. Appendices and Curriculum Vitae
XI. Oral Presentation

Recorded by :__________________________ Attested_______________________

Signature Over Printed Name Signature Over Printed Name

Minutes of the Meeting (Oral Defence)

Date:______________________
I. Introduction of Researcher
Name:______________________________
Degree:_____________________________
II. Introduction of the committee on Oral Examination
Adviser:_____________________________
Chair:_______________________________
Members:____________________________

III. Prayer lead by the Researchers

IV. Oral Presentation (15 minutes maximum)
V. Comments/ Suggestions for Improvement)
Indicators Comments/ Suggestions Page No.
for Improvement
1.Preliminary Pages
2. Rationale of the study
3. Theoritical Background/ Review of
Related Literature
4. Problems of and Hypothesis
5. Significance of the Study
6. Research Design
7. Research Environment
8. Research Subjects/ Respondents
9. Instrument/ Tools
10. Procedure (Gathering and
treatment of data)
11. Definition of Terms
12. Presentation of Data (Tables,
Graphs, etc.)
13. Analysis & Interpretation of data)
Discussion, Description of Tables ad
Graphs.
14. Findings
15. Conclusion
16. Recommendation
17. Bibliography
18. Appendices and Curriculum Vitae
Recorded by :__________________________ Attested_______________________
Signature Over Printed Name Signature Over Printed Name

Rating Sheet for Proposal Hearing

Name:__________________________________ Program_________________
Approved Title:_______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Please check the appropriate box corresponding to the rate:
Indicators Very Good Fair Poor Score
Good
I. Preliminary Pages 4 3 2 1
* Entries are complete (title page, table of X1
contents , list of tables, etc.
* Required format is observed
II. Rationale of the Study
* It provides ideas caused the researcher X2
to undergo the study
* Relevant statistics of situation are
discussed.
III. Theoretical Background
1. It cites theory on which the study of X4
premised I order to establish the
relationship among the variables.
2. Related literatures are incorporated,
both foreign and local.
3. Parenthetical reference citation is
observed
4. Theories , related literatures ad studies
are exhaustively and comprehensively
incorporated.
5. Paragraphs and ideas are coherent and
arranged according to variables
IV. Statement of the Problem
* The main problem is reflective of the title. X3
* It is divided into general and specific
problems.
* There are enough sub-problems to set
directions of the inquiry.
V. Hypothesis / is
* They/ it make/s statistical comparisons . X2
* They/ it direct/s in determining
relationship between variables.
VI. Significance of the Study
* It notes the contribution of the proposed X1
study either to a body of scientific
knowledge, to practitioners in the area of
research or to other group.
* It states the importance of the study
* It enumerates its beneficiaries
* It presents benefits that can be derived
from the study.
VII. Definition of Terms
* It includes words of phrases which are X2
used in the study.
* Words or phrases, are clearly ad
operationally defined.
* Sources are cited for definitions which
are taken from books, dictionary, etc.
VIII. Research Methodology
* It presents reason/s why the research X4
method is used.
*It has a description of the research
subjects or respondents.
* It includes the criteria of the subjects/
respondents on why and how they are to
be chosen.
* Sampling technique is discussed
* Instruments/ tools are described as well
as the procedures on their validation and
administration.
* Each part of the research instrument is
explicity explained.
* The kind of data and the statistical tool to
be used are identified.
IX. Bibliography
* It enumerates the books and other X1
sources cited in the study
*Sources are grouped into books, journals,
unpublished materials, etc.
* proper format and arrangement are
observed.
X. Appendices and Curriculum Vitae
* transmittal letters and other required X2
communication
* tools/ questionaires/ scales, etc.
*time table
* budget proposal
* short but comprehensive curriculum
vitae is attached at the end of the
manuscript.
XI. Oral Presentation
* The slides(power, point) used are useful X3
and effective.
* The student has the mastery of his/her
study
*He/She answer questions correctly ad
succinctly.
*He/she pronounces words correctly and
fluidly.
TOTAL SCORE _____

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Signature over printed name of the panel member

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Signature over printed name of the chairman