FORMAT FOR THESIS/DISSERTATION

(Quantitative Approach for Education, Humanities and Social Science)

TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABSTRACT (150-200 words)
The abstract should contain the objective, hypothesis, methodology, major findings,
conclusion and recommendations. This should be in full text, no bullets or
enumerations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This contains all the major topics and subtopics presented in each chapter.
LIST OF TABLES (if any or as necessary)
LIST OF FIGURES (if any or as necessary)
LIST OF APPENDICES
This contains the request letter with approval and other materials required by the
evaluators, and questionnaire/test materials.

CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

or THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING (if experimental)
Introduction (Narrative – 3 to 5 pages)

This part provides a brief background or the rationale of the study.

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

For thesis, the researcher proves a theory. The Conceptual Framework is usually used.
For dissertation, the researcher builds up a theory.
Research flow should be included in the conceptual Framework.
The Research Paradigm is the visual presentation of the research process.

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 Statement of the Problem
This enumerates the research questions.
Hypothesis
The proposition stated in the study will determine whether the
hypothesis will be stated in the null or alternative form.
Assumptions (if absolutely necessary)
These may be explicit or expressed or they may be implicit or written within the
text.
Significance of the Study
The researcher states the importance of the study. The persons or groups who
will benefit from the study should be identified. This should be reflected in the
recommendations.
Scope and Limitation/Delimitation of the Study
It answers the questions what (coverage of the study), when (time
conducted), where (place where conducted or area covered) who (persons who
were involved) and how (procedure conducted).
Definition of Terms/Variables
This includes the key and relevant terms in the study. Acronyms should also
be included.

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Use a thematic format using key words in the Title and Statement of the Problem as
major topics of the review. This approach is applicable if there are abundant resources.
However, if there is scarcity of resources, study to study approach is more appropriate.
Literature citations must be dated within the last 5-10 years or depending on the
field of study. Follow the rules on proper citation of authors in the manuscript.
The length of the review depends on the field of study. A maximum of 20% of the
selected reviews of literature should be included.
Paraphrase literature citations and do not copy verbatim from your sources.
End the review with a synthesis or a concluding statement.
All sources mentioned should be included in the References.

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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Use past tense.)
Research Method Used
Identify the research method used.
Explain the research design used. Justify why the design was used.
Population Frame and Sampling Scheme or Study Population
Use Population Frame and Sampling Scheme if the researcher used samples.
Use Study Population if no sample was used and the whole population was
utilized in the study.
Description of Respondents
Discuss all the important information or characteristics of the respondents of the
study. Give also the rationale for choosing them.
Research Instrument
Discuss the research instrument used. Include the validation if it is not
standardized.
Data Gathering Procedure
Discuss the step-by-step procedure done in gathering data.
Statistical Treatment of Data
Enumerate the statistical tools used. Specify the specific problem where each
tool was used. Include the formulas and the sources.

CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Present and discuss the results following the sequence of the research problems in the
Statement of the Problem. State the problem in declarative form and not in question
form.
Present gathered data in tabular form. Table Number and Table Title should be in the
center of the page. Graphs should be culled from the findings in the tables (optional).
Interpret the results in accordance with your knowledge and insights and the reviewed
literature. Further, state the implications.
To prove the hypothesis, use reject or failed to reject.

CHAPTER V SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Write a short introductory introduction (1 to 2 paragraphs) stating the research
problem, specific problems, hypothesis/es and research method used It should be in
narrative form. Use past form the verb.

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 Summary of Findings
Present the results or findings using general statements.
Follow the sequence of the problem presented in Chapter 4.
Conclusions (Use present tense.)
From the result or findings devise the valid conclusions.
Conclusions must correspond to each of the results or finding.
Related conclusions can be fused.
Recommendations
Make proper recommendations that jibe with the results or findings.
Ideally, they should be directed at the target groups that were mentioned in the
significance of the study.
Recommendations should be feasible, realistic, practical and specific.
The last recommendation should be on areas for further study.

REFERENCES
Use modified American Psychological Association (APA) style (2009, 5 th ed.).
Categorize the sources.

APPENDICES
A. Letter Request
B. Letter to the Respondents
B. Questionnaire

CURRICULUM VITAE

For encoding of manuscript, use Arial, font 12. Use royal blue for book cover.

TITLE PAGE
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 TITLE OF THE STUDY

A Thesis/Dissertation Presented to
the Faculty of the Graduate School
Rizal Technological University
City of Mandaluyong

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
_______________________

Name of Student

Month Year

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This entitled ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________, prepared and submitted by
______________________________ in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
______________________________, has been examined and recommended for ORAL
EXAMINATION.

________________________
Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ______.

Chairman

Member Member

Accepted as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree ________________

_________________________.

____________ DR. EDNA C. AQUINO

Date Dean

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