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A Thesis (Proposal)
Submitted to
Pagadian City
In Partial Fulfillment
Major in MAPEH
By
NORA G. AGUSTERO
October 2016
Approval Sheet
[Only for Thesis 2 after the oral defense, when you are ready
to submit your final copy before binding. Get from the Graduate School]
THESIS ABSTRACT
1.5 spacing
(summary of findings)
(conclusion)
Chapter 1......................................................................................................................................1
The Problem.............................................................................................................................1
Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
Perspective of the Researcher...........................................................................................1
Conceptual Framework.......................................................................................................2
Statement of the Problem...................................................................................................2
Hypotheses(sis for singular)...............................................................................................3
Scope and Limitations of the Study...................................................................................4
Significance of the Study.....................................................................................................4
Definition of Terms...............................................................................................................5
Structure of the Thesis........................................................................................................5
Chapter 2......................................................................................................................................6
Review of Related Literature..................................................................................................6
Variable 1..............................................................................................................................6
Variable 2..............................................................................................................................6
Variable 3..............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3......................................................................................................................................8
Research Methods...................................................................................................................8
Research Design..................................................................................................................8
Research Environment........................................................................................................8
Research Participants.........................................................................................................8
Sampling Techniques..........................................................................................................9
Instruments...........................................................................................................................9
Data Gathering Techniques................................................................................................9
Statistical Treatment [for quantitative studies].................................................................9
Data Analysis [for qualitative studies]..............................................................................10
Chapter 4....................................................................................................................................11
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data.............................................................11
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Variable 1............................................................................................................................11
Variable 2............................................................................................................................13
Variable 3............................................................................................................................13
Testing of the Hypotheses................................................................................................13
Chapter 5....................................................................................................................................15
Summary of Findings, Conclusion/s and Recommendations..........................................15
Summary of Findings.........................................................................................................15
Conclusion/s.......................................................................................................................15
Recommendations.............................................................................................................15
References..................................................................................................................................17
Appendix A..................................................................................................................................18
Appendix B..................................................................................................................................19
Appendix C.................................................................................................................................20
Instrument B...............................................................................................................................20
Curriculum Vitae.........................................................................................................................21
Chapter 1
The Problem
Introduction
[This is the part of the thesis where you need to describe the situation/problem
which brings about the focus of your study. These are some of the ways of doing this:
End the discussion by stating that the phenomenon inspires you (the writer) to focus on
it in a target environment (own locale).
Note:
[This part justifies the focus of your study (ex. BSED in English/Filipino hence the
study is on language or literature, BSED in Science/Math hence the study is on the
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strategies in teaching Science/Math or hard core science/math topics and its use in the
teaching of Science/Math)].
[This part may also tackle your theoretical perspective on research (whether your
leaning is more of positivism or interpretivism/constructivism or . This is important in
the doctoral dissertation as the theoretical perspective determines the research
approach (prove a theory or develop a theory), the research methods to be used, the
type/s of data to gather, the sources of data, and other considerations in doing
research.]
Conceptual Framework
[Discuss the figure and the meaning of arrows that connect the figures.]
[If quantitative, then enumerate the variables and identify which one is the
independent variable/s and which one is/are the dependent variable/s. Also enumerate
the indicators or sub-variables of each of the independent and dependent variables. Cite
the source of these indicators. No source means these are mere opinions.].
[If qualitative, then discuss the concept/s in the figure and how these concepts
are taken in the study].
[Cite the theory where you anchor your study. Refer to your readings of related
literature.]
[Restate the title. Identify the target research environment, research participants
and the timeline].
leadership skills and pupils’ engagement. It focuses in Margosatubig District utilizing the
participants. The study will be conducted during the school year 2013-2014.
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1. What is the level of administrators’ leadership skills [V1] in terms of the following
indicators:
1.1 xx;
1.2 xx;
1.4 xx?
2. What is the level of teachers’ leadership skills [V2] in terms of the following
indicators:
2.1 xx;
2.2 xx;
2.4 xx?
6. Based on the findings, what action plan can be developed to enhance [V3]?
The following hypotheses shall be tested using the 0.05 level of significance:
Subject Matter. This study shall focus on V1, V2 and V3. [If there are indicators
Research Participants.
Research Design.
Research Methods.
[Identify the beneficiaries and how they can benefit from your study. Arrange
them according to who will benefit the most, not on their rank].
Other researchers. [Always included as the beneficiaries since your study might
provide other researchers with baseline information on related topics]
Definition of Terms
The following terms will be used extensively in this study and shall be taken
The study will consist five chapters: Chapter 1 The Problem, Chapter 2 Review
and Recommendations.
Chapter 1 includes ….
Chapter 2 discusses …
Chapter 3 covers …
Chapter 4 …
Chapter 5 ….
Chapter 2
and V3, which will provide bases for the interpretation of the data that shall be gathered
later.
Variable 1
Variable 2
[Same as V1]
Variable 3
[Same as V1]
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[Concluding paragraph where the gaps in the related literature are identified
hence the current study]
Based on the review of related literature, it has been found that there is a dearth
of materials related to the relationships of the three variables. Hence, this study is
Research Methods
study. It includes discussion on the research design and research methods covering the
Research Design
[Identify and define the research design to be used. Cite its weakness as a
design but highlight its strength. Cite source. Use research books as sources. Avoid
using previous theses as sources for the definition, advantages and disadvantages of
research design. The thesis is meant to present the findings of a study, not as an
authority in research methodology. Ensure that the source is published recently, or not
later than 2010.]
Research Environment
Research Participants
Sampling Techniques
[Define the sampling technique used. Cite source/s. Describe how actual
research participants will be chosen.]
Instruments
Explain how the researcher will gather the data. Start by stating that permission
to conduct the study will be sought from proper authorities (School President or Schools
Division Superintendent).
[Describe the types of data gathered and how these will be treated statistically.
Identify the tests to be conducted. (e.g. t-test, ANOVA or analysis of variance for testing
significant differences or multiple regression or Pearson ”r” for testing significant
relationship.)
[Describe what types of data are gathered and how these will be analysed].
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This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data on Variable 1, Variable 2
component 3. The indicators for volume 2 are Indicator 1, indicator 2 and indicator 3.
Variable 1
[Present first the overall weighted mean. Second, the item with highest weighted
mean. Third, the item with lowest weighted mean.]
weighted mean of indicator 1 is 3.5, interpreted as Very Good. The table also presents
that Item No. 4 etc etc etc got the highest weighted mean of 3.8, interpreted as very
good. Item No. 1 The teacher is etc etc etc posted the lowest weighted mean of 2.6,
interpreted as Good.
(Interpret the data (why are they so? Why highest, why lowest)
(Support with literature. Highlight how your data are similar or different from the
findings of related literature. Why is it so?)
ex. The results indicated that etc. etc. etc. The results find support from Agustero
(2013), etc. etc etc. However, Lim (2013: p.12) argued that “etc., etc., etc., etc”.
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Table 2 Indicator 1
Mean
1 The teachers is etc etc etc 2.60 Skilled
2 3.25 Skilled
3 3.27 Highly Skilled
4 3.80 Highly Skilled
5 1.78 Not Skilled
Overall Mean Response 2.94 Skilled
Hypothetical Mean Range: 1.00-1.75 Highly Not Skilled
1.76 – 2.5 Not Skilled
2.51 – 3.25 Skilled
3.26 – 4.00 Highly Skilled
[The interpretation of the hypothetical mean must align with the question asked in the
statement of the problem. e.g. Q1 level of skills hence interpreted as highly skilled,
skilled, not skilled, highly not skilled].
overall weighted mean of Indicator 2 is 3.26, interpreted Very Good. The table also
presents that Item No. 4 etc etc etc got the highest weighted mean of 3.8, interpreted as
very good. Item No. 3 The teacher is etc etc etc posted the lowest weighted mean of
(Present first the overall weighted mean. Second, the item with highest weighted
mean. Third, the item with lowest weighted mean.)
(Interpret the data (why are they so? Why highest, why lowest)
(Support with literature. Highlight how your data are similar or different from the
findings of related literature. Why is it so?)
ex. According to Agustero (2013), etc. etc etc. Anghad (2013) supported this contention
Variable 2
(Same as variable 1)
Variable 3
(Same as variable 2)
The following hypotheses were tested using the 0.05 level of significance.
Summary of Findings
Introductory paragraph.
1. (Question 1)
Answer to Question 1
2. (Question 2)
Answer to Question 2
3. And so on
Conclusion/s
relevant to the purpose of your study. Add statements on so what? (ex. Students’
Recommendations
2. And so on…
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. c
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References
18
Appendix A
Appendix B
(Instrument A)
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Appendix C
Instrument B
21
Curriculum Vitae