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RESEARCH MANUAL
___ Revised
S. MARIA PRECIOSA M. RUSSIANA, RVM

Research Director
CONSULTING BOARD
S. MARIA DIVINA CONSEJO E. BILLANES, RVM

Nursing Program Head
MR. EDMUND V. ENOPIA, MIT

IT Program Head
MRS. NERISSA MANALO, MAED, LPT

Teacher Education Program Head
MRS. JOSEFINA B. MALINDOG, RL

BLIS Program Head
MRS. ALVIE D. GUARINO, MBA,LPT

BSBA/HM/TM Program Head
MRS. MILAGROSA T. ALVAREZ
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This Research Manual _____ Revised Edition is an
official Publication Center of Pilar College of
Zamboanga City, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page
Cover Page
Consulting Board
Table of Contents
Introduction
Vision
Mission
Organizational Relationship and Job

Description of the Personnel in the
Organigram
President
Research Director
Dean of Graduate School
Researcher
Editor
Statistician
Program Research Coordinator
Institutional Ethics Review
Committee
Scope and Function of the Research &

Publication Center
I. Faculty Research Program: Its

Guidelines and Policies
Mandatory Requirements for

Research
Eligibility
Submission of Research
Proposal
Services and Facilities
Conditions of Research Grants
Implementing Guidelines
Monitoring of Research Progress
Settlement of Fees
Research Category and Incentives
Program-based Research
College-based Research
Institution- based Research
Community-based Research
Others
Classification of Grants
Evaluation Criteria
Deloading: Its Incentives and Privileges

Honorarium for Deloading
Coverage
Types of Research to be Conducted

Experimental
Qualitative
Quantitative
Action
Sabbatical Leave for Faculty and Non-

Teaching Personnel
Coverage
Primary Responsibilities of the
Party
Confidentiality
Amendment
Separability
Termination
Policy on Termination of Research
Projects
Reasons for Project Termination or
Suspension
Definition
Convened Meeting
Principal Researcher
Procedure for Policy
Policy on Ownership of Research

Output
Policy on Publication of Research

Output
Policy on Monetary Incentives to

Faculty Awardees in the National and
International Conferences
Ignacian Research Journal (IRJ)

Refereeing System
II.General Guidelines and Policies for

Undergraduate Research
Research Teacher/Coordinator
Research Adviser
Specific Responsibilities of the
Research Adviser
Before the Proposal Defense
During the Proposal and Final
Defense
After the Proposal Defense
After the Final Defense
Policy on Re-defense
Policy on Co-Authorship
Editor
Validator
Composition of Validators
Statistician
Panel of Examiners
Composition of Panel of Examiners
Guidelines for the Members of the
Panel
Group Composition of Student
Researchers
Approved Fees for Undergraduate
Research
Guidelines and Policies for Paper

Presentation of the Undergraduate
Students in the Local, National and
International Conferences
III.Institutional Ethics Review

Committee (IERC)
Composition of IERC
Monetary Incentives of IERC
IV. Policy on Intellectual Property

Rights
V. Undergraduate Requirements for

Research Defense
1. Title Proposal
Quantitative and Experimental
Research
Qualitative Research
2. Outline Proposal Defense

The Research Paper

3. Final Defense
Feasibility Study
Computer Science
Responsibilities of the Group Researchers

Requirements for Submission of the Final

Copy
The Abstract
Writing Action Research Abstract
Guidelines to Avoid Plagiarism

Considerations for Grading the Oral
Defense
VI. Pilar College Research Agenda
VII. General Guidelines and Policies for

Graduate Research
The Research Adviser

The Research Adviser’s Responsibilities
The Graduate Student’s Responsibilities
Proposed Fees for Graduate School
Program
References
Appendices
Appendix
A. Validation Sheet for Interview
Guide
B. Validation Sheet for Research
Questionnaire
C. Letter to the School President
D. Informed Consent
E. Approval Sheet
F. Certification from the Adviser
G. Certification from the Editor (1st
Editing)
H. Certification from the Editor (2nd
Editing)
I. Forms of Comments and
Suggestions
J. Oral Defense Rubric
K. Certification from the Research
and Publication Office
L. Research Format for BSCS
M. Feasibility Study Format
N. Framework for Action
Research
O. Sample of MOA for Research
Deload
P. Sample of MOA for Faculty
Q. Notice of Termination of
Research Project
INTRODUCTION
VISION
Develop an institutional research culture

characterized by excellence, supportive attitude,
and strong commitment from the faculty, non-
teaching personnel and students in conducting
relevant and pertinent researches and studies.
MISSION
Engage the academic community in

research that enhances professional practice and
fosters local, regional and national development.
This could be achieved through the following

determined effort:
• Articulate research as an integral element in
all curricular offerings;
• Develop clearly stated research agenda
anchored on the institution’s vision and
mission, and are responsive to the
professional, local and regional needs;
• Develop and implement training program
that would strengthen research skills among
faculty, non-teaching personnel and
students;
• Conduct research studies relevant to the
institution and community’s needs;
• Provide research-related services to the
school and community;
• Promote Partnership and collaboration with
HEIs and other research institutions, local,
regional, national and foreign as well as with
the industry and private laboratories for the
conduct of research;
• Collaborate with GO’s and NGO’s in
conducting research;
• Disseminate research outputs through a
forum, or publication in refereed journal.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION CENTER
President
• Approves the budget of the research
activities of the faculty and staff
Research Director
• Reports to the School President for matters
concerning the research activities of the
faculty, staff and students.
• Writes a letter of approval to the School
President for the research budget and for
other research related activities of the
faculty.
• Coordinates with the Department Heads,
Program Heads and Dean of Graduate
School.
• Supervises the Research Staff.
• Is responsible for the development of
research culture.
• Supervises publication of Ignacian Research
Journals.
Dean of Graduate School
• Coordinates with the Research Director in
matters of research activities of the graduate
students and faculty.
Researcher
• Coordinates with the Research Director in
matters of research activities of the students
and faculty.
• Conducts research that addresses the
academic, local, regional and national
needs.
Editor
• Ensures that all the work/manuscripts of the
faculty and student-researchers are free
from grammatical errors.
Statistician
• Treats the data of the faculty and students’
researchers
Program Research Coordinator
• Assists in the research activities of the
students in their particular program or
department.
• Helps in the formulation of the research titles.
• Schedules the title, proposal and final
defense.
• Facilitates the research defense.
• Coordinates with the Research Office of any
problem that may encounter with regard to
the research activities of the students.
Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC)

• a group formally designated to protect the
rights, safety and well-being of humans
involved in a clinical trial by reviewing all
aspects of the trial and approving its start-up.
• reviews the appropriateness of the research
protocol as well as the risks and benefits to
the study participants.
• ensures that clinical trial participants are
exposed to minimal risks in relation to any
benefits that might result from the research.
Scope of Functions of the Research and
Publication Center
Research shall cover the College
Department, Graduate Program, Basic Education
Department (BED) Faculty, Non-Teaching
Personnel, and Students.
Its functions are as follows:

1. Helps faculty members who are teaching
research or those who want to undertake
research themselves.
2. Assists students particularly undergraduate
and graduate students who are taking up
research and other research related courses.
3. Helps professionals who are interested to
conduct research, but do not have training
and expertise to do it.
4. Assists training of people who want to learn
about research or do research, and
individuals who are interested in research
and wish to learn by themselves.
1. FACULTY RESEARCH PROGRAM: ITS
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
This part discusses the implementing guidelines

for faculty researchers in their research activities.
A. Mandatory Requirement for Research

1. All faculty members of the tertiary
education/college programs are required to
conduct research.
2. Research objectives must be in conformity
with the school’s vision and mission.
3. Research must be related to the researcher’s
field of specialization and of the CHED XI,
NHERA and DOST Research Agenda.
However, faculty-researcher can still explore
other topics, especially of that which concern
the school and the immediate locale.
4. Research conducted must have a time
frame, with a minimum of five (5) months and
a maximum of one (1) year.
5. A faculty member who fails to conduct
research after one (1) year after the
completion/publication of previous research
output is subjected to specific action upon
the discretion of the School President.
Eligibility
1. A faculty researcher shall be a passer of any
government examination related and/or
appropriate to his/her line of specialization.
2. He/she be a master’s degree holder in
his/her line of expertise and can partner with
a non-master’s degree holder.
3. He/she must be a full-time faculty of Pilar
College of Zamboanga City, Inc.
Submission of Research Proposal

Faculty and non-teaching personnel shall
submit research proposal to the office of the
Research and Publication or Department Head The
(for BED).
1. The Research Directors shall approve the
title proposal and make a schedule for
outline defense.
2. The duration of the study shall be before the
end of the school year.
3. Completion of the aforesaid study shall be
certified by the Dean of College/Principal
upon endorsement of the Research Director.
Services and Facilities
The Research Office shall take care of the

following:
1. Validator to validate the research
questionnaire
2. Statistician to treat the data
3. Editor to edit the work of the faculty
researcher
4. Materials including the facilities like compute
and printer.
B. Conditions of the Research Grants
The research grant can be availed of the Pilar

College faculty and Non-Teaching personnel who
would like to conduct a study.
1. Any research undertaking under grant-in-aid
scheme may be proposed by faculty member
or non-teaching personnel of the school.
2. Proponents submit research proposal using
the standard format to the Program Head or
Principal (BED) for endorsement to the
Research Director,
3. The Research Director convenes with the
Research Committee for deliberation of
proposal.
4. The Research Director may require the
proponent to do formal presentation of
proposal.
5. Final approval of the proposal shall come
from the Research Committee.
Monitoring of Research Progress

Monitoring is the gathering and reporting
performance data (both input and output) against
measure of expected performance. It involves both
the provision and use of information that would
enable the management to assess progress and to
take timely decisions to ensure that progress is
maintained according to schedule.
In terms of research, monitoring comprises

of measuring the physical progress according to
schedule, ensure availability of financial
requirements, identifying problems that may arise
during the conduct of the study. This, corrective
action must be taken.
The result of effective monitoring should be
the early detection of significant deviations, so that
adjustments are instituted and effected to bring
about the desired rate of progress without serious
loss of time, effort and resources.
Monitoring and evaluation of researches

shall be conducted by the members of the research
committee headed by the Research Director in
coordination with the Dean of College and Program
Head or Principal.
1. Progress of research under grant-in-aid shall
be monitored by the Program Head and
Research Director within the approved time
frame, or the Principal and Research
Director in the case where the faculty
researcher is from BED
2. Upon completion of the research project, the
proponent submits the output to the
Research Director.
3. The Research Director shall ask the approval
of the School President through a letter for
the budget.
4. Upon approval, this shall be endorsed to the
Finance Office for the release of the amount.
5. The research grant will be paid in full upon
submission of the book to the Research
Director.
Settlement of Fees
The amount of fees due to the researcher
shall be given in trances in accordance with the
percentage of accomplishments as follows:
Title Proposal Completed 20%

Outline Defense Completed 20%
Final Defense Completed 20%
Book bound Study submitted 40%
Research Category and Incentives

Aside from the research incentives given to
the faculty researcher, the school may provide
research materials needed by the faculty researcher
on request through the Research and Publication
Office.
Program-Based Research
- This is a research conducted
based on the assessed need of
the respective program.
College-Based Research
based on the assessed need of
the different Programs of the
College.
Institution-Based Research
based on the assessed needs of
the entire institution.
Community-Based Research
based on the assessed need to
the locality or
community/region/nation. It is
community situated with a
research topic of practical
relevance to the community and
is carried out in community
settings.
Others
- This is a kind of research that
requires “special skills (like
software development) or
construction of innovative
standard tools/evaluation tools
and instructional materials. The
research output should have
immediate application to the
undertakings of the school.
Progress report should be
submitted to the Research and
Publication Office on the on-
going research project.
Classification of Grants
Research Category Incentives
Program-based P 15,000.00
College-based P 20,000.00
Institution-based P 25,000.00
Community-based P 30,000.00
Experimental P 30,000.00
Software Development P 35,000.00
Evaluation Criteria
• The Faculty researcher submits the
manuscript for research proposal to the
Research Director for evaluation purposes.
• The Research Director evaluates the
proposal. If everything is in order, he/she
approves the proposal.
• The research committee submits
accomplished research/output paper to the
School President on or before the end of the
Second Semester of the recent school year
for evaluation. The research output is a
requirement for clearance at the end of the
semester.
• If the research output is in order, the
Research Director clears the faculty
researchers; otherwise, the research
output/paper is returned to the committee for
revision or incorporation of suggestions.
Deloading: Its Incentives and Privileges

• A faculty who avails the deloading will
receive regularly the amount equivalent to
two teaching loads in staggered terms.
• Financial incentive of the faculty researcher
is equivalent to two(2) teaching loads-off and
an honorarium of Php 5,000.00 to be paid to
the faculty researcher upon acceptance of
the research output or paper by the
Research Director.
• In the event that the researcher fails to finish
the research within the agreed period,
he/she shall be endorsed by the Research
Director to the Program Head/Principal for
necessary actions.
• In case two faculty researchers shall do one
research together, each researcher shall
only be allowed to have one teaching load
off. The honorarium of Php 5,000.00 that
shall be received upon submission of the
final copy of the research output will be
divided by the two faculty researchers.
• Moreover, the faculty researcher who avails
the research deloading is requested to sign
a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with
the School President, referred to as the first
Party as an agreement to the policy
mentioned thereof (See sample of MOA in
the Appendix).
Honorarium for Deloading

Php 5,000.00 Two teaching loads (if alone)
Php 3,000.00 1.5 teaching loads (if with one
research assistant)
Php 2,000.00 1.0 teaching load (if with 2
research assistants)
Php 1,00.00 1.5 teaching load
• Faculty members can apply for a research

honorarium for the conduct of their projects
through the Research and Publication Office.
• Proponents should be able to align the
proposed project with the research priority
themes of the school.
• A faculty member may only have two (2)
honorarium-based projects at any one time.
Research honoraria will be paid according to
the guidelines set by the Research and
Publication Office.
Coverage
• Deloading applies to full time college and
BED faculty and non-teaching personnel
who handle classes and envision to pursue
research work during the school year.
• All units of deloading shall be used within the
duration of the research project.
Types of Research to be Conducted

The faculty can conduct any of the following types of
research:
Experimental
• The laboratory fees and other expenses
including the printing and book binding shall
be shouldered by the school. The fee shall
be received by the researchers upon
submission of the completed study.
• Other researches under this category shall
abide by the previous provisions cited on
pages 17 in research category and
incentives.
• The faculty researcher can also avail of the
use of facilities and resources of the
Research and Publication Office for
research-related activities.
• Other expenses directly related to the
research activity may be requested from the
Office of Finance upon the endorsement of
the Research Director and recommending
approval by the School President.
• The faculty researcher can also seek the
assistance of the Research and Publication
Office in matters related to statistical
processing and interpretation.
Quantitative Research
• This kind of research is characterized by the
use of statistical analysis.
• The researcher in this kind of research shall
receive an incentive based on the research
category and incentives (see page__) after
completion of the study.
• The faculty researcher can also avail of the
provisions enjoyed by those who conduct
qualitative research, like the use of facilities
and resources for research-related activities,
data analysis and on matters related to
statistical processing and interpretation.
• Other expenses directly related to the
research activity may be requested from the
Office of Finance upon the endorsement of
the Research Director and recommending
approval by the School President.
Action Research
• This involves the application of the steps of
the scientific method on the classroom
problems.
• It is a firing line on the job-type problems
used by teachers, supervisors,
administrators, and managers to improve the
quality of decision making and actions.
• It seeks more dependable and appropriate
means of promoting and evaluating growth in
line with specific and general objectives and
attempts to improve practices without
reference to whether findings would be
applicable beyond the group studied or not.
Sabbatical Leave for Faculty and
Non-Teaching Personnel
Coverage
• The Sabbatical Leave applies to all faculty,
and non-teaching personnel of Pilar College
of Zamboanga City, Inc. who has been
working continuously on research in
consonance with the full-time research
deloading policy for duration of seven (7)
years.
• Sabbatical leave privilege are granted only to
regular full time faculty members, provided,
they have served the school continuously
and satisfactorily for not less than ten (10)
years (see Admin. Manual, p. 108).
• In the event that a faculty or non-teaching
personnel conducted more than seven (7)
researches in seven (7) consecutive years,
he/she has still to abide by the policies on
sabbatical leave. In fact, in all the researches
he/she has conducted, an equivalent
incentive has already been granted to
him/her.
Primary Responsibilities of the Parties
PCZC shall:
1. Ensure proper implementation of Research
Strategic Plan.
2. Implement strictly the implementing
guidelines and policies stipulated in the
Research Manual ___ Revised Edition.
Researcher shall:
1. Abide by the policy on Faculty Research
Program in the performance of his/her
functions relative to research work.
2. Keep track with the vision and mission of the
school in the implementation of his/her basis
in selecting research title.
3. Conduct research different from existing
ones. (Not a repletion from previous
Researches).
Confidentiality
The parties to this Agreement expressly

agree that the terms and conditions hereof shall be
kept confidential by the third party without the prior
written consent of and that neither shall disclose any
detail hereof to any third party without the prior
written consent of the other except where such
disclosure is provided or required by the school.
Amendment
No amendment or waiver of any provision of

this agreement shall be effective unless signed by
both parties. Such amendment or waiver shall be
effective only in the specific instance and for the
special purpose for which it is given.
Separability
In any case one or more of the provisions

contained in this agreement or any document
executed in relation hereto, shall be held by the
School President to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any report, the validity, legality and
enforceability of the remaining provisions herein and
therein shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.
Amendment
No amendment or waiver of any provision of this

agreement shall be effective unless signed by both
parties. Such amendment or waiver shall be
effective only in the specific instance and for the
special purpose for which it is given.
Termination
This agreement shall be immediately

effective from date hereof and shall continue to be
effective unless either party serves written notice to
the other of his/her intention to terminate this
agreement two (2) months prior to the start of the
school year.
Policy on Termination of Research Project
This policy describes the authority of the Pilar

College of Zamboanga City Research Committee to
suspend or terminate preciously approved research.
Reasons for Project Termination or Suspension
Termination
This means the permanent closing of all activities

related to a human research project or key
personnel’s privilege to conduct or to participate in
the conduct of research.
Suspension
This means the temporary closing of a research

project or discontinuing the participation to conduct
any research.
• Research is not conducted in accordance
with the provision of the appropriate
schedule allotted.
• Loss of funding
• Unexpected serious harm to respondents
• Principal researcher’s transfer of
employment
• Inadequate enrolment of the respondents.
The Pilar College of Zamboanga City Research

Committee has the authority to suspend or terminate
approval of research that fall under the above cited
reasons.
Definitions
Convened Meeting
A meeting at which a majority of the members of the

Pilar College of Zamboanga City Research
Committee is present. In order for an action to be
approved, it shall receive the approval of a majority
of those members present at the meeting.
Principal Researcher
A qualified person who directs a research project or

program, may write the protocol, and oversees the
scientific, technical and day-to-day management of
the research.
Procedure for Policy
• The Chair of the PCZC Research Committee

may act to suspend previously approved
research or key personnel’s privilege to
conduct research if there is serious or
continuing non-compliance with the
requirements prescribed by the PCZC
Research Committee.
• In the absence of the Chair, the Research
Director may act alone to suspend previously
approved research or key personnel
privilege to conduct research if there is
serious or continuing non-compliance with
the requirements of the PCZC Research
Committee.
• The PCZC Research Committee staff will
place on the agenda of the next convened
PCZC Research Committee Chair or
Research Director, the PCZC Research
Committee will confirm or reverse the
decision of the Chair or Research Director to
suspend or terminate previously approved
research.
• Before ordering a suspension or termination
of the research, the convened PCZC
Research Committee Chair, or Research
Director must consider the effect of the
suspension or termination on the rights and
welfare of current subjects, and consider
whether any additional actions should be
taken to protect their interests, such as:
1. Requiring follow-up by the current
researcher;
2. Transferring responsibility for the
protocol to another principal researcher;
3. Arranging for the respondents to stay on
the study at another institution.
• If a termination or a suspension involves the
withdrawal of current participation from the
research, the researcher and key personnel
must:
1. Respond immediately to any requests
from PCZC Research Committee for
additional information regarding the
suspension or termination;
2. Notify respondents that their participation
in the study has been terminated and
inform the respondents why their
participation has been terminated. The
reasons given all be those reasons
determined by the PCZC Research
Committee. The notice given may be oral
but will also be in writing, and copies will
be given to the PCZC Research
Committee;
3. Inform the respondents of any actions the
researcher and key personnel will take to
ensure that the respondents rights and
welfare will be protected; and
4. When follow-up respondents for safety
reason is permitted or required, indicate
the subjects will be informed and that any
adverse events or unanticipated
problems involving risks to subjects or
others will be reported to the PCZC
Research Committee for and others as
required by the protocol.
5. The Research Director will inform the
School President, the Principal
Researcher, and Key Personnel of the
suspension or termination executed by
the PCZC Research Committee or
Research Director, as they occur, and by
the convened PCZC Research
Committee immediately after the meeting
in which they occur.
Policy on Ownership of Research Output

• All researches funded by the school shall be
considered its property.
• Any research funded by the school and
qualifies for national and international
presentation; the owner shall seek its
approval by the School President prior to the
presentation.
• In the event that the expenses of a particular
research are not funded by the school, the
school has no control over the research
presenter to present it for national or
international conferences. However, the
presenter shall seek its endorsement.
• Moreover, if the research of the faculty
funded by the school is buy-out by an NGO,
GO, LGU or any business sector for good,
the faculty research must secure an approval
from the School President. The 70% of the
proceeds shall go to researcher and 30%
shall be given to the school.
Policy on Publication of Research Outputs

• Any faculty/researcher who wishes to publish
his/her research output must submit his/her
paper to the Research and Publication
Office.
• It can be submitted in any format (paper or
electronic) including the abstract and
references in APA format.
• The paper shall be reviewed and evaluated
by the Institutional Ethics Review Committee
(IERC) if it is publishable or not.
• If the IERC shall approve the paper for
publication, the evaluation shall be
forwarded to the Research and Publication
Office Director (RPOD) to be submitted to the
School President for the approval of the
publication.
• If approved by the School President, the
RPOD shall inform the author/s of the
approval.
Policy on Research Paper Presentation in
National and International Conferences.
• Any faculty who is planning to present his/her
institutional research outside of the College
shall secure an approval from the School
President upon the recommendation from
the Research Director.
Provisions:
• The faculty must be a master in his/her field
of specialization and has a permanent or
regular status in the institution.
• He/she has already presented his/her paper
to the Research Committee for final defense.
• The final manuscript has already been
submitted to the Research and Publication
Office for hard bound.
• He/she must seek letter of endorsement from
the Research Director to the School
President for his/her intention to present
his/her paper to the National or International
Conferences.
• His/her study must undergo ethics review by
the Ethics Review Committee prior to the
submission of the full paper to the
conference organizer.
• In the event that his/her paper is accepted for
oral presentation, the faculty must be given
the full monetary support by the school
through the Research and Publication Office
in terms of round-trip tickets, conference
registration, hotel fee, contingency and food
allowances for three days duration.
However, he/she must provide the school
with the cash liquidation as soon as he
returns to school.
• He/she must also present to the Research
and Publication Office Director and to the
School President the Certificate/s of oral
presentation or any awards he/she has
received during the conference as a proof of
his/her attendance.
• Furthermore, the faculty has to sign a
contract to stay in the school for a period of
one year if in case he is allowed to present
his/her study in the national and international
conferences. However, if he/she opts to
leave, he/she must reimburse the 30% of the
whole expenses to the school.
Policy on Monetary Incentives to Faculty

Awardees in the National and International
Conferences
• In the event, that the faculty wins in the
national or international conference, he/she
shall receive cash incentives with the
following amounts:
Champion Php7,500.00
First runner up Php5,000,00.00
Second runner up Php3,500.00
• He/ She can only receive the amount
provided he/she presents the certificate of
winning to the School President through the
Research and Publication Office.
Ignacian Research Journal (IRJ)
The Ignacian Research Journal is published

semi- annually at the Research and Publication
Office. It has to publish scientific research works and
scholarly articles of faculty and other stakeholders of
the Institution in all disciplines. The Editor Staff is
composed of Editor-in-chief, Editorial consultant,
Text Editors and Technical Assistants.
a) All materials intended for publication must
refereed by experts in the field.
b) The refereed materials shall be submitted to
the Research and Publication Office for
publication.
Refereeing System
a) A referee may either be a member of PCZC
academic community (internal) or one who is
connected with other institutions, industry or
agency (external) and whose expertise and
qualification are relevant to the field to be
evaluated.
b) The Research and Publication Office through
the Research Director shall take care in the
choice of a referee. Utmost confidentiality is
observed of the referee’s identity. A copy of
the written material will be forwarded to the
referee for study and evaluation.
c) The referee is expected to submit the
evaluation made on the written material a
month after.
d) The material must be approved by majority
of the referees in order to be published.
e) Honoraria are paid to the referees and the
author after the publication of the material.
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR
UNDERGRADUATE RESARCH
These guidelines must be strictly followed by those

who are involved in the research activities of the
Undergraduate Students.
Research Coordinator/Teacher
The Research Teacher must be assigned by
the Program Head in his/her respective program.
Qualifications:
• Must strictly be a Master's Degree holder.
• Must be a fulltime faculty member of the
program/course.
• Must be knowledgeable in quantitative,
experimental and qualitative research.
• Must be conversant with the specific
literature, methodologies, and theoretical
perspectives of the students' research area
and can assist the students in the critical
appraisal of their ideas and approaches.
Exception:
• In any case wherein there is no master's
degree holder in the program, the
research subject shall be handled by the
Program Head; provided, he/she shall
also train a faculty in the program to
handle the research subject.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure that the Institutional Research
Format (IRF) of PCZC must be strictly
followed
• Guide the students the protocol in the
conduct of the study including the
necessary forms to be accomplished by
the student-researcher before the
conduct of the study.
• Teach the students how to analyze the
transcripts of the participants ' interview
for theming in a qualitative research.
• Set schedules for title, proposal and final
defense.
Exceptions:
• He/she must not be an adviser to any of the
group researchers.
Research Adviser
The Research Adviser must be assigned by the
Program Head and Research In-Charge of the
respective program.
Qualifications:
• Must be a Master's Degree holder.
• A full-time faculty member of the program
he/she belongs.
• Expert in the field under study.
• With completed researches presented to the
Research Committee.
• Aligned in the major of specialization of the
students he/she is advising.
• Belongs to the program of the student-
researchers.
Exceptions:
• In the event that there will be no master's
degree holder in the program, a part time
teacher can be tapped; provided, he/she has
an expertise in the field of research, and is
knowledgeable study to be conducted.
• Handles a maximum of 3 groups of student-

researchers.
• He/she must not accept any invitation by the
group researchers for a meeting with him/her
in any cafes, cozy venues, beach resort or
any other places for working the manuscript.
Advisers must only meet the group
researchers in the school campus.
• Further, he /she must not require the

students he/she handles to give him the hard
bound of the research or even the soft copy.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE RESEARCH ADVISER:
Before the Proposal Defense:

• Guide the students for the prescribed
institutional format and technicalities in the
manuscript
• Check the manuscript of the student
researchers before the outline and final
defense
• Check the progress of the research study of
the student researchers
• Avail himself/herself for student- research
consultation as arranged
• Checks the citations to ensure that all cited
materials and sources are well
acknowledged
• Checks plagiarized items in the manuscript,
and help the student- researchers to
paraphrase the copied statement from
sources
• Edit the letters of the student-researchers to
be sent for signatures as well as the research
questionnaire to ensure correctness of
grammar.
• Recommend to the Research In-charge in
writing if the student researchers are ready
for defense. Then, the Research Teacher will
inform the Program Head and the Research
Office for the schedule of defense.
During The Proposal and Final Defense

• Must be present during the proposal and
final defense.
• Take down the minutes of the
proceedings of his/her advisees during
the defense.
After the Proposal Defense

• Check the student-researchers' manuscript
three days after the defense to ensure all
suggestions and corrections made by the
Panel of Examiners are incorporated
• Ensure that all sources are found in the
references including the completeness of all
the materials in the appendices.
• Ensure that the research is performed
according to ethical principles, in compliance
with all applicable laws, and in accordance
with all policies and procedures relative to
the protection of human research
participants.
• Determine if the students' project has
scientific merit and that the student has the
necessary resources to complete the project
and achieve its goals.
• Ensure that the student-researchers obtain
the approval from the Program Head, Dean
of College and Research Director prior to the
conduct of the study.
• Train properly the student-researchers in the
research compliance, protection of research
participants and the proper conduct of
research.
• Guide the students the protocol in the
conduct of the research study.

• Check the final copy of the manuscript
including Approval Sheet (spelling of the
names of the panel, their titles and
signatures), References (APA format), and
the arrangement of the Appendices.
Note: Honorarium for the adviser must be
released after the students can submit in the
Research Office three (3) final copies of their
manuscript for hard bound.
Policy on Re-defense
In the event that the group researchers could
not pass the proposal or final defense for any
reason, the group shall be required to pay for
another minimal amount. Thus, it is suggested that
the adviser shall scrutinize the paper prior to the
defense to avoid such thing might happen.
Policy on Co-Authorship
For the Adviser who wish to be a co-author,
He / She must…
- be a full-time faculty of the program
- participate adequately in the research work
and take responsibility for the content.
- involve actively in the formulation of the
questionnaire and collection of data.
- not receive the honorarium and other
benefits intended for the adviser.
- Sign a MOA together with the student-
researchers as a proof of his/her
participation in the study.
- involve actively in the formulation of the
questionnaire and collection of data.
- not receive the honorarium and other
benefits intended for the adviser.
- sign a MOA together with the student-
researchers as a proof of his/her
participation in the study.
Editor
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree holder
- faculty member of PCZC
Exception:
- In the event that there is no more available
master’s degree holder, editing can be done
by either an English Teacher or a faculty who
is an expert in research and who knows the
correct formatting.
Note:
- A College Faculty who is interested to be an
editor must apply to the Research Office,
specifying for his/her intention to edit the
manuscript of the students.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the whole manuscript/ research
work is free from grammatical error.
- Check all the technicalities of the manuscript.
- Ensure that the format used for references is
American Psychological Association (APA).
- Certify that the editing of the manuscript is
done twice.
Validator
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree holder
- A full-time faculty of the program of the
student-researchers.
- Must have expertise in the field under study.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse each item if it fits to the related
literature and objective of the study.
- Ensure that the questionnaire is free from
grammatical error.
Composition of Validators:
- A faculty in the field of specialization of the
group researchers or a faculty whose
expertise is related to the study to be
conducted. This faculty belongs to the
program of the student-researchers.
- A member if the panel of examiners to check
the relevance of the questionnaire to the
topic under study.
- Research in-charge who is also a member if
the panel of examiners.
Note:
- All Validators must convene during the
validation of the questionnaires to come up
with the same corrections and suggestions to
avoid confusions on the part of the student-
researchers on the different corrections if the
validators validate separately the survey
questionnaire.
Statistician
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree holder in Math
- An expert in treating the data of the student-
researchers
Responsibilities:
- Treat the data of the study of the student-
researchers.
- Assist the students in interpreting the data.
- Discuss comprehensively to the students the
results of the study.
Panel of Examiners
Composition:
- Research Director
- Program Head
- Research In-charge
- 1 faculty who is expert in the field of study
Note:
• For the Engineering and Computer Science
Programs, an external panel can be invited
to sit as panel member; provided, he/she is
an expert in the field of engineering for the
BSCE and an expert in Computer science for
the BSCS.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate in the research defense of
students.
- Examine the research study of the students
through careful scrutiny and examination.
- Approve the proposal and final manuscript
on the basis of the institution’s research
standards, and policy.
Guidelines for Members of the Research Panel

• Those who sit as members of the committee
must not have classes during the time of the
defense. To ensure that all guidelines will be
follow strictly, the Research In-charge must
initially consult the concerned panel member
regarding their schedule of classes prior to
the scheduling of research defense of the
students.
Group Composition of Student-Researchers
• For BSBA and Civil Engineering Programs
whose number of students are bigger than
the other programs, the composition of each
group shall be 5-6 students.
• Other programs shall have 3-4 depending on
the number of students in their major of
specialization.
• Research Teacher must assign students
according to Heterogeneous groupings.
APPROVED FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATE

DEFENSE
Liberal Arts, Nursing, Education, Civil

Engineering, Criminology, HM/TM, BSBA (HR)
Accounting Programs
Validator 250.00
Panel Member 1,000.00
External Panel 1,200.00
Statistician/Data 800.00
Analyst
Adviser 2,000.00
Editor 1,000.00
BSBA AND Accountancy Programs for
Feasibility Study/Business Plan (FM)
Validator 250.00
Panel Member 1,000.00
External Panel 1,200.00
Accountant 1,000.00
Statistician 800.00
Adviser 2,000.00
Editor 1,000.00
Computer Science Program

Third Year- First Semester
SAD Adviser/ UI Designer Consultant 2,000.00
System & Database Analyst 1,000.00
Consultant
Patent Validator 1,000.00
Panel of Examiners (Industry & CS/IT Faculty)
Chairman 1,000.00
Panel Members:
1,500
Quality Assurance/Software (External)
Developer
System Analyst & Database Designer 1,200
Expert (External)
Technical Writer/Industry Research 1,000.00
Expert
Total Php 8,700.00
Third Year- Second Semester
Subject/Couse: Software Engineering (Pre-
Requisite: SAD)
SE Adviser/ UI Designer Consultant 2,000.00
Software/Technical Consultant 1,500.00
Software Quality Assurance Validator 1,500.00
Grammarian 1,000.00
Panel of Examiners (Industry & CS/IT Faculty)
Chairman 1,000.00
Panel Members:
1,500
Quality Assurance/Software Developer (External)
Expert (External)
Expert
Total Php 10,700.00

Fourth Year- First Semester
Final Defense for Thesis 1
Thesis Adviser/ UI Designer Consultant 2,000.00

System & Database Analyst Consultant 1,000.00
Patent Validator 1,000.00
Panel of Examiners (2Industry & 2CS/IT Faculty)
Chairman 1,000.00
Panel Members:
1,500
Expert (External)
Technical Writer/Industry Research Expert 1,000.00
Total Php 8,700.00
Fourth Year- First Semester
Final Defense for Thesis 2
Thesis Adviser/ UI Designer Consultant 2,000.00

Software/Technical Consultant 2,000.00
Grammarian 1,000.00
Software Quality Assurance Validator 1,500.00
Panel of Examiners (2Industry & 2CS/IT Faculty)
Chairman 1,000.00
Panel Members:
1,200
Expert
System Analyst & Database Designer 1,200.00
Expert
Expert
Total Php 12,400.00
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR PAPER

PRESENTATION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS IN THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCES
• Students who wish to present their research
paper to the local, national and international
conference shall ask the permission from the
Program Head of their respective program
prior to the conference schedule.
• The Program Head must write a letter of
Permission from the School President noted
by the Dean of College and Research
Director for the approval of the paper
presentation.
• No students are allowed to present their

paper in local, national, or international
without the presence of either the research
adviser or research coordinator.
• Expenses of the students like conference
registration, food allowance, fare if the
conference is held locally or round trip tickets
if the conference is held in national, the 70%
of the whole expenses must be taken from
the program funds, and 30% shall be
shouldered by the students themselves.
• In the event where the respective program
lacks the budget, expenses can be
requested from the Research and
Publication Center.
• Students must present their certificates to
the Research and Publication Center as
soon as they return, as a proof of their
participation in the conference.
II. Institutional Ethics Review Committee
(IERC)
PCZC Inc., Research and Publication Center

adheres the importance of Institutional Ethics
Review Committee to ensure that all the research
undertakings of the faculty and students evidently
comply good ethical standards in the conduct of
research ensuring awareness of their
responsibilities to safeguard the research subjects
involving human and non-human population. This is
one way to improve the quality of the research of the
College including faculty based on principles and
research ethics.
Composition of IERC
PCZC Inc., opt to have two institutional
research ethical committees to review the different
types of research studies conducted in the
institution. These are the Clinical Ethics Review
Committee (CERC) and the Social Science Ethical
Review Committee (SSERC).
The CERC is assigned to review the studies
conducted by the Nursing Students. This committee
will utilize the assessment forms to ensure that
ethical considerations are properly followed
particularly researches involving laboratory
procedures for experiments and clinical trials.
Moreover, each group is composed of a Chair,
Method Expert, Legal Expert, Religious/Moral
Expert and Lay.
Social Science Ethic Review Committee
(SSER) evaluates the studies conducted by the
faculty and students in the graduate and
undergraduate from the Liberal Arts, Education,
Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism Management,
Computer Science, Business Administration,
Accountancy, Criminology Programs and the
Graduate School Program, including the Institutional
Research conducted by the faculty. The group will
review the protocol in conducting the study that
involves human population as subjects or
participants of the studies in both quantitative and
qualitative investigations. The panel is composed of
a Chair, Method Expert, Legal Expert,
Religious/Moral Expert and Lay.
Monetary Incentives for Institutional Ethics
Review Committee (IERC)
Composition Honorarium/Incentives Frequency
Chair 700.00 Per Study
Method Expert 500.00 Per Study
Legal Expert 500.00 Per Study
Religious/Morality 500.00 Per Study
Expert
Lay 500.00 Per Study
Total Php 2,500.00 Per Study
Adapted from UIC Ethical Review Guidelines-Research and Publication Center
Policy on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the

Student Research
The research of the students is their
intellectual Property (IP), so they have certain
control over its use. Moreover, since the owners, the
students as researchers are affiliated in Pilar
College of Zamboanga City, Inc.;thus, their work
shall also be considered as School Property. In the
event where the student-researchers decide to
endorse their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to
LGU, GOs, NGOs, or any business organization or
industry, for the purpose of innovation, the students
must seek permission from the School President
through the Research and Publication Office for any
decision they make. No students or event he
Program Head is allowed to do such thing without
the permission granted by the school.
Moreover, in the event that the research is
community-based, both parties, the School
President and the Community Leader must sign a
Memorandum of Understanding as a legal
agreement that the research shall be used for
community project, and the community can benefit
such study.
Undergraduate Requirements for Research

Defense
1. Title Proposal
• The student-group must present at least
three (3) proposed titles to the Program
Research Committee composed of the
Program Head, Research In-Charge and
a Teacher for deliberation and approval
for the best title for their research project.
• Once the research title is approved, the
Program Head will appoint the group
research adviser to guide the students in
accomplishing the project (Chapter 1&2)
for outline defense.
For Quantitative and Experimental Research, the
student group must present the following during the
title defense:
• Title of the Study
• Research Objectives
• Theory or Concept to support the Study
• Statement of the Problem
• Hypotheses
For Qualitative Research, the student group must

present the following during the title defense:
• Title of the Study
• Objectives or Purpose
• Theory or Concept to support the Study
• Research Questions
2. Proposal/Outline Defense
• The Research in-charge will consult
the Research Advisers of the
readiness of the students for the
proposal defense. If all the groups
are ready, then, he/she shall make an
arrangement with the Program Head
for the schedule of the presentation
and approval of the prosed study.
• The student group researchers must
provide the Research Committee
composed of the Program Head,
Research Director/Dean of College,
Research, with the research
manuscript for examination a week
prior to the defense.
• No students are allowed to present
the outline project without the
presence of the adviser who is tasked
to take down notes on corrections
and suggestions made by the
Research Committee.
• Dress code should be observed
during the defense (uniform or other
appropriate attire as approved by the
Program Head).
• Any concerns or problems in
adhering to the time frame and other
constraints should be brought to the
attention of the Research Director.
• After the examination and approval of
the study, the students with the
guidance of the adviser will work for
the conduct of the study. The
research tool, validator, grammarian
and statistician will be assigned by
the Program Research Committee.
• The student group must present the
approved title with the following:
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH:
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis/es
Review of Related Literature
Theoretical and Conceptual
Framework of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
2. METHOD
Research Design
Research Subject
Research Instruments
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment of Data
REFERENCES
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Other Considerations in Presenting the
Research Paper
• Student-researchers must follow the
institutional format prescribed by the
Research Office.
• Manuscript should be in Book Antiqua 13.
• Margins will be 1.2 for the left side, 1 for the
right side, upper and bottom part.
• Consistency of double space in the entire
manuscript is observed.
• Page number should be at the upper right
corner.
• Chapter page must be imaginative
• Short Bond (8.5x11) paper must be used.
Note: After the proposal Defense, the student-group

must immediately revise the paper and coordinate
with the Research and Publication Center for the
schedule of the ethical review at most 1 week after
the technical review. Application forms and various
preliminary assessment forms for ethics review can
be availed in the Research and Publication Center.
Immediately after undergoing the ethics
review, and considering all the recommendations
and suggestions of the Institutional Ethics Review
Committee (IERC), the group must prepare the
following for the conduct of the study;
• Survey Questionnaires for Validation
• Validation Form
• Letter Asking Permission form the School
President to Conduct the study
• Letter to Community Leaders if the study will
be conducted in a community (for AB,
Education, Nursing,HM/TM, Engineering and
Criminology).
• Letter to the School Division Superintendent
if the study will be conducted in Public
Schools (for Education Students)
• Letter to the Public-School Principal/s
QUANLITATIVE RESEARCH:
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Lens
Importance of the Study
Delimitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
Organization of the Study
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
3. METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Role of the Researcher
Research Participants
Data Sources
Data Collection Procedure
Data Analysis
Trustworthiness of the Study
Ethical Consideration
REFERENCES
Reminder: After the proposal Defense, the student-
group must immediately revise the paper and
coordinate with the Research and Publication
Center for the schedule of the ethical review at most
1 week after the technical review. Application forms
and various preliminary assessment forms for ethics
review can be availed in the Research and
Publication Center.
Immediately after undergoing the ethics
review, and considering all the recommendations
and suggestions of the Institutional Ethics Review
Committee (IERC), the group must prepare the
following for the conduct of the study;
• Interview Guide
• Validation Form
• Informed Consent
• Letter Asking Permission from the School
President to Conduct the Study
• Letter to Community Leaders if the study will
be conducted in a community.
• Letter to the Schools Division
Superintendent if the study will be conducted
in Public Schools (for Education Students)
• Letter to the Public-School Principal/s
3. Final Defense
• The student researchers with their respective

adviser will make an arrangement with the
Program Research Coordinator for the
schedule of the presentation and approval of
the final paper.
• The Program Research Committee must be
provided with the research manuscript
together with the minutes during the proposal
defense duly signed by the adviser a week
prior to the defense.
• No students are allowed to present the final
paper without the presence of the adviser
who will take down notes on the corrections
and suggestions made by the Program
Research Committee.
• Financial Obligation should be settled before
the final research defense. A photocopy of
the receipt must be submitted to the Program
Research In-charge to ensure that
obligations are settled.
• After the examination and approval of the
final paper, the researchers, will work on the
revisions within the given time frame, and will
make the final report.
Quantitative and Experimental Research
The student-group must be certain that the

manuscript is complete from the preliminaries to the
appendices prior to the final defense.
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LISTS IF FIGURES
Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Hypothesis
Review of Related Literature
Theoretical and Conceptual
Framework
Definition of Terms
2 METHOD
Research Design
Research Subject
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment of Data
3 RESULT AND DISCUSSION
4. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND
RECOMMENDATION
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendation
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
Appendix
A. Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study
B. Validation Form
C. Certificate from the Editor
D. Certificate from the Adviser
E. Certificate from the Panel of Examiners
CURRICULUM VITAE
Final Defense
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
Chapter
1 INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Lens
Importance of the Study
Delimitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
Organization of the Study
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
3. METHOD
Research Design
Research Participants
Role of the Researcher
Data Sources
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Trustworthiness of the Study
Ethical Consideration
4 RESULT
5. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATION
Discussions
Implication for Practice
Implication for Future Research
Concluding Remarks
APPENDICES
Appendix
A. Letter/s of Request
B. Informed Consent
C. Validation Sheets
D. Editor’s Certificate
E. Archival Log
CURRICULUM VITAE
Feasibility Study
For BSBA and Accountancy Programs, the

student-researchers are expected to prepare the five
(5) chapters of their manuscript for Final Defense.
Book Antiqua shall be the prescribed font style of the
whole manuscript with font size 12 and 1.5 spacing
should be consistently followed in the body of the
manuscript. Margins shall be 1.2 at the left, and the
rest is one.
Student-researchers must also prepare the
following prior to the conduct of the study.
• Survey Questionnaire for Validation
• Validation Form for the Validators
• Letter of Permission to Conduct the
Survey
• Letter to the Company or Industry
where the survey shall be conducted.
The following is the prescribed format for

Feasibility Study. This format must be strictly
followed to avoid confusion and complaints from
student-researchers. Take not that the font style is
Book Antiqua and font size 12.
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LISTS OF TABLES
LISTS OF FIGURES
Chapter
1 MARKETING STUDY
Objective of the Study
Description of the Study
Comparison of the Product with its
Competitors
Location
Market Area
Main Customers
Total Demand
Historical Demand
Selling Price
Sale Forecast
Factors Affecting The Market
2. PRODUCTION STUDY
Objectives of the Study
Actual Process
Fixed Capital
Life of Fixed Capital
Maintenance and Repair
Sources of Equipment
Planned Capacity
Future Capacity
Terms and Condition of Purchase
Equipment
Layout
Factory Location
Cost of Raw Materials Needed
Availability of Raw Materials
3. FINANCIAL STUDY
Major Assumptions
Investment Cost
Capital Outlay
Financial Statement
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash Flows
Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to Financial Statements
Breakeven
Financial Rations
4. ORGANIZATIONAL AND MAGEMENT

STUDY
Form of Business Organization
Management and Organizational
Structure
Management Qualifications and
Functions
Pre-Operating Activities
5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDY
Economic Aspect
Community Aspect
APPENDICES
Appendix
A. Letter of Permission from the School
President to Conduct the Study
B. Survey Questionnaire
C. Validation Form
D. Certification from the Grammarian
E. Certification from the Adviser
CURRICULUM VITAE
For Computer Science, the following format must be

strictly observed:
TITLE PAGE
ADVIDER’S RECOMMENDATION SHEET
APPROVAL SHEET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABSTRACT
PREFACE
Chapter
1 INTRODUCTION
General Objectives
Specific Objectives
Significance Objectives
Scope and Limitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
2. LITERATION REVIEW
Related Studies
Synthesis
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
3. METHODOLOGY
Method
Sources of Data
Procedures of the Study
Files (Database/Table Designs
including the data specification)
Hardware
Software
Approaches and Algorithms
Conceptual Model
Timelines Software Design and
Programming
Testing Procedures
4. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATION
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE
Responsibilities of the Group Researchers After

the Final Defense
• Incorporate all the necessary corrections and
recommendations of the Panel of Examiners
in the required revision of the manuscript as
guided by the minutes of the proceedings
taken down by the Adviser.
• Submit to the Research Adviser for the
corrections including the Approval Sheet,
Abstract, Acknowledgement, Table of
Contents, References and Appendices.
• Submit to the assigned editor for editing.
• Incorporate all the necessary corrections of
the editor, and come up with another copy to
be rechecked by the editor to ensure that all
the required corrections are incorporated to
guarantee the correctness of the whole work.
• Come with one (1) final copy of the
manuscript to be checked by the Research
Adviser.
• Ensure that spelling of the names of the
panel members and their titles are correct.
• Secure all the signature of the Panel
Members including the Dean of College and
Research Director.
Requirements for Submission of the Final Copy
• The student-researchers must submit to the
Research Office 3 copies of their manuscript
for binding. (1 copy for the Research Office,
1 for the Library and 1 for the Program
Head).
• If they wish to have their own copy, the
student-researchers may provide
themselves a copy.
• Submission must include certification from
their Adviser certifying that he/she has
already checked the final copy of the
research-group, including the references and
the arrangement of the appendices.
THE ABSTRACT
The abstract gives a synopsis of the research
study. The maximum length is 120-150 words.
Some guidelines are: Begin the abstract on
a new page and type the word ABSTRACT in upper
case, bold, and centered. Type the abstract itself as
a single paragraph in block format (i.e., without
paragraph indentation).
The abstract usually contains the objective or
purpose of the study, followed by the research
design, research subject, research instruments, and
statistical tools if the study is quantitative. The
highlights of the results are then given, if possible be
quantitative. The highlights of the results are then
given, if possible be quantitative, or as the nature of
the paper permits. Uncommon acronyms should be
spelled out the first time they are used. If there are
several acronyms, list them with their meaning at the
end of the abstract. Then given the major
conclusions and provide at least 6-8 keywords at the
end of the abstract.
Keywords (for quantitative) include the
subject area, variables, research subject, research
design, statistical tools, and geographical location.
In qualitative, the abstract contains the
purpose of the study, research design, research
participants, data sources, data analysis and the
results of the study and at least 1 recommendation.
The keywords include the field of
specialization, phenomenon, research participants,
research design, data analysis, and geographical
location.
Writing the Action Research Abstract
Key Components of the Abstract:
1. Topic Introduction
2. Chief purpose/aim
3. Method (design, techniques, and optional
sub-parts: instruments, statistical treatment
4. Salient Results/Findings
5. Conclusions
6. Recommendations
Elements of Keywords in Action Research:

1. Discipline of the study
2. Concepts studied
3. Research Design
4. Setting of the Study (country of origin)
Guidelines to Avoid Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a violation of intellectual property,
and proper documentation must be exercised;
otherwise, the research will commit research
misconduct which is punishable by expulsion.
Hence, the Research Office in its effort to eliminate
the threat of plagiarism in all the research work of
the students and faculty, has come up with the
following guidelines. Observance of this guidelines
is a must.
Paraphrase is a restatement and
restructuring of ideas for the purpose of clarifying the
meaning of a text. Restatement means that you
paraphrase the original using your own words.
However, you do not just change some words in the
materials; you also need to change the flow of ideas
in the effort to make the original meaning clearer.
1. Paraphrase the statement copied from
books, magazines, newspapers, refeered
and non-refereed journals, published and
unpublished thesis, articles and internet
sources or non-print materials by changing
the form without altering the message of the
original.
1.1. Enclose in quotation marks or italicize the
statement if the statement is taken
verbatim. The page number must also be
indicated with the abbreviation (p.) or
(pp.). However, citing the name of the
author and the year is also a must.
1.2. Change the voice of the verb. If the
original is in active voice, then change it
to passive voice. However, citing the
name of the author and the year is also a
must.
1.3. Use synonyms. In using synonyms, you
may or may not change the structure of
the sentence. But the same, always
indicate the name of the author and the
year of publication.
1.4. Change the structure of the sentence and
reword it. If the statements are in simple
sentences, change them into complex
sentence or make it as a compound
sentence or compound-complex
sentence; however, citing the name of
the author and year of publication is still
a must.
1.5. Use the inverted order to paraphrase the
statement of the author by citing his/her
name and the year of publication.
Sample of an excerpt from a speech of Dr. Victor

Ordonez.
“Research tells us that a child’s aptitude for
linguistic skills comes at a much earlier age than
his or her aptitude for computation skills. But in
classroom, an equal amount of time, at every
grade, is given to both. An experiment in
Michigan had 50 schools that did not teach
arithmetic at all in the first four grades, or to give
more time to language and other subjects, but
only un Grade 5-7. At the end of that period, they
took the standard arithmetic tests that all the
other schools were taking, and fared equally
well. Did the other schools waste 40 minutes a
day teaching arithmetic for the first four years?”
-Victor Ordonez Speech on the occasion of being
conferred an honorary doctoral degree by De La
Salle University (January 26,2009).
Paraphrased Item:
Dr. Victor Ordonez, in his speech delivered
on January 26,2009, cited about an experiment
conducted to 50 schools in Michigan where
arithmetic was not taught in Grade 1-4 but only to
Grade 5-7 to give more time to language and other
subjects. After Grade 7, the students tool
standardized Arithmetic test. The result showed that
they performed equally well with those students who
took arithmetic since Grade 1. The result confirmed
the research that had earlier established that
children’s “aptitude for computational skills”
develops much later than their “aptitude for linguistic
skills”. One wonders then if those who had been
taking arithmetic since Grade 1 wasted 40 minutes
daily for four years.
Consideration For Grading The Oral Defense
(4 Panel Members)
Content (30%)
Content refers to the thesis itself. The
objectives of the study have been obtained. There
are scientific bases in the depth of analysis and rigor
of methodology used in the research study. The
focus, during the defense is on the substance rather
style.
Presentation (30%)
Presentation of the thesis should not exceed
30 minutes. The student-group must demonstrate
mastery of the study through oral and logical
presentation of the problems, methodologies,
findings and conclusions.
Transparencies of Power-Point
presentations should give the summary of the work
and do not merely repeat the verbatim content of the
thesis manuscript.
Defense (40%)
The student-group must defend their
positions, justify interpretations, decisions made and
arrived at conclusions.
The thesis defense is to prove that they did
the research work. They are knowledgeable of the
basic principles of their discipline.
The student-group must show mastery of
their study by being able to critically evaluate and
present their findings by showing the relation of their
work without previous works and by building up or
adding to existing knowledge in the area of their
discipline.
VI. PCZC RESEARCH AGENDA

AB Education Programs
The nature of AB-Education research
primarily concerns with the “teaching-learning
process” based on the problem/issues encountered
in day-to-day classroom situation, with the aim of
enhancing teaching-methodologies and thereby
increasing student’s level of excellence in all aspects
of being a Marian in school and in the community
they belong.
To meet the above agenda, the following
topics are spelled out according to areas of
specialization:
Science
• Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
• Health and Medical Sciences
• Environment
• Earth and Marine
• Materials Science Engineering
• Electronics and Semi-conductors
• Energy and Environment
• Health Science
• IT and IT-related industries (w/BSCS)
• Science Education
• Pollution Control
• Climate Change
• Technology and Education
• Air and Water Quality
• Solid Waste
• Biotechnology
• Enhancing Indigenous Renewable Energy
Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Information and Communication Technology
(w/ BSCS)
• Technology and Education
• Financial Assistance Programs
Language (English and Filipino):
• School curricula vis-à-vis English Proficiency
• Bench Marking Base Line Studies
• Recruitment of ICT companies (w/BSCS)
• Graduate Tracer Studies Government
Policies on Existing and Emerging
Communication Technologies
• Research on Quality and Standards
• Scholars Grantees Tracer Studies
• Tribal Studies
Accountancy and Business Administration

Program
Business Research: “the Key to
Organizational Growth and Transformation”
Accountancy and Business Administration
Researches focus on the following topics
contributory to the improvement of instructions,
research and development, community services of
the programs and the school operations anchored
on PCZC core values:
Industry-related researches:
• Supply Value-chain: Agri-Business, Mining
and Aquatic Marine Resources
• Service Profit-chain: Banking, Financial
Institution
• Strategies of Trading and Manufacturing
Business
Business-Education related researches:
• Manpower, Demand and Supply Studies
• Business Education Tracer Studies
• Financial Assistance Programs of GO’s and
NGO’s
• Income-generating Projects of HEI’s
• Privatization and Corporatization of State
and Universities and Colleges
• Student Exchange Program
• Customer Relations Management
• Corporate Social Responsibilities
• Food Safety and Security
BSHM and BSTM

BSHM and BSTM studies deal on the
acquisition of Ignacian Marian core competencies
essential four practice in line with hospitality and
tourism management for local, international and
global benchmarking through the following topics:
Business-Education related researches:
• Business Education Manpower Demand &
Supply Studies
• Business Education Tracer Studies
• Evaluation of Business Education Programs
• Industry Academe Linkages for Business
Education
• Industry Academe Linkages for Business
Education
• Impact of the International Practicum
Training Program an Employability of
Graduates
• Financial Assistance Programs of
Government and Non-government Agencies
to Business Education Students
• Student Loan/Scholarship Programs in the
Philippines
• Financing Scheme of Scholarship Programs
• Effects on City Ordinances
• Student Exchange Program
• Food Safety and Security
• Application of Information and
Communication Technology to Hospitality
Industry
• Operations Management of Hotels and
Resorts
• Ecotourism Industry
• Customer Relation Management
• Corporate Social Responsibilities
Industry-related researches:
• Service Profit Chain of: Banks and Financial
Institution, Food Chain, Pawnshops,
Gasoline and Oil
• Distribution Stations
• Utilization/Adoption of Red, Blue, and Green
Ocean Strategies of Trading and
Manufacturing Business.
• Financial Structure of Micro Economic and
Economic Enterprise
• Strategies on Service Profit Chain
• Utilization/Adoption of Red, Blue and Green
Ocean Strategies
• Capital Structure of Micro Economics and
Economic Enterprise.
BS Criminology
The BS Criminology program centers its
research on the promotion of justice and good
human relation with the following topics.
Disaster Risk Management:
• Enhancement of Policies and Procedures in
Handling Disaster (flood, earthquake, bomb
explosion, bomb threat)
Pollution Control
• Effectiveness of Emission Test Policy of
LTO.
Peace Process and Conflict Resolution

• Ancestral Domain Conflict among “Lumads”.
• Summary Killings: Decrease Criminalities
• Police Visibility: Crime Deterrence.
• Community Satisfaction in Peace and Order
Drugs and Crime

• Level of Awareness to the Harmful Effects of
Drug among Youth
• Rate of Drug Related Cases
Police Community Relation

• The Role of Community Oriented Policing
System (COPS) of PNP in solving crimes.
Juvenile Delinquency
• Factors Contributing to the Delinquent
Behaviour of Youth.
Criminal Investigation
• The investigative Skills and Educational
Attainment of PNP Officers.
BSN Program
Nursing Research Program concentrates on
efficient and effective ways in providing teaching-
learning avenues to students and teachers for
exemplary services in responding to the changing
needs of the community. More specifically, the
agenda include the following:
Quality Assurance in Nursing Practice

• Evaluate of Patient Care.
• Evaluation of Students’ Clinical
Performance.
• Evaluation of Clinical instruction.
Utilization of Research Output in Policy Making

and Instruction:
• Psychological and Emotional Impact on
Students in Psychiatric Nursing Exposure.
• Clinical Teaching Strategies and Student’s
Performance.
• Student’s Perception on RLE Policies.
• Benefits of TB-DOTS Implementation.
Application of Nursing Theories

• Mother and Child health Needs.
• Water Supply and Its effect to Health.
• Health Care Management on Elderly
Persons.
Innovation in Clinical Practice:

• Effectiveness of Improvised Health
Equipment Utilized in Public Hospitals.
• Pre and Post Conferences and Its
Relationship to Students’ Performance.
• Acquisition of Latest Equipment and
Survival Rate of ICU Patients.
Evaluation of Community Extension Program:

• Impact of COPAR in the Adopted
Communities.
• Sustainability of the Use of Herbal Medicine.
Benchmarking on Curriculum Implementation

Evaluation of Curriculum Offerings:
• Comparative Study on New and Old
Curriculum.
• Comparative Study on Students’
Performance on New and Old Curriculum
BS in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science research gives
emphasis on enhancing and innovating globally
competitive technologies carefully tailored for the
business, societal and environmental needs, thus
improving the quality of life. Research areas that
need to be addressed are:
Biomedical Informatics:
• Telemedicine
• Medical Image Processing
• Electronic Medical Records
• Picture Archiving and Communications
Systems
• Digital Imaging and Communications in
Medicine
Internet Technologies
• Virtual Communities
• Wireless Technology
• Web Authoring System
• E-learning
• E-Commerce
• Java Technologies
• Virtual Communities
• Mobile Computing
• Internet Agents
Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence:
• ROBOT Vision, Robot Control
• Machine Learning
• Speech-based and Vision- Based Interfaces
for Human-Computer Interaction
• Natural Language Understanding
• Voice Synthesis
Software Engineering:
• Research and Development Areas
• Formal Methods
• Software Quality Assurance Metrics
• Objects-Oriented Modelling
• System Analysis and Design
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Testing
• Application
Computational Mathematics and Algorithms:

• Research and Development Areas
• Computer Algebra
• Algebra CAD/CAM Algorithms
• Exact Solutions of Polynomial Systems
Multimedia Systems:
• Multimedia Software Development
• Computer Aided Instruction
• Graphics Design
• Image Processing
Educational Technologies:
• E-Learning
• Interactivity Design
• Computer Aided Instruction
CHED Research Agenda

The research agenda are based on priority
thrusts as reflected in the NHERA-2 (2009-2018)
categorized as follows:
1. Program/curricular studies on higher
education clusters of disciplines including
assessment of present programs/curricula
for purposes of determining how these could
be improved/reengineered as well as
international benchmarking of best practices
towards the development of new
programs/curricula.
2. Policy-oriented studies-research on the
various dimensions of policy formulation,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation
focusing on but not limited to the following,
such as: Financing higher education; costs
sharing in higher education:
a. Economics of educational program

b. Governance and management of
higher education
c. Accreditation and other quality
assurance mechanism
d. Rationalizing higher education
courses/program or studies
e. Internalization of higher education
f. Access and equity measures
g. Student financing model building
3. Research on quality and standards in the

context of:
a. International Ranking and global
benchmarking
b. Quality assurance system
c. Equivalency
d. Redefining classification of HEIs
4. Institutional Development studies

5. Manpower supply and demand.
6. Graduate tracer studies.
7. Researches in the fields of natural sciences,
engineering, information technology,
business, criminology, hospitality industry
and tourism.
8. Integrative studies in social sciences, and
humanities, linguistics, sociology,
anthropology, psychology, etc…
9. Socially-oriented and community-based
studies.
10. Other research topics considered by CHED
and other organizations in response to
emerging needs of the country.
Davao Region Research Agenda

I. Economic Development Priority
• Banana
• Mango
• Coconut
• Livestock and Poultry
• Seaweed
• Wood
• Mining
• Tourism
• Information & Communication
Technology
• Biofuel
• Machinery & Equipment
II. Sustainable Human Development:
a. Health
b. Education
c. Social Welfare and Protection
III. Governance:
a. Macroeconomy & General Public
Administration
b. Legislative System
c. Public Finance Management
IV.Infrastructure Development
a. Roads
b. Shipping
c. Air Transport
d. Power
e. Irrigation
V. Environmental Management and Climate
Change
a. Biodiversity
b. Climate Change
c. Watershed Management
d. Pollution and Waste Management
V11. GENERAL GUIDELINES AND

POLICIES FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH
The graduate research program of the

college is an essential element in transmitting the
most recent advances in knowledge and for training
the new generations of teachers in the methods and
techniques of research.
Graduate students should be aware of the
undertakings they have to undergo as they enter the
graduate studies. They have already a learning
experience how to do research and learn further as
they go through the process. An initial planning of a
research project to undertake is of importance for
every graduate student and to gradually start
collecting the literature review of the research they
plan to conduct and have already a thorough
understanding of the relevant techniques in the field
of research.
Graduate Research and the Research Adviser

The quality of a successful completion of the
research undertaken is dependent on the
effectiveness of the relationship between the
graduate student and the research adviser. This one
of the mechanisms by which the assurance of quality
outcomes/outputs can be achieved.
The Research Adviser

A Research Adviser is a member of the
Academic staff who is responsible for providing help,
support and mentoring to a graduate student in order
to enable the student to complete the research and
produce a thesis to the best of the student’s ability.
Qualifications
He/she must be…
• A doctorate/Master’s degree holder.
• Knowledgeable in all kinds of research.
The Research Adviser’s responsibilities include:

• Being conversant with the specific literature,
methodologies and theoretical perspectives
of the student’s research area.
• Helping with developing solutions to the
problem encountered by the student in
his/her research.
• Assisting the student to develop a realistic
program of study and research.
• Guiding the student, the conduct of the
research in a manner which observes the
highest practicable standards of safety for
the subjects.
• Encouraging the student to publish and
present aspects of the study within or outside
of the college.
Responsibilities of the Graduate Research

Student
• Select the appropriate topic for research with
the assistance of the research adviser.
• Has a full responsible for the design,
methodology and presentation of the
research project.
• Keeping an agreed schedule of meetings
with the adviser to ensure regular contact
and maintaining the progress of the research
in stages earlier agreed upon.
• Ensuring the work of others is appropriately
acknowledged.
• Ensuring of the text, ensuring that the
language is technically correct and all other
technical details are accurate and complete.
• Consulting with the adviser if he/she is
interesting to publish his/her research.
• Ensuring that his/her research is conducted
according to the highest practicable
standards of integrity and safety of the
subjects.
Organization of the Research Paper

Preliminary Pages
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Lists of Tables/Graphs if there are any)
Rationale of The Study
Have at least two pages of presentation and
discussion about the:
- Prevailing issues and causes about the
research topic.
- Relevant situationer (international and
local) and statistics about the
variables/topic.
- Competence of the researcher to
conduct the study.
Theoretical Background/Literature Review
- Main theory/theories, which the study
is/are anchored is/are discussed and
related to the variables.
- Relevant supporting theory/theories are
also discussed.
- Related studies/literature are
exhaustively and comprehensively
presented, discussed and arrange
according to variables.
- Proper parenthetical reference citation is
observed.
- A big percentage (90%) of the Literature
review should come from the refereed or
scholarly journals in the discipline of the
candidate. The remaining 10% may
come from books, Internet sources and
other documents.
- For citing electronic media without
authors, the Uniform Resources Locator
(URL) is used.
Statement of the Problem (as approved during the

proposal defense)
- The main problem states/presents the
variables, locale and duration of the
study as well as the proposed output.
- Sub-problems are stated in the
interrogative forms. Sub-problems are
clear and measurable.
Hypothesis/es
- Make/s statistical comparison
- Stated in negative form (null)
- Direct/s in determining relationship
between variables.

- States in general the benefits/importance
of the study.
- Enumerates specific beneficiaries and
corresponding tangible benefits they can
derive from the study.
- Beneficiaries are arranged according to
importance.
Definition of Terms
- Key terms, variables, phrases used in the
study are arranged alphabetically and
defined conceptually and operationally.
Method
• Research Design is well-explained.
• Research Locale is described briefly.
• Research Environment is described briefly.
• Research Subjects/Respondents are clearly
described.
• Research Instruments are described in detail
according to parts and their validation
procedures.
• Research Procedures provide detailed
information about how the data were
gathered from where, and from whom, by
whom and when.
• This portion also discusses on how the data
were treated.
• The statistical tools are stated and their uses
are discussed clearly and comprehensively,
but the formula are not necessary.
• Verbs used are in the simple tenses.
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

• Tables and graphs are preceded by text as
table reading.
• Tables and graphs are followed by text on
interpretation and implications by citing
relevant theories and literatures.
• Parenthetical reference citations are
observed.
• Data presentation is arranged according to
the order/sequence in the statement of the
problem.
• Tenses used in the presentation of data are
in the simple tenses.
Proposed Fees for Graduate School Program
COMPREHENSICE AND DEFENSE FEE

Effective SY 2017-2020
Comprehensive Examination Fee
Persons No. Honararium Total Fee

Involved
Evaluators 5 350.00 1750.00
Proctor 100.00 100.00 Php. 2,000.00
Testing 100.00 100.00
School Share 50.00 50.00
Review (optional) 300.00/Subject
DEFENSE FEE
TITLE DEFENSE
Persons Involved No. Honararium Total Fee
Chairman 1 250.00 250.00
Members 3 150.00 450.00 Php.
Adviser 1 200.00 200.00 1,000.00
School Share 100.00
PROPOSAL DEFENSE
Chairman 1 1000.00 1000.00
Members 3 900.00 2700.00 Php.
Adviser 1 1500.00 1500.00 5,300.00
School Share 100.00
FINAL DEFENSE
Chairman 1 1500.00 1500.00
External Chairman 3 1500.00 1500.00 Php.
Members 1 1200.00 3600.00 9,600.00
Adviser 1 2000.00 2000.00
School Share 1000.00
Other Fees
Advising Fee 1 4000.00 4000.00
Data 1 2500.00 2500.00 Php.
Analyst/Statistician 10,700.00
Editor 1 2000.00 2000.00
Book Binding 5 200.00 1000.00
Research Journal 1 400.00 400.00
Research Forum 1 800.00 800.00
Total Amount to be paid for Final Defense Php.
20,300.00
Note: Payment for Research Forum will cover the food, honorarium for the plenary
speaker, judges, program &invitation, decoration, certificates, materials, etc.
Note:
• All provisions of this manual regarding the
categories and types of research should be
observed in doing research work.
• Privileges, incentives and fees shall strictly be
followed in the conduct of researches.
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APPENDICES
PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.
R.T. Lim Boulevard Zamboanga City
VALIDATION SHEET FOR INTERVIEW GUIDE
Name of Researcher/s:__________________________
Course and Year: ______________________________
Title of Research: ______________________________
Rating/; Number of Yes Marks
( )10 Very Good ( )8-9 Good

( )6-7 Fair (maybe upgraded or revised) ( )0-5 For revalidation
To the Evaluator: Kindly check the column which fits your evaluation of the item.
Items YES NO
Ethics:
1. Introduction (purpose, confidentiality, duration of interview,
way of conduct) and closing components (additional
comments are provided.)
2. Consent form is included.
Artistry:
3. Script is included/built in, so interviewer can introduce guide
and conclude the interview in a consistent manner.
4. Questions are appropriate to the study, enhancing the
possibility of storytelling and narratives.
Rigor:
5. Questions are open-ended to encourage in-dept responses,
avoiding close ended questions which are answerable by
“Yes” or “no”.
6. Questions are stated in the affirmative.
7. Probing questions are provided.
8. Questions are logically ordered asking the highest priority
questions first. Opinion questions follow information
questions.
9. Questions are stated in clear and simple terms.
10. Number of questions can be covered within 60 to 90 minutes,
not exceeding 15 open-ended items (probes excluded) for
every research question, except for special cases.
Copyright: G.P. Gempes, Ed.D. DM
Remarks:_____________________________________
Name and Signature of Evaluator: __________________
Date Evaluated: ___________________________
Appendix A- Sample Form for Validation of Interview Guide

VALIDATION SHEET FOR RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE
To the Evaluator: Please, check the appropriate box for

your ratings.
Point Equivalent: 5 – Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor
INDICATORS 1 2 3 4 5
1. Clarity of Directions and Items
The vocabulary level, language structure and
conceptual level of the questions suit the level of
respondents. The test and directions and items are
written in a clear and understandable manner.
2. Presentation and Organization of items
The items are presented and organized in logical
manner.
3. Suitability of items
The items appropriately present the substance of
the research. The questions are designed to
determine the conditions, knowledge, perceptions
and attitudes that are supposed to be measured.
4. Adequateness of items per
Category/Indicator
The items present the coverage of the research
adequately. The number of questions per
indicator/category represents all
variables/concepts defined for the particular
research.
5. Attainment of Purpose
The instrument, as a whole, fulfills the objective of
the study.
6. Objectivity
Each item/question requires only specific answer
or measures only one behavior and no aspect of
the questions suggest bias (such as gender
stereotype, etc.) on the part of the researcher.
7. Scale and Evaluation Rating System
The scale and evaluation is appropriate for the
items.
Average Rating
Overall Remarks:
____________________________________________
Dated: ____________
Evaluator’s Name and Signature_______________
Appendix B- Validation Sheet for Research Questionnaire

June 25, 2017
S. MA. LORINA A. JUMAWAN,RVM

School President
Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc.
Sister:
Praised be Jesus and Mary! Now and forever…..
We, the fourth year Bachelor of Science in Tourism

Management Students are currently conducting a
research entitled, Service Operations Management and
the Level of Customers’ Satisfaction on Selected
Hotels in Tagum City. This is in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for graduation.
In this connection, we would like to ask permission from

your good office to allow us to conduct the study in the
selected hotels in Tagum City.
We are hoping for your favorable consideration on this

matter.
Respectfully yours,
REY MARK P. ANCHETA

Lead Researcher
Noted by:
ZADRACK B. FIEL, MBA, MSPsyc MELVIN G. MENDE, MBA

Research Adviser Program Head-HM/TM
Approval recommended by: Approved:
JOVENAL F. LOR, MA S. MA. LORINA A. JUMAWAN, RVM

Appendix C-Sample of Letter to the School President

June 25, 2017
S. MA. LORINA A. JUMAWAN,RVM

School President
Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc.
Sister:
Praised be Jesus and Mary! Now and forever…..
We, the fourth year Bachelor of Science in Tourism

Management Students are currently conducting a
research entitled, Service Operations Management and
the Level of Customers’ Satisfaction on Selected
Hotels in Tagum City. This is in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for graduation.
In this connection, we would like to ask permission from

your good office to allow us to conduct the study in the
selected hotels in Tagum City.
We are hoping for your favorable consideration on this

matter.
Respectfully yours,
REY MARK P. ANCHETA

Lead Researcher
Noted by:
ZADRACK B. FIEL, MBA, MSPsyc MELVIN G. MENDE, MBA

Approval recommended by: Approved:
JOVENAL F. LOR, MA S. MA. LORINA A. JUMAWAN, RVM

Appendix C-Sample of Letter to the School President

Informed Consent
Title of the Study:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
1. I volunteer to participate in the above research study

and I understand that this research is designed to
gather information about bullying of teachers to
students.
2. I do not have any hesitation if my answers in the

interview will be analyzed and transcribed for data
interpretation.
3. I understand that the researcher will not identify me by

name in any report using information obtained from the
questionnaire and that my confidentiality as a
participant in this study will remain secure by assigning
me an alias or a code.
4. I have read and understood the explanation provide to

me, and I am free to ask questions and be answered
to my satisfaction.
5. My signature below indicates that I have decided to

volunteer as a research participant for this study, and
that I have read and understood the information
provided above. I will be given a signed and dated copy
of this form to keep, along with any other printed
materials deemed necessary by the study
investigators.
_________________ ___________ ________

Name of Participant Signature Date
_________________ ___________ ________

Name of Researcher Signature Date
Appendix D-Sample of Informed Consent

APPROVAL SHEET
This Thesis entitled Alternative Water Recycler with

Natural Coagulants from Horse Radish Seeds and Filters from
Purmice: An Experimentation and Instrumentation Study
prepared and submitted by Joe Glen B. Sabote, Christopher P.
Dela Peña, Eric Jan E. Alinsasaguin, and Nurgin J. Sarudin in
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering has been examined, approved
and accepted an is hereby endorsed.
NEL RYAN B. ADO, M.A.Ed

Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
ARLENE ADLAWAN-KING, CE, MEP

Chairman
PRESCILA S, BARQUERFO, Ph.D JOSE MARIE E. OCDENARIA, MAed

Member Member
ALBERT B. JUBILO Ed.D MARK ROBERT A. MARTER, ME-CE

Member Member
__________________________________________________
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the Degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering.
Date of Oral Examination: January 10,2016
ARLENE ADLAWAN-KING, CE, MEP

Chairman
PRESCILA S, BARQUERFO, Ph.D JOVENAL F. LOR, MARE

Research Director Member
Appendix E-Sample of an Approval Sheet

CERTIFICATION FROM THE RESEARCH ADVISER
This is to certify that I have checked the manuscript

entitled:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
____________________
of
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
4. ______________________________________
5. ______________________________________
6. ______________________________________
This is to certify further that they are ready for the:

(Pls. check)
Outline Defense
Final Defense
on ______________________ of SY ___________________
__________________________
Name & Signature of the Adviser
Appendix F-Certification from the Research Adviser

CERTIFICATION FROM THE EDITOR

(First Editing)

entitled:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
____________________
of
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
4. ______________________________________
5. ______________________________________
6. ______________________________________
This is to certify further that their manuscript will still

undergo second editing before the final printing.
__________________________
Name & Signature of the Editor
Appendix G-Certification from the Editor (1st Editing)

CERTIFICATION FROM THE EDITOR

(First Editing)
This is to certify that I have already edited twice the

manuscript entitled:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
____________________
Of:
Name of the Researchers
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
4. ______________________________________
5. ______________________________________
6. ______________________________________
This is to certify further that their manuscript is now ready

for final printing after integrating all the corrections.
__________________________
Name & Signature of the Editor
Appendix H-Certification from the Editor (2nd Editing)

CERTIFICATION FROM THE RESEARCH IN-CHARGE

entitled:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
____________________
Of:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
This is to certify further that the Approval Sheet is

completely signed by the Panel of Examiners and that the
manuscript is ready for binding,
__________________________
Signature of Research In -Charge
Appendix I-Certification from the Research In-Charge

FORM FOR COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
Adviser: Date Received:

Signature: Date Received:
Comments/Suggestions: Action
Page no.
Panel Member: Date Received: Action

Signature: Date Received: Page no.
Comments/Suggestions:




Appendix J-Forms for Comments and Suggestions

PRESENTATION AND ORAL DEFENSE RUBRICS

(FINAL DEFENSE)
Aspect 3 2 1 Score
Research Manuscript
Technicalities (2) Only 0-5 technical Only 6-10 technical There are more
(Grammars and errors are found. errors are found. than 10 errors are
other technical The manuscript is The manuscript is found. The
aspects like WELL written GOOD. manuscript is
pagination, etc.) FAIRLY written.
Completeness (3) All important parts Some of the parts Not completely at
(Parts of research) of the study are of study are all. Every part is
COMPLETE. missing/ LACKING.
INCOMPLETE
Organization (2) The manuscript is The manuscript is Not organized at
(Manuscript very organized. not so organized. all.
presentation)
Total Evidence (3) Results are Results are Results are
strongly supported supported with unsupported with
with theories or theories or theories or
concepts. concepts. concepts.
TOTAL (Max pts=24; Min. pts=10)
Oral Defense
Visual Aid (1) The powerpoint The power point The power point
(Visual presentation is presentation if presentation is
Presentation) EXCELLENT. Good. POOR.
Communication Presented the Used Most of the time,
Skills (2) study using English Tagalog/English/ Cebuano is used
(Oral as the medium. Cebuano in the in explaining the
Communication) Explained it VERY presentation. Not study.
WELL. so Good in
explaining the
study.
Question and Answer the Answers SOME of Answers NONE
Answer Skills (2) questions the questions only. of the questions
CLEARLY and (NO ANSWERS)
ACCURATELY.
Over-all Excellently Good Presentation Poorly presented
Presentation presented the of the study
study
TOTAL (Max pts=21; Min. pts=7)
GRAND TOTAL POINTS RATING
Manuscript + Oral Defense = 42 pts (max) (Total points/42)
60+40
____________Approved _______________ Re-Defense
_______________________________
Name &Signature of the Panel Member
Appendix K – Rubrics for Oral Defense

CERTIFICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND

PUBLICATION
This is to certify that the following group of researchers

from the:
HM Accountancy
TM Business Admin
Nursing Computer Science
AB Education
Engineering Criminology
program has already submitted three (3) copies of their

manuscript in the Research Office on ____________________

__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
PRESCILA S. BAQUERFOR, Ph.D.

Research Director
Appendix L – Certification from the Office of the RPC

RESEARCH FORMAT FOR BSCS
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1- Introduction
General Objectives
Specific Objectives
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter 2- Literature Review

Review of Related Literatures
Synthesis
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Chapter 3- Methodology
Method Used
Source of Data
Procedures of the Study
Files (Database/Table Designs including the data
specification or ERD)
Hardware
Software
Approaches and Algorithms
Conceptual Model
Time Lines Software Design and Programming
Testing Procedure
Chapter 4- Results and Discussions
Chapter 5- Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
Appendix M – Research format for BSCS

1. Cover Page
2. Approval Sheet
3. Acknowledgment
4. Executive Summary
a. Major Assumptions
b. Project Description
c. Proponents
d. Location
e. Findings of the Study
5. Table of Contents
6. List of Tables
7. List of Figures
8. Appendices
Chapter 1- MARKETING STUDY

a. Demand and Supply Analysis
b. Marketing Plan
c. Market Targeted
d. Product Mix to Include Pricing Promotion
e. Marketing Organization
Chapter 2- TECHNICAL STUDY

a. Technology
b. Project Components
c. Size
d. Location
e. Timing
Chapter 3 – FINANCIAL STUDY

a. Major Assumptions
b. Income Statement
c. Cash Flow
d. Balance Sheet
e. Ratios
e.1. Return on Investment (ROI)
e.2. Firm Liquidity
e.3. Breakeven Outputs
e.4. Sales and Prices
e.5. Cash Payback Period
Chapter 4 – SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDY

I. Employment
II. Taxes to Government
III. Economic Benefits to People Living in the Community
IV. Economy as a Whole
Chapter 5 – ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT STUDY

a. Business Name of the Organization
b. People who will be involved
c. Functions of the people assigned in the units and
management personnel
d. Organization Chart
e. Time devoted to the Project (Gantt Chart)
f. Qualifications
g. Compensation and Fringe Benefits
h. Recruitment and Training Program
APPENDICES
1. Curriculum Vitae
`Name:
Course:
Birth Date:
Address:
Parents:
Educational Background:
Elementary:
Secondary:
Tertiary:
Appendix N – Research Format for Feasibility Study

Title
Abstract
Keywords
INTRODUCTION
FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS
RESOMMENDATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
LITERATURE CITED
Appendix O: Framework for an Action Research

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Deloading
Known All Men By These Presents:
This Memorandum of Agreement made and entered

into by and between:
Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc. an educational

institution, at R.T. Lim Boulevard Zamboanga City, Philippines,
duly organized and existing under Philippine laws, duly
represented by its School President _______ refereed to the “1st
Party”,
-and-
_________, Faculty/non-teaching personnel single/married, a

resident of Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines
herein referred to as “Second Party”
-Withnesseth That-
Whereas, the institution is mandated to implement its triad

functions instruction and production, community extension and
research;
Whereas, the institution per provision incorporated in the

research manual, researchers are entitled to de-loading of six
(6) units within one academic year; when full time faculty
member needs time off from their teaching duties to pursue
approved research activities;
Whereas, de-loading maybe availed of by faculty members for

their research activities which are carried out along with their
teaching and community engagement responsibilities;
Whereas, is the event that a faculty member completes the

school-supported research project without being able to avail of
units of de-loading for the project, the faculty member can apply
for a conversion of unused de-loading to research honorarium.
The faculty researcher shall submit a letter to the Research and

Publication Office detailing the justification for the conversion;
Now therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises and
the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties have agreed
as follows:
Objectives:
1. Promote the culture of research through the conduct of
various studies;
2. Abide by the research agenda of CHED and that of
PCZC in the formulation of research title;
3. Conduct studies/researches relevant to the college and
community;
4. Provide research related services to the school and
community;
5. Observe policies on de-loading stipulated in the
Research Manual;
6. Receives fees in accordance with the approve
Research Manual.
Appendix P: Sample of MOA for Research De-load

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

FOR FACULTY AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL
Known All Men By These Presents:
This Memorandum of Agreement made and entered

into by and between:
Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc. Zamboanga City,

a private school and an institution of the Religious of the Virgin
Mary (RVM), with office address at R.T. Lim Boulevard
Zamboanga City, duly organized and existing under Philippine
laws, duly represented by its School President _______
refereed to the “1st Party”,
-and-
_________, Faculty/non-teaching personnel single/married, a

resident of _______________________, Philippines herein
referred to as “Second Party”
-Withnesseth That-
WHEREAS, the Second Party Shall abide by the policy on

Faculty Research Program in the performance of his/her
functions relative to research work;
WHEREAS, the Second Party conducts studies/researches

relevant to the school and community;
WHEREAS, the Second Party has to complete his/her study on

the date specified by the Research Committee;
WHEREAS, in the event that Second Party shall resign from

Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc. without completing the
study, the First Party shall collect the amount paid to the Second
Party in accordance with the percentage to the accomplishment
of Second Party’s research;
WHEREAS, the first party shall abide strict implementation of

this policy for compliance between the First and Second Party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto affixed their
signatures on the ___________________ day of
____________, 2017 at Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc.
By:
PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC FACULTY
________________________________ ______________________
School President Signature Over Printed
Name
Appendix Q: Sample of MOA for Faculty Research

Notice of Termination of Research Project
Effective immediately from date hereof, the research

project shall be terminated. Each party shall (both the school
and researcher) following the date of such termination or
expiration in the prompt, orderly and efficient manner, including
the completion of the delivery of any service or benefit initiated
prior to termination, liquidating any applicable funds relating
thereto, and performing a final accounting and reconciliation of
all accounts.
Issued this ________ day of __________, 20_____ at Pilar

College of Zamboanga City, Inc.
Conformed by:
___________________ __________________
Researcher PCZC School President
Appendix R: Notice of Termination for the Research Project

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RESEARCH MANUAL

S. MARIA PRECIOSA M. RUSSIANA, RVM

S. MARIA DIVINA CONSEJO E. BILLANES, RVM

MR. EDMUND V. ENOPIA, MIT

MRS. NERISSA MANALO, MAED, LPT

MRS. JOSEFINA B. MALINDOG, RL

MRS. ALVIE D. GUARINO, MBA,LPT

MRS. MILAGROSA T. ALVAREZ

Organizational Relationship and Job

Scope and Function of the Research &

I. Faculty Research Program: Its

Mandatory Requirements for

Conditions of Research Grants

Research Category and Incentives

Deloading: Its Incentives and Privileges

Types of Research to be Conducted

Sabbatical Leave for Faculty and Non-

Policy on Ownership of Research

Policy on Publication of Research

Policy on Monetary Incentives to

Ignacian Research Journal (IRJ)

II.General Guidelines and Policies for

Guidelines and Policies for Paper

III.Institutional Ethics Review

IV. Policy on Intellectual Property

V. Undergraduate Requirements for

2. Outline Proposal Defense

The Research Paper

Responsibilities of the Group Researchers

Requirements for Submission of the Final

Guidelines to Avoid Plagiarism

VI. Pilar College Research Agenda

VII. General Guidelines and Policies for

The Research Adviser

Develop an institutional research culture

Engage the academic community in

This could be achieved through the following

Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC)

Its functions are as follows:

This part discusses the implementing guidelines

A. Mandatory Requirement for Research

Submission of Research Proposal

The Research Office shall take care of the

B. Conditions of the Research Grants

The research grant can be availed of the Pilar

Monitoring of Research Progress

In terms of research, monitoring comprises

Monitoring and evaluation of researches

Title Proposal Completed 20%

Research Category and Incentives

Deloading: Its Incentives and Privileges

Honorarium for Deloading

• Faculty members can apply for a research

Types of Research to be Conducted

The parties to this Agreement expressly

No amendment or waiver of any provision of

In any case one or more of the provisions

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this

This agreement shall be immediately

Policy on Termination of Research Project

This policy describes the authority of the Pilar

This means the permanent closing of all activities

This means the temporary closing of a research

The Pilar College of Zamboanga City Research