Thesis Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
LIST OF APPENDICES vi
Chapter Page
1 PRELIMINARY PAGES 1
Preliminary Pages 2
Title Page 3
Declaration of Originality 4
Approval Sheet 4
Abstract 4
Dedication 4
Epigraph 9
Table of Contents 9
List of Tables / Figures 9
Acknowledgments 10
2 CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE 14
MANUSCRIPT
Quotations 15
Headings 15
Chapter 1: Introduction 16
Background of the Study 16
Statement of the Problem 16
Objectives of the Study 17
Significance of the Study 17
Scope and Limitation of the 17
Study
Definition of Terms 17
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Chapter 2: Review of Literature and 18
Theoretical Framework
Related Literature and Studies 18
Theory Base 19
Conceptual Framework 19
Research Assumptions/Research 19
Hypothesis
Chapter 3: Methodology 20
Method Used 20
Sources of Data 20
Data Gathering Instrument 20
Population and Sampling 21
Technique
Procedure of the Study 21
Ethical Considerations (for 21
qualitative research)
Statistical Treatment / Data 21
Analysis
Chapter 4: Results and Discussions 22
Tables and Figures 22
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions, 26
and Recommendations
Summary 26
Conclusions 26
Recommendations 26
Back Matters 27
References 27
Appendices 27
Vita 27
3 REFERENCING 29
In-Text Citations 30
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Reference List (APA STYLE) 33
Periodicals 34
Abstract 35
Books 36
Magazine 37
Newspaper 37
Audiovisual Media 38
Curriculum and Course Material 39
Websites 39
4 WRITING STYLE AND TECHNICAL 40
SPECIFICATIONS
Verb Tense in Research 41
Technical Specifications 44
5 PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES 48
6 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 59
APPENDICES 62
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix Page
A Research Title Justification 63
B Research Title Assessment Form 64
C Nomination of Research Adviser (RA) 65
D Research Advisee/s and Research Adviser 66
Memorandum of Agreement
E Request for Change of Adviser 69
F Thesis Consultation Form 70
G Nomination of Advisory Committee Members 71
H Request for Change of Advisory Committee 72
Member
I Approval for (Proposal / Final) Defence 73
J Proposal Defence Score Sheet 74
K Minutes of Thesis Defence (Proposal / 75
Final)
L Informed Consent Form 78
L-1 Pagpapahayag ng Pahintulot 79
L-2 Porma sa Pagpahibalo sa Pag-uyon 80
M Instrument Validation Sheet 81
N Compliance Matrix Form (Proposal / Final) 82
O Final Defence Score Sheet 85
P Approval for Binding 87
Q Teamwork Skills Score Sheet 88
R Feasibility Study Outline 89
S Schedule of Fees 91
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PRELIMINARY PAGES
In this chapter, each component of the preliminary

pages is listed in the order it occurs.
Preliminary Pages
Preliminary pages appear in the manuscript in the
following order:
1. Title page
2. Declaration of Originality
3. Approval Sheet
4. Abstract
5. Dedication (optional)
6. Epigraph (optional)
7. Table of Contents
8. List of Tables
9. List of Figures
10.List of Symbols (if applicable)
11.List of Abbreviations (if applicable)
12.Acknowledgment
The preliminary are counted in sequence. Any page with

a major heading on it (title page, approval sheet,
abstract, acknowledgment, dedication, table of contents,
lists) is counted but no page number appears on the page.
Second pages to the above mentioned major headings are
numbered with lower case Roman numerals, centred, bottom of
the page. Table 1 shows the order of preliminary pages.
Page 1
01
C H A P T E R
01 Page 2
Table 1
Order of Preliminary Pages
PAGE REQUIRED VISIBLE PAGE NUMBER
Title Page Mandatory No
Certificate of Originality Mandatory No
Approval Sheet Mandatory No
Abstract Mandatory No
Dedication Optional No
Epigraph Optional No
Table of Contents Mandatory First page no, additional

pages yes
List of Tables Mandatory First page no, additional

pages yes
List of Figures Mandatory First page no, additional

pages yes
List of Symbols Optional First page no, additional

pages yes
List of Abbreviation Optional First page no, additional

pages yes
Acknowledgment Optional First page no, additional

pages yes
Title Page. The title page is page i (Roman numeral)

of the manuscript but the page number does not appear on
the page. The title of the thesis or research project is
typed in all capital letters, boldface, same font style and
size as that used for major headings throughout the
manuscript. If it is more than one line, it should be
double spaced and arranged in an inverted pyramid. The
title should be concise yet comprehensive (preferably 10-15
words). Finalise the title after the entire thesis /
manuscript has been completed.
The statement “A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of…in
Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree”
appears in the middle of the title page as shown in Figure
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2. The appropriate degree follows eight lines below the
statement.
The full legal name of the author/s is typed in upper
and lower case. For two or more authors, names should be
alphabetically arranged using the first name as basis and
single spaced. Below the name/s, is the date (Month Year).
Only the month and the year appear, with no punctuation
separating them. The month indicates the last month in the
semester when the bounded copy was submitted.
Declaration of Originality. The second page is the
declaration of originality. It is unnumbered. It is duly
signed by the researcher/s.
Approval Sheet. Please see Figure 3 (Sample of
Approval Sheet). The students’ names should match what
appears on the title page. Committee members name do not
include Dr., PhD, Professor, or any other such title.
Further, if the Department Chairperson or Dean or Principal
is a member of the Advisory Committee, he/she should not be
the signatory for the approval and acceptance of the
thesis.
Abstract. The abstract is a concise, carefully
composed summary of the contents of the thesis. In the
abstract, the author defines the problem, describes the
research method and design, and reports the results and
conclusions. It is limited to 200-250 words. No diagrams,
illustrations, subheadings, or citations should appear in
the abstract. Following a heading space, the abstract text
begins, with the first line indented. The text of the
abstract must be double-spaced.
Dedication. This is an optional entry. Page number
does not appear on the page. Often only one or two lines,
it is centred within the top and bottom margins of the
page. It is not labeled “Dedication” and is not listed in
the table of contents.
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Sample Cover Page
AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A COMMUNITY EXTENSION

PROGRAM THROUGH THE LENS OF THE
HUMAN SECURITY APPROACH
FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME
Month Year 
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Sample Title Page
AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A COMMUNITY EXTENSION

PROGRAM THROUGH THE LENS OF THE
HUMAN SECURITY APPROACH
A Thesis
Submitted to
The Faculty of Department of Business and Accountancy
Notre Dame of Kidapawan College
Kidapawan City
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Month Year
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Sample Declaration of Originality
DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY
We hereby declare that this submission is our own work

and that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, it
contains no material previously published or written by
another person nor material which to a substantial extent
has been accepted for the award of any degree or diploma of
a university, college, or other institution of higher
education, except where due acknowledgement is made in the
text
We also declare that the intellectual content of this
thesis is the product of our own work, even if we may have
received assistance from others on data analysis and
interpretation, style, presentation and language
expression.

Researcher/s (with signature)
Month Day, Year

Date Signed
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Sample Approval Sheet
APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
this thesis entitled, “THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-LEVEL
MARKETING BUSINESS MODEL: THE CASE OF AAA COMPANY,”
prepared and submitted by First Name MI, Last Name is
hereby recommended for approval and acceptance.
Approved by the Thesis Advisory Committee:
FIRST NAME MI, LAST NAME

Adviser

Chairperson
FIRST NAME MI, LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI, LAST NAME
Member Member
Accepted as partial fulfilment of the requirements for

the degree, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

Dean, College of Business and Accountancy
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Epigraph. In literature, an epigraph is a phrase
quotation, or poem with unusual aptness and relevance that
is set at the beginning of a document. Do not label the
page as epigraph.
Table of Contents. Typed in all capital letters,
centred, and boldface (TABLE OF CONTENTS). As an outline of
the manuscript, it lists all the content beginning with the
title page up to back matters. It does not list the
dedication or epigraph if it is used, nor is the table of
contents listed in the table of contents. These pages are,
however, counted.
All chapters or titled sections, all first-level
subheadings and second-level subheadings of the manuscript
are listed in the table of contents. The numbers, titles,
and subheadings of chapters or titled sections used in the
table of contents must agree exactly in wording and
capitalisation with the way they appear in the actual page.
Chapter titles are capitalised, as do titles of appendices.
First-level subheadings use headline style (the first
letter of all major words capitalised). Main headings are
followed by a double space in the table of contents; all
subheadings are single spaced. Main headings and first-
level subheadings are in boldface.
List of Tables / List of Figures. The enumeration
continues in sequence. All lists follow the table of
contents. The title is centred and capitalised, and
boldface: LIST OF TABLES. Following a heading space, the
list begins. A list of tables or a list of figures is
required if there are five or more entries (5). Lists
fewer than five (5) entries are not recommended. List of
tables and list of figures should not be combined in one
page. The word “Table” or “Figure” should be printed once
above the list of entries and not repeated with each entry.
The listing of tables and figures must agree exactly
in wording, capitalisation, and punctuation with the table
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title or figure caption. The table or figure number begins
at the left margin. The page on which each table or figure
appears is listed at the right margin. If a table or figure
occupies more than one page, only the initial page number
is listed.
If rather than using a list of symbols and
abbreviations or a glossary, terms, symbols, or
abbreviations are introduced in the text, then always
introduce them upon the first occurrence in the document.
Acknowledgments. Typed in all capital letters,
boldface, centred. The text of the acknowledgments must be
double-spaced. Advisory committee members, friends, or
family members who may have helped in the research,
writing, or technical aspects of the thesis are recognised.
Research funding and grants should also be acknowledged.
Individuals employed to prepare the manuscript (typists,
editors) are not acknowledged. Use first person pronoun.
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Sample Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY ii
APPROVAL SHEET iii
ABSTRACT iv
LIST OF TABLES v
LIST OF FIGURES vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii
Chapter
1 INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Objectives of the Study 3
Significance of the Study 4
Scope and Limitation of the Study 5
Definition of Terms 6
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND 7
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Related Literature and Studies 8
Understanding Business Models 8
Traditional Business Models 15
Business Models and Business 20
Success
Theory-Based / Theoretical Lens 25
Conceptual Framework 30
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Research Assumption / Research 35
Hypothesis
3 METHODOLOGY 36
Method Used 36
Sources of Data 37
Data Gathering Instrument 38
Sampling Technique 39
Procedure of the Study 40
Statistical Treatment / Data Analysis 41
4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 42
Sub-Heading (based on SOP) 42

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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 56
Summary 56
Conclusions 57
Recommendations 58
REFERENCES 59
APPENDICES 60
A Research Instrument 61
B Letter to the Dean 62
C Content Validity 63
D Statistical Analysis 64
VITA 65
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Sample List of Table
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
1 Demographic Profile of Respondents 43

2 Level of Profitability 44
3 Level of Sustainability 45
Comparative Analysis in Terms of 46
4
Profitability
Comparative Analysis in Terms of 47
5
Sustainability
For List of Figures, use the same format. Change the

word table/s into figure/s.
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CONTENT AND ORGANISATION OF
THE MANUSCRIPT
The text follows the preliminary pages and is numbered

with Arabic numerals. Page numbers of the text are in the
upper right corner of the page. Pages with Main Headings
(the first page of chapters) are counted in sequence with
the rest of the text (beginning with page 1), however, no
page number appears on main heading pages. The heading of
each chapter, e.g. Chapter 1, is typed in upper and lower
case, centred, and boldface. The title of each chapter
appears in all capital letters, centred, and boldface.
The text must be double-spaced throughout. No
additional space is inserted between paragraphs. All
paragraphs must be uniformly indented. Some word processing
software will automatically add an extra space between each
paragraph; this feature must be turned off in order for the
document to be formatted correctly.
Quotations. Quotations fewer than 40 words require
double quotation marks. They also must have citation and
page numbers listed for them. Quotations longer than three
lines of print or more than 40 words are indented from the
left by 1/2 inch and are double spaced. Do not add extra
space before to after it. Quotation marks are not used with
a block quotation unless quotation marks appear within the
source quoted. Citation and page numbers must be listed for
block quotations. Do not add a period after the closing
parenthesis.
Headings. Headings establish the organisation of the
manuscript. There are two types of headings in any
manuscript: main headings and subheadings. Main headings
always begin on a new page, are centred, boldface, printed
in title case, and used for chapters (Introduction), the
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titles of preliminary divisions of the paper (Abstract,
Table of Contents, and other titled sections of the paper
(References, Appendix). Table 2 shows the formatting of
different levels.
Table 2
Format of Different Levels
Level of Format
Heading
1 Centred, Bold, Title Case
2 Left-aligned, Bold, Title Case
3 Left-aligned, Bold, Italic, Title Case
4 Indented, Bold, Title Case, Period. Text begin on the same

line.
5 Indented, Bold, Italic, Title Case, Period. Text begin on the

same line.
Chapter 1: Introduction
The introduction generally consists of the background
of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the
study, significance of the study, scope and limitation of
the study, and definition of terms.
Background of the Study. This is a brief statement of
the origin of the problem. It is an account describing the
circumstances, which suggested research. It may include a
justification of the selection or choice of the study. The
first paragraph — own words of the researcher/s. This is
followed by presenting global-national-local scenarios
pertaining to the research topic (2 - 3 pages; do not start
with a quotation).
Statement of the Problem. The problem studied must be
shown as one, which arose from a situation of need or
unresolved difficulties. The reader must be made to
recognise this need. The problem should be stated
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precisely, accurately, and clearly. The problem should be
defined in terms of the data that can be obtained. (Present
general problem statement followed by the specific problem
statements. General problem statement — declarative form;
specific statements — question form).
Objectives of the Study. A brief statement of the
purposes which the study/research hopes to achieve (general
problem statements; in paragraph form).
Significance of the Study. This section should show
why the problem investigated is important and what
significance the results have. It should include a
statement on relevance to felt needs, the potential
contribution of the research to new knowledge (THEORETICAL
CONTRIBUTION), and policy implications and other possible
uses for its results (PRACTICAL APPLICATION) (identify who
would benefit from the study and what benefit they could
get from it).
Scope and Limitation of the Study. The boundaries of
the study should be properly defined. The scope is expected
to indicate a reasonable area of study, which is large
enough to be significant but narrow enough to permit
careful treatment.
The scope of the problem should be stated
specifically. The location of the study, what was studied,
who participated, and when the data gatherings was
conducted. Limitations, on the other hand, refers to any
weakness that exist in the reference population,
instruments, research design, or anything that may have
prevented the researcher/s from implementing their desired
methodology or getting the results they hoped for.
Definition of Terms. Many terms are subject to a
variety of interpretations. Such terms should be defined
operationally or theoretically, according to the precise
meanings they intend to convey. Clear definitions should be
stated for all important variables, especially if these are
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to be measured by means of specific instruments or a
combination of devices.
For clearer presentation, include conceptual and
operational or working definitions. For example, middle
class is conceptually defined as a category of persons
within a given society. Operationally, it is “group of
persons whose average annual income is P 10,000 – 24,000;
minimum educational attainment is high school
graduate.” (Include the variables of the study as reflected
in the conceptual framework. Terms defined — upper/lower
case, bold; paragraph form per term defined).
Chapter 2: Review of Literature and Theoretical Framework

This chapter consists of the review of related
literature, theory, the framework itself including its
presentation in the form of a paradigm, the hypotheses, and
the discussion on key variables.
Related Literature and Studies. The purposes of this
section are: (a) to tell what research has or has not been
done on the problem; and (b) to explain or clarify the
theoretical rationale of the problem. This section provides
a general picture of the research topic.
Only studies which are related in purpose, method, or
findings to current study, should be included in the
review. The discussion of such studies should be in the
form of a brief critical analysis of the purposes, method
of study, principal findings and conclusions.
Clarify the interrelationships of the studies
reviewed. Point out the weaknesses and strengths of each
study. Point out how each study reviewed is related to the
problem at hand. Summarise the review and provide a
transition from the past studies to the present one. The
present study should be shown to relate with or evolved
from earlier work.
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In the text, only the last names of the authors are
given. In the case of citations of different works by
persons with the same surname, initials should be included
in the last names for proper identifications.
Literature review should cover all variables in the
conceptual framework. Group same topics, both literature
and studies. Minimise figures/diagrams in the text. If many
figures and diagrams are necessary, place them in the
appendices.
Subheading/subtitle should follow the format of
different levels presented in Table 2. Discussions/
enumeration should be in paragraph form. Direct quotes
should follow the guidelines presented in the quotation
section.
Theory Base. The theory is the core of the study
(except for grounded theory). It shapes the justification
of the research problems in order to provide the legal
basis for defining its parameters or variables. This
includes existing accepted concepts, principles, theories
and frameworks.
Conceptual Framework. From the review of the related
literature and studies, the researcher formulates a
conceptual scheme for the research problem, which is a
tentative theoretical explanation of the phenomenon /
problem being investigated. The conceptual framework should
be reduced into a paradigm / schematic diagram showing the
variables under consideration and their interrelationships.
It then becomes the basis for formulating the research
hypothesis/es.
Research Assumptions /Research Hypothesis (es).
Assumptions are used in qualitative while hypothesis is
used in quantitative method of research. Assumptions are
presumed to be true statements of facts related to the
research problems.
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Hypotheses are conjectural statements of relationships
between two or more variables. These statements are based
on existing information and are tested experimentally or
empirically. Whether stated explicitly or not, hypotheses
are part of a research study. They guide the
investigation.
The hypothesis(es) should be: (1) rational, involving
at least two variables; (2) precise and clear; (3) non-
judgment, i.e. moral/value free; (4) not answerable by yes
or no; and (5) measurable. The hypotheses should originate
from substantially the same background as that which served
to identify/ suggest the problem.
The research hypotheses are stated in the alternative
form however, these are changed to the null form when they
are tested statistically. Only null hypotheses can be
subjected to statistical testing.
Chapter 3: Methodology
This chapter includes descriptions of the method used,
sources of data, the data gathering instruments, sampling
technique, procedure of the study and statistical
treatment.
Method Used. A brief description of the method of
research used in doing the study. (e.g. quantitative,
qualitative, or mixed methods, and the design or approach).
Sources of Data. This section describes the sources of
data whether primary or secondary. The report should
include appropriate information on the total population,
the sample and the sources of evidences. How the problem of
missing data was handled should also be reported. To be
valid, the investigation must make use of exact and
complete primary and/or secondary information.
Data Gathering Instrument. A detailed description of
the adoption, construction, and administration of
instruments should be thoroughly discussed, including the
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validity and reliability. Instruments include tests,
questionnaires, interview guides or schedules, and the
like. Apparatus, devices, and laboratory equipment used
should be described. In the case of complex or custom-built
equipment or the inclusion of a drawing, photograph, or
diagram, is recommended.
Population and Sampling Technique. A description of
the population, sampling technique used in determining the
sample size, how were they selected, and characteristics of
the sample.
Procedure of the Study. The techniques, devices, and
procedures followed in conducting the study should be
explained in complete detail. In the case of experiments,
this section should include the instructions given to
participants, the formation of groups, the experimental
manipulations, and the control features of the design.
Remember that this section tells the reader what you
did and how you did it. Any error or weakness in the
procedures that has been discovered during the conduct of
the research should be pointed out, and any consequent
limitations upon the research results should be fully
noted.
Ethical Considerations (especially for qualitative
research). In order to address the ethical considerations
aspect of the research in an effective manner, the
following points should be discussed: voluntary
participation of respondents; respondents should
participate on the basis of informed consent; privacy and
anonymity or respondents; and adherence to data protection
act.
Statistical Treatment (for qualitative, Data Analysis
Technique). Describe briefly how the data collected are to
be processed and analysed. For quantitative studies,
statistical techniques/tools used should be fully
described, including their assumptions. If one has used a
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technique that is, strictly speaking, not appropriate to
the data, this fact should be noted and explanations should
be made. It is only when the statistical technique used is
new or unfamiliar that the formula is given. (Mention to
which problem statement the statistical tool is used/
applied).
Chapter 4: Results and Discussions

In this chapter, the researcher summarises the
collected data and the statistical treatment applied to
them. The results should be presented in a straightforward
and unbiased way. The presentation of the findings must
follow the sequence of the research questions.
Tables and Figures. Tables and figures should be
presented after being introduced in the text or after the
discussions. Present either a table or a figure and never
both. Table and figure numbering must be sequential (1, 2,
3…)
All tables and figures should be located right after
the text that is referring to it and, if possible, should
be located such that they do not run over into the next
page; font size may be reduced to fit within the margins.
If it still runs over, subsequent pages of the illustration
must include at least the illustration number and the
notation that it is continued, e.g. Table 1 cont. Table
titles are separated from the table by a double space.
Spacing between entries in a table is dependent on the best
method of presenting the material.
Illustrations may be presented horizontally or
vertically. In either case, illustrations must fit within
the required margins, and page numbers must be placed
consistently throughout the entire manuscript.
Present only relevant data. Individual scores or raw
data should not be reported in the text. If these need to
be included at all, they should be placed in the Appendix.
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In reporting the data, choose the medium that will present
them effectively. It will be very helpful to summarise the
results and analyses through tables and/or figures/ graphs.
Do not repeat the same data in several places, and do
not include tables with the data that can be presented as
well in the text. The textual description, analysis and
interpretation should focus on the patterns and deviations
in the contents of the tables and charts, rather than
restatement of their content all over again. Do not expect
the tables and figures to do the entire communication.
For tables and figures copied from other sources, the
caption of such should include the source which is placed
after the last line of the table / figure. Use smaller font
size. Tables and figures should not be enclosed in thick-
lined boxes.
The captions for tables and figures must be identical
with those used in the LIST OF TABLES and the LIST OF
FIGURES in the preliminary pages. Tables vary in size and
structure depending on the data being presented. Here are
some general guidelines (APA, 7th ed.).
1. Table number in bold above the table.
2. Below the table number is a brief title, in
italics and title case.
3. Table number and table title are left aligned.
4. No vertical lines.
5. Horizontal lines only when necessary for clarity.
6. Label column and row headings.
7. Format numbers consistently, e.g. same number of
decimal places.
8. Notes or explanations (if there are) should be
placed below the table.
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Sample Table
Images used within the text are called figures which

may include graphs, diagrams, flowcharts, photographs and
other artworks. Photographs or other hard documents must be
scanned and converted to an electronic format. Here are
some general guidelines (APA, 7th ed.) in formatting a
figure:
1. Figure number in bold above the figure.
2. Below the figure number is a brief title, in
italics and title case.
3. Figure number and figure title are left aligned.
4. Notes or explanations (if there are) should be
placed below the table.
The analyses of data should be objective and logical.

Make a careful distinction between fact and opinion. Facts,
not opinion, should prevail. Present all relevant results,
including those that run counter to the hypotheses.
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Sample Figure
In reporting statistical tests of significance,

include information concerning the obtained magnitude or
value of the test, the degrees of freedom, the probability
level and the direction of the effects.
The interpretation of the data should consist of the
following:
1. The antecedents of what has been found;
2. The consequences or implications drawn from the
findings;
3. The practical applications or uses of the findings;
4. The conditions that limit the generalisation of the
findings so that the reader can judge the validity
of the conclusions and inferences;
5. Suggestions for improvement of instruments and
procedures; and
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6. The differences / similarities between the findings
and conclusions of the study and the findings and
conclusions of other studies and probable reasons
therefore.
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Summary. The summary contains an overview of the
research. It gives a brief statement of the problem, the
methodology, and the findings. It should be in paragraph
form. Present only the summary of findings and no need to
present numerical data.
The summary should not contain any new information but
should briefly recapitulate the entire content of the
paper. It is as if the researcher was asked what problem
was studied, how it was studied, and what results were
obtained. The researcher should reply briefly and to the
point, sketching all the important aspects of the study —
topic, purpose, methodology, and key findings.
Conclusions. Broad generalisations not adequately
supported by data should be avoided. Conclusions should be
drawn only for the population and circumstances for which
evidences have been collected. They should be based on the
findings of the study and presented in paragraph form.
Any weakness in the research design, techniques, or
population that has come to light and which can no longer
be corrected should be discussed frankly, with particular
attention given to the manner in which the weakness may
have affected the outcomes of the research.
Recommendations. Recommendations should be based on
the findings and conclusions of the study. Avoid making
recommendations that were covered in the study. Write the
recommendation positively, avoid using should or must.
Recommendations are presented in paragraph form.
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Back Matters
References. References cited in the text must appear
in a Reference List. This list provides the information
necessary to identify and retrieve each source. Do not list
articles that were not cited in the text, but include all
that were cited. The font type and size must be the same as
the rest of the manuscript.
Entries are listed alphabetically by the author’s last
name or by the title of the article/book if there is no
author or editor given. The first line of each entry starts
at the margin; the second and third lines are indented. All
entries are in double-spaced. There is no additional space
between entries.
Appendices. The appendices provide a place for a
supplementary material that is not necessary for inclusion
in any of the major chapters. Tables too detailed for the
text presentation, figures, raw data, sample
questionnaires, schedules, and letters should be placed in
an appendix and referred to in the body of the paper.
Appendices are presented in alphabetical order (A, B, C, D,
etc.) If the material appended has more than one page,
subsequent pages of the appendix must include at least the
appendix letter and the notation that it is continued (e.g.
APPENDIX A cont.).
The font type and size for the main heading, sub-
headings, and illustration captions of an appendix must
match that of the text, but the font type and size of the
materials in the body of the appendix may be different.
Material in the appendix must adhere to the same margin
specifications and print size specifications as the rest of
the manuscript.
The pages of the appendix are numbered consecutively
with the rest of the text. Each appendix should be
sequenced with upper-case letters of the alphabet (APPENDIX
A, APPENDIX B). If there is only one appendix, no letter is
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used; one appendix may or may not have an explanatory
title. If there is more than one appendix, each has an
explanatory title. The appendix title(s) must be listed in
the table of contents in all upper-case letters.
Vita. It is a biography of the candidate that may
include educational institutions attended, honours and
awards received, seminars / conferences / conventions
attended, positions held, and other relevant information.
It must be included as the last item in the table of
contents. Do not include personal information such as
birthdate, home address, and phone number.
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REFERENCING
Reference formats differ on the type of source.

Regardless of the source they are built from the same four
components:
1. Author: who is responsible for creating the work?
2. Date: when was the work published?
3. Title: what is the work called?
4. Source: where can the work be retrieved?
The author is responsible for creating the work — an

individual or a group of individuals, an organisation or
government agency (e.g. United Nations, Philippine
Statistics Authority), workgroup (e.g. Human Security
Unit), company (e.g. FranklinCovey), or a combination of
them.
If the author is an individual, the name is inverted:
start with the last name, followed by a comma, space,
initials, then period. Infixes such as "Van" or "De" should
be treated as part of the last name. Academic titles such
as Dr., PhD, EdD, or Prof., should not be included, but do
include suffixes, such as Jr.
• Rizal, J.
• De Castro, N.
• de Leon, M.
• Poe, F., Jr.
In-Text Citations
The surname of the author and the date of publication
are inserted directly into the text at the point were the
author's work is mentioned. The complete citation is
included in the reference list at the end of the paper. Put
parentheses around the author, the date, or both if they do
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not form a normal part of the sentence. In-text citations
may be narrative or parenthetical.
1. One Author
Narrative:
• Aballe (2021) concluded that more than 80 percent of
the college students that evaluated the program
considered it a success.
• In 2021, Aballe concluded that more than 80 percent
of the college students that evaluated the program
considered it a success.
Parenthetical:
• More than 80 percent of the college students that
evaluated the program considered it a success
(Aballe, 2021).
2. Two Authors
When there are two authors always cite both last
names.
Narrative:
• Aballe and Bernabe (2021) concluded that more than
80 percent of the college students that evaluated
the program considered it a success.
• In 2021, Aballe and Bernabe concluded that more than
Parenthetical (use ampersand):

(Aballe & Bernabe, 2021).
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3. More than Two Authors
When there are three or more authors, cite the last
name of the first author followed by et al. (which is Latin
for "and others").
NOTE: "et" is not followed by a period, but "al" is.
Narrative:
• Labadia et al., (2021) concluded that more than 80
percent of the college students that evaluated the
program considered it a success.
• In 2021, Labadia et al. concluded that more than 80
percent of the college students that evaluated the
program considered it a success.
Parenthetical:
(Labadia et al., 2021).
4. Groups as Authors
The full name of a group that serves as an author such
as corporations, associations, and government agencies is
written out unless the abbreviation is well known.
Narrative:
• The United Nations (2021) concluded that more than
• In 2021, the United Nations concluded that more than
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Parenthetical:
(United Nations, 2021).
Reference List (APA STYLE)

The purpose of a reference list is to enable the
reader to retrieve the sources for the document. As a
general rule, references are alphabetised according to the
first author’s last name, with additional rules for the
following circumstances:
a. Two or more references with the same first author:

alphabetise based on the subsequent authors’ last
name.
b. Two or more references from the same author(s), but
a different publication year: list the sources in
chronological order.
c. Two or more references with identical author(s) and
publication year: insert a lowercase letter – a, b,
c, etc., – at the end of the publication year, but
before the parentheses to uniquely identify each
source. NOTE: the lettered publication year will be
used when citing the article in the paper.
d. Multiple authors: A reference entry may contain up
to 20 authors. If there are more than 20, list the
first 19 authors, followed by an ellipsis (…) and
the last author's name.
Referencing for electronic and print form sources are

identical with the addition of a retrieval location for an
electronic source. Many scholarly full-text sources have
begun to use a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) which
provides a permanent link to a research article. The DOI
begins with a “10” and is an alphanumeric value that can be
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found where the “Abstract” is visible when using a database
such as “PsycINFO/PsycARTICLES” and/or on the first page of
a research article. Copy and paste the DOI into your
reference list to minimise transcription errors. If the DOI
is not visible, it may be hidden under buttons labelled
“Article”, “CrossRef”, “PubMed” or another full-text vendor
source. Because a DOI is a permanent link to the journal
article, a retrieval date, name of the database, and
accession number is no longer necessary. If a DOI is
unavailable, then use the URL. When using a URL, make sure
the link is to the home page for the journal, magazine or
newsletter. NOTE: If the retrieved source was in print
form, but a DOI is available, then include the DOI as part
of the reference.  
Typing: The word "reference" is centred, typed in all

caps and appears on a separate page. Each new entry is
left aligned, with the subsequent line of the entry
indented 5-7 spaces (1.27cm or 1⁄2”), referred to as a
hanging indent. The titles of books, journals and
volume numbers are italicised.
 
Below and on the subsequent pages are examples of how to
reference various sources.  
Periodicals
 
1. Online Journal with a DOI  
Krebs, D. L., & Denton, K. (2006). Explanatory limitations
of cognitive- developmental approaches to morality.
Psychological Review, 113(3), 672-675.
https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.113.3.672
 
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Authors: Krebs, D. L., & Denton, K. (only provide each
author's surname and initials; do not include
first names) 
Most recent date of publication: 2006 
Title of article: Explanatory limitations of cognitive-

developmental approaches to morality.
Name of journal: Psychological Review (italicised)  
Volume number of journal: 113 (italicised) 
Issue number: 3 (in brackets, but not italicised)
Page numbers: 672-675

 
Note: the italicised text shown above is not included in
the reference section. It is provided here to help you
understand the components of a journal entry.  
2. Online Journal without a DOI

Vicki, G. T., Thomae, M., Cullen, A., & Fernandez, H.
(2007). The effect of sexist humor and type of rape on
men’s self-reported rape proclivity and victim blame.
Current Research in Social Psychology, 13(10),
122-132. Retrieved from http://www.uiowa.edu/~grpproc/crisp/crisp.html
3. Journal in print form

Eich, E., & Macaulay, D. (2000). Are real moods
required to reveal mood-congruent and mood-
dependent memory? Psychological Science, 11(3), 244-
248.
Abstract
Abstracts may be acceptable by some as sources for
information although, as a general rule, it is preferable
to use the full-text article. When referencing an abstract
from a database, include the accession number if available.
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Books 
4. Online Book
As with online journals, if a DOI is available, use
the DOI instead of a URL.
Perfect, T. J., & Schwartz, B. L. (Eds.) (2002). Applied

metacognition. Retrieved from http://
www.questia.com/read/107598848
5. Book in print form

Myers, D. G. (2007). Psychology (1st Canadian ed.). Worth.
6. Chapter from an Online Book 

Lachkar, J. (2004). The couple: The dance, the drama, and
the bond. In The narcissistic/borderline couple: New
approaches to marital therapy (2nd ed., pp. 33-54).
Retrieved from http://www.questia.com/read/107512508#
7. Chapter from a book in print form

Krebs, D. L., & Denton, K. (1997). Social illusions and
self deception: The evolution of biases in person
perception. In J. A. Simpson & D. T. Kenrick (Eds.),
Evolutionary social psychology (pp.21-48). Erlbaum.
8. Book with more than one author

Elmes, D. G., Kantowitz, B. H., & Roediger, H. L. III
(1992). Research methods in psychology (4th ed.).
West.
9. Book with government agency or corporate author

American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and
statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text
revision). Author.
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Magazine
10. Online magazine article
Blue, L. (2008, March 12). Is our happiness preordained?

[Online exclusive]. Time. Retrieved from http://
www.time.com/time/health
NOTE: If the on-line article can be located using “search”

on the publication’s homepage, then provide the URL to the
homepage only, otherwise include the entire URL.
11. Magazine article in print form

George. L. (2007, April 9). The secret to not losing your
marbles. Macleans, 120(13), 36-39.
Newspaper 
12. Online newspaper article 

Kirkey, S. (2008, January 30). Toronto team discovers
memory tune-up. The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved from
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/ story.html?
id=490bc3ba-7e2e-463c-8f54-d9e989d164d8&p=2
NOTE: If the on-line article is available using “search”,

then provide the URL to the homepage otherwise include the
entire URL.
13. Newspaper article in print form

Tanner, L. (2008, March 19). Gene variations linked to
severity of PTSD. The Globe and Mail, p. 14.
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Audiovisual Media
14. Video
Davidson, F. W. (Producer), & Davidson, J. M. (Director).
(1996). Play: A Vygotskian approach [VHS]. USA:
Davidson Films.
The generic format: 

Producer, A. A. (Producer). & Director, B. B. (Director).
(Year). Title of the motion picture [Motion Picture,
or medium of recording e.g., DVD, VHS]. Country of
Origin: Studio.
15. Podcast
Green, C. D. (Producer). (2009, October 9-15). Thomas Blass
on Stanley Milgram’s shocking studies of obedience
[Audio podcast]. Retrieved from www.yorku.ca/
christo/podcasts/
16. Episode from a television series

Vattano, F. J., Bennett, T. L., & Butler, M. (Writers), &
Maher, T. (Director). (1997). Living with amnesia: The
hippocampus and memory. In M. Ellis & R. Bend
(Producers), The brain: Teaching modules (2nd ed.).
New York, NY: WNET.
Follow the format for a chapter in a book, except

insert the writer(s) and director(s) name in place of the
author(s) of the chapter; and insert the name of the
producer(s) in place of the editor.
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Curriculum and Course Material 
17. Presentation Slides 

Kurt, A. (2008). Lecture 7: Learning [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from http://mydouglas.douglas.bc.ca/cp/
grouptools/fileshare/11049/16631/Lecture 7
Learning.pdf
18. Lecture notes

Jackson, J. (2008). Psychology 2300 – introduction to
statistics: Lecture 6. Retrieved from http://
webct6.douglas.bc.ca/webct/urw/lc5116001.tp0/
Websites
19. Basic Format for Websites

Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Document title.
Retrieved from URL
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WRITING STYLE AND TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
The writing style for a thesis / capstone project /

feasibility study should be formal rather than colloquial
because it is presenting the results of a research or study
primarily for other scholars within the academic community.
The tone should be serious; in general, a conversational
writing style is not appropriate. Despite a lack of
particular knowledge about a field, an intelligent reader
of a research or study should be able to understand
terminology and the discussion of the paper. Jargon must be
avoided because it obscures rather than clarify the topic.
Verb Tense in Research

Consistency of verb tense helps ensure smooth
expression in writing. The practice of the discipline for
which one writes typically determines which verb tenses to
use in various parts of a scientific document. In general,
however, the following guidelines may help when to use
past, present, and future tense.
Use Past Tense…

To describe methodology and report results. At the
time of writing the results of the study, the study has
already been completed so use past tense in the methodology
section to record what you did, and in the results section
to report what you found.
• We hypothesised that adults would remember more items

than children.
• In experiment 2, response varied.
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When referring to the work of previous researchers.
When citing previous research, use past tense. Whatever a
previous researcher said, did or wrote happened at some
specific, definite time in the past. Results that were
relevant only in the past or to a particular study and have
not been generally accepted as fact also should be
expressed in past tense:
Sample Sentence Explanation

Smith (2008) reported that Smith’s study was completed
adult respondents in his in the past and his findings
study remembered 30 percent was specific to that
more than children. particular study.
Previous research showed The research was conducted
that children confuse the in the past, but the finding
source of their memories is now a widely accepted
more often than adults fact.
(Lindsay et al., 1991).
To describe a fact, law or finding that is no longer

considered valid and relevant.

“Nineteenth-century Note the shift here from
physicians held that women past tense (discredited
got migraines because they belief) to present (current
were the ‘weaker sex’, but belief).
current research shows that
the causes of migraine are
unrelated to gender.”
Use Present Tense…

To express findings that continue to be true. Use
present tense to express general truths or facts or
conclusions supported by research results that are unlikely
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to change — in other words, something that is believed to
be always true.

Genetic information is This is a widely known and
encoded in the sequence of well-accepted fact.
nucleotides on DNA.
Galileo asserted the earth The asserting took place in
revolves around the sun the past, but the earth is
still revolving around the
sun.
1. Singer (1982) stated that Here you use past tense to
sexual dimorphism is body indicate what Singer
size is common among reported (sentence one), but
butterflies. present tense to indicate a
2. Sexual dimorphism in body research result that is
size is common among unlikely to change (sentence
butterflies (Singer, two).
1982).
We chose Philippines for Use past tense to indicate
this study because it has a what you did (chose
long coastline. Philippines), but present
tense to indicate you assume
that the length of
Philippines’ coastline is
unlikely to change.
We used cornmeal to feed
fingerlings because it
provides high nutritional
content at a relatively low
cost.
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To refer to the article or thesis itself

Table 3 shows that the main Table 3 will always show
cause of weight increase was this; it is now a fact that
nutritional value of the is unlikely to change, and
feed. will be true whenever anyone
reads this sentence, so use
present tense.
To discuss findings and present conclusions

Weight increased as the Use past tense to indicate
nutritional value of feed what you found (weight
increased. These results increased), but use present
suggest that feeds higher in tense to suggest what the
nutritional value contribute result implies.
to greater weight gain in
livestock.
Use Future Tense

When writing a research proposal, use future tense to
indicate what you intend to do (SOP and Objectives) and how
you intend to do it (Methodology). (Source: Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association).
Technical Specifications
Paper Size and Print Quality
Letter size (8.5 x 11), white, substance-20 book
papers must be used. Manuscripts printed on better quality
will look more professional and will archive better. The
same size and style of print must be used throughout the
manuscript. Characters must be clear and sharp. Illegible,
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indistinct, or blurred letters are not acceptable. Colour
should be used only where necessary.
Paper Layout. Paper must be printed / typed in
portrait mode. Landscape mode is not allowed except for
purposes of accommodating unusually large tables,
illustrations, and the like.
Margins. To provide allowance for trimmings during
binding, every page of the manuscript must meet these
minimum margin standards:
Top: 1.2”
Bottom: 1.2”
Right: 1.2”
Left: 1.5” (binding edge)
All manuscript materials must fit within these margin

requirements including tables, figures, and graphs.
Font and Font Size. A 12-point font size Arial or
Courier must be observed throughout all sections of the
manuscript. Contents of tables may use smaller fonts in
order to fit the table in one page, and appendices.
Spacing. The manuscript, including the declaration of
originality, abstract, and acknowledgments, must be double-
spaced. This must be used consistently throughout the
manuscript. References should also be double-spaced.
Appendices may be single-spaced. Content of tables may also
be single-spaced in order to fit the table in one page.
Table 3 displays the different spacings that should be used
in the entire manuscript.
Pagination. Preliminary pages are numbered
consecutively in lower-cased Roman numerals. The text and
back matters are numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals
beginning with 1 on the first page of the text. Page
numbers must appear in the same location (upper right hand
corner) on each page of the text and back matters, except
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on the first page of each Chapter where the page is counted
but not marked. Page numbers must be consistent with the
text in font style but may be smaller in size. It must also
fit within the margin requirements.
Table 3
Different Spacings
Heading Space Double Space Single or 1.5

(2 Double
Space
Spaces)
• After main • Between lines of • Within entries
headings text in list of
• Before all • After all tables and
freestanding freestanding figures (single
subheadings subheadings space)
• Before and after • Before paragraph • Between
equations subheadings subheadings in
• Before a table • Between entries table of
or figure that in list of contents (1.5
precede or tables and space)
follows text figures and in
references
• Before and after
main headings in
the table of
contents
Equations. Equations must be numbered consecutively

from (1.1), (1.2), etc., up to the end of the paper,
including any appendices. The equation number is used when
referring to the equation. The first number refers to the
chapter; the second number refers to the nth occurrence of
the equation in the chapter.
Corrections and Errata. No corrections in the form of
correction tape or fluid, erasures, crash-outs, and the
like must be made on the final copy.
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Binding and Labelling. The manuscript is bound using a
hard cover. The hard cover contains the title, school seal,
name of the author/s, and last month of the semester and
year. Except for the date, all other items are in
uppercase.
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PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
This handbook has been prepared to aid students

writing theses / special projects / feasibility studies. It
is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the
procedures and guidelines before writing his / her study.
Table 4 presents the research process flow.
Table 4
Research Process Flow
PHASE PROCESS DESCRIPTION/DOCUMENTS REQUIRED RESPONSIBLE

PERSON
Phase Title 1. Researcher/s shall prepare Researcher/s
1 Approval three titles to be presented
to the Faculty-in-Charge
(FIC). Accomplish three
Research Title Justification
(APPENDIX A)
2. The FIC will evaluate the FIC

titles presented using the
Research Title Assessment
Form (APPENDIX B) and
recommend one title.
Phase Nomination 1. With the guidance of the FIC FIC
2 of Research and Research Coordinator RC
Adviser (RC), researcher/s shall
(RA) nominate their Research
Adviser (RA).
2. Researcher/s shall Researcher/s

accomplish the Nomination of
Research Adviser (APPENDIX
C) and submit the same to
the RC. The RC shall then
forward the said form to the
Dean for approval. All
documents shall be kept by
the RC.
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PERSON
3. Researcher/s and RA shall Researcher/s
sign the Memorandum of RA
Agreement(APPENDIX D) and
submit a copy to the RC.
4. Should researcher/s request Researcher/s

for a change of adviser,
they must accomplish the
Request for Change of
Adviser Form (APPENDIX E)
and the Memorandum of
Agreement with the new
adviser and submit a copy to
the RC.
5. Researcher/s shall submit a Researcher/s

copy of the approved title
to their RA.
6. Every consultation must be RA

recorded using the Thesis
Consultation Form (APPENDIX
F) to be accomplished by the
RA.
Phase Nomination 1. Prior to the Proposal Researcher/s
3 of Advisory Defence, researcher/s will
Committee nominate the members of the
Members Advisory Committee (AC) by
accomplishing the Nomination
of Advisory Committee
Members Form (APPENDIX G)
and submit a copy to the RC.
2. Should researcher/s request Researcher/s

for a change of AC member,
they must accomplish the
Request for Change of
Committee Members Form
(APPENDIX H) and submit the
same to the RC.
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PERSON
Phase Proposal 1. Submit an accomplished Researcher/s
4 Defence Approval for (Proposal/ RA
Final) Defence (APPENDIX I)
to the RC. The schedule
depends on the availability
of the members of the AC.
2. Pay the proposal defence fee Researcher/s

to the RC.
3. Submit a copy of the Researcher/s

research proposal and
approval for proposal
defence form to members of
the AC three working days
prior to the scheduled
defence.
4. For whatever reason, the Researcher/s

researcher/s and RA wish to RA
reschedule the defence, they
should inform the RC and the
Chairperson of the AC.
5. The Chairperson, after Chairperson

consulting with the members
of the AC, shall set the
proposal defence on another
date.
6. Majority of the members of AC

the AC must be present to
make the proceedings
official (i.e. Chairperson
plus one member).
7. The thesis proposal shall be AC

evaluated using the Proposal
Defence Score Sheet
(APPENDIX J).
8. To record the comments and suggestions RA

of the members of the Advisory
Committee, the RA shall accomplish the
Minutes of Thesis Defence (Proposal/
Final)(APPENDIX K). (Note: NO RA, NO
DEFENCE).
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PERSON
9. The chairperson shall Chairperson
preside over the
proceedings. After the
presentation of the
researcher/s, he/she shall
open the floor for the
comments and suggestions
of the members of the
committee, starting with
the general observations,
comments, or questions.
They shall then proceed to
the specific comments and
suggestions —
preliminaries, Chapters 1
— 3, and back matters.
10. Members of the Committee AC

shall take turn in giving
their comments and
suggestions. In case of
disagreement/s between or
among the members of the
committee, the chairperson
moderates the discussion
to find an acceptable
solution.
11. Unless recognised by the Chairperson

Chairperson, the RA is not
allowed to participate in
the deliberation.
12. After the critiquing, the RA

RA shall read the minutes
of the proceedings to make
sure that all comments and
recommendations of the
committee have been
recorded.
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PERSON
13. To signify their AC
agreement, the members of
the AC shall sign the
minutes of the
proceedings.
14. Members of the AC and the Researcher/s

RC shall be given a copy RA
of the minutes of the
proceedings.
Phase Conduct of 1. Conduct data mining, field Researcher/s
5 Research survey (APPENDIX M), FGD,
Proper KII, system development, or
experiment with the guidance
of the RA.
Researcher/s
2. For FGD and KII, make sure
participants have signed the
Informed Consent Form
(APPENDIX L, L-1, L-2) prior
to the discussion/interview.
RA
3. The RA must monitor the work
of the researchers and
provide timely corrections
and suggestions using the
Thesis Consultation Form
(APPENDIX F). Format and
grammar must be checked from Researcher/s
time to time. RA
4. Should the researcher/s

encounter difficulties in
data gathering and wish to
make some changes in the
methodology, they should
write to the Chairperson of
the Advisory Committee, to
be noted by the RA.
Phase Final 1. Proofread using Grammarly. Researcher/s
6 Research
Quality 2. All elements — from title RA
Assurance page to vita, should be
included.
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PERSON
Phase Final Oral 1. Submit an accomplished Researcher/s
7 Defence Approval for Final Defence
Form (APPENDIX I) to the RC.
The schedule depends on the
availability of the members
of the advisory committee.
2. Submit a soft-bounded copy Researcher/s

of the final manuscript and
approval for final defence
form to members of the AC Researcher/s
three working days prior to
the scheduled defence.
Include the Compliance
Matrix Form (proposal
defence)(APPENDIX N)
3. Pay the final oral defence Researcher/s

fee to the RC.
4. For whatever reason, the Researcher/s

researcher/s and RA wish to RA
reschedule the defence, they
should inform the RC and the
Chairperson of the AC. The
Chairperson, after
consulting with the members
of the AC, shall set the
final oral defence on
another date.
5. In evaluating the paper, AC

members of the Advisory
Committee shall use the
Final Oral Defence Form
(APPENDIX O). The score
sheets will be submitted to
the RC who will forward the
same to the FIC.
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PERSON
6. To record the comments and RA
suggestions of the members
of the AC, the RA shall
accomplish the Minutes of
Final Oral Defence.
(APPENDIX K) (Note: NO
ADVISER, NO DEFENCE).
7. The chairperson shall Chairperson

preside over the
proceedings. After the
presentation of the
researcher/s, he/she shall
open the floor for the
comments and suggestions of
the members of the
committee, starting with the
general observations and
comments. They shall then
proceed to the specific
comments and suggestions —
preliminaries, Chapters 1 —
5, and back matters.
8. Members of the Committee AC

shall take turn in giving Chairperson
their comments and
suggestions. In case of
disagreement/s between or
among the members of the
committee, the chairperson
moderates the discussion to
find an acceptable solution.
9. Unless recognised by the Chairperson

Chairperson, the RA is not
allowed to participate in
the deliberation.
10. After the critiquing, the RA

RA shall read the minutes
of the proceedings to make
sure that all comments and
recommendations of the
committee have been
recorded.
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PERSON
11. To signify their AC
agreement, the members of
the AC shall sign the
minutes of the
proceedings.
12. The AC shall recommend Researcher/s

whether or not the RA
manuscript needs technical
editing. If corrections
are minor, there is no
need for an editor or
reader.
13. Members of the AC and the Researcher/s

RC shall be given a copy RA
of the minutes of the
proceedings.
Phase Submission 1. Revise paper as suggested by Researcher/s
8 of Final the members of the AC, with RA
Manuscript the guidance of the Research
Adviser. Use Grammarly for
proofreading.
2. Accomplish Compliance Matrix Researcher/s

Form (APPENDIX P) and route
the revised manuscript to
the members of the Advisory
Committee.
Researcher/s
3. Accomplish Approval for
Binding Form (APPENDIX Q)
4. Submit final manuscript in Researcher/s

two (2) hardbound
hardcopies, two (2)
electronic copies in CD
using pdf format, and
journal format (hardcopy and
electronic copy) to the
Research Coordinator.
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PERSON
5. Presentation of research Researcher/s
output to stakeholders RA
(recommended) and to
research conferences or
submit to appropriate
research journals. The RA
will be a co-author.
6. The RA will evaluate the RA

teamwork skills of the
individual members of the
group using the Teamwork
Skills Score Sheet (APPENDIX
R) and submit the same to
the FIC. The individual
scores will form part in the
student’s AQR.
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06
C H A P T E R
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Advisory Committee (AC) is a group of qualified

faculty members (must have written a master’s thesis or
have conducted research and presented to the institution at
least) and practitioners (with or without a master’s thesis
or dissertation), who guide the students in writing their
thesis / feasibility study / capstone project. It is
composed of one (1) research adviser and three committee
members (at least one is a statistician (for quantitative),
data analyst (for qualitative), technical expert, depending
on the study) sitting as panel: one chairperson and two
members.
Responsibilities of a Research Adviser

An RA primarily serves as a mentor who guides and
inspires researcher/s to reach their full scholarly
potential. He/She is expected to promote intellectual
growth, academic integrity, scientific inquiry, and pursuit
of excellence.
An effective RA performs the following:
1. Be committed to helping plan and direct the research
project of the researcher/s, set reasonable and
attainable goals, and establish a timeline for
completion;
2. Ensures that the research environment is safe,
equitable, and free from harassment and discrimination;
3. Communicates expectations regrading work habits and
behaviour;
4. Works closely with the researcher/s to design a
meaningful research project;
5. Reviews/checks submitted proposals, questionnaires, and
other chapters / aspects of the research paper, and
provides consistent and timely constructive feedback;
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6. Provides not only technical expertise but moral guidance
as well while the students are working on their research
paper;
7. Helps the researcher/s select members of the advisory
committee;
8. Conducts mock defence prior to the oral defence, when
necessary;
9. Monitors the involvement or participation of group
members by accomplishing the thesis consultation form
and teamwork skills form; and,
10. Attends the defence of his/her advisee/s and record the
minutes of the proceedings.
Responsibilities of AC Members
The primary charge of an advisory committee is to
evaluate the scientific progress of the researcher/s and to
suggest directions in research that will culminate in a
successful research project. The chairperson of the AC
plays the primary role in ensuring that the committee meets
all of its responsibilities. He/She is responsible for
moderating the proceedings and ensure that it is conducted
in a safe environment where there is respect for persons
and ideas.
An effective AC member performs the following;
1. Evaluates critically and scholarly the researchers'
project, with special attention given to the
problem, the theoretical and conceptual framework,
research hypothesis, methodology, findings,
conclusions, and recommendations;
2. Provides feedback regarding the feasibility of
research goals and plans especially when the
proposed plan is incompatible with timely
completion of the project;
3. Interacts with the researcher/s and other members
of the AC in a manner that promotes open dialog;
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4. Be willing to step in should problems arise in the
dynamics between the researcher/s and RA and/or
other elements of the research environment; and,
5. Maintains a cordial working relationship with other
members of the AC.
Qualifications of AC Member. Since the objective is to

produce quality research outputs, the members of the AC
must be selected based on their education, expertise, or
thesis/dissertation. It is the responsibility of the RC and
Dean to make sure that the education, expertise, or thesis/
dissertation of the members of the AC are aligned with the
requirements of the study being pursued by the researcher/
s, so they can make a significant contribution to the
study.
External Member. In the absence of an internal expert,
one external or off-campus member may be invited to sit as
AC member. The external member must be: a) an employee,
preferably the head of office or his/her designated
representative, of the agency or organisation where the
study was conducted; or b) an expert who is working in the
industry, private firm, Non-Government Organisation, or
government agency. The adviser shall write a letter of
invitation to the external member, noted or endorsed by the
Dean.
Change of AC Members. The composition of the advisory
committee may be changed when there is a strong reason
necessitating the change, such as change of research topic,
disability or prolonged leave of absence by any member of
the AC, a strained working relationship between AC
members, or between the adviser and advisee(s), and the
like, and only upon the approval of the RC and Dean.
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A P P E N D I C E S
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APPENDIX A
Research Title Justification
1 1
RESEARCHER/S 2 PROGRAM 2
3 3
RESEARCH
TITLE
1. Narrate result of stakeholders’ interviews to support existence of the problems for research.
2. Briefly cite authors and their statements supporting the problem you identified.
3. Discuss how the problem can be solved.
4. List scientific articles that support your title.
5. Mention subjects / topics in your major field where your proposed title belongs.
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APPENDIX B
Research Title Assessment Form
1 1
RESEARCHER(S) 2 PROGRAM 2
3 3
RESEARCH TITLES RANK
T1:
T2:
T3:
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION T1 T2 T3
The research topic presented …
1. Is relevant to current societal issues or technological trends
2. Has clearly stated the problem to be solved and the reasons

for studying it are compelling
3. Is researchable and the issues presented can be solved
4. Can contribute new knowledge or ideas; validate or rebut

existing ones
5. Congruent to the nature of discipline / program enrolled

Note: For a title to be accepted, four items should be marked with check (/).
SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE PRIORITY RESEARCH TOPIC
APPENDIX C
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Nomination of Research Adviser (RA)
1 1
3 3
Date filed
I/We hereby nominate ___________________________________ as

my/our Thesis Adviser.
I hereby indicate my willingness to serve as Research

Adviser.
Faculty
(name &
signature)
Date
Recommending Approval: Approved by:
Research Coordinator Dean
Note: Submit an accomplished copy of this form to the Research Coordinator.
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APPENDIX D
Research Advisee/s and Research Adviser
Memorandum of Agreement
This agreement is made and entered into this ____ day of

_____________, 20___, in Kidapawan City by and between:
____________________________ (Research Adviser's name), from the

College of _______________________ , hereinafter referred as
“Adviser”
- and -
the researcher/s _______________________, ______________________

______________________ hereinafter referred as “Advisee/s”
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Adviser is a full-time faculty of the

institution, with at least Masters degree of Thesis track or with
research experience in lieu of a thesis, and an expert in the
field of study conducted by his/her Advisee/s;
WHEREAS, Advisee/s are students enrolled in research class
as terminal requirement of a college degree program who seek/s
advice and guidance in the conduct of a Research Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the two parties hereby agree to enter into
this Agreement under the following terms and conditions:
Adviser shall:
1. Be committed to helping plan and direct the research
project of the researcher/s, set reasonable and
attainable goals, and establish a timeline for
completion;
2. Ensures that the research environment is safe,
equitable, and free from harassment and discrimination;
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3. Communicates expectations regrading work habits and
behaviour;
4. Works closely with the researcher/s to design a
meaningful research project;
5. Reviews/checks submitted proposals, questionnaires, and
other chapters / aspects of the research paper, and
provides consistent and timely constructive feedback;
6. Provides not only technical expertise but moral guidance
as well while the students are working on their research
paper;
7. Helps the researcher/s select members of the advisory
committee;
8. Conducts mock defence prior to the oral defence, when
necessary;
9. Monitors the involvement or participation of group
members by accomplishing the thesis consultation form
and teamwork skills form; and,
10. Attends the defence of his/her advisee/s and record the
minutes of the proceedings.
Advisee/s shall:
1. Follow the work schedule as agreed with the adviser;
2. Meet regularly with the adviser and provide him/her with
updates on the progress of the research project;
3. Work with the adviser in selecting the members of the
advisory committee;
4. Maintain a detailed, organised, and accurate record of
the research project;
5. Notify research group members of any planned absences;
6. Follow stringent quality assurance measures such as
professional editing, plagiarism, grammar and
readability tests;
7. Submit all relevant research results that are ready for
oral defence or publication in a timely manner; and
8. Include adviser as co-author of the research paper.
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In WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands on the date and place above-written.
ADVISEES ADVISER
Witnesses:

Note: Furnish the Research Coordinator a copy of this Memorandum of Agreement.
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APPENDIX E
Request for Change of Adviser
1 1
RESEARCHER/S 2 SIGNATURE 2
3 3
DATE FILED
Change concurred in (please affix signature above printed

name):
Adviser to be replaced: Proposed Adviser:
Reason(s) for replacement:

Note: Submit a copy of this form to the Research Coordinator.
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APPENDIX F
Thesis Consultation Form
THESIS
TITLE
Advisees:
Name (Last, First, MI) Signature
Adviser’s Remarks:
Date Time Room
Adviser
(name & signature)
Schedule of Next Consultation:

Date Time Room
Note: Researcher/s and RA must both have a copy.
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APPENDIX G
Nomination of Advisory Committee Members
1 1
3 3
Date filed
I / We hereby nominate the following as members of my/our

Thesis Advisory Committee.
Chairperson
Member
Member
I hereby indicate my willingness to serve as member of the

Advisory Committee (sign below).
Chairperson
Member
Member
Recommending Approval:
Adviser Date
Research Coordinator Date
Approved:
Dean Date
Note: Submit an accomplished copy of this form to the Research Coordinator.
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APPENDIX H
Request for Change of Advisory Committee Member
1 1
3 3
DATE FILED
Change concurred in (please affix signature above printed name):
Panel Member to be replaced: Proposed Panel Member:
Reason(s) for replacement:
Adviser Research Coordinator Dean
Note: Submit this form to the Research Coordinator.
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APPENDIX I
Approval for (Proposal / Final) Defence
As the research adviser of the following students, I have

examined the manuscript and found it to be in order. I am respectfully
endorsing their application for (proposal / final) oral defence.
1 1
3 3
TITLE
ADVISER Date
As members of the Advisory Panel, we have examined the manuscript

and found it to be in order. We have not found any major error in the
manuscript. Therefore, we recommend approval of the students’
application for (proposal / final) oral defence.
Chairperson Date
Member Date
Member Date
DATE: TIME: VENUE:
NOTE:
1. This form must be submitted to the Research Coordinator at least five (5) working days
prior to the scheduled (proposal / final) oral defence.
2. A copy of the manuscript, together with this form (accomplished), must be given to
members of the panel at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled (proposal / final)
oral defence.
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APPENDIX J
Proposal Defence Score Sheet
Researchers
Title
Adviser
I. THE PROBLEM (5 points)

The problem is clearly stated; narrowed down into a
researchable problem; significant enough to warrant formal
1 2 3 4 5
effort; and significant enough to respond to a need for an
investigation.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW (10 points)
The review is logically organised and comprehensive enough
1 2 3 4 5
to include relevant studies.
The review includes relevant references and identified gaps
1 2 3 4 5
in knowledge and included all variables in the study.
III. THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK (10 points)
The theory is linked with the research problem. 1 2 3 4 5
The concepts are adequately defined in the conceptual
framework and the relationship among all the concepts is 1 2 3 4 5
clearly identified.
IV. RESEARCH VARIABLES/HYPOTHESIS/ASSUMPTIONS/SAMPLING (10 points)
The variables are operationally defined; the hypotheses are
clear, testable, specific and describe a predicted
relationship between two or more variables. For qualitative 1 2 3 4 5
study, the assumptions are clearly stated and connected to
the research questions.
The sample size is adequate; any sampling bias in the chosen
method is acknowledged, and the criterion/criteria for the 1 2 3 4 5
selection of sample is/are clearly defined.
V. RESEARCH DESIGN, DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND STATISTICAL
TREATMENT/DATA ANALYSIS (15 points)
The research design is adequately described, is appropriate
and addressed issues related to internal and external 1 2 3 4 5
validity and reliability.
The data collection methods are appropriate for the study;
are adequately described and the measurement tools have 1 2 3 4 5
reasonable validity and reliability.
The statistical test used is correct and appropriate and the
type of analysis is appropriate for the level of measurement 1 2 3 4 5
for each variable.
TOTAL POINTS (50 points)
PANELIST DATE
Note: Submit this form to the Faculty-in-Charge.
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APPENDIX K
Minutes of Thesis Defence (Proposal / Final)
1 1
3 3
TITLE
Adviser
Advisory
Name Signature
Committee:
Chairperson
Member
Member
Member
Venue Date
Particulars Panelist Comments/Suggestions
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Note: (1) The researchers, adviser, and all members of the advisory committee must have a
copy of the minutes of the proceedings. (2) The research coordinator must also be
furnished a copy.
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APPENDIX L
Informed Consent Form
I, ______________________________________, _______
years old, and a resident of
___________________________________________________________
express that the researchers informed me on the nature and
purpose of their study, the reasons why I was selected as
respondent, the benefits, and risks of my participation, my
right to end my involvement without need of explanation, my
right to ask questions about my participation, to answer
questions and / or refuse to answer some questions.
Moreover, the researchers assured me that my answers
would be kept confidential and my identity shall be
anonymous. They informed me of the need to record the
interviews and that they will give me a printed copy of
such transcript so I can review my answers, remove or add
portions of my explanation. They told me that I could be
asked later to validate the results of the study and to
make suggestions to improve the same.
Given all conditions, I agree to participate in this
study by signing this Informed Consent Form.
Participant
Name Signature Date
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APPENDIX L - 1
Pagpapahayag ng Pahintulot
Ako si ____________________________________, _____

taong gulang, at nakatira sa
__________________________________________________________
ay ipinahahayag na pinabatid sa akin ng mga mananaliksik
ang tungkol sa kanilang topiko at layunin ng kanilang pag-
aaral, ang mga dahilan kung bakit ako napili na maging
bahagi ng kanilang pananaliksik, mga benepisyo at panganib
sa aking paglahok, and aking karapatang tumigil sa
pakikibahagi sa pag-aaral na ito nang walang paliwanag, ang
sumagot sa mga tanong na nais kung sagutin at tanggihan ang
mga tanong na ayaw kong sagutin.
Bukod pa rito, tiniyak ng mga mananaliksik na ang
aking mga sagot ay mananatiling kumpidensyal at ang aking
pagkakakilanlan ay hindi mabubunyag. Ipinabatid din nila sa
akin na kailangang irekord ang interbyu at ako’y bibigyan
ng kopya ng transkrip upang mabasa ko ang aking mga sagot,
at palitan o dagdagan ang mga nauna kong mga pahayag.
Ipinaalam din sa akin na maaari kong suriin ang resulta ng
pag-aaral at magbigay ng mga mungkahi na ikabubuti ng
proyekto.
Pagkatapos mailatag ang lahat ng ito, ako ay sumasang-
ayon na lumahok sa pag-aaral na ito sa pamamagitan ng
pagpirma ng Pagpapahayag ng Pahintulot.
Kalahok
Pangalan Pirma Petsa
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APPENDIX L — 2
Porma sa Pagpahibalo sa Pag-uyon
Ako si ________________________________, _____ anyos

ang panuigon, nagpuyo sa
___________________________________________________________
nagpahayag nga gipahibalo ako bahin sa katuyuan aning
pagtuon, ang mga rason ngano nga gipili ako nga mahimong
kabahin aning maong pagtuon, ang mga benepisyo, ug risgo sa
akong pag-apil, ang akong katungod nga mutubag sa mga
pangutana nga gusto nako tubagon ug sa pagdumili sa mga
butang nga dili nako gusto tubagon.
Dugang pa, gipaniguro sa mga tigdukiduki nga ang akong
mga tubag huptan nga kumpidensyal ug ang akong pagkatawo
dili mabunyag. Gipahibalo nila kanako ang panginahanglan
nga magrekord sa mga interbyu ug nga sila muhatag kanako ug
usa ka giimprinta nga kopya sa maong transkrip aron masuta
nako ang akong mga tubag, kuhaon o dugangan ang akong
pagpasabut. Gisultian nila ako nga mamahimo nakong ibalido
ang resulta ug makahatag ko ug mga sugyot aron mapalambo
ang maong pagtuon.
Tungod sa tanan niini nga kundisyon, mouyon ako nga
moapil niini nga pagtuon pinaagi sa pagpirma niini nga
Porma sa Pagbahibalo sa Pag-uyon.
Partisipante
Pangalan Pirma Petsa
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APPENDIX M
Instrument Validation Sheet
Name of
Signature
Evaluator
Highest Academic
Degree
Academic Rank/
Position
Number of Years
in Teaching
To the Evaluator: Please check the appropriate box for your rating:
Point Equivalent 5 Excellent
4 Very Good
3 Good
2 Fair
1 Poor
CRITERIA 1 2 3 4 5
1 Clarity of Direction and Items
The vocabulary level, language structure and conceptual of
the questions suit the level of the respondents. The test
direction and items are written in a clear and
understandable manner.
2 Presentation/Organisation of Items
The items are organised in logical manner.
3 Suitability of the Items
The items appropriately represent the substance of the
research. The questions are designed to determine the
conditions, knowledge, skills and attitudes that are
supposed to be measured.
4 Adequateness of Items per Category
The items represent the coverage of the research adequately.
The number of questions per category is representative
enough of all questions needed for the research.
5 Attainment of the Purpose
The instrument as a whole fulfils the objective for which it
was constructed.
6 Objectivity
Each item asks only one specific question, which is to
measure only one behaviour and no aspect of the
questionnaire suggests bias on the part of the research
7 Scale and Evaluation in Rating System
The scale adopted is appropriate for the items.
Remarks:
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APPENDIX N
Compliance Matrix Form (Proposal / Final)
1 1
3 3
TITLE
Adviser
Advisory
Name Signature
Committee:
Chairperson
Member
Member
Member
Venue Date
Particulars Panelist Comments/Suggestions Action Taken
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Note: (1) The researchers, adviser, and all members of the advisory committee must have a
copy of the minutes of the proceedings. (2) The research coordinator must also be
furnished a copy.
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APPENDIX O
Final Defence Score Sheet
Researchers
Title
Adviser
To the Advisory Committee: The student/s' defence should be graded on the domains below
based on both the written and the oral presentation.
Point Equivalent 5 Excellent
4 Very Good
3 Good
2 Fair
1 Poor
A. WRITTEN
I. RESEARCH PROBLEM (15 points)
The problem is clearly stated, well-grounded in the literature,

and the researcher/s sufficiently answered the research problem 1 2 3 4 5
or question
The problem is well-grounded in the literature 1 2 3 4 5
The researcher/s sufficiently answered the research problem or

1 2 3 4 5
question
II. COVERAGE OF LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK (15 points)
Provides a comprehensive review of the relevant empirical and

1 2 3 4 5
theoretical literature.
The theory is linked with the research problem. 1 2 3 4 5
The concepts are adequately defined in the conceptual framework

and the relationship among all the concepts is clearly 1 2 3 4 5
identified.
III. METHODS (15 points)
Methods are rigorous, well-justified, and appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5
Description of actual methods is clear 1 2 3 4 5
Includes appropriate information on source of data, sampling

technique, sample size, instrument, and data analytical tools 1 2 3 4 5
used.
IV. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA (20 points)
Data interpretation is appropriate and creatively uses correct

1 2 3 4 5
methodology
Results are presented clearly and accurately 1 2 3 4 5
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Tables, figures, charts are properly introduced, labelled and
1 2 3 4 5
discussed
Analyses are interpreted correctly 1 2 3 4 5
V. DISCUSSION, LIMITATIONS, AND IMPLICATIONS (20 points)
Findings are summarised accurately and clearly 1 2 3 4 5
Results are discussed comprehensively and properly supported with

1 2 3 4 5
related literature
Significance of what was discovered or learned is clear 1 2 3 4 5
Limitations and biases of the study are identified. The

researchers discuss how the limitations and biases influence the 1 2 3 4 5
results
VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (15 points)
Conclusions are appropriate and clearly based on findings 1 2 3 4 5
The researchers offer recommendations or practical implications

1 2 3 4 5
of the findings
The researchers discuss what future studies could be done on this

1 2 3 4 5
topic or issue
VII. WRITING (20 points)
Language is clear 1 2 3 4 5
Grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling are near flawless 1 2 3 4 5
Writing style is engaging 1 2 3 4 5
Organisation is clear and effective 1 2 3 4 5
B. ORAL PRESENTATION (20 points)
Delivery
Speech was clear and articulate. There was voice projection and 1 2 3 4 5
pacing was effective. There was eye contact. Delivery was poised.
Content
1 2 3 4 5
A general audience could understand the presentation.
Media
1 2 3 4 5
Materials were clear and information was pertinent
Response to Questions
The researchers masterfully defended their study by providing 1 2 3 4 5
clear and insightful answers to questions
TOTAL POINTS (140 points)
PANELIST DATE
Note: Submit this form to the FIC / RC
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APPENDIX P
Approval for Binding
RESEARCHER/S 2
This is to certify that I have examined the manuscript of the

above mentioned students and found that all the suggestions and
recommendations of the Advisory Committee had been reflected and
follows the prescribed format.
This certification is issued to allow the students to submit the
manuscript for final binding.
Research
Adviser
(sign over printed name) Date
Thesis Advisory Committee:

This is to certify that we have examined the manuscript of the
above mentioned students and found that all the suggestions and
recommendations of the Advisory Committee had been reflected and
follows the prescribed format.
This certification is issued to allow the students to submit the
manuscript for final binding.
Name & Signature Date
Chaiperson
Member
Member
Recommending Approval:
Research Coordinator Date
Approved:
Dean Date
Note: Submit an accomplished copy of this form to the RC.
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APPENDIX Q
Teamwork Skills Score Sheet
RESEARCHER/S 2
To the Research Adviser:

Please rate the teamwork skills of individual members of the
group from 1 to 10.
DOMAINS RESEARCHER 1 RESEARCHER 2 RESEARCHER 3
CONTRIBUTIONS (10 points)

• provides useful ideas
• makes himself/herself available
for the project
PROBLEM-SOLVING (10 points)

• looks for and suggests
solutions to problems
ATTITUDE (10 points)

• always has a positive attitude
about the assigned tasks
• is never publicly critical of
the work of his/her group mates
FOCUS ON THE TASK (10 points)

• stays focused on the task and
what needs to be done
WORKING WITH OTHERS (10 points)

• listens to, shares with, and
supports the efforts of his/her
group mates
• tries to keep the group working
well together
TOTAL SCORE (50 points)
ADVISER
(name & signature) (date)
NOTE: To be submitted to the FIC.
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APPENDIX R
Feasibility Study Outline
TITLE PAGE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (not more than 3 pages)
PRELIMINARIES (see chapter 1)
CHAPTERS
1 INTRODUCTION
Project Profile
Background
Statement of the Problem or Opportunity
Project Rationale
Description of the Influence Area and Project

Linkages
2 MARKETING STUDY
Demand Analysis
Supply Analysis
Demand-Supply Consolidation
Other Market Consideration
Marketing Plan
Target Market
Product Mix
Marketing Mix
Marketing Organisation
3 TECHNICAL STUDY
Technical Alternatives
Choice of Technology
Project Components
Size
Location
Timing
Social Feasibility Analysis
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Physical Resource Requirements
Implementation and Operational Plan
4 FINANCIAL STUDY
Financial Projections
Profit and Loss Statement
Cash Flow Statement
Balance Sheet
Analysis of Financial Statements
Measures of Financial Profitability
Measures of Liquidity and Solvency
Performance of Operating Efficiency
Break-Even Analysis
5 ECONOMIC STUDY
Identification and Estimation of Benefits
Identification and Estimation of Project Costs
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis
Socioeconomic Impacts of the Project
6 OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY
Political Acceptability and Legality of the

Project
Social Soundness of the Project
Local Participation
Organisational and Management Structure
Construction Management
Resource Availability
Resources for Construction of the Project
Resources for Project Operation
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
VITA
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APPENDIX S
Schedule of Fees
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Research, Planning, and Development Office (RPDO)
Datu Ingkal St., Kidapawan City
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In this chapter, each component of the preliminary

The preliminary are counted in sequence. Any page with

Title Page Mandatory No

Certificate of Originality Mandatory No

Approval Sheet Mandatory No

Table of Contents Mandatory First page no, additional

List of Tables Mandatory First page no, additional

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Title Page. The title page is page i (Roman numeral)

AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A COMMUNITY EXTENSION

FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A COMMUNITY EXTENSION

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree

FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

We hereby declare that this submission is our own work

FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

Month Day, Year

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

Approved by the Thesis Advisory Committee:

FIRST NAME MI, LAST NAME

FIRST NAME MI, LAST NAME

Accepted as partial fulfilment of the requirements for

FIRST NAME MI, LAST NAME

4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 42

Sub-Heading (based on SOP) 42

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1 Demographic Profile of Respondents 43

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Chapter 2: Review of Literature and Theoretical Framework

Chapter 4: Results and Discussions

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Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

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Most recent date of publication: 2006

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