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OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN

RSM 449 -Thesis Writing 1
Date revised/enhanced: July 30, 2021

I. School
1st Semester, School Year 2021-2022
Year/Semester
II. University Vision: A green university globally engaged in island research and innovations for societal advancement.
Mission Foster excellence, holistic, outcomes-based education compliant with the requirements of diverse world market and
contribute to the development of productive and value-laden lives.
Goal Uphold the tradition of excellence in instruction, research, extension and production functions in an eco-friendly
environment.
Core Values Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Commitment
Institutional Outcomes:
1. A professional who is morally upright, socially responsible and globally employable.
2. A leader and innovator who inspires others and is committed to social transformation and national development.
3. An environment-advocate committed to research, extension, and production activities.
III. College/Campus Rapu-Rapu Community College Off-shore Program
IV. Program/Degree MAEM
V. Program At the end of the program, the students shall be able to:
Outcomes A. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in specialized, interdisciplinary, or multidisciplinary field of study for professional I
practice;
B. Engage in self-directed research; I
C. Promote lifelong learning with a highly substantial degree of independence that involves individual work or teams of P
interdisciplinary experts in the field
D. Apply these skills in research, professional, or creative work; P
E. Support local, regional, and national development plans along educational, environmental, and socio-economic programs; P
F. Demonstrate environmental concern through integration of environmental across courses and environmental advocacy P
programs.
I – Introduced P – Practiced D – Demonstrated
VI. Course Code/Title RSM 449 (Thesis Writing 1)
VII. Course This course covers the first three chapters in writing a thesis; that is, the introduction, review of related literature and studies, and research
Description methodology. Graduate students enrolled in the course will be under the supervision of a professor, and their output is to defend a Thesis Proposal.
VIII. Course Credit 3 units (Lecture)
IX. Prerequisite Passed the comprehensive examination
X. Contact Hours 54 hours
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XI. Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:
COs Description A B C D E F
CO1 Discuss the research objectives/problem, key variables, key indicators/measures and key
✓ ✓ ✓
questions
Demonstrate the ability to formulate research questions and propositions born out of sound
CO2 literature review taking into consideration the thrusts of the government, research agenda of ✓ ✓ ✓ s✓
their respective agency and of the University.
Develop/Write the “Background of the Study” and “Review of Related Literature and Studies”
CO3 ✓ ✓
and “Methodology” including all the chapter-sections
Demonstrate the ability to write a research proposal characterized by rigor in methodology
CO4 ✓ ✓
and design
CO5 Gain understanding on how Chapters 4 and 5 of the thesis are presented/written ✓ ✓
CO6 Defend their research proposal before the Panel of Evaluators ✓ ✓
CO7 Exemplify the qualities that a researcher must possess. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

XII. Course Outline/Learning Plan

P Textbooks/ Teaching and Instructional Time

CO Desired Learning Course Content/ Assessment
O References Learning Activities Resources/ Table
s Outcomes Subject Matter Tasks
s (TLAs) Materials (hrs)
PART 1 – Course Orientation
A 1 Become fully aware of 1. Leveling of Expectations
the policies and  Procedures in Proposal Graduate School Face-to-face Power point 1
guidelines in thesis Defense Student Handbook Class Discussion Presentation
writing and defense  Panel members
 Thesis Adviser
 Forms to be accomplished
 Fees and other related
payments

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Desired Learning Course Content/ Textbooks/ Teaching and Assessment Instructional Time
PO CO
Outcomes Subject Matter References Learning Activities Tasks Resources/ Table
s s
(TLAs) Materials
PART 2 – Writing the Research Problem

A 1 Demonstrate the ability  Knowing One’s Field of
B 2 to identify topics or Expertise
C research problems  Research Title and
D related to one’s expertise Justification
 Identification of Research
Objectives
 Identification of Key
Factors/ Variables
De Guzman, Allan B. (2010) Face-to-face lecture- Written output Power point 4
Writing for international discussion Presentation Presentation
publication (quantitative part) and Critiquing
information map. University of Arranged one-on- via group chat
Sto. Tomas, Manila one dialogue
Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Independent writing
Maria Edna R. (2018). A
practical approach to Write shop
research paper writing. St.
Andrew Publishing House. Output Presentation

See, Eddie S. et.al. (2000).

Thesis writing made simple: a
guide for students, teachers,
advisers and evaluators,
Bicol University of Agriculture
and Fishery

Blair, Lorrie (2016). Writing a

graduate thesis or
dissertation. Sense
Publishers.

Felix, Mark Stephan and Smith,

Ian (2019). A practical guide
to dissertation and thesis
writing. Cambridge Scholars
Publishing.

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PART 3 – LITERATURE REVIEW

A 3
B Organize the literature  Technology Driven Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Self-paced reading Written output Modules 9
C 7 and studies reviewed Literature Review Maria Edna R. (2018)
D (Ebscohost, Elsevier, Consultation as
Proquest, DOAJ etc) De Guzman, A. B. (2010) requested
 Organizing Literature
Kornuta, Halyna M. and
Germaine, Ron W. (2019). A
concise guide to writing a
thesis or dissertation;
educational research and
beyond. Routledge.

Librero, Felix R. (2012). Writing

your thesis (A practical guide
for students). UP Open
University Office of Academic
Support and Instructional
Services.

Desired Learning Course Content/ Textbooks/ Teaching and Assessment Instructional Time
PO CO
Outcomes Subject Matter References Learning Activities Tasks Resources/ Table
s s
(TLAs) Materials
 Identifying Research
Conceptual Tags Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Modules
 Defining Research Maria Edna R. (2018)
conceptual Tags Handouts
 Writing the Research De Guzman, A. B. (2010)
Problem
Blair, Lorrie (2016)

Kornuta, Halyna M. and

Germaine, Ron W. (2019)

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PART 4 – WRITING CHAPTER 1 -The Problem and Its Setting

A 3
B Demonstrate the ability a. The Introduction Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Lecture-discussion Written Output Module 6
C 7 to write Chapter 1 of the b. Statement of the problem Maria Edna R. (2018) Independent writing Chapter 1 –
proposal – “The Problem c. Statement of hypotheses Background of Sample copy
and Its Setting” d. Scope and delimitation See, E. S. et.al. (2000). Library Research the Study of a thesis
e. Importance of the study
f. Definition of terms Adanza, E. G., et.al. (2009). Consultation Presentation of
Output and
Felix, Mark Stephan and Smith, Critiquing
Ian (2019).
PART 5 – WRITING CHAPTER 2 -Review of Related Literature and Studies

A 3 Demonstrate the ability 6

B to write Chapter 2 of the
C 7 proposal – “Review of
Related Literature and
Studies”
 Related Literature Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Lecture-discussion Written output
 Related Studies Maria Edna R. (2018) Guided/Independent Chapter 2 –
 Synthesis of the State of writing Review of
Related Literature and Librero, Felix R. (2012). Related
Studies Library Research Literature and
Blair, Lorrie (2016) Studies
Consultation
 Gaps in the review which Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Presentation of
the present study will Maria Edna R. (2018) Output and
bridge Critiquing
 Theoretical and See, Eddie S. et.al. (2000).
conceptual frameworks Adanza, Estela G., et.al. (2009)

Librero, Felix R. (2012).

Blair, Lorrie (2016)

Felix, Mark Stephan and Smith,

Ian (2019).

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Desired Learning Course Content/ Textbooks/ Teaching and Assessment Instructional Time
PO CO
Outcomes Subject Matter References Learning Activities Tasks Resources/ Table
s s
(TLAs) Materials
PART 6 - WRITING CHAPTER 3 -RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
A 4 Demonstrate the skill in 1. Research Design Lecture Discussion Written output 6
B identifying the right 2. Sources of Data Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Chapter 3 – Module
C 7 research methods and 3. Population of the Study Maria Edna R. (2018) Guided/Independent Research
techniques consistent 4. Sampling technique writing Design & Sample copy
with the nature of 5. Data Gathering See, Eddie S. et.al. (2000).. Methodology of a thesis
questions asked. Instrument
6. Validation of the Blair, Lorrie (2016) Library Research Presentation of
Instrument Output and
7. Data Gathering Kornuta, Halyna M. and Arranged one-on- Critiquing
Procedure Germaine, Ron W. (2019) one consultation
8. Statistical Tools to be
Used
Guided/independent Submission of 6
PART 7– Finalization of Research Instrument writing the output
Consultation

PART 8 – PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA (Guidelines)

C 5 Discuss the process in
data analysis and
7 interpretation
Show how this part of the
thesis is being
presented/written
 Data Processing
 Data Analysis
 Presentation of Data
Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Independent/Self- Module 3
Maria Edna R. (2018) paced reading
Sample copy
Rebustes, Nerza A. (2002). of a thesis
Methods of research:
fundamental concepts, theory
and application, Makati:
I/AME Design Studio,
International Academy of
Management and Economics,
Philippine Copyright

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Desired Learning Course Content/ Textbooks/

Teaching and Assessment Instructional Time
PO CO
Outcomes Subject Matter References
Learning Activities Tasks Resources/ Table
s s
(TLAs) Materials
PART 9- SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Guidelines)

A 5 Discuss and show how Guidelines in Writing summary Tugano, Maria S. and Inigo, Independent/self- Module 3
C chapter 5 (Summary, of Maria Edna R. (2018) paced reading Sample copy
7 findings, Conclusions  Findings of a thesis
and Recommendations)  Conclusions Rebustes, Nerza A. (2002).
are presented  Recommendations
C 6 PART 10 – THESIS Simulated Proposal Proposal Rubrics on 10
PROPOSAL DEFENSE Presentation Defense Proposal
(Classroom level) Defense
Total Number of Hours 54
XIII. Other Suggested Campbell, William Giles, Stephen Vaughan Ballou and Carol Slade, Form and style: theses, reports, term papers. Sixth Edition, Houghton Mifflin
Readings and Company, Inc., (Reprinted by National Book Store).
References
Catane, Juliet A. (2000). Conducting research: a practical application, Revised Edition, JMC Press, Inc.
Graduate School Flyers
XIV. Course Thesis Proposal Manuscript (Chapters 1-3, List of references, and appendices such as data-gathering instrument, attribution table, etc.
Requirements Proposal Defense
XV. Course Policies Attendance during scheduled face-to-face classroom discussion shall be required observing strictly safety protocols. This shall be done only when a
new chapter will be introduced/discussed.
Consultation shall done at any time when needed via face-to-face, group chat or other online platforms.
Schedule for face-to-face consultation should be pre-arranged with the subject-professor.
Written outputs should be personally submitted in hard copies.
Proposal defense shall be held on a face-to-face scheme observing safety protocols at all times.
XVI. Grading System Criteria Weight
Written outputs/Manuscript 70%
Proposal Defense 30%
Total 100%
XVII. Consultation
Time/Venue 1:00-6:00 pm (Saturday)

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Prepared by:

MARIA S. TUGANO, Ed. D.

Subject-Professor
Date: __________________
Reviewed by:

MARIA CHARLENE A. CANTAR, Ph. D.

Coordinator, Graduate Studies

Date: ______________________

Approved:

LILY P. CUSTODIO, Ph.D.

VP-Academic Affairs
Date: ________________

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