ADVISER’S REVIEW GUIDE

Date Received: _____________________________ Date Released: ____________________________

Title of Research: _________________________________________________________________________

READ: This guide together with the thesis/dissertation will be returned to the adviser if found by
the panel that any of the items in column 2 has not been complied with.

Item ITEMS FOR REVIEW (√) Complied Page No. Adviser’s

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1 TITLE PAGE
• Title less than 20 words
2 APPROVAL SHEET
• Four panel members for thesis
• Five panel members for dissertation
3 PRELIMINARIES
• Acknowledgment
• Dedication
4 ABSTRACT
• Not more than 200 words; not indented; concise
single ¶; past tense; general objective/purpose;
method; key findings; implications and/or
contribution
• Keywords not more than 15 words/items written in
italics following the order: field, topic, study
design/paradigm, participants, Philippines (ex.
education, bridge employment, phenomenology,
retired teachers, Philippines)
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS/LIST OF TABLES/LIST OF
FIGURES
• Page nos. match content
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
6 Rationale
• 1st ¶ – Clearly state the problem issues in
connection with your main topic/subject matter
with sources
• 2nd ¶ – Discuss the importance of studying the main
topic or subject matter and the contributions of
studies about it
• 3rd ¶ – Describe the
theories/viewpoints/perspectives about the main
variable or subject matter; implications of previous
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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao
 works leading to the rationale of the study
• 4th ¶ – Mention the research gap (what’s
lacking/not yet explored about the topic; uniqueness
of the study), urgency (reason for conducting the
study in the locale), global/social contribution of the
study
7 Purpose of the Study
• At least 2 ¶ describing the nature and general
objective of the study; outlines the methodologies
of the study including its design, procedures of data
collection and analysis; significance of the study
(global significance - contribution to literature; and
social value - contribution to humanity and
community)
8 Research Questions
• Complementary with the research method
• Logical sequencing of questions; normally follows
the order (ex. for phenomenology)
✓ Lived experiences/challenges
✓ Coping
✓ Insights/Lessons learned
9 Theoretical Lens
• Introduce and describe the philosophical paradigm
of the study
• Brief discussion on the theories/perspectives about
the main topic or subject matter
• If no theory, could be any relevant
proposition/model/framework about the topic
• Inject personal discourse on the chosen
theory/proposition
• Synthesis as the last ¶ delineating a general
summary (not conclusion) of the theoretical lens;
end with its relevance to the study
10 Significance of the Study
• At least 2 paragraphs; 1st ¶ on the global
significance (contribution to literature) and social
value (contribution to humanity and community);
2nd ¶ mention specific institution, sector, industry,
groups/community who will directly benefit from
the study; include benefits to future researchers
11 Definition of Terms
• Only the keywords in the title are defined
operationally; how they are used in the study
12 Delimitations and Limitations
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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao
 • Describe the limitations, constraints and issues
experienced by the researcher in the conduct of the
study in terms of study design, data gathered,
number of study participants, and analysis made
Chapter 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
13 Opening ¶ introducing the content of the chapter
14 • Present and discuss things in order of research
objectives:
✓ Related contexts and concepts
✓ Main topic or subject matter
• Only the main topic or subject matter, and related
contexts and concepts are listed and labeled as sub-
headings
• Coherence between & among ¶ by using
appropriate transitional terms/devices
• Sources must have 5-year recency; except for
theories and very important/pioneering authors.
• 10% from old articles may be allowed (intended for
theories and important concepts
• Current rules on related literature followed (e.g.
resonation, inventory, compare & contrast, etc.)
• An inventory of three or more authors, arranged
in alphabetical order must be evident in the pages
• Paraphrased, not copy pasted
• Follow prescribed literature citation/referencing
style (ex. Harvard, APA, MLA)
• Every ¶ contains authors.
• Synthesis as the last ¶ after every discussion of
related contexts and concepts, and main
topic/subject matter. End RRL through a general
summary (not conclusion) of the RRL; end with its
relevance to the study
• No. of pages broken down as follows:
✓ For thesis (minimum of 20 pages), at least 16
pages for related contexts and concepts, and at
least 4 pages for the main topic/subject matter
Chapter 3
METHOD
15 Opening ¶ introducing the content of the chapter

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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao
 16 Research Design
• Describe the appropriate, specific qualitative design
used with author; justify its use & its perspective to
the study (e.g. education, business, etc.)
• Discuss typology of research in terms of objective
dimension and time dimension
17 Role of the Researcher
• Describe the roles played by the researcher (what is
the role and how it was implemented in the study);
explain its relevance towards credibility of the study
18 Research Participants
• Brief description of population/universe (key profile)
• Discuss inclusion, exclusion and withdrawal criteria
of study participants
• State number of participants, selection process and
justification with literature support (depending on
the kind of data collection method employed - ex.
IDI, FGD)
• Sampling technique/selection procedure and
justification for use supported with author
19 Data Collection
• Discuss in detail the steps undertaken (from asking
permission to conduct study up to transcription of
data gathered) in paragraph form and in a storyline
format
• Provide narratives on how data was gathered and
the data collection method used (in-depth
interview/fgd/qualitative survey)
• Focus on personal experience
• Indicate time/period covered by the data collection
20 Data Analysis
✓ Describe the method used in analyzing the data
and finding meaning in the transcripts
✓ Provide details of the procedures done towards
the formulation of themes or core ideas relative to
the research questions
21 Trustworthiness of the Study
• This segment emphasizes the validity and reliability
of qualitative data with reference to the criteria of:
✓ Credibility (in preference to internal validity)
✓ Dependability (in preference to reliability)
✓ Confirmability (in preference to objectivity)
✓ Transferability (in preference to external validity
or generalizability)
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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao
 22 Ethical Consideration
• Discuss compliance to research ethics as
prescribed/suggested by the Ethics Review
Committee.
Chapter 3
RESULTS
23 Opening ¶ introducing the content of the chapter
24 • Side head/label for every research
question/objective in bold font
• Descriptive tables outlining the answers (themes) on
each of the qualitative questions/objectives of the
study; order of presentation is based on the
Research Objectives/Research Questions
• Table number in whole number placed in upper left
hand corner
• Table title in italics in upper left hand corner under
the Table number
• The Table normally presents the core ideas/essential
theme and significant statements of the study
participants. Core ideas may also be presented
through a Thematic Map (if applicable)
• Apart from the Table, provide selected narratives
from the significant responses of the participants
that confirm or validate each of the essential themes
✓ Verbatim responses with audit trail code (center,
indented, single-space, italicized)
✓ English translation (normal font style)
• Literature support not needed in this chapter
Chapter 4
DISCUSSION
25 Opening ¶ introducing the content of the chapter
26 • Discuss the results (themes) generated for each
qualitative questions/objectives of the study.
Support arguments, discourses and thesis statements
with literature citations
• Present discussion in order of research questions
• At least two ¶ for each theme; explaining the
interpretation/implication or meaning of the theme
(1st ¶) and discussing how the result or theme has
agreed or disproved the literature or findings of
related studies from several authors as presented in
the RRL (2nd ¶). Exhaust RRL and Theoretical Lens.
• Discussion per ¶ must be brief, straightforward yet
very comprehensive in a story line format
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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao
 • Discuss the Thematic map (if applicable)
27 Implication for Practice
• Provide implication of the results in a particular
field/discipline (either on practice, standards or
policy aspect)
28 Implication for Future Research
• Provide implication of the results to future
researches or any related investigation pertaining to
the subject matter employing other study designs,
participants, and method of data collection
29 Concluding Remarks
• At least one ¶ describing the researcher’s personal
insights, lessons learned and realization on the
results of the study
REFERENCES
30 • Follow prescribed referencing style (ex. Harvard,
APA, MLA)
• Alphabetical order
• All in-text citations must appear in the reference
section (correct spelling, correct year)
APPENDICES
31 • Page break for every appendix with page # but none
for appended documents
32 Suggested appendices:
• Modified/contextualized/researcher-made interview
guide/checklist/observation notes
• Research instrument validation sheets
• Summary of instrument validation ratings from panel
• Approved letters on the conduct of the study
• One sample filled-out Informed Consent Form (hide
respondent’s information)
• One sample of Certificate of Appearance
• Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Archival Log
• Peer Debriefing Certificate
• Member Check Certificate
• UMERC Certification
• Public forum/Paper presentation Certification
• Editor’s Certification
• Grammarly Report
• Turnit-in Plagiarism Report
• Curriculum Vitae
FORMAT

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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao
 33 • Font size: 12”
• Font style: Cambria
• Paper size: Short-size
• Margin: 1.2” left, 1” right, 1.2” top, 1.0” bottom
• Page # upper right hand
• No big vacant space within the chapter
• No artistic fonts for preliminary pages
• No word contractions (e.g. won’t, didn’t, etc.)
• Avoid one sentence ¶ and one whole page ¶
• Numbers below 1-9 (in words); Numbers 10-above
(in figures)
• Avoid numbered enumeration in literature review.
Must be in ¶ form.
• Wiki and blogs are not acceptable references
• Avoid no year references/sources for cited author
• Citing the title of article (if no author) and only year
of retrieval (if no date)
• No web sites/search engines as in-text citation; only
in the reference section
Tenses:
• Chapter 1 – present tense
• Chapter 2 – past tense
• Chapter 3 – past tense but present tense for inference
statements and statement on general knowledge
• Chapter 4 – present tense but past tense for
statements referring to results and literature review.

REMARKS

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Signature of Adviser
Note:
1. The ultimate use of this guide is to have complete, substantial paper before routing the revised thesis/dissertation to the panel for review.
2. Another use of this guide is for the adviser to have a thorough evaluation of the paper before outline defense (Items 1-22, 30 and 33 except
item 2-4) or final defense (all items).
3. No paper shall be allowed for defense unless this guide (accomplished by the adviser) is attached to the research prpposa

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Excerpt from the book of Dr. Gloria P. Gempes and Dr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon entitled Non-Experimental
Quantitative Research: A User Friendly Manual
Revised as of June 1, 2018
Updated as of April 20, 2020 by Dr. Joel B. Tan and Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza
This Guide is adapted from University of Mindanao