PRELIMINARIES OF THE QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Main Research Tools

1. Survey-questionnaire
2. Test
3. Checklist
Main Treatment of Quantitative Data
1. Statistical tools appropriate per problem
The research shall be organized as follows:
Title page
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures

Chapter I Introduction
Background of the Study
Framework
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Delimitation
Assumptions/Hypotheses
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms

Chapter II Methods and Procedures

Research Design
Sources of Data/Materials and Equipment
Locale and Population/Sampling Technique
Instrumentation and Data Collection
Validation
Treatment of Data
Data Categorization
Ethical Considerations

Chapter III Results and Discussions

Using tables, present the data and interpret
Chapter IV Summary Conclusions and Recommendations
Bibliography
Using APA format, create the bibliography. Arrange according to books, researches and
online references.
Appendices
Arrange the appendices according to appearance based on the research stages.
Curriculum Vitae
Place only the most important details.

ABSTRACT
1. A summative statement that answers the following questions:
a. Include objectives and problems.
b. Include the respondents, the research tool and the statistical tools used.
c. Write the most important findings.
d. Give the primary recommendation.
e. 100 to 150 words; preferably one paragraph.
f. 1.15 space, italicized

2. The heading ABSTRACT should be bold, centered and in uppercase. Text is written in past
tense.
3. The first line of the body is titled synopsis; the text is left-and right-justified.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. By Chapter Heading and Subheadings.
5. Include separate lists of tables and or figures
APPENDICES
1. Contents include: communications, sample questionnaires, sample computations, computation
of test of reliability (if applicable) or other complex computational/scoring procedures.
2. Each appendix should be written on a separate page and affixed with the appropriate heading
(APPENDIX A, so on).
Addenda
1. Writing style
a. Be brief and straightforward (all paragraphs, phrases, and words should count). Deliver the
ideas in the shortest possible prose.
b. Be guided by the rules on the use of language, grammar, syntax, punctuation marks, etc.
appropriate to research writing.
2. Academic writers’ virtues
a. Seek collegial opinion for both content and prose (avail of an outsider’s eye)

Additional Guidelines on Format

Spacing
1. Unless otherwise specified, all texts should be 2 in spacing.
a. Type and Size of Paper: Copy/book paper (substance 20); 8 ½ in X 11 in
b. Typeface and font size: Times New Roman; 12
c. Margin: top and left: 1 ½ inch: right and bottom: 1 inch Border lines should not be shown.
d. Indentions: Paragraph indention should be 5-7 sentences or the normal tab default.
e. Justification/Alignment: All text must be fully justified, i.e., left-and-right-aligned.

Pagination:
1. The page number should be at top of page. (The header should be set at 1.0 inch).
2. Hide page numbers on papers with major center headings (e.g. first page of every Chapter
should not be numbered; but should be counted).
Title page
1. The title is written in capital letters and in 2 to 3 lines using the inverted pyramid format
2. All text items are centered; double-spaced
3. The study and name of the researcher are written in bold letters.
Acknowledgment
1. Thesis or dissertation acknowledgements appear between your title page and abstract and
should be no longer than one page.
2. It’s usually a good idea to place professional acknowledgements first, followed by any
personal ones. You can then proceed by ranking who you’d like to thank from most
formal to least.
 HOW TO WRITE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
After you’ve compiled a list of who you’d like to thank, you can then sort your list into rank order.
Separate everyone you listed into “major thanks,” “big thanks,” and “minor thanks” categories.
“Major thanks” are given to people who your project would be impossible without. These are
often predominantly professional acknowledgements, such as your advisor, chair, and committee,
as well as any funders.
“Big thanks” are an in-between, for those who helped you along the way or helped you grow
intellectually, such as classmates, peers, or librarians.
“Minor thanks” can be a catch-all for everyone else, especially those who offered moral support
or encouragement. This can include personal acknowledgements, such as parents, partners,
children, friends, or even pets.
HOW TO PHRASE YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To avoid acknowledgements that sound repetitive or dull, consider changing up you’re phrasing.
Here are some examples of common sentence starters you can use for each category.
Common sentence starters

Major thanks Big thanks Minor thanks

• I am deeply indebted to • Many thanks to • I’d like to acknowledge

• I would like to express
my deepest appreciation
to
• I would like to express
my deepest gratitude to
• I’m extremely grateful
to
• This endeavor would not
have been possible
without
• I could not have
undertaken this journey
without
• Words cannot express
my gratitude to
• Special thanks to • Lastly, I’d like to mention
• I am also thankful • I’d like to recognize
to/for • I had the pleasure of working
• I am also grateful with/collaborating with
to/for • I would be remiss in not
• Thanks should also mentioning
go to
• I would like to
extend my sincere
thanks to

Note that you do not need to write any sort of conclusion or summary at the end. You can simply
end the acknowledgements with your last thank you.
Sample
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Words cannot express my gratitude to my professor and chair of my committee for her

invaluable patience and feedback. I also could not have undertaken this journey without my

defense committee, who generously provided knowledge and expertise. Additionally, this

endeavor would not have been possible without the generous support from the MacArthur

Foundation, who financed my research.

I am also grateful to my classmates and cohort members, especially my office mates, for

their editing help, late-night feedback sessions, and moral support. Thanks should also go to the

librarians, research assistants, and study participants from the university, who impacted and

inspired me.

Lastly, I would be remiss in not mentioning my family, especially my parents, spouse, and

children. Their belief in me has kept my spirits and motivation high during this process. I would

also like to thank my cat for all the entertainment and emotional support.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES

1. Include only the materials that are cited in the article.

2. Ensure that all bibliographical entries are complete as much as possible.
3. Document your study throughout the text by citing the author and date of the works you used.
4. Arrange entries accordingly: Books, Magazines/Journals, Unpublished sources (Theses and
Dissertations), On-line/Internet sources including their URL and when the material was retrieved.
5. The first line is left-aligned; the second and subsequent lines are indented 5-7 sentences from
the left margin or use the normal tab default.
6. For other kinds of entries according to type of material, number of authors, etc., follow the
appropriate APA rule.

Books
Magazines/Journals

Theses/Dissertations
On-line/Internet sources

SAMPLE
 CURRICULUM VITAE SAMPLE

Name: BRYAN JASON C. DELOS REYES

2 x 2 PICTURE
Current Location: San Rafeal, Cabangan Zambales
Contact No.: 09485275346
Email Address: brybrydelosreyes9@gmail.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Date of Birth: June 05, 2001

Place of Birth: Iba Zambales
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 71
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s Name: Joseph F. Delos Reyes
Mother’s Name: Bernardita C. Delos Reyes

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Senior High School: CELTECH College

Junior High School: Immaculate Conception Academy
Elementary: Cabangan Elementary School

SEMINARS ATTENDED:

Title:
Theme:
Where:
When:

RESEARCH UDERTAKEN:

Research title:

SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate both in written and oral

• Can speak English and Filipino
• Ability to use MS word, excel, power point and internet explorer
• Can dance and sing
AFFILIATIONS:

• Future Mentor Organizations

o Escort (2008-2009)

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the information provided in this form is complete, true, and
correct to the best of my knowledge.