RESEARCH TITLE DEFENSE MECHANICS

1. Each group must prepare 3 comprehensive research title.

2. Research title can either be Pure/Basic/Fundamental (Qualitative or Quantitative) or Applied
Research.

3. Uniform power point templates must be used by each presenter/group.

4. During the title defense, the researcher must prepare the following:

a. Rationale of the Research which answers the following questions (Modelled from Campbells
Inverted Triangle and Swale’s C.A.R.S. Model):

•What are the events or reasons that led to the current investigation?

• What do experts/researchers say about the recent problem?

• How is the recent problem currently addressed by experts/researchers?

• How will the present study address the problem?

• What benefits can be gained if the study will be conducted?

b. At least 3 Statement of the Problem which the study would like to address, and;

c. Actions/Plans to be taken when the study will be conducted.

5. Panelists are free to interrupt the speaker anytime during the presentation whenever necessary.

6. After the presentation and the interview, the panelist will decide which research topic/title will be
conducted by the researchers.

7. Separate Mechanics will be given for the oral and final defense.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

First Semester (under PR 2)

September 29, 2023 Final Submission of Research Titles

October 20, 2023 Title Defense

November 10, 2023 Oral Defense (Chapters 1-3)

Second Semester (under III’s and Capstone for STEM)

January 26, 2023 Re-checking of Chapter 1-3 (revised)

March 15, 2023 Final Defense (For HUMSS)

March 22, 2023 Final Defense (For GAS/ABM)

March 29, 2023 Final Defense and SIP Exhibit (For STEM)

April 12, 2023 Submission of Softbound Copies (All Strand)

1 Prepared by: Christopher D. Yanson, LPT

Rubrics for Title Defense/Presentation:

2 Prepared by: Christopher D. Yanson, LPT