Libertad National High School

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Course: Research/Capstone Project/3Is for STEM

Prerequisites: Practical Research 1 and 2
Teacher: Chester Ian S. Pineda
Email: chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph
Consultation Hours: Thursdays, 7:15 – 11:15 AM

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course aims to develop critical thinking and problem- solving skills of Grade 12 Science Technology Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) students through the conduct of qualitative and quantitative researches relative to their interests.

II. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

On the completion of this course, the student is expected to:
1. Conduct and defend a group research (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) by undertaking a rigorous
process that involves:
a. Deciding on a suitable research topic in different areas of interest and in the process, formulate clearly
the statement of research problem;
b. Selecting, citing, and synthesizing related literature and use sources according to ethical standards;
c. Describing adequately various research designs with emphasis on mixed methods design, sampling
techniques, process of validating a research instrument, intervention (if applicable), data collection,
and analysis procedures;
d. Gathering and analyzing data with intellectual honesty, using suitable techniques; and
e. Forming logical conclusions, making recommendations based on these conclusions, and writing and
present clear report
2. Develop appreciation towards the conduct of research in across a wide spectrum of professional fields.
3. Gain an in-depth understanding of the need for intellectual honesty, academic rigor, and collaboration through
the exercise of research.

III. GRADING SYSTEM

Written Work 25% - Quizzes, Tarpaulin Report
Performance Tasks 45% - Research Output, Attendance, Participation
Proposal/Final Defense 30% - Oral Defenses
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TOTAL 100%

IV. FINAL OUTPUT

Students enrolled in this course are expected to work in collaboration with other students in conducting a research in a
chosen area of interest. The research paper, as final output, is to be submitted following two formats: (1) a four- chapter
paper aligned to the prescribed format below; and (b) a tarpaulin report (poster presentation).

The specific parts of these formats are outlined as follows:

FULL PAPER POSTER PRESENTATON
Title page
Acknowledgment • Abstract
Abstract • Introduction
Table of Contents • Statement of the Problem
List of Figures • Methodology
List of Tables • Results and Discussions
Chapter I: The Problem and Its Setting • Conclusions
• Introduction • Recommendations
• Related Literature and Studies • Acknowledgement
• Research Framework • References
• Statement of the Problem
• Significance of the Study
• Scope and Delimitation
• Definition of Terms
Chapter II: Methodology
• Research Design
• Locale of the Study
• Gathering of Materials
- Device Architecture

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 - Assembling of Components
- Programming the Device
• Testing of Device
• Data Analysis
Chapter III: Results and Discussions
Chapter IV: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations.
References
Curriculum Vitae
Note: Parts may vary depending on research design

Each chapter shall be graded based on the following rubric.

MAJOR INDICATORS WEIGHT
COMPONENT
Chapter I: The 1. The Introduction… 12
Problem and Its a) Presents a gap in knowledge or a problem
Setting b) Explains the research gap the research seeks to address.
c) States clearly the general purpose of the research.
d) Reflects coherence of thought
2. The Related Literature and Studies… 9
a) Cites a minimum of seven references from reputable journals.
b) Has been logically arranged to form a cohesive whole.
c) Follows correct in-text citation.
3. The Research Framework…
a) Presents a research paradigm that supports the concept of the 6
research
b) Includes a sensible
4. The Statement of the Problem…
a) Provides specific, clear research questions that explicitly indicates 9
the variable of interest
b) Includes sufficient research questions, congruent to the rest of the
paper.
5. The Significance of the Study… 9
a) Mentions all beneficiaries of the research.
b) Explains succinctly how each beneficiary will benefit from the
conduct of the research
6. The Scope and Delimitation…
a) Mentions the scope of the research under study. 6
b) Elucidates on the reason for study’s delimitation
7. The Definition of Terms…
a) Details conceptually and operationally the key terminologies used 9
in the study.
b) Presents terms in alphabetical order
Chapter II: 1. The Research Design… 6
Methodology a) Describes the overall research design of the study, such as
experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, or qualitative.
Explain why this design was chosen and how it is appropriate for
the research question or hypothesis.
b) Stipulates a detailed description of how the research study was
conducted
2. The Locale of the Study
a) Provides a description of the geographic location and physical 6
setting where the research was conducted.
b) States the context in which the study was carried out and the
potential impact that the setting may have had on the research
findings.
3. The Gathering of Materials
a) Presents the process of collecting data and materials needed for 6
the study.
b) Describes any materials used in the study, i.e., equipment. Explain
the specifications of the material and/or provide details on any
modifications made to them for use in the study.

3.1. Device Architecture 12

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 a) Includes the schematic diagram or drawing of the device under
study. It also shows how each component was integrated to come
up the product
b) refers to the description of the hardware and software components
used in the research study how they were integrated to collect and
analyze data.
3.2. Assembling of Components
a) Presents the description or process of putting together the 9
different components of a device.
b) Outlines detailed account of how the different parts were put
together to produce the output
3.3. Programming the Device 12
a) Specifies the programming language used in the study.
b) Provides detailed account of the codes/software component used
in the study and how they were programmed to collect and analyze
data.
4. Testing of Device
a) Includes the process/samples/treatments of evaluating the output 9
based on established parameters.
b) Describes the methods used to assess the quality of the data
collected.
c) Presents the accounts of data testing, validation, and/or analysis.
5. Data Analysis
a) Explicates the process of examining the data collected in the study 9
to answer the research question or hypothesis.
b) Describes how the results from the experimentation will be treated,
such as statistical tests or qualitative analysis. Explain why these
methods were chosen and how they were applied.
Chapter III: Based on the order of research questions, Chapter III shall present the main 15
Results and findings of the study in detail, including any significant or noteworthy results.
Discussions Use tables, graphs, or other visual aids to help communicate the results
clearly.
Chapter IV: Summarize the main findings of the study and draw conclusions based on the 15
Summary of research question or hypothesis. Provide suggestions for future research that
Findings, could build on the findings of the current study.
Conclusions, and
Recommendations
Submission on time 6
Completeness 5
TOTAL 170

V. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Font Size : 11
Font Style : Bookman Old Style
Bond Paper Size : A4
Spacing : Double – space between all lines of the manuscript. Double- space after every line
in the title, headings, references, figure captions. Single space for Abstract.

VI. LINK TO MANUSCRIPT PROFORMA FOR YOUR PERUSAL:

Click here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LRXENTSitrphMrgCX8laYeEVptroP2n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=1108761994281286
77088&rtpof=true&sd=true

VII. Dates to Remember:

April 28, 2023 - Submit Full- Blown Paper (DRAFT) >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<
May 3, 2023 - Submit FINAL Paper >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<
May 5, 2023 - Submit Tarpaulin Layout (DRAFT) >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<
May 10, 2023 - Submit FINAL Tarpaulin >> in-person <<

All the best & God bless

-Sir Chester