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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction (4 paragraphs, deductive approach)

First paragraph contains the general topic. You have to state facts or general

knowledge about the general problem or the dependent variable. See to it that you have

citation.

Second paragraph presents the trends. What is happening in the world, country, or

community? Is there an alarming issue that must be solved? Citation

Third paragraph contains the application of the problem in the present state of the

community or environment.

Last paragraph explains the reason for studying the chosen topic. Rationale. You

have to persuade or convince the reader that there is a need for research in the chosen

topic.

Statement of the Problem

The general problem of this study is “how ________________________”

Specifically, this study answers the following questions:

1. Question for independent variable (For STEM and ICT, prepare a question for

your proposed Prototype or System).

2. Question for dependent variable

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3. Hypothesis question

4. Proposal question after the research?

Significance of the Study

Introductory paragraph. (State the objective of your study) and this will benefit

the following:

Significant 1. Explain how will the study benefit the organization, certain group

of people etc.

Significant 2.

Significant 3.

Significant 4.

Future Researchers.

Scope and Delimitation (6 paragraphs)

First paragraph, State the focus of your study.

Second paragraph, Explain your variables and how will it be measured/described.

Third, paragraph, Who are your respondents? Population?

Fourth paragraph, What is your sampling method? And what is your sample size?
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Fifth, paragraph, How will you gather your data? And what is the statistical

treatment to be used in analyzing the gathered data?

Sixth paragraph, The duration/time frame of your study.

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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introductory paragraph. State the parts that will be presented in this chapter.

Relevant Theory

Theory. Explain the theoretical basis of your problem. How does it relate to your

current study?

Related Literature

Introductory statement

Dependent Variable

What does literature tell about the variable? How was it define? What are the

factors that may affect this variable?

Independent Variable

What does literature tell about the variable? How was it define?

Related Studies

Explain the purpose of this section.

State the studies related to the current study. How does it related? Does it give you

a hint to pursue this study? Any blind or blank spot?

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Conceptual Framework

For Correlational Research

Independent Variable Dependent Variables

Figure 1. The Conceptual Model of the Study

What is the illustration all about? What is the IV and how will it be described or

measured? What is the DV and how will it be described or measured?

For Descriptive/Difference Research:

Figure 1. The Conceptual Model of the Study

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What is the illustration all about? What is/are the input and how will it be

described or measured? How will it be processed? What is the desired outcome?

Hypotheses (For Correlational and Difference Research)

The hypotheses formulated in this study are:

1. There is no significant difference between __________________ (for

difference research).

2. There is no significant relationship between _________________ (for

correlational research).

Assumption (For Descriptive Research)

1. State your assumptions.

Definition of Terms

In order for the readers to fully comprehend the terms used in this research, the

subsequent terms are defined conceptually and operationally.

Term 1.

Term 2.
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CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introductory paragraph. State the parts that will be presented in this chapter.

Methods and Techniques of the Study

What method did you use to answer your research question?. What is your method

in data gathering? What is your research all about?

Population of the Study

What is the population of your respondents? Who are they? What sampling

technique will be utilized? How many respondents for the survey? (Use Slovin’s formula

for descriptive research while Cochran’s formula for inferential research)

Research Instrument

Discuss the parts of your questionnaire. What is intended to be measured for each

part? How will it be answered?

Evaluation Scale

Numerical Rating Weighted Mean Verbal Interpretation

5 4.21-5.00 Outstanding
4 3.41-4.20 Very Satisfactory
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3 2.60-3.40 Satisfactory
2 1.80-2.59 Fair
1 1.00-1.79 Poor

Explain the evaluation scale to be used

Data Gathering Procedure

Discuss in a detailed manner. How did you start? Approval to conduct a survey,

survey procedure, encoding…. Etc….

Prototype/System Procedure (For STEM and ICT Students)

Explain the procedure (step-by-step) your prototype or system. Explain this in a

detailed manner (from the very beginning of prototype/system making until the end).

Data Processing and Statistical Treatment

What type of statistics will be used? Specifically, which statistical tool of the

statistical type will be utilized to process and analyze the data?

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CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Introductory paragraph. State the parts that will be presented in this chapter.

The sequencing of the questions in the first chapter (statement of the problem)

shall be considered in presenting the data.

Prototype/System Output (For STEM/ICT)

Procedure and
Trial Remarks
Materials

1 Explain Outcome

2 Explain Outcome

3 Explain Outcome

4 Explain Outcome

5 Explain Outcome

INSERT A BLUE PRINT OF YOUR PROTOTYPE/SYSTEM AND LABEL THE

PARTS (for STEM/ICT)

Parts Function
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Explain

Explain

Explain

Explain

Explain

Question 1 (Variable)

Table 1
Title
Label Weighted Mean Verbal Interpretation

Indicator 5 Interpret

Indicator 4 Interpret

Indicator 3 Interpret

Indicator 2 Interpret

Indicator 1 Interpret

General Mean 3 Interpret

Table 1 shows …..

Variable 1. Explain the result in detailed manner. Discuss the conclusion based on

the result. What is the implication of the result (apply the result to the current situation).

Support the result by citing some of the literature related to the result. This may be

supported or contradicted by the related literature (related study).

Variable 2

Table 3
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Title
INSERT TABLE HERE

Table 3 illustrates.,..

Variable 2. Explain the result in detailed manner. Discuss the conclusion based

on the result. What is the implication of the result (apply the result to the current

situation). Support the result by citing some of the literature related to the result. This

may be supported or contradicted by the related literature (related study).

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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Introductory paragraph. State the parts that will be presented in this chapter.

Summary of the Findings

Introductory paragraph.

1. Variable 1. State the result

2. Variable 2. State the result

Conclusions

Introductory paragraph.

1. What have you concluded based on the findings of the study?

2. What have you concluded based on the findings of the study?

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3. What have you concluded based on the findings of the study?

Recommendations

Based on the aforementioned findings of the research, the following are

recommended by the researchers:

(You may use the sequence of the significance of the study)

Significance 1.

1. What will you recommend based on the findings and conclusion of the study?

2. Based on the implication, what will you recommend?

Significance 2.

1. What will you recommend based on the findings and conclusion of the study?

2. Based on the implication, what will you recommend?

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APPENDICES
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Date

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

ICP, Instructor

Dear Ma’am/Sir:

Greetings!

We, senior high school students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations
Strand of Immaculate Conception Polytechnic are currently enrolled in Practical
Research 2 (PR 2). The course is designed to hone the student’s research skills,
highlighted by the inclusion of thesis requirement to facilitate and enhance the knowledge
and skills of students in the field of research geared for practical application in various
industries and in preparation for tertiary education.

In connection to this, we are humbly requesting your good-self to be our research adviser
in our research endeavor. We believe that your expertise and educational background will
surely be of help in the completion of this academic requirement.

We are hoping for your utmost consideration to this request.

Sincerely yours,

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME
FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Noted:

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

Date
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FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Designation
School

Dear Ma’am/Sir:

Greetings!

We, senior high school students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations
Strand of Immaculate Conception Polytechnic are currently writing our research entitled
“Title of the Research.” Selected students/teachers from different colleges will be the
respondents of our study.
In this regard, we would like to seek permission from your good office to allow us secure
a copy of the total number of enrolled students from each college this semester. The said
data will be of great help for our thesis. Your favorable response will be highly
appreciated.
Thank you very much!

Very truly yours,

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME
FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME
FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Noted:

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

Validation Letter
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Date

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

ICP, Instructor

Dear Ma’am/Sir:

Greetings!
We, senior high school students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations
Strand of Immaculate Conception Polytechnic are currently writing our research entitled
“Title of the Research.” Selected students/teachers from different colleges will be the
respondents of our study.
This semester, we are about to start gathering data for our study. To enable this, we are
humbly requesting your expertise for the validation of our questionnaire. Your
participation is of great importance to our academic endeavour and will be highly
appreciated. We are looking forward to your positive response.

Thank you very much!

Very truly yours,

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME
FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Noted:

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Statistician, Department
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School/Company

Dear Ma’am Sir:

Greetings!

We, senior high school students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations
Strand of Immaculate Conception Polytechnic are currently writing our research entitled
“Title of the Research.” Selected students/teachers from different colleges will be the
respondents of our study.
This semester, we are already finished in gathering data for our study. To enable to get the
results, we are humbly requesting your expertise as statistician for the computation and
analysis of our data. Your participation is of great importance to our academic endeavour
and will be highly appreciated. We are looking forward to your positive response.

Thank you very much!

Very truly yours,

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME
FIRST M.I. LAST NAME FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Noted:

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Research Instructor

CERTIFICATION
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This is to certify that the survey questionnaire for the practical research entitled

“Title of Research” by students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations

Grade 12 – St. Lorenzo Ruiz had been reviewed and analyzed to improve it as an

instrument that can be used by the researchers.

Issued this ____ day of ________ 20______ at Immaculate Conception

Polytechnic, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Designation, Department
School

CERTIFICATION
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This is to certify that the survey questionnaire for the practical research entitled

“Title of Research” by students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations

Grade 12 – St. Lorenzo Ruiz had been computed and analyzed to present as results that

can be used by the researchers in their study.

Issued this ____ day of ________ 20______ at Immaculate Conception

Polytechnic, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

Statistician, Department
School
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Certificate of Editing and Proofreading

This is to certify that the chapters one (1) to five (5) of the senior high school

research entitled “Title of the Research” by students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and

Tourism Operations Grade 12 – St. Lorenzo Ruiz has been edited for coherence,

organization and correct language structure.

Issued this ____ day of ________ 20______ at Immaculate Conception

Polytechnic, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

FIRST M.I. LAST NAME

English Teacher, Department
School
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Date

Dear Respondents:
We, senior high school students of Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism Operations of
Immaculate Conception Polytechnic, are currently conducting a research entitled “Title
of Research.” The study focuses on _______________________________.
In line with this, may we invite you as participants for our research undertaking?
Participation in this study will require few minutes of your time. You will just be asked to
answer survey questionnaire regarding your knowledge on the field of the study. Hoping
that you will answer the questions to the best of your knowledge.
There are no anticipated risks or discomforts related to this research. The information
gathered will be treated with utmost confidentiality. Rest assured that only the researchers
will have the access to the data gathered. Your names and any other identifying details
will never be revealed in any publication of the results of this study.
Your participation in this research is completely voluntary. If you refuse to participate,
the researchers will wholeheartedly understand your decision. Also, you have the right to
avoid any questions that might discomfort you and may withdraw from participating in
this study at any time for any reasons.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask the researchers by
contacting First M.I. Last Name at 0926-000-0000, First M.I. Last Name at
0926-000-0000, First M.I. Last Name at 0926-000-0000, First M.I. Last Name at
0926-000-0000, and First M.I. Last Name at 0926-000-0000.

I have read the above information regarding this research and I am giving my consent to
participate in this study.
_______________________________ (Name)
_______________________________ (Signature)
_______________________________ (Date)
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INSERT YOUR SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE HERE