What is Thesis?

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By the end of the lesson we shall be able to:

● Determine the nature and importance of thesis

writing in the undergraduate level;
● Identify the structure of a thesis; and
● Write a sample thesis title

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Nature and Definition of Thesis

● A document submitted in support of a candidate

for an academic degree or professional
qualification (ISO, 1986)
● A written work resulting from original research

submitted for higher degree in a university

● From Greek word “θέσις” meaning “something put

forth”

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Nature and Definition of Thesis

● It is written to put forth an idea or a solution to a

problem or issue
● Uses the scientific method to organize and
present data and solutions
● Describes what are already written about the
topic to be investigated
● Describes whether the problem is solved or not

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Structure of the thesis

● Chapter 1: Problem and its Background

○ Introduction
○ Theoretical Framework
○ Conceptual Framework
○ Statement of the Problem
○ The Hypothesis
○ Scope and Limitation of the Study
○ Significance of the Study
○ Definition of Terms

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Structure of the thesis

● Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature

○ Local Studies
○ International Studies

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Structure of the thesis

● Chapter 3: Methodology
○ Research Design
○ Sampling
○ Instrumentation
○ Data gathering Procedure
○ Data analysis procedure
■ Statistical treatment of data

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Structure of the thesis

● Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, and

Interpretation of Findings
○ Presentation of Findings
○ Analysis of Data or Findings
○ Interpretation of Findings/Results/ Implications and Inferences

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Structure of the thesis

● Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions, and

Recommendations
○ Summary
○ Conclusions
○ Recommendations

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Writing the title of your thesis

Considerations for writing the thesis title:

(Sacred Heart University Library, library.sacredheart.edu)

● The purpose of the research

● The narrative tone of the Paper
● The methods used in the research

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Biglang Awa St Cor 11th Ave Catleya, Caloocan, 1400 Metro Manila, Philippines
Writing the title of your thesis
Considerations for writing the thesis title:
(thesisnotes.com)

● Thesis title should not be bland even the topic is specific. It

should be carefully worded as the arguments and research
contained in the thesis paper.
● Seek advice from your professor, classmates and friend on
choosing the right thesis title. Present your list of your favorite
thesis title and ask them which appeals to them most.

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Writing the title of your thesis

● Acronym, abbreviations and initials are not allowed in

thesis title.
● Thesis title should be precise and concise that will surely
explain the nature of your work. It should be directly
relate to the topic to be able to get the information
quickly

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Writing the thesis proposal

Parts of a Research Proposal (DepEd Order 16, 2016)

● Introduction and Rationale
● Literature review
● Research Questions
● Scope and Limitations

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Writing the thesis proposal

Parts of a Research Proposal (DepEd Order 16, 2016)

● Research Methods
○ Sampling
○ Data collection plans
○ Data Analysis plans
○ Ethical issues that may be encountered
● Timetable
● References
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Activity

● Prepare at least three (3) topics for your thesis.

● For EACH TOPIC, write three (3) questions you wish to
answer about the topic

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Activity

● Topic 1
○ Question 1
○ Question 2
○ Question 3
● Topic 2
○ Question 1
○ Question 2
○ Question 3

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