SECTION 15 UNDERGRADUATE THESIS ADVISER, RESEARCH INSTRUCTOR 10. AND PANEL MEMBERS bem adviser must be a facuity of CNSC, must be a master's or doctoral degree a der and has expertise in the field of study. ral Ke advisers and panelists must be formed by the dean, the list of which must aidan mn at the start of every schoo! year. Said list shall serve as the reference of the field ot oesing Ded respective a advisers. In the absence of an expert 5 the respective oot 'y, ternal consultant may be invited upon approval ot pee ng iuctors are tasked to guide, advice and rate students in thesis writing. Resear editing are considered part of instruction under the research course. yin Haber must ensure that the format prescribed in the manual is followed the ceipanuCent in the preparation of their manuscript to facilitate the repackaging of le outputs into article form for publication. (refer to Section 16 of this manual) Research instructor and/or adviser must ensure that the research study of their Student/advisee must be worthy of publication and in accordance with the thematic cee assigned to their respective delivery unit/college. (refer to Section 9 of this - Research instructor can serve as the thesis adviser for the whole Research class Provided it should not exceed six research studies. Research instructor shall facilitate the oral defense, which will be conducted in the form of a research seminar. The adviser is responsible for whatever output his/her advisee may produce, He/she Shall guide the student in the proper direction of research writing and see to it that they really conduct the research work themselves, that the research process is Correct and the research result is true, The Panel Secretary must take note of the comments and suggestions of the committee. The members of the Panel recommended by the respective research coordinators and approved by their deans shall come from a pool of experts and shall be chosen based on the nature and topic of the thesis to be presented. QUALIFICATION OF THE ADVISER AND PANEL MEMBER The adviser and/or panel member: 1. May be a temporary or permanent member of CNSC who is a master’s or doctoral degree holder 2. Must have technical expertise in the area of the study 3. Must be one of the pool of advisers or panel, ROLE OF THE ADVISER ‘The adviser shall: guide his advisee in the conduct of the research study; 2. ensure that the topic is aligned with the college’ or unit's research thrust and Nogae priorities; provide direction in the appropriate methodology; check on the form and style; coach on the statistical tool to be used; give moral and or technical support to his/her advise. coordinate whenever necessary with the Research Instructor or Research Coordinator; ‘ot be entitled to any deloading of teaching assignments or financial remuneration by reason of his/her being such.ROLE OF THE PANEL CHAIRMAN The Panel Chairman shall 1. evaluate the research report comprehensively prior to the defense schedule with the aim of providing constructive erticisms; 2. initiate and lead the process of oral examination and inquiy after the researcher Presented his/her study; 3. summarize the grades of panelists based on certain criteria and grading system: 4. announce the result of the oral examination after proper deliberation as agreed upon by all advisory committee members; 5. sign pertinent papers and recommend for the approval of the study; and &. resolve issues that may arise on matters regarding the conduct of oral defense. ROLE OF THE PANEL MEMBER The Panel Member shal: 1. make a pre-evaluation of the manuscript that will be presented for defense based on agreed criteria with the aim of improving the research; 2. exhaust all efforts to ensure that the study to be presented is original and has. been conducted accordingly; 3. give comments and suggestions that will enhance the manuscript and fecommend appropriate exclusions or inclusions after thorough examination. Role of the Panel Secretary (Note: The Panel Secretary may be the Research Instructor or one duly appointed by the Dean.) The Secretary shall 1. record the proceedings of the oral defense; 2. prepare minutes and reproduce copies of all pertinent papers such as list of suggestions and recommendations, evaluation sheet etc. for distribution to all concerned specifically the student and the adviser; 3. submit proceedings of the oral defense with the necessary attachments to the Dean's Office; 4. prepare and sign the list of suggestions and recommendation/s. ROLE OF THE RESEARCH INSTRUCTOR The Research Instructor shall: 1. guide, advise and rate their students in research writing; 2. give direction on how to conduct the research study in all stages starting from the conceptualization, outline or draft preparation, manuscript writing and oral presentation; 3. advise the researcher in terms of form and style and whenever possible on statistical applications; and 4, facilitate the oral defense in coordination with the Research Coordinator and the Dean/Campus Director.SECTION 16 GUIDELINES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE AA ‘STUDENT RESEARCHERIS FORMAT AND STYLE IN PREPARING EXPERIMENTAL /*DESCRIPTIVE THESIS MANUSCRIPT Title Page Approval Sheet Acknowledgment Table of Contents Abstract wv. v. INTRODUCTION Importance of the Study Objective of the Study Scope and Limitation Time and Place of the Study REVIEW OF LITERATURE (Topical) Theoretical! Conceptual Framework** MATERIALS AND METHODS/METHODOLOGY Research Design ‘Subject of the Study/Population Treatments and Experimental Design/*Sampling Procedure or Techniques Data Collection ¥ Research Instruments and its administration (descriptive research: questionnaire, interview schedule, rating scale, checklist, and test questions, etc.) v Parameters and the Measuring Procedure Tool for Data Analysis RESULTS AND DISCUSSION SUMMARY, CONCLUSION and RECOMMENDATION LITERATURE CITED APPENDICES Nomination of Thesis Evaluation/Advisory Committee (TAC) duly approved by the Dean/Campus Director Application for Oral Defense Approved permit to conduct study Certification from Secretary Certification from Editor Copy of the Research Instrument Curriculum Vitae Signed Certification of the author that his/her work is original and works, pictures, figures and texts used are properly acknowledged. Other Supporting or Pertinent documents NOTE: * (for descriptive research) (for Social Sciences including Languages)A.2 TEXTUAL PRESENTATION Comore” thesis proposal, the manuscript must have Title Page, Approval Sheet, Table of Gonten's, Introduction, Review of Literature, Materials and Methods/*Methodology (for lescriptive only), Literature Cited and Appendices. When filing for the final oral exam, the manuscript must be completed with preliminary Rages (Title Page, Approval Sheet, Certification for Oral Examination, Certification from the Secretary, Certification from the Editor, Acknowledgment, Abstract, Dedication, Table of Contents, List of Tables, and List of Figures), introduction, Review of Literature, Materials and Methods/*Methodology (for descriptive only), Results and Discussion, Summary, Conelusion and Recommendation, Literature Cited and Appendices. 1. Preliminary Pages must be included in the Table of Contents with coesponding Roman Numerals as page numbers. 2. Capitalize the author, thesis ttle, degree and major field in the approval sheet. 3. Acknowledgment must be 1 page only. 4. Abstract should not be more than 200 words. 5. The main headings: INTRODUCTION; REVIEW OF LITERATURE: MATERIALS AND METHODS/*"METHODOLOGY; RESULTS AND DISCUSSION; SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: LITERATURE CITED must be all Capitalized and ought to have imaginary page numbers. Headings have to be placed at the center of the page and 1 inch from the top side. 6. Page number 2 and the succeeding page numbers must be placed 1 inch from top and 1 inch from the upper right hand comer of the page. 7. Keep up 4 spaces between the main heading (INTRODUCTION, REVIEW OF LITERATURE) and the major subsection, 8. Major Subsection is placed at the center of the page, with first letter capitalized and an inverted pyramid form when composed of five or more words 9. Keep or maintain 2 spaces between the major subsection and the minor subsection. 10, Minor subsection is placed at the left side of the page, with first letter capitalized and itt runs more than half of the page, cut-off, flush to the left margin in single space. 11. Keep 2 spaces between the minor subsection and the paragraph heading, 12. Paragraph Heading must be indented 5 spaces to the right, with the first letter capitalized, italicized and with paragraph follows after 2 spaces. 13, Do not underscore when defining terms and for emphasizing ideas. 14, Use double spaces in the text but single space in tables and figures. 45. Use deskjet printer for reproduction of the text manuscripts, while inkjet or scanner for figures, 16. All undergraduate and graduate theses manuscripts must conform to the following format: 1, Paper Type: White bond paper (substance 20) 2. Paper size: 8.5" x 11" 3. Cover type: hard with sufficient space in the pivot for engraving of authors’ surname (alphabetical), and date 4. Cover color: the official color of the particular department/unit for both undergraduate and graduate programs is Nazareno maroon. 5, Letter size: font 12 for regular texts, Times New Roman A.3_ TABULAR PRESENTATION 1. Tables can be placed along with the text or could be in a separate page. Maintain 2 spaces before and after the tert.3, Fables must be presented with double soli lines on ts top and the bottom parts. i ‘irst level heading must be all in capital letters. Second level heading must have the 4, {tstletter capitalized. The thir level must be in small letters only. 4 Tables must not have side boxes. Table title must be placed on top of the table and must be 2 spaces before the double solid lines. Tables can be:presented after it is mentioned in the text or it could be placed as appendix table. A.4 FIGURE PRESENTATION Figure caption should be placed 2 spaces after the figure is presented. Figures can be indicated along with the text or in separate page. If placed with the text, maintain 2 spaces before and after the text Inkjet or scanner can be used to produce figures provided itis clear and clean. nice also be presented after it is mentioned in the text or just place as appendix figures. No ae AS LITERATURE CITED 1. Use APA Citation Style unless i's a Research Study on Language in which MLA Citation Format shall be used. Keep and maintain the correct citation in the literature cited. . Use double space between entries but single space within entries. B_ Research 1 B.1__ PROCEDURES IN ACCOMPLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS IN RESEARCH 1 4. The individual or group of researchers, which may comprise of utmost three members, must submit their title to the Research Instructor who will then submit it to the Research Coordinator for confirmation that it is within the college's research agenda and is not a duplication of other research 2. Once the file has been approved by the Research instructor and confirmed by the Research Coordinator, the proponent/s may start gathering materials. 3. The thesis proposal must be in accordance with the format and style shown above. 4. After preparing the proposal following the above format, the proponents may now seek help from their adviser as to content, organization, form and style. Proponents must be given assistance only if they can show that they have initially done something, They must not approach any adviser with a mere research title only. 5. After the proponent/s has/have completed their proposal, the adviser can recommend to the Research instructor for the conduct of an oral ile defense. 6. The thesis proposal must be presented and defended by the proponents before a panel in the presence of their adviser. 7. The Research Instructor who sits as secretary of the panel shall take note all the ‘suggestions and recommendations. A copy must be provided tothe respective proponents, Note: A secretary may also be designated as the need arises. 8. Proponents shall make the necessary revisions or modifications under the guidance of their adviser. 9. The final copy of the proposal shall be submitted to the Research Instructor with a certification from adviser that the comments and suggestions of the panel have been complied with. A checklist of the comments and suggestions with the corresponding page/s must be attached to the thesis.f 10, 11be output shall serve as the basis ofthe student's grade during the final rating period. pd final grade for the subject shall be computed by getting the percentage weights of Prelim, mid-term and finals following the school's grading system. 5.2 MECHANICS OF THE ORAL DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH 1 1A week before the oral defense the proponents must submit four copies of ther thesis pcreeel to the research instructor. This is to give enough time for the panel to read the sal 2 re ia defense shall be scheduled if the proposal is not submitted time 3. The Research Coordinator together with the Research Instructors shall facilitate the conduct of the oral ile defense not beyond the first semester. 4. The Research Instructor shall take charge inthe invitation of the panel members who have the expertise in the area or topic of the research that will be presented. He/she will also announce the schedule of oral defense a month after the regular classes. The Research Instructor acts as the secretary andior panel member during the defense. 8. The oral defense shall be in the form of a Research Seminer. 7. Criteria in rating the students in their defense are as follows: Mechanics ..... ss 10% Organization ...csscescssseenseenin 15% Content... soveeneeee 30% Ability to defend the thesis Mastery esse sseee 25% Reasoning Ability .......... 15% Emotional Ability . 5% Total 100% Note: Students will have the same rating for mechanics, organization and content but for the abilty to defend the thesis may vary even if it is a group research. 8. The average rating given by the panel shall be the grade for the final rating period, The final grade for the subject shall be computed by the research instructor following the grading system of the school. 9. The researchers must secure a copy of the comments and suggestions from their Research Instructor. This will serve as their guide in the revision of the manuscript. C. Research 2 C1 PROCEDURES IN ACCOMPLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS IN RESEARCH 2 1. The proponents will be given orientation during the first month of their classes and must pursue the thesis they have started in Research 1 with the assistance and guidelines of their adviser and Research Instructor. 2. The format to be followed is shown below: ‘A. Materials and Specifications 1. Paper Type: White bond paper (substance 20) 2, Paper size: 8.5" x 11” 3. Cover type: hard with sufficient space in the pivot for engraving of authors’ surname (alphabetical), and date 4. Cover color: the official color of the particular departmentunit for undergraduate program is Nazareno maroon. 5. Letter size: font 12 for regular texts, Times New RomanS. Thesis Contents must be in accordance with Section 14 4, ‘ter competing the manuscript, the adviser recommends to the research Instructor that is/her advisee/s is/are ready for final oral defense. 5. The Research Instructor will eompute the grade fr final rating period ofthe students 'sed from the average rating given by the panel. But the final grade of the students must be computed following the existing rating system. ©.2 MECHANICS OF THE ORAL DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH 2 1. The proponents must submit four copies of their manuscript to the Research Instructor who shall distribute them to the chairman of the panel to its two other members and to the adviser a week before the scheduled defense to give enough time to read the manuscript 2. No oral defense shall be scheduled if the manuscript is not given on time. 3. The Research Instructors shall take charge in the invitation of the panel members who have the expertise in the area or topic of the research that will be presented. He/she will also announce the schedule of oral defense a month after the regular classes. 4. The Research Instructor acts as the secretary and/or panel members during the defense. 5. The oral defense shall be in the form of the Research seminar. 6. Criteria in rating the students in their defense are as follows: Mechanics 10% Organization sevens 15% Content .. , - 30% Ability to defend the thesis Mastery o..essene : Reasoning Abilt Emotional Ability Total Note: Students will have the same rating for mechanics, organization and content but for the ability to defend the thesis may vary even if it is a group research. 7. The average rating given by the panel shall be grade for the final rating period. The final grade for the subject shall be computed by the Research Instructor following the existing grading system of the school. 8. The researchers must secure a copy of the comments and suggestions from their research instructor. This will serve as their guide in the revision and finalization of their manuscript. 11. Copies of the final revised thesis must be provided to the college library and their respective Dean's office. A copy of the abstract of the research work shall also be provided to the Research Coordinator for reference purposes.FORM OF UNDERGRADUATE ORAL DEFENSE EVALUATION SHEET PRE-ORAL/FINAL ORAL EVALUATION SHEET Researcher: Degree: Se Tite: TS SIOo1.___"_—————. Date: TITIOTS4TS—————. ———— Criteria Percentage | Rating Distribution Macharics 10% [Organization 15%, Content 30% Ability to defend the thesis Mastery 25% Reasoning Abily 15% ‘Emotional Abii 5% TOTAL FINAL RATING ‘Evaluators signature over printed name Comments/RemarksSECTION 27 PRELIMINARIES F ‘OR UNDER( wes) N27 PRELIM (GRADUATE/GRADUATE TI Cover Page Format (Space between the frst line of the tite and the tp edge ofthe cover must be 6 spaces) THESIS TITLE! DISSERTATION (Must be typewritten in Inverted pyramid style, M-point, Times New Roman and ALL CAPS) (B single spaces) Camarines Norte State College College of. IGraduste Schoo! Daet, Camarines Norte (10 single spaces) NAME 2 spaces) Degree Program {8 single spaces) Year of Graduation Note: All entries must be typewritten in 14-point Times New Roman font and in bold face. Only the ttle of the dissertation/thesis and the name of the researcher must be written in ALL CAPS)10 Format for the Thesis/Manuscript Book Spine sonny Pm urto4,| 99.89¢1 foxy 4 Year GraduatedTitle Page Format (First tine js Ss line ofthe Title of thesis/isertation must be typed 6 spaces from the papers top margin) secer._4 THESIS TITLEDISSERTATION (Must be typewritten in inverted pyramid style, 14-point, Times New Roman font, and ALL CAPS) (6-single spaces) A Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the College of, / Graduate School ‘Camarines Norte State College Daet, Camarines Norte ( single spaces) In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Master in Management (8 single spaces) by (4 single spaces) [Name of Researcher (boldface) 2 single spaces) Month & Year of Graduation (Note: Except for the Title, all entries must be typed using 12-point font) "Certification and Approval Sheet “Eh thesis/disseration ented “TITLE OF THESIS/DISSERTATION (IN ALL CAPS AND IN A BOLD mitted by NAME OF RESEARCHER in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the / MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION has been FACE) prepared and sub degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ‘examined and recommended for Oral Ex amination ‘Aaviser ‘Thesis Evaluation/Advisory Committee Member the grade of ‘APPROVAL, Approved by the Panel/Advisory Committee on Oral Examination on _ Chairman Member Member ‘Accepted in partial fulfillment ofthe requitements forthe degree Bachelor of Science in__/Master in Business Administration Comprehensive Examination Passed Dae ollege of JGraduate School Dean, Vice President for Research and Extension President Note: *For Graduate School only 2Sample Abstract Format 1H page only} Tite: Researcher Degree Tnstitution: Year: Adviser: ‘The Problem ‘(State the main objective (5) ofthe study) Research Methodology (State briefly the research method used, selection of espondents instruments used, data-gathering techniques, ‘and the statistical treatment of data) Findings (State the major findings) Conclusions (State conclusions based on the findings) Recommendations « (State recommendations based on the conclusions) BSECTION 28 APPENDICES FOR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE THESIS MANUSCRIPT Republic ofthe Philippines Camarines Norte State College Daet, Camarines Norte NOMINATION OF THESIS EVALUATION/ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Date. Name Degree Sought: __ Major?Minor: 1/ We hereby nominate the following as members of my/our Evaluation/Advisory Committee Chairman [adviser to be assigned to guide the students from the start or upon enrollment} Printed Name Signature ‘Members: 1 —— or Printed Name Signature Date 2 Printed Name ‘Signature Date Approval Recommended: Approved Research Coordinator Dean! Campus Director Dae Date 4Republic ofthe Philippines Camarines Norte State College act, Camarines Norte APPROVAL OF THESIS OUTLINE Name: Degree Sought _______~ Major: rT a Minor; —_—_ — ras Title: es a | OO APPROVED EVALUATION/ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Chairman: — Printed Neme ‘Signature Date Members: 1 _ Printed Name Signature Date 2 —— Printed Name Signature Date Remarks: — Noted: Approved: —_—_ —_—____ Research Coordinator Dean Date Date 1sines Camarines Norte State College Daet, Camarines Norte APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE/FINAL (ORAL) DEFENSE Name Degree Sought ————=== Major: =e Miner —— a Date of TitleFinal Defense: Time Vee ‘Members ofthe Evaluation/ Advisory Committee Chairman: = = ——— Printed Name ‘Signature Date Members: 1 — ———— Printed Name Signature Date 2 — es Printed Name Signature Date Noted: Approved Research Coordinator Dean/Campus Director Date Date 16Republic ofthe Philippines ‘Camarines Norte State College Dact, Camarines Norte PERMISSION TO CONDUCT STUDY AND. ‘TO USE COLLEGE FACILITIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF UNDERGRADUATE THESIS Date The Dean This College Sir: 1/ We have the honor to request permission from your office to conduct study entitled Laboratory facilites to be used/borrowed/rented Duration of the Study. ‘Thank you very much. Very truly yours, ‘Student Applicant Recommending Approval Student Applicant rector aRepublic ofthe Philippines Camarines Norte State College Daet, Camarines Norte RESULT OF FINAL DEFENSE Date To The Dean This College Deae Sir: This is to inform you that Mr/Ms. — Presented his /her / their undergraduate thesis entitled ee —__atie Daet, Camarines Norte from_____t0. ‘The seminar was attended by __ faculty members and_studens. The candidates) ‘was/were advised to incorporate all suggestions and improvements given by the committe. Evaluation: Very trly yours, Chairman, Evaluation /Advisory Committee MemberRepublic of the Philippines ‘Camarines Norte State College Deet, Camarines Norte APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE DEFENSE Date: The Dean This College Sir: May Wwe respectfully request for the paper presentation of my/our thesis manuscript entitled on at AMIPM i Hoping for your kind consideration and approval on this matter. ‘Thank you very much Very truly yours, Student Researcher(s) Favorably Endorsed: Chairman, Evaluation/Advisory Conunittee Noted: Research Coordinator Approved Dean/Campus Director 9Republic ofthe Philippines ‘Camarines Norte State College APPLICATION FOR FINAL ORAL DEFENSE Date The Dean This College Sir: May Vive respectfully request for the paper presentation of my/our thesis manuscript entitled: on AMPM in Hoping for your kind consideration and approval on this matter. ‘Thank you very much, Very truly yours, ‘Student Researcher(s) Fevorably Endorsed Chairman, Evahation Advisory Commitee Research Coordinator For Dean's Office Use ‘Submitted the thesis manuscript Seminar date applied for is the prescribed time to allow the review of manuscript by the Examining Comnitiee/Panel members. Dean/Campus Director 20Republic ofthe Philippines Camarines Norte State College ‘Daet, Camarines Norte CERTIFICATION This is to cerity thatthe research study by the undersigned entitled is ea eee inal and not yet submitted to any publishers for consideration. This is to certify further that works, pictures figures and texts used ffom other sources are properly acknowledged Given this day of jn Camarines Norte State College, Campus, . Camarines Norte Researchersis