LIBERTAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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
List of Figures Problem
List of Tables • Methodology
Chapter I: The Problem and Its Setting • Results and
• Introduction Discussions
• Related Literature and Studies • Conclusions
• Research Framework • Recommendations
• Research Objectives • Acknowledgement
• Significance of the Study • References
• Scope and Delimitation
• Definition of Terms
Chapter II: Methodology
• Research Design
• Locale of the Study

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 • Gathering of Materials
- Device Architecture
- 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… 6
a) Presents a research paradigm that supports
the concept of the research
b) Includes a sensible
4. The Research Objectives 9
a) Provides specific, clear objectives that
explicitly indicates the variable of interest
b) Includes sufficient research questions,
congruent to the rest of the paper.
5. The Significance of the Study…
a) Mentions all beneficiaries of the research. 9
b) Explains succinctly how each beneficiary will
benefit from the conduct of the research
6. The Scope and Delimitation… 6
a) Mentions the scope of the research under
study.
b) Elucidates on the reason for study’s
delimitation
7. The Definition of Terms… 9
a) Details conceptually and operationally the
key terminologies used 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 6
a) Provides a description of the geographic
location and physical 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.

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 3. The Gathering of Materials 6
a) Presents the process of collecting data and
materials needed for 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

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 9
together the 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
a) Specifies the programming language used in 12
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 9
evaluating the output 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 10
collected in the study 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 15
Results and III shall present the main findings of the study in
Discussions detail, including any significant or noteworthy
results. Use tables, graphs, or other visual aids to
help communicate the results clearly.
Chapter IV: Summarize the main findings of the study and draw 15
Summary of conclusions based on the research question or
Findings, hypothesis. Provide suggestions for future research
Conclusions, and that could build on the findings of the current
Recommendations study.
Submission on time 20
Completeness 20
TOTAL 200

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.

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VI. LINK TO MANUSCRIPT PROFORMA FOR YOUR PERUSAL:
Click here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LRXENTSitrphMrgCX8laYeEVptroP2n/edit?usp=
sharing&ouid=110876199428128677088&rtpof=true&sd=true

VII. DATES TO REMEMBER:

May 10, 2023

- Submit Full- Blown Paper (DRAFT) >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<

May 15, 2023

- Submit FINAL Paper via >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<
and hard copy (FINAL) in- person

May 17, 2023

- Submit Tarpaulin Layout (DRAFT) >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<

May 10, 2023

- Submit FINAL Tarpaulin layout via >> chesterian.pineda@deped.gov.ph <<
and submit approved Tarpaulin in- person

Keep moving forward.

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