1.

Select Topic of Interest (related to economics)

2. Search and read related studies
3. Determine the gap/ what are the things that are not studied yet; or is there
no existing study in the Philippines/ locality/ locale
4. Select Variables (find studies with available questionnaires); find statement
that support the relationship of your independent and dependent variables.
Example: Social Support and Academic Performance
5. Choose Respondents
6. Create Title (example: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF BS ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY)
Variables: Independent- Social Support
Dependent- Academic Performance

Proposition (Statement that support/ establish the relationship of IV and DV):

Social support has a direct and positive predictive effect on academic performance: higher
support levels lead to better academic performance for children from low-income families (Wen &
Li, 2022).

Respondents: BA Economic Students in SKSU

Proposed Title: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

BS ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY