1.
Basic Page Format
For both thesis proposal and full thesis, follow these specifications:
a. Typing and Printing:
Type and print on only one side of short bond paper (8.5” x 11”), thick
enough so the printing does not show at the back of the paper.
b. Margins:
Top, Right and Bottom:1.00” Left: 1.5” to allow for binding
c. Font Type and Size:
Times New Roman; 12 points
d. Spacing of Text:
Use double – space typing within and between paragraphs. To make sure
you keep double space typing between paragraphs, check your setting for
“Line spacing Options” in the Paragraph Menu. For “Spacing”, set both
“Before” and “After” at “0” and “Line Spacing” at “Single”.
e. Text Alignment:
Use “Justified” format. This means that both the left side and right side of
the text will be straight.
f. Paragraph Indention:
Indent the first line of each paragraph”.
g. Page Numbering:
The title page is considered the first page of the manuscript but should
not bear any page number. All preliminary pages (those that come after
the title page and before the first page of Chapter I) should have page
numbers that are formatted at the bottom, right side corner using small
Roman numerals (ii, iii, and so on). All pages beginning from the first page
of Chapter I (every first chapter page is hidden) including all appendixes
should have page numbers formatted at the bottom lower right-side
corner using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3 and so on).
2. Choice of Manual of Style
The thesis manuscript will use the APA 6th edition format for text and
reference citations.
3. Thesis Writing Format (Final)
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction
Objectives of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Hypotheses/ Basic Assumption
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Definition of Key Terms
*with introductory statement
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
*By Topic/Variables based on SOPs
* Minimum 10 pages with at least 10-20 References
*Use APA Documentation Style
*with introductory statement
CHAPTER III
THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Method/Design
Locale of the Study
Research Instrument
Research Sampling
Research Respondents
Validation of Research Instrument
Statistical Treatment
Data Gathering Procedure
*with introductory statement
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
*depends of the research questions in the Chapter 1
*with introductory statement
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
*Research Agenda for Future Study
*Research Problem
*with introductory statement
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
a. Questionnaire
b. Letters
c. Certificate of Validation
d. Certificate of Statistical Analysis
e. Data Gathering Footages
f. Curriculum Vitae