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Thesis – Chapters 1, 2, and 3
September 19, 2007
Thesis Requirements
Title – should contain variables, methods, and populace
Chapter 1 – The Problem and its Background
Introduction
Presentation of the problem
– what is the problem all about
The existence of an unsatisfactory condition, a felt problem that needs a
solution
Rationale of the study
– the reason/s why it is necessary to conduct the study
A desire to find a better way of doing something or of improving a
product
A desire to discover something
A link between the introduction and the statement of the problem
Statement of the Problem
There should be a general statement of the whole problem followed by
specific questions or subproblems into which the general problem is
broken up
Hypothesis
A proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Conceptual Framework
It becomes the central theme, the focus, the main thrust of the study. It
serves as a guide in conducting the investigation.
Paradigm/s representation and discussion
Scope and Limitation of the Study
A brief statement of the general purpose of the study
The subject matter and topics studied and discussed
The locale of the study, where the data were gathered or the entity to
which the data belong
The population or universe from which the respondents were selected
The period of the study
Includes the weakness of the study beyond the control of the researcher
Significance of the Study
The rationale, timelines, and/or relevance of the study
Possible solutions to existing problems or improvements to unsatisfactory
conditions
Who are to be benefited and how they are going to be benefited? It must
be shown who are the individuals, groups, or communities who may be
placed in a more advantageous position on account of the study.
Possible implications. Implications include the possible causes of the
problems discovered, the possible effects of the problems, and the
remedial measures to solve the problems. Implications also include the
good points of a system which ought to be continued or to be improved if
possible.
Definition of Terms
Only terms, or phrases which have special or unique meanings in the
study are defined
Terms should be defined operationally, that is, how they are used in the
study
The researcher may develop his own definition from the characteristics of
the term defined
Definitions may be taken from encyclopedias, books, magazines and
newspaper articles, dictionaries, the internet, and other publications but the
researcher must acknowledge his sources
Definitions should be as brief and clear as possible
Acronyms should always be spelled out
Chapter 2 – Related Literature and Studies
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The materials should be as recent as possible
Materials must be as objective and unbiased as possible
Materials must be relevant to the study
Materials must not be too few but not too many
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For both the Literature and Studies provide Foreign and Local categories
(minimum of seven and a maximum of 10)
Chapter 3 – Methods of Research and Procedures
Method of Research
Descriptive or experimental
Method of Collecting Data
The method of collecting data and the development of the instrument for
gathering data must be explained
The Sampling Design
The size of the population
The margin of error and the proportion of the study population
The type or technique of sampling used
The actual computation of the sample
The sample
Footnotes: use American Psychological Association (APA)
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Topic Presentation – Thesis
June 30, 2007
Copy and print the following format for submission:
University of Santo Tomas
Faculty of Engineering
ICS Department
Espana, Manila
Topic Presentation
I. Subject Area
II. Topic Title
III. Definition of the Topic
A. Importance and Significance (Rationale)
What are your reason/s for conducting the study?
What motivates you to do this research?
B. Manageability(Scope and Limitation)
Is the research within your capability?
C. Availability of Resources (Sources of Information)
Where do you intent to get the information?
IV. Expected Output
What do you intend to accomplish?
Submitted by:
Signature over Printed Name
Endorsed by:
Signature over Printed Name
Research Instructor/Professor
Date:
