ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The successful completion of this research, "Correlational Study of the Basic Software
Skills and Academic Performance of Grade 12 Senior High School Students at Dulag National
High School," is a testament to the invaluable support and guidance received from numerous
individuals and institutions. We are deeply indebted to our Research Advisor, Mrs. Jelliza
Malaluan, for her unwavering support, insightful guidance, and constructive feedback throughout
the research process. Her expertise and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping this
study, and we are truly grateful for their commitment to our success.
Furthermore, we extend our sincerest thanks to the Principal of Dulag National High
School, Dr. Flora M. Pica, for granting us permission to conduct this research within the school
and for their unwavering support in facilitating our data collection. Their willingness to open the
doors of the school to our research has been invaluable, and we are grateful for their trust in our
abilities.
We are also deeply grateful to our teachers for their encouragement and support
throughout our research journey. Their guidance and belief in our capabilities have been a
constant source of motivation, and we are thankful for their dedication to fostering our academic
growth.
We are particularly indebted to the Grade 12 students of Dulag National High School for
their willingness to participate in our study and for their honest and thoughtful responses to our
questionnaires. Their contributions are the foundation of this research, and we are truly
appreciative of their time and effort.
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We also thank our fellow Grade 12-Musk (Academic - STEM) students for their
collaborative spirit, unwavering dedication, and shared commitment to this project. Their
contributions, both in research and in the preparation of this document, are deeply appreciated,
and we are grateful for their friendship and support throughout this journey.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Sir Jesus E. Nuevas and Sir
Christian L. Aguilar, for generously allowing us to use his printer to print our outputs. This act
of kindness greatly facilitated our research process, and we are thankful for their willingness to
help.
Finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our families and friends for their constant
support and encouragement, which helped us navigate the challenges and celebrate this research
journey. Their unwavering belief in us has been a source of strength, and we are truly grateful
for their love and support.
We are deeply grateful to all those who have contributed to the success of this research.
Their support has been invaluable, and we are indebted to them for their contributions. We are
truly thankful for the collective effort that made this research possible.
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