Prescribed Processing Days (Official working days/excluding regular and local holidays/institutional activities)

Processing Person Responsible

Research Phase Student-researchers (Tasks) Research Personnel (Tasks)
Days
Title Proposal Submit documentary Check quality of submitted documents
requirements for Title Proposal (see before endorsing to RPPC for the schedule 5 Res 1 – Subject
thesis flow) of Title Proposal Teacher (ST)
Submit two (2) revised copy of Notify RPPC for the schedule of title
Res 1 – Subject
manuscript to ST for title proposal proposal 1
Teacher (ST)

Outline Defense Submit manuscript to the assigned Check the conformance of manuscript to
adviser the research agenda/prescribed format 5 Adviser

Submit manuscript for plagiarism Check completeness of documents before

check – before Outline Defense signing the endorsement form for 1 Adviser
plagiarism check – 1st Run
Submit manuscript for outline Run manuscript for plagiarism check and
defense in word file to RPPC’s email return to the concerned student- 5 RC/ARC
for Turnitin check with signed researchers
endorsement form
Submit manuscript with Turnitin Endorse student-researchers for outline
2 Adviser
result for outline defense defense
Submit Questionnaire Validate the Instruments/Materials that will
Panel 1 (ARC/RC)
(Quanti)/Interview Guide Questions be used in the study 2
Panel 2 (Faculty)
(Quali)
Secure questionnaire/interview Notify ST for assigning of grade for RES 1
evaluation form/Outline Defense 1 Adviser
Evaluation Form
Secure assistance of statistician for Advise appropriate sampling design,
distribution of research technique, and size of the study 1 Statistician/
respondents/data analyst for Data Analyst
qualitative type of research
Final Defense Submit manuscript for plagiarism Check completeness of documents before
check – before Final Defense signing the endorsement form for 1 Adviser
plagiarism check – 2nd Run
Secure assistance of Perform the statistical treatment and data
statistician/data analyst for statistical analysis of the research data/Thematic 5 Statisticians/
treatment or data analysis Analysis for qualitative type of research Data Analysts

Submit manuscript Check/endorse manuscript for Turnitin

Adviser
for final defense check before final defense 5
Submit manuscript for final defense Run manuscript for plagiarism check and
in word file to RPPC’s email for return to the concerned student- 5 RC/ARC
Turnitin check with signed researchers
endorsement form
Submit manuscript with Turnitin Endorse student-researchers
2 Adviser
result for final defense for final defense
Submit manuscript for plagiarism Check completeness of documents before
check –after Final Defense signing the endorsement form for 1 Adviser
plagiarism check – 3rd Run
Routing Stage Route Manuscript to the assigned Check completeness of manuscript before
5 Adviser
research personnel signing the routing form
Check data analysis, 3 Statistician/
results, and discussion Data Analyst
Check the entire manuscript (IMRAD) 5 Panel 1 (RC/ARC)
Check if suggestions made during final
2 Panel 2 (Faculty)
defense were followed/integrated
Perform Plagiarism Check 3 RC/ARC
Ensure statistician, data analyst, and
Edit manuscript and provide Grammarly 1
panel members have signed already inspection report. Adviser
the routing form
Endorse manuscript to the Dean Check completeness of manuscript 2 Dean
No manuscript shall be returned to the student-researchers without appropriate action of the assigned research personnel.
Job Description of Research Personnel
Job Title
(Assignment) Duties and Responsibilities

Teacher-in-Charge 1. Ensure that the research problem is within the specialization/competence of

(ST-RES 1) the researchers.
-At least a master’s 2. Orient the class with the policies and guidelines in the conduct of thesis.
degree holder 3. Monitor the status/progress of the student-researchers’ research study.
-A BS degree holder with 4. Ensure that research project must not be more than three (3) in a group.
at least one 5. Ensure alignment of research to the agenda of the college/program.
institutional/action/ 6. Teach the students the proper research process and format.
collaborative research 7. Accommodate student-researchers during consultation.
8. Make the necessary preparation for research defense.
9. Prepare grade for Methods of Research (Res 1).

1. Guide on the formulation of the right conclusions and recommendations.

Adviser 2. Ensure that all sources/authors were properly cited/documented.
(ST-Res 2) 3. Guide in the selection of the appropriate methodology for the study.
-A doctorate degree 4. Check the conformance of manuscript to the prescribed format.
holder 5. Guide the researcher on the analysis and implications of the findings.
-A master’s degree with 6. Arrange a definite schedule of consultation with the student-researcher/s
at least one 7. Edit research manuscript very well.
institutional/action/ 8. Accommodate the student-researchers during consultation schedules.
collaborative research 9. Monitor researcher’s progress in meeting the research requirements.
10. Check/Endorse manuscript for outline and final defense.
11. Prepare grade for research proper course (Res 2).
12. Return reviewed manuscript without delay.
13. Provide Grammarly Inspection Report.
14. Ask the proponent to submit one (1) copy of the duly approved hardbound
(for the College) and two (2) e-copies of the revised final report and forward
the hardbound and e-copies of the final report
1. Suggest as to the type of data to be gathered based on research
Statistician
problem/framework.
(Quantitative)
2. Advise appropriate sampling design, technique, and size of the study.
-Math/Statistics teacher
-At least a master’s degree
3. Perform the statistical treatment and analysis of the research data.
holder 4. Orient the researcher on the results and its possible implications.
5. Ensure/protect the validity/integrity of the researcher’s research data.
6. Sign/endorse manuscript without delay (routing/approval sheet).
7. Process the data within a reasonable time
1. Check the veracity of the retrieved data source/transcript.
Data Analyst 2. Perform thematic analysis based on the standard of data analysis.
(Qualitative) 3. Ensure/protect the validity/integrity of the researcher’s research data.
-MA 4. Explain the emerging themes and supporting core ideas/statements.
-Has a background in 5. Provide data presentation based on the standard format.
data analysis 6. Process the data analysis within a reasonable time
(Thematic Analysis)
1. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in relation to the research topic.
Panel Member 2. Offer positive criticisms and suggestions to improve the paper.
-Expert on the field of study 3. Ask sound questions appropriate to the research topic
-At least a master’s degree 4. Assess the paper according to the prescribed criteria.
holder 5. Accomplish the Thesis Outline/Final Defense Evaluation Form.
6. Accomplish the Questionnaire Validation Sheet/Interview Guide
7. Sign/endorse manuscript without delay (routing/approval sheet).
Most of the items were culled from the instrument on the evaluation of research personnel and Research Manual 2023
(F-13100-009/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017).
 Thesis Flow | Conduct of face-to-face (F2F) Thesis Presentation
Effective 1st Semester/Academic Year 2022-2023

Title Defense
(Student must be enrolled in Res 1 Course)

Title Proposal Format (Subject Teacher [ST] to check the following documentary requirements)
1. Title Page (full name, email address, contact number)
2. Introduction (why the conduct of the study, not more than one page)
3. Integrated Literature (two pages for each variable, complete with sources)
4. Follow the preferred discipline-based journal format.
5. Downloaded Questionnaire for IV and DV (Quantitative)
6. Prepared Interview Guide Questions (Qualitative)
7. Established Theoretical Source/s for Quantitative Studies
Required documents
1. Research Title Evaluation Sheet (F-13100-003/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017)
2. Signed Undergraduate Research Agreement (F-13100-021/ Rev. 2/ Effectivity: September 30, 2022)

After Title Defense, student must:

• Proceed to the writing of the outline proposal.
• Secure a copy of Research Title Evaluation Sheet (F-13100-003/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24,
2017)
• Secure the List of Research Personnel from the assigned Research 1 – Professor after a
week. Work closely with your assigned research adviser.
• Secure the endorsement of the adviser before submission to the subject teacher.
Required document
• Assignment of Research Personnel (F-13100-019 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018)

Outline Defense
(Student must be enrolled in Res 1 Course)

Required documents
1. Endorsement-Outline Defense duly signed by Adviser, Subject Teacher, Research Coordinator
2. Two (2) printed copies of the manuscript (Introduction & Method) in the prescribed discipline-based
journal format endorsed by the adviser and subject teacher.
3. Minutes of the Outline Defense Form
4. Two (2) copies of Thesis Outline Defense Evaluation Form (F-13100-012 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: December 1, 2017)
5. Turnitin Plagiarism Test Result (Similarity Index Only)

After outline Defense, student must:

• Submit Research Questionnaires/Instruments for validation
• Revise manuscript following the Minutes of Defense, while questionnaire is being validated.
• Secure permission from rightful office/officials before administering questionnaire.
• Accomplish the Parental/Guardian Consent (F-13050-023/ Rev. # 5/ Effectivity: July 19, 2019)
• Administer research questionnaire/instrument after validation and approval of the panel and
consultation with data analyst and/or statistician.
• Submit revised manuscript together with minutes of defense, photocopy of validated
questionnaire (quantitative)/interview guide questions (for qualitative).
Required Documents
1. Questionnaire Validation Sheet (F-13100-004/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017) – for Quantitative
2. Validation Sheet for Interview Guide (F-13100-022/ Rev. # 0/ Effectivity: July 26, 2019) – for
Qualitative
3. Parental/Guardian Consent (F-13050-023/ Rev. # 5/ Effectivity: July 19, 2019)
4. Revised manuscript based on the suggestions during the outline defense.
Final Defense
(Student must be enrolled in Res 2 Course)

Required Documents
1. Endorsement-Final Defense signed by Adviser and Research Coordinator
2. Two (2) printed copies of the full manuscript (Abstract, Introduction, Method, Result and
Discussion AIMRAD) in the prescribed discipline-based journal format endorsed by the
adviser.
3. Minutes of the Final Defense Form
4. Two (2) copies of Thesis Final Defense Evaluation Form (F-13100-013 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: August
29, 2018).
5. Turnitin Plagiarism Test Result (Similarity Index)
6. Routing Form (F-13100-018 /Rev. # 1 /Effectivity: January 09, 2023)

After Final Defense, student must do and comply the following:

• Revise manuscript based on the minutes
• Write the final report and the abstract incorporating the revisions/corrections suggested by
the panel.
• Consult assigned Adviser before Panel Routing. Adviser should first sign the document
before the Panel Members.
o Routing of the manuscript
§ Note: One (1) manuscript should be routed to all panel members
• Revise manuscript based on comments in the Routing Form.
• Submit revised manuscript to the Adviser for Grammarly Inspection.
• Secure Grammarly Inspection Report/Result (at least 95%) from the Adviser
• Append Turnitin check report and Grammarly report (see list of documents to append)
• Email the revised manuscript to RPC, see RA’s email address for Turnitin Plagiarism Check
o Note: Acceptable Plagiarism Rating is 25% below and 15% Turnitin threshold or below for
Capstone Project and below. Manuscript cannot proceed to the next step unless report
shows a passing percentage.
• Prepare manuscript for Final Reading of the Research Coordinator/Adviser/ Panel
Members.
• Submit to the Research Adviser one (1) copy of the duly approved hardbound (for the
College) and two (2) e-copies (CDs) of the revised final report (for RPC and LIC).

Evaluation of Research Personnel & Submission of Official Receipt

(Upon submission of the revised final report)
• Submit the Original Copy of the Official Receipt (OR)
• Evaluate the assigned Faculty Research Personnel using the Research Personnel
Evaluation Form (F-13100-009/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017)
 Pursuant to the resumption of face-to-face thesis presentations effective this
1st Semester/Academic Year 2022-2023, student-researchers are required
to secure the following research forms from the
Research and Publication Center

Research List of Undergraduate Research Forms Student-researchers

Phases (These forms will be provided by the research center) shall secure a copy of
Except for Parental Guardian Consent- Dean’s Office these forms

Title Evaluation Undergraduate Research Agreement Form 1 form

Ref. (F-13100-021/ Rev. 2/ Effectivity: September 30, 2022) per student

Research Title Evaluation Sheet 2 copies

Ref. F-13100-003/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017 per group

Assignment of Research Personnel 1 form

Ref. F-13100-019 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018 per group

Thesis & Capstone I 2 copies per group

Outline Defense (Title/Outline Defense Evaluation Form) (DEE/CS/IT only)
Ref. F-13100-014/ Rev. # 1 /Effectivity: July 11, 2016

Thesis Outline Defense Evaluation Form (for 2 copies

Students) per group
Ref. F-13100-012 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: December 1, 2017

Validation Sheet for Interview Guide – Qualitative 2 copies

Research per group
Ref. F-13100-022/ Rev. # 0/ Effectivity: July 26, 2019

Questionnaire Validation Sheet – Quantitative 2 copies

Research per group
Ref. F-13100-004/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017

Parental Guardian Consent 1 form

(Curricular/Disciplinal/Research field work/data per student
gathering) (Dean’s Office)
Ref. F-13050-023/ Rev. #6/ Effectivity: July 23, 2021

Thesis Final Defense Evaluation Form (for Students) 2 copies

Final Defense Ref. F-13100-013 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: August 29, 2018 per group

Thesis & Capstone II (Evaluation Form) 2 copies per group

Ref. F-13100-015 /Rev. # 1 /Effectivity: July 11, 2016 (DEE/CS/IT only)
Routing Form 1 form
Ref. F-13100-018 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 09, 2023 per group

Research Personnel Evaluation Form 1 form

Ref. F-13100-009/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017 per group

Title to Booking Monitoring Sheet for Undergraduate Research 3 forms

a) Res 1 (Subject Teacher) Ref. F-13100-020 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018 per group
b) Res 2 (Adviser) (adviser’s copy, student’s
copy, RPC’s copy)
 Revised Manuscript Template for Undergraduate Research1
IMRAD FORMAT FOR QUALITATIVE STUDIES
Effective 1st Semester/SY 2021-2022

Manuscript Contents Suggested #

of pages
Preliminaries (standard format recommended by the UM)
Title Page (Title: min. 8 words, max of 20 words) 1
Approval Sheet 1
Table of Contents 1
List of Tables 1
List of Figures 1
Abstract (single [double spaced] paragraph) 150-200 words in block format | Brief and
comprehensive summary of the study. Three keywords/Simple past refers to work done 1

Introduction (Indicates what is already known and what gaps exist/urgency to conduct the
study (double spaced) 8-10

1st paragraph states the problem situation regarding the topic.

2nd paragraph mentions the important concerns about the topic/ Could also include the
importance of studying/investigating the topic/phenomenon
3rd paragraph may provide discussion on the paradigm of the study (worldview) and also
the different theories that explain the phenomenon/topic
4th paragraph is the research gap, urgency of the study, and its contribution to
literature or new knowledge
5th paragraph provides the purpose of the study/research questions. Also include the
Significance of the study, state the general importance of your study and the social value of
your research.

Note: Relevant literature (must be integrated in all paragraphs)

Verb tense: Simple present - refers to established knowledge in the literature

Method (How was the study conducted?)

1-3
1. Research Participants
a. Who participated? How many? How were they selected? Provide Data
sampling, as to size and selection technique, must be described and justified.
b. It also presents the research locale of the study.
c. It also provides the key inclusion, exclusion and withdrawal criteria set for the
study participants.

2. Research Materials/Instruments
a. The thematic analyses and interpretation approaches may also be presented in
explaining and sense-making the data.
b. Discussion of interview guide validation and reliability must also be included.
c. For equipment used in the collection, collation and interpretation of data, details
of the manufacturer, calibration criteria and recording settings may be specified.
3. Research Design and Procedure
a. Describes the research protocol, explains how themes were generated, and what
analyses were performed.
b. It describes the design of the study and its classification according to research
type.
c. The appropriateness of the design and methodologies are also discussed.
d. Key steps in the execution of the study is also presented including the time and
objective dimension of the study.
e. It also includes a brief description of the philosophical paradigm employed (if
applicable) in the analysis of qualitative data.
 f. Include the description on how the criteria of trustworthiness (e.g., credibility,
dependability, confirmability, and transferability) were held in the conduct of the
study must be presented.
g. In the last paragraph, the ethical provisions considered in the study are presented
(e.g., informed consent, risk and benefits, confidentiality, fabrication and falsification,
plagiarism, authorship).

Verb tense: Outline Defense (simple future)/ Final Defense (simple past)

Results and Discussion (core findings of the study) -

a. Logical sequence based on the raised RQs in Introduction
b. Discussion, provide a summary of the findings and implications
c. This must be supported by literature discussion: Structure: Ex. RQ1:
d. Results (tabular or chart)
e. Description of the Results
f. Discussion/Interpretation/Implications of the Results
g. The presentation of results could be in tabular or graphical form, whichever is
deemed appropriate and effective.
h. It should also describe the meaning of each of the significant results. Observed
themes, core ideas and significant statements are explained in terms of
philosophical paradigms and theories.
i. This section also presents actual utterances, with audit trail code, from select
participants that support and affirm the themes generated.
j. When necessary, vernacular utterances should have English translations for
universal audience.
k. The discussion of the study findings in light of other published works must be
evident in this section.
l. The researcher should explore the theoretical and/or practical implications of the
findings.

Verb tense: Results (simple past)/ Discussion (simple present)

Concluding Remarks and Implication

a. It summarizes what the study proposed, discussed, and accomplished -
b. Recommendations should be written to address limitations and suggest how they
might be overcome in future work.
c. This section highlights the new knowledge generated by the study as well as its
significance or implications in a particular field or discipline, either on belief,
practice, standards, or policy aspects.
d. It also acknowledges the limitations of the study and make suggestions for future
work (where applicable).
e. In the last paragraph, the personal insights, lessons learned and realization of the
researcher in the light of the findings of the study must be presented.

Verb tense: Simple present - emphasis on what should now be accepted as

established knowledge

References
1. An alphabetical listing of all the published work cited in the text of the paper -
2. *Observe proper writing and referencing styles (discipline-based)

*Writing and Referencing Styles -

• MLA for language-related researches
• Harvard for Business-Accountancy-related researches
• APA 7th Edition for Social Sciences-related researches
• IEEE or ACM Citation Guidelines for Engineering/CS/IT researches
Appendices
(Center appendix heading and title, bold text then, label appendices as Appendix A, Appendix B, etc.) -
A. Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study
B. Letter of Acceptance to Participate in the Study
C. Informed Consent (for research participants above 18-21)
D. Assent Form for participants below 18 y/o) - (remove if N/A)
E. Interview Guide Questions (IGQ)
F. Audit Trail (for the conducted interview)
G. Participant’s Verification (remove if N/A)
H. Transcripts (remove if N/A)
I. Summary results of data and thematic analysis
J. Tables or diagrams that contain data of lesser importance
K. Archival Log
L. Grammarly Accuracy Inspection Report by the Adviser (threshold: 95% above)
M. Turnitin Result (Only the Similarity Index Part) (threshold: 25% or below)
N. Official Receipt (OR)

Other supporting documents used in the study (Separate Folder)

Scanned/PDF copy of the following, to wit:
A. Undergraduate Research Agreement Form (per researcher)
A - I forms
Ref. (F-13100-021/ Rev. 2/ Effectivity: September 30, 2022) shall be
provided by
B. Assignment of Research Personnel the Research
Ref. F-13100-019 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018
and
C. Title Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and RC) Publication
Ref. F-13100-003/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017 Center (RPC)
D. Parent Consent
Ref. F-13050-023/ Rev. #6/ Effectivity: July 23, 2021
E. Validation Sheet for Interview Guide (Panel 1 and 2) - Qualitative Research
Ref. F-13100-022/ Rev. # 0/ Effectivity: July 26, 2019
F. Outline Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and 2)
Ref. F-13100-012 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: December 1, 2017
G. Final Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and 2)
Ref. F-13100-013 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: August 29, 2018
H. Routing Form
Ref. F-13100-018 /Rev. # 1 /Effectivity: January 09, 2023

I. Monitoring Sheet for Undergraduate Research

Ref. F-13100-020 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018
J. Endorsement for Outline/Final Defense
K. Notice of Outline/Final Defense
L. Certificate of Appearance
M. Official Receipt (OR)

Layout
Font Style : Arial Regular | Font Size: 12 for regular texts; 11 for excerpts/analytical transcript
Margin : Top 1”, Bottom 1“, Left 1.5”, and Right 1”
Orientation : Portrait
Paper Size : A4
Paragraph
Use italics for emphasis, not bold or underlining
Use justified alignment paragraphs throughout (not left flush)
No space after or before paragraphs
Use double-spaced format
Bold style is reserved for headings only.
Table lines: make visible only top, bottom, and heading horizontal lines, no vertical lines
Center Title (Strictly, no page number for center titles)
Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion,
Conclusions and Recommendations, References, and Appendices (heading and title, bold text)
 Revised Manuscript Template for Undergraduate Research1
IMRAD FORMAT FOR QUANTITATIVE STUDIES
1st Semester/SY 2021-2022

Manuscript Contents Suggested #

of pages
Preliminaries (standard format recommended by the UM)
Title Page (Title: min. 8 words, max of 20 words) 1
Approval Sheet 1
Table of Contents 1
List of Table/s 1
List of Figure/s 1
Abstract (single [double spaced] paragraph) 150-200 words in block format 1
-Brief and comprehensive summary of the study.
Three keywords or depending on the nature of the study.

Verb tense: Simple past – refer to work done

Introduction (Indicates what is already known and what gaps exist/urgency to conduct the
study (double spaced) 8-10

1st paragraph states the problem situation of DV with source/s. (for single variable
mention directly states the problematic scenarios/social crises encountered)
2nd paragraph mentions the importance of DV and studies/researches on it with source.
3rd paragraph is the link of the independent variable/s with source/s followed by one or
two sentences discussion of each IV.
4th paragraph states the research gap, urgency of the study and contribution to the
literature and new knowledge if any.
5th paragraph mentions the significance of the study, state the general importance of your
study and the social value of your research. You may or may not cite sources/ Could be
the last paragraph after outlining the study objectives
-Research Objectives (max of 3) & Hypothesis
Note: Relevant literature (must be integrated in all paragraphs)
Verb tense: Simple present - refers to established knowledge in the literature

Method (How was the study conducted?)

1-3
1. Research Respondents
a. Who participated? How many? How were they selected? Provide
demographic characteristics and details and justification of data sampling
-clearly discuss the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
2. Research Materials/Instruments
a. Described the materials used and explain how they were used in the study.
b. They may be in written form adapted/constructed/modified by the researchers
and discuss the questionnaire validation and reliability (for researcher-
made)/May also include the use of technology/tools in data collection
3. Research Design and Procedure
a. Describes the research protocol, explains how measurements were made,
and what calculations were performed.
b. Describes the design of the study
c. Discusses the appropriateness of the design and method.
d. Present the execution of the study
e. Procedure that are followed in data gathering
f. Last paragraph, a brief description of statistical tests used (if applicable)
Verb tense: Outline Defense (simple future)/ Final Defense (simple past)
Results and Discussion (core findings of the study) (500 - 1, 500 words)
a. Logical sequence based on the raised RQs in Introduction -
b. Discussion – provide a summary of the findings and implications
This must be supported by literature discussion: Structure: Ex. RQ1:
Results (tabular or chart)
Description of the Results
Discussion/Interpretation/Implications of the Results

Verb tense: Results (simple past)/ Discussion (simple present)

Conclusions and Recommendations

a. It summarizes what the study proposed, discussed, and accomplished -
b. Recommendations should be written to address limitations and suggest how
they might be overcome in future work.
Verb tense: Simple present - emphasis on what should now be accepted as
established knowledge
References
a. An alphabetical listing of all the published work cited in the text of the paper -
b. *Observe proper writing and referencing styles (discipline-based)
c. Dependent on the different conventions as required by the program.
*Writing and Referencing Styles
• MLA for language-related researches -
• Harvard for Business-Accountancy-related researches
• APA 7th Edition for Social Sciences-related researches
• IEEE or ACM Citation Guidelines for Engineering/CS/IT researches
Appendices
(Center appendix heading and title, bold text then, label appendices as Appendix A, Appendix B, etc.) -
A. Survey-Questionnaire
B. Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study
C. Letter of Acceptance to Participate in the Study
D. Statistician’s Computations of data with Tables (remove if NA)
E. Grammarly Accuracy Inspection Report by the Adviser (threshold: 95% above)
F. Turnitin Result (Only the Similarity Index) (threshold: 25% below)
Other supporting documents used in the study (Separate Folder)
Scanned/PDF copy of the following, to wit:
A. Undergraduate Research Agreement Form (per researcher)
Ref. (F-13100-021/ Rev. 2/ Effectivity: September 30, 2022) A - I forms
shall be
B. Assignment of Research Personnel provided by the
Ref. F-13100-019 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018
Research,
C. Title Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and RC) Production and
Ref. F-13100-003/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017 Publication
Center (RPPC)
D. Parent Consent (Secure a copy from the Dean’s Office)
Ref. F-13050-023/ Rev. #6/ Effectivity: July 23, 2021
Except for
E. Questionnaire Validation Sheet (Panel 1 and 2) - Quantitative Research D. Parent
Ref. F-13100-004/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017 Consent

F. Outline Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and 2)

Ref. F-13100-012 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: December 1, 2017

G. Final Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and 2)

Ref. F-13100-013 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: August 29, 2018

H. Routing Form
Ref. F-13100-018 /Rev. # 1 /Effectivity: January 09, 2023
I. Monitoring Sheet for Undergraduate Research
Ref. F-13100-020 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018
J. Endorsement for Outline/Final Defense
K. Notice of Outline/Final Defense
L. Certificate of Appearance
M. Official Receipt (OR)
Layout
Font Style : Arial Regular | Font Size: 12 for regular texts; 11 for excerpts/analytical transcript
Margin : Top 1”, Bottom 1“, Left 1.5”, and Right 1”
Orientation : Portrait
Paper Size : A4

Paragraph
Use italics for emphasis, not bold or underlining
Use justified alignment paragraphs throughout (not left flush)
No space after or before paragraphs
Use double-spaced format
Bold style is reserved for headings only.
Table lines: make visible only top, bottom, and heading horizontal lines, no vertical lines

Center Title (Strictly, no page number for center title)

Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion,
Conclusions and Recommendations, References, and Appendices heading and title, bold text
 Undergraduate Thesis Writing and Referencing Style
Effective 1st Semester of SY 2021-2022

Departments/Programs Writing & Referencing Styles Template

Department of Accounting Education Harvard IMRAD

-BS Accountancy
-BS Accounting Technology
-BS Internal Auditing
-BS Management Accounting

Department of Business Administration Education

-BS Financial Management
-BS Marketing Management
-BS Human Resource Management
-BS Hospitality Management
-BS Tourism Management

Department of Arts and Sciences Education APA 7th Edition

-AB English Language*
-BS Psychology *MLA

Department of Criminal Justice Education

Department of Teacher Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education
major in:
-Biological Science
-Filipino*
-Mathematics
-Social Studies
-English*

Bachelor of Elementary Education - Generalist

Bachelor of Physical Education

Department of Engineering Education IEEE or ACM Citation Guidelines

-BS Computer Engineering
-BS Electrical Engineering
-BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
-BS Computer Science
-BS Information Technology

*MLA - for Language-related researches

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DATE : October 04, 2021

TO : FACULTY RESEARCH PERSONNEL

THRU : ACADEMIC PROGRAM HEADS

FROM : The Research Publication Center

SUBJECT : Implementation of the Revised Manuscript Template

Glory to UM!
This is to notify you that starting 1st semester of SY 2021-2022, the research center will be implementing the
Revised Manuscript Templates for thesis, capstone, and creative work for Undergraduate Research as
approved by the Chief Operating Officer of the University of Mindanao (see, attached documents).

Thank you.

All the best for UM!

LARCYNEIL P. PASCUAL
Head, Research and Publication Center

Noted by:

GINA FE G. ISRAEL, EdD

Dean of College

EVELYN P. SALUDES, EdD

VP/BOO – UM Tagum

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______________ Dean’s Office
______________ Director’s Office
______________ Assistant Deans
______________ Program Heads
 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION CENTER
UM TAGUM COLLEGE
Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9593 local 115

14705-2022-0802-0/__ Rev.0

TO : All Concerned Faculty Research Personnel (Advisers/Panel Members)

THRU : Dean of College/Academic Program Heads
FROM : Research Coordinator
SUBJECT : Conduct of face-to-face (F2F) Defense Starting 1st Semester of SY 2022-2023

Glory to UM!
The Research and Publication Center (RPC Main) has given the Go-Signal for the conduct of face-to-face
(F2F) Undergraduate Thesis Defense (Title, Outline, and Final) starting this 1st Sem of Academic Year 2022-
2023 (see Thesis Flow).
With this, may we request the thesis committee on oral examination to strictly observe the following guidelines
during the conduct of defense, to wit:
1. When inside the defense room, the student-researchers and faculty research personnel are
mandated/obliged to wear face masks or transparent face shield at all times.
2. Social distancing must be observed at all times and avoid crowding the defense area.
3. For Title and Outline defense, check if student/s is/are enrolled in Res 1 subject and Res 2 for
Final defense.
4. Orient the student-researchers that if they fail to meet and/or satisfy the requirements and criteria
for title, outline, and final defense, they shall be given one chance for re-defense.
5. Explain to the students that If they fail during re-defense they shall be given a failing grade and
are required to reenroll the course.
6. Check if manuscript follow the institutional format and referencing style (discipline-based).
7. Check if researcher/s secure the endorsement of the adviser before submitting the outline/final
manuscripts for defense.
8. Check if the research topic of the students is in accordance with the research priority areas
/research agenda of the College and/or program of studies (OPM 14.03).
9. Ask from the researcher/s to bring all the raw data and evidences of data gathering procedures
during the oral defense as indicator of data trustworthiness and reliability.
10. The defense panel shall be composed of the Research Coordinator/Research Associate, Faculty
member with expertise on the field of study (OPM 14.03).
11. The thesis Adviser must be consulted for any changes/modifications in the methodology and
must be informed of any incident that may affect the study and/or the researchers (OPM 14.03).
12. All comments and suggestions must be explained to the student-researchers and be written in
the minutes of defense.

We are very much appreciative of your unrelenting support.

All the best for UM!

LARCYNEIL P. PASCUAL, PhD

Noted by:

GINA FE G. ISRAEL, EdD

Dean of College

EVELYN P. SALUDES, EdD

VP/BOO – UM Tagum