RESEARCH TITLE
A Thesis
presented to
the Faculty of the School of Professional Advancement
and Continuing Education
De La Salle Lipa
In partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree of
Master in Business Administration/Master in Management Technology
FULL NAME
Month Year
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Official Research Article Format
Author
Author Affiliation
email address
Abstract- The abstract is a concise summary of a research that describes the content, mentions the research gap and identifies
the research objectives, methodology/basic design of the study, research framework, and brief summary of findings and
conclusion. Abstracts should be limited to 200 and 250 words for the proposal and final paper respectively.
Keywords – include at least 5 keywords or phrases
I. Introduction
A. Background of the Study
This paper is prepared following the IMRAD format. The introduction is consisting of four elements. 1) the
statement of purpose/ research problems 2) a review of related literature, 3) the theoretical framework, and 4) the
significance and need for study. The introduction of the paper should describe the current situation of the research
problem, and identify the problem and solution. The description of the current situation can be done in three ways: a)
describing the research problem with supporting pieces of evidence and identifying why the topic is important to study;
b) describing the current situation or phenomena of the research topic/problem c) review previous researches and
identify the gap about the research that is not fully discussed or touched by the researchers in their previous study. Once
the situation has been described, the next part is by creating an argument regarding the importance of the problem.
It can be done in four ways: a) determining the gap that undermines the explanations/rationalizations of the previous
research; b) developing the research problem based on the weakness found in the literature of the study c) presenting
key questions about the possible effects of the weakness/gap found in the previous researches that will be addressed in
your study d) the continuing tradition of conducting the research to explicate a research problem. The third part of the
introduction is by identifying the contribution or significance of the study. It can be achieved by means of: a)
explaining the specific objectives of the study or describing the reason for doing the research and what the research will
achieve/accomplish (Organizing your social sciences research paper: The C.A.R.S. Model, 2016), and b) identifying the
Sustainable Development Goal/s (SDG/s) your study relates to.
Included in the introduction is the literature review that contains the key sources that you have explored and serves
as support for your research. In citing references follow the APA Citation Guide (6 th Edition).
B. Research Frameworks
The theoretical framework should also be discussed as part of the introduction. This framework shows/explains
the theories and concepts related to your study and it provides a clear and valid explanation for your investigation. (N.B.
The theoretical framework is the expert’s concept of a certain phenomenon.
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The conceptual framework is the researcher’s intention on how to use an expert’s opinion. The conceptual
framework used by the researcher is based on …….. Mention the main objective of their study. This is illustrated in
Figure 1.
Independent Variables
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable A
Independent Variable B
Independent Variable C Dependent
Independent Variable D
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework
Source: Title of Research (Author, Year)
The study of ____ revealed that…..
The Operational framework is the actual use of an expert’s concept in research. Please take note that IPO is
not a conceptual framework, it’s a research paradigm. It applies commonly to production processes). In this section,
you discuss similarities and difference/s with the conceptual framework. This study is guided by the operational
framework presented in Figure 2, which presents the independent and dependent variables and their relationship to
each other.
Independent Variables
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable A
H01
Independent Variable B H02
Dependent of
H03 company ABC
Independent Variable C
H04
Independent Variable D
Figure 2. Operational Framework
C. Objectives of the Study
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In general, this study is focused on examining the effect…………... Specifically, it intends to:
1. determine the….
2. determine the….
3. develop/design/create a new program/process/system/policies…
D. Hypotheses
The hypotheses below were tested in this study:
Ho1: Hypothesis 1
Ho2: Hypothesis 2
II. MATERIALS AND METHODS
This part explains the methods used to arrive at the results of your study. This part should answer the
following: a) the participants/ research subjects, study population, sampling plan, and the number b) the
research design c) the methods/ test used or methods of data collection d) data analysis procedures.
A. Research Design
The descriptive quantitative method was seen as ………..
B. Locale of the Study
The researcher conducted the survey within ………………
C. Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study include ____ from ….
D. Sampling Design
The researcher used a ___________ sampling to collect data for……..
E. Research Tools and Instruments
The study used the instrument adapted from the study of…
Cronbach’s Alpha value of …….which indicates that the instrument is reliable for use in the study.
F. Data Analysis and Interpretation
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This section will discuss the statistical analysis tools used in your study as well as the interpretation guide.
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Table 1. Verbal Interpretation of Responses
Mean Range Variable A Variable B
1.00 - 1.49 Verbal Interpretation 1 Verbal Interpretation 1
1.50 - 2.49 Verbal Interpretation 2 Verbal Interpretation 2
2.51- 3.49 Verbal Interpretation 3 Verbal Interpretation 3
3.50 - 4.00 Verbal Interpretation 4 Verbal Interpretation 4
G. Ethical Considerations
The study follows the ethical standards……….
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This is the essential part of the paper. In qualitative research, the results section presents the emerging themes as a
result of the analysis of the textual material. The researchers include some excerpts from the data to show or emphasize
the important points. In quantitative research, the researcher describes the results by means of tables or graphs. This part
also mentions the statistical treatment used, the value of the computed statistics, and the significance of the statistical
test. The results are easy to follow if they are presented in the same order the problem statements are presented in the
introduction. The discussion explains the meaning and implication of the result. The researcher interprets the result
based on the known facts and uses the results as evidence of his/her explanation. The result of the discussion should be
related to the problems stated in the introduction. Do not give a generalization that is not supported by the results.
A. Descriptive Statistics
1. Objectives of Study 1
Discussion …...
Table 2. Objective 1 Result
An example of a column heading Column A (t) Column B (T)
And an entry 1 2
And another entry 3 4
And another entry 5 6
2. Objectives of the Study 2
Table 3 shows ……….
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Table 3. Objective 2 Result
Unstandardized Coefficients Column B (T)
An example of a column heading B Std. Error
And an entry 1 2
And another entry 3 4
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R = F-value p-value
a. Dependent Variable. Variable Name
b. XXXXX
B. Conclusion and Recommendations
The conclusion presents the outcomes of the study and the synthesis of the key points in your research problem.
State decision on rejection or failure to reject your hypotheses. Mention your specific recommendations following the
main results of your study. Include also your brief and concise CAPSTONE discussion.
C. Limitations of the Study
If applicable you may recommend new areas of research based on the findings of your research.
D. Acknowledgements (optional)
REFERENCES
References should be written following the APA 6th Edition citation guide. It should be written alphabetical order
and must be written in 8 pt Regular font and line spacing is single space.
Dorland’s illustrated medical dictionary (31st ed.). (2007). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders. ( no author)
Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites, 149. Retrieved from
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/writeliving ( article from an online periodical)
Brownlie, D. (2007). Toward effective poster presentations: An annotated bibliography. European Journal of Marketing, 41, 1245-1283.
doi:10.1108/03090560710821161 ( article from periodical with DOI assigned)
Bruckman, A. (1997). MOOSE Crossing: Construction, community, and learning in a networked virtual world for kids (Doctoral dissertation,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Retrieved from http://www-static.cc.gatech.edu/~asb/thesis (thesis and dissertation from web)
Keller, T. E., Cusick, G. R., & Courtney, M. E. (2007). Approaching the transition to adulthood: Distinctive profiles of adolescents aging out of the
child welfare system. Social Services Review, 81, 453-484. ( Article in journal)
Mathews, J., Berrett, D., & Brillman, D. (2005, May 16). Other winning equations. Newsweek, 145(20), 58-59. ( magazine article)
Metev,S.M. and Veiko, V.P. (1998). Laser assisted microtechnology (2nd edition). Germany: Springer -Verlag. ( book )
Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: The C.A.R.S. Model (2018). USCLibraries. Retrieved from
http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/CARS
Rashed, D.H. (2008). A case study of international ESL learners’ perceptions of technology use in English language learning (Master’s thesis).
Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 1456443) (thesis and dissertation from commercial database)
Sample IEEE Paper for A4 Page Size (n.d.). Retrieved from https://paginas.fe.up.pt/~jca/wrsc/templates/IEEE-Conference-A4-format.pdf
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REMOVE THIS WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT.
PAGE LAY OUT
The paper must use a page size corresponding to a letter sized paper that is 8.5 inches wide and 11 inches
long. The margins must be set as follows:
Top = 0.75”
Bottom = 1.5”
Left and right = 0.5”
PAGE STYLE
All paragraphs must be indented. All paragraphs must be justified. Paragraph line spacing should be 1.5.
A. Text font of Entire Document
The entire document should be in Times New Roman. Recommended font sizes are shown in Table 1.
B. Title and Author Details
The title must be 24 pt Regular font. The author’s name must be 11 pt Regular font. Email address must
be in 9 pt Regular font.
TABLE 1
Font Sizes for Papers
Font size Appearance in Times New Roman
Regular Bold Italic
8 Table caption ( small caps)
References
9 Author’s email address / Abstract body Abstract heading
cell in table ( in bold)
10 Author affiliation
11 Paragraph / author name/ Level 2 heading
Subheadings (Level 1, all Level 3 heading
caps)
24 title
C. Section Headings
All headings must be in 11 pt font. Every word in heading must be capitalized except for minor words
like “a” “an” “at” etc.
1. Level 1 Heading: Must be in all caps, centered and numbered using Roman numerals. For example,
see heading
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“III. Results and Discussion”
2. Level 2 Heading: Must be in italics and numbered using uppercase alphabetic letter. For example, see
heading “C. Section Headings“
3. Level 3 Heading: Must be indented, in italics and numbered with Arabic numeral. Level 3 heading
must end with a colon. For example, this paragraph begins with level 3 heading.
D. Figures and Tables
Figures and tables must be centered in the column. Figures must be numbered using Arabic numerals and
captions must be 8 pt Regular font. Captions must be centered and justified. On the other hand, tables must
be numbered using uppercase Roman numerals and must be centered using an 8 pt font Regular. Every first
letter of each word must be capitalized except for minor words. (See VII-B Table 1).
Fig.1 Example of an image with an acceptable resolution
PAGE LAY OUT
The paper must use a page size corresponding to a letter sized paper that is 8.5 inches wide and 11 inches
long. The margins must be set as follows:
Top = 1.0”
Bottom = 1.0”
Left and right = 1.0”
PAGE STYLE
All paragraphs must be indented. All paragraphs must be justified. Paragraph line spacing should be 1.5.
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A. Text font of Entire Document
The entire document should be in Times New Roman. Recommended font sizes are shown in Table 1.
B. Title and Author Details
The title must be 24 pt Regular font. The author’s name must be 11 pt Regular font. Email address must
be in 9 pt Regular font.
TABLE 1
Font Sizes for Papers
Font size Appearance in Times New Roman
Regular Bold Italic
8 Table caption ( small caps)
References
9 Author’s email address / Abstract body Abstract heading
cell in table ( in bold)
10 Author affiliation
11 Paragraph / author name/ Level 2 heading
Subheadings (Level 1, all Level 3 heading
caps)
24 title
C. Section Headings
All headings must be in 11 pt font. Every word in heading must be capitalized except for minor words
like “a” “an” “at” etc.
4. Level 1 Heading: Must be in all caps, centered and numbered using Roman numerals. For example,
see heading
“III. Results and Discussion”
5. Level 2 Heading: Must be in italics and numbered using uppercase alphabetic letter. For example, see
heading “C. Section Headings“
6. Level 3 Heading: Must be indented, in italics and numbered with Arabic numeral. Level 3 heading
must end with a colon. For example, this paragraph begins with level 3 heading.
D. Figures and Tables
Figures and tables must be centered in the column. Figures must be numbered using Arabic numerals and
captions must be 8 pt Regular font. Captions must be centered and justified. On the other hand, tables must
be numbered using uppercase Roman numerals and must be centered using an 8 pt font Regular. Every first
letter of each word must be capitalized except for minor words. (See VII-B Table 1).
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Fig.1 Example of an image with an acceptable resolution
APPENDICES
The Appendices should follow the References/Bibliography unless your Appendices include citations or
footnotes. Appendices can consist of figures, tables, maps, photographs, raw data, computer programs,
musical examples, interview questions, sample questionnaires, etc.
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