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5 x 11 inches (Letter size, bond paper, Substance 20)
Margins:
Top, Bottom, Right – 1 inch
Left – 1.5 inches (for binding)
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Line Spacing:
Double-spaced for all text in Chapters 1 to 4
Single-spaced for block quotations (more than 3 lines), tables with long titles,
list of references, and inside the CV
Paragraph Indention: First line – one tab (0.5 inch)
Text Alignment: Justified
Pagination:
Preliminary pages – Lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii…) at bottom
center (except for the Title Page)
Chapters – Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…) at top right corner (skip showing
number on the first page of each chapter)
(Insert your title here, all CAPSLOCK. Use inverted pyramid style for
research/thesis title)
An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the College of Education
UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM
Rodriguez, Rizal
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in (insert your major)
(NAME OF THE RESEARCHERS)
Year
APPROVAL SHEET
This undergraduate thesis titled TITLE OF YOUR RESEARCH, prepared and
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree BACHELOR OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION major in (your Major) by NAME OF THE
RESEARCHERS is hereby recommended for approval.
m/dd/yyyy NAME
Date Adviser
Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor
of Secondary Education major in (insert your major) by the Oral Examination
Committee with the rating of _____.
NAME NAME
Panel Member Panel Member
NAME NAME
Language Critic Statistician
Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION major in INSERT YOUR MAJOR.
_____________ DR. STEPHEN P. SOLIGUEN
Date Dean, College of Education
ABSTRACT
(Insert your abstract here)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(Insert your acknowledgement here)
DEDICATION
(Insert your dedication here)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET
ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction 1
Background of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Hypotheses
Scope and Limitation
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
2 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Setting of the Study
Subject of the Study
Source of Data and Instrument
Research Procedure
Statistical Treatment
3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Mean Scores of the Respondents from
Control and Experimental Group as
Revealed by their Pretest and Posttest
4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
A. GANTT Chart
B. Letter of Conduct Study
C. Instruments
D. Letter of Request
E. Validation of Instruments
F. Certification of Reproduction
G. Other Attachment
CURRICULUM VITAE
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
(Write about your topic at the macro level; include legal bases, global
significance, current issues, and trends. Use APA in-text citations. Limit to 2–3
pages.)
Background of the Study
(Discuss the topic from a global to local context. Include statistics.
Incorporate 10 related literature [5 foreign, 5 locals] and 10 related studies [5
foreign, 5 locals]. Explain the rationale and objectives of the study using
infinitive verbs like "to assess" and "to determine." Limit to 4–5 pages.)
Theoretical Framework
(State 1–3 theories with proponents and state the theories themselves,
then relate them to your studies. Provide an integrated discussion anchored on
the chosen theories.)
Example opening: “The theoretical framework of this study was anchored
on…”
(Limit to 2–3 pages.)
Conceptual Framework
(Insert the diagram of the paradigm on a separate page.)
Statement of the Problem
(General statement followed by specific problems aligned with your
conceptual framework.
(2nd paragraph starts with: “This study sought to investigate…”)
Research Hypotheses
(For quantitative research only. State the null hypotheses based on the
specific problems.)
Example opening: “Based on the specific problems stated, the null
hypothesis…”
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
(Explain coverage and limitations of your study.)
Example opening: “This study sought to investigate…”
Significance of the Study
(Identify beneficiaries of the research and explain how each will benefit.)
Example opening: “The results of this study will…”
Definition of Terms
(Define alphabetically. Include conceptual and operational definitions.)
Example opening: “The following terms are defined operationally and/or
conceptually…”
Chapter 2
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
(Have introductory paragraph “This chapter presents the…”)
Research Design
(Identify and justify your research design, citing relevant authors.)
Setting of the Study
(Include the history and description of the locale. Add educational/health
programs/statistics and map if applicable.)
Subject of the Study
(Describe your respondents. Include a table for sample sizes. Discuss
sampling method and procedure.)
Sources of Data
(Discuss your instruments: questionnaires, interview guides, etc. State
validity and reliability. Explain validation process and pretesting, if any.)
Research Procedure
(Describe the step-by-step process in conducting the research, from
preparation to data gathering.)
Statistical Treatment of Data (Quantitative Research)
(Identify the statistical tools used. No need to show formulas.)
Chapter 3
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
(Have introductory paragraph “This chapter presents the…”)
(For quantitative research: Use the specific sub-problems as section titles.
Present data through tables/figures, analyze statistically, and interpret findings
using present tense. Compare with previous studies.)
(For qualitative research: Present case-by-case results followed by
analyses and interpretation.)
Tables and Figures: Tables are numbered consecutively throughout the
Thesis. The word “Table,” followed by the appropriate Arabic numeral, is
placed above the caption.
Figures are numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, with the word “Figure”
(only the first letter is capitalized) and the appropriate numeral appearing
before the caption.
Chapter 4
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(Have introductory paragraph “This chapter presents the…”)
Summary of Findings
(Include an introductory paragraph.)
1. (insert your findings here for SOP 1)
2. (insert your findings here for SOP 2)
3. (insert your findings here for SOP 3)
4. (insert your findings here for SOP 4)
NOTE: summary of findings should be based on the number of your
SOP
Conclusions
(Derive general statements from the findings. Use logical sequence.)
1. (insert your conclusion here)
2. (insert your conclusion here)
3. (insert your conclusion here)
NOTE: conclusions should be based in the number of your SUMMARY
OF FINDINGS
Recommendations
(Give specific suggestions based on findings and conclusions. Identify
target audiences. You may suggest future research directions.)
NOTE: should be in paragraph form and mention specific person/s or organization
References
Alias, M., Iksan, Z. H., Karim, A. A., Nawawi, A. M. H. M., & Nawawi, S. R. M.
(2020). A novel approach in problem-solving skills using flipped classroom
technique. Creative Education, 11, 38-53. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2020.111003
The printed materials should be arranged based on the order of following:
1. Books
2. Journals/Periodicals
3. Theses
4. Internet Sources/Websites
5. Other Sources
The Following should be observed:
1. Include in the References only the sources used in the study.
2. Follow the format of the American Psychological Association (APA)
style for References.
3. Arrange the materials used alphabetically within the category.
4. Internet sources should be arranged by including the authors' names,
year of publication, the title of the book/thesis/dissertation/journal,
etc. Date retrieved from website should be included.
Appendices
The following is the inclusion of the Appendix:
a. GANTT Chart - Presents the logical schedule of research activities
b. Letter to Conduct Study - Address to the Dean
c. Instruments - Questionnaire, Checklist, Interview Guides, Rubrics, etc.
d. Letters of Request - For adviser, Critic Reader, and Statistician(address
to the Dean), For concerned individuals outside( addressed accordingly,
noted by the Dean)
e. Validation of Instruments - Pilot Testing, Item Analysis (if applicable),
certification of validation (for content validity, and the reliability testing)
f. Certification for Reproduction/Final Draft - Signed by the Members of the
Oral Examination Committee, duly approved by the Dean
- Provides relevant information about the researcher/s.
Curriculum Vitae
The following are included:
1. Personal Information
2. Educational Qualification
3. Work Experience
Include 2x2 picture at the upper right side of the first page of the
curriculum vitae. The researcher can decide his/her own format in the
presentation of his/her information/profile. This must be printed in thesis paper
and counted as page.
