AB IV PLEASE PROVIDE YOURSELF WITH THE HARD COPY OF THE GUIDELINES.. TY TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Background Background and Purpose of the Study Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework Statement of the Problem Scope and Limitation of the Study Definition of Terms Notes 2 Methodology of Research and Sources of Data Design Setting of the Study Subject of the Study Sources of Data Procedure of the Study Notes 3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Profile of the Respondents Weighted Mean Significant Difference 2 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary of Findings Conclusions Recommendations HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 1 1. Introduce the chapter. 2. Write the sub-title flushed at the left margin ``The Problem and Its Background``. 3. Under the said heading, the first paragraph introduces the problem area and the need to go on with the problem. The succeeding paragraphs are consisted of information about the subject/topic. The second paragraph to 21st paragraph come from literature and studies having 5 local literature, 5 foreign literature, 5 local studies and 5 foreign studies dealing with variables used. The 22nd paragraph discusses a scenario on how you became interested with the topic. The last paragraph entails justification why you chose the study. 4. The next sub-heading is entitled Theoretical Framework flushed at the left margin. This is composed of 3 paragraphs. First paragraph is the title of the theory, the proponent and concrete statement of the theory. The second paragraph is the explanation of the theory. The last paragraph is the relevance of the theory to your study. 5. The next sub-heading is the Conceptual Framework flushed at the left margin. It illustrates the model or design known as the Coomb`s model. Below the model is the title of the model. Provide 2 spaces then introduce the model. Make the interpretation of the model. 6. Next to Conceptual Framework is entitled Statement of the Problem flushed at the left margin. The first paragraph is the statement of primary objective then followed by specific questions. 7. Scope and Limitation of the Study is flushed at the left margin. The first paragraph will be for the what, who, where, and when. The second paragraph will be for the size (population sample) of the respondents. The third paragraph will be for the dependent variables, Ex. with respect to... 8. Definition of Terms flushed at the left margin. Introduce this in paragraph form. It must be in alphabetical order. Each term be typed in bold with a period at end. Define the term conceptually or operationally. 9. Notes is typed center of the page in capital letters 1 inch from the top margin. In citing the source reference it should have the superscript placed before the name of the author. Example: Cristina P. Ligay, Writing the Undergraduate Thesis (Pililla, Rizal: URS Publishing House, 2012), 26. – format for book Cristina P. Ligay, Writing the Undergraduate Thesis, http...September 18,2012. HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 2 1. Introduce the chapter. 2. Write Research Design flushed at the left margin. The first paragraph tells about the method to be used. The second paragraph explains the method based from a source. The third paragraph tells about the appropriateness of the method to the study. 3. Typed Setting of the Study at the left margin. This portion tells the history of the place where the study will be undertaken. It should also discuss the program and activities of the place. 4. Subject of the Study is flushed at the left margin. It tells about the number and percentage of the respondents. 5. Sources of data typed at the left margin. The first paragraph cites the study. Second paragraph tells about the instrument or questionnaires composition by part. It should also include the Likert scale bearing the scale, scale range and the verbal interpretation. 6. Procedure of the Study be typed at the left margin. In paragraph form discuss the process done in chronological sequence from the presentation of the title to the proposal to whole thesis. This should also be reflected in the Gantt Chart of Activities. 7. Statistical Treatment be typed at the left margin. Introduce the topic. Enumerate the tests to be used. HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 3 A. QUANTITATIVE PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 1. Type Chapter 3 in initial cap and centered. 2. The title is typed 2 spaces from the chapter, bold in all caps. 4. State the specific questions accordingly. 5. Table number and title are typed in title case at the center. 6. Table`s title is single spaced in inverted pyramid. 7. The interpretation of each table must contain the following: A. First paragraph is the presentation of the table. B. Second paragraph is the interpretation of the table. C. The third paragraph should indicate the implication based from the source included in the literature or study. D. Tables must be in portrait/vertical position. B. QUALITATIVE C. Type Chapter 3 in initial cap and centered . D. The title is typed 2 spaces from the chapter, bold in all caps. E. Introduce the topic in paragraph form. F. Present the case/story of the respondents 1. Type Story No. 1 at the center in initial cap. 2. Type the story in paragraph form HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Introduce the topic in paragraph form. 2. Type Summary of Findings in title case flushed at the left margin. 3. Introduce the topic with the `The findings of the study were as follows. 4. Enumerate the findings according to specific questions of the statement of the problem. 5. Type Conclusions in title case flushed at the left margin. 6. Enumerate conclusions according to specific questions in general form. 7. Type Recommendations in lower case flushed at the left margin. 8. Enumerate recommendations according to specific questions. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. There shall be a bibliography after chapter 4. 2. Typed Bibliography in all caps, centered 1 inch from the top margin. 3. Classifications of bibliographical entries are the following: a. Books b. Dictionary c. Encyclopedia d. Journal e. Magazine f. Newspaper g. Online Sources h. Unpublished Materials (Theses, Dissertations) 4. The format to be used in constructing bibliography is the hanging indention.
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