Thesis Format Guidelines

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What term should be used if the research instrument is a questionnaire?

Respondents (correct)

Participants

Subjects

Samples

Which section summarizes the entire research process from the statement of the problem to the methodology?

Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation

Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation (correct)

References

Appendices

Where should the title of a table be positioned when presenting data?

Top, centered (correct)

Bottom, centered

Bottom, right side

Top, left side

What format should be used for writing references?

APA format Signup and view all the answers

What does Chapter 5 conclude regarding the hypothesis?

The hypothesis is accepted or rejected based on findings. Signup and view all the answers

In what part of the thesis must recommendations be based on the findings?

Chapter 5 Signup and view all the answers

How should the margin be set on the left side of every page?

1 ½ inches Signup and view all the answers

How many single spaces should be included between the subheading and the next part in the thesis?

3 single spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum word count for the abstract in the research paper?

250 words Signup and view all the answers

In which chapter of the research paper should the statement of the problem be included?

Chapter 1 – Introduction Signup and view all the answers

How should the definition of terms be organized in the research paper?

In alphabetical order Signup and view all the answers

What page number format is used for the preliminary sections from the approval sheet to the list of figures?

Roman numerals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a required element in Chapter 1 – Introduction?

Review of Literature Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for the first page of every chapter in the research paper?

Contains a title only without a page number Signup and view all the answers

Which section answers the 'who,' 'what,' 'when,' 'where,' 'why' of the study?

Scope and Limitation Signup and view all the answers

How many references are required in the Review of Related Literature and Studies combined?

15 references Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thesis Format

Preliminaries
- Title page
  - Inverted pyramid format
  - Single-spaced
  - No page number, but counted as page (i)
- Approval sheet to List of figures
  - Page number on the lower middle using Roman numerals
- Abstract
  - Summary of the entire study, including the title, background, objectives, methodology, conclusion, and recommendations.
  - Maximum 250 words
  - Included in the final defense
  - Acknowledgment may not be included in the proposal.
Body of the Research paper
- Chapter 1: Introduction
  - Background of the Study:
    - Global, national, and local situations
    - Reasoning for conducting the study
    - Bridges the gap between existing knowledge and prevailing problems
    - Limited* to 1 ½ pages
  - Theoretical Framework
  - Conceptual Framework
  - Statement of the Problem
  - Hypotheses of the Study
  - Scope and Limitation of the Study
    - Who, what, when, where, and why of the study
  - Significance of the Study
    - Written in singular form, indented, and followed by a period. No underline
  - Definition of Terms
    - Alphabetical order
    - Indented and followed by a period
    - Use both conceptual and operational definitions (start with conceptual)
    - Example of operational definition: "In this study, it refers to..."
- Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature and Studies
  - May include subheadings
  - Review of Related Literature – minimum of 10 references
  - Review of Related Studies – minimum of 5 references
- Chapter 3: Methodology or Research Methodology
  - Research Design
  - Research Locale
  - Respondents/Subjects/Participants of the Study
  - Sampling technique (For quantitative study only)
  - Research Instrument
  - Research Procedure
  - Statistical Treatment (For quantitative study only)
  - Ethical Consideration
  - Use the word "respondents" if the research instrument is a questionnaire, "subjects" if the research study is experimental, and "participants" for other research studies.
- Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation
  - Presentation of the data (Table or Graph)
    - Table title on top, centered
    - Figure title at the bottom, left side of the paper
  - Analysis of the data
  - Interpretation of Data
  - Supporting literature
  - Include implications of the results after the analysis of the table or figure.
- Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendation
  - Summary: Summarizes the entire research process.
  - Conclusions: Discuss the results based on the study findings. States whether hypotheses are accepted or rejected.
  - Recommendations: Written in the same format as the Significance of the Study. Based on the statement of the problem and findings.
References
- Use APA format
- Example:
  - Floresca, L. (2015). PTK vs MDGs: Interaction of Economics and Millennium Development Goals in Mindanao. The Journal of Nursing, 19 (2), 139–151.
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 1-page CV for each member
- All photos must be the same.
Margins
- All Pages: 1 inch top, bottom, and right; 1 ½ inches left
- Chapter 1 and beyond: Every first page of a chapter should have no page number but still be counted.
Spacing
- Double-spacing from subheading to and throughout the paragraph.
- 3 single spaces to the next subheading.

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This quiz covers the essential components of a thesis format, including the preliminaries and the body of the research paper. It focuses on key elements like the title page, approval sheets, and the introduction chapter. Test your knowledge on structuring a thesis effectively to ensure a well-organized and comprehensive research paper.