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St. Paul University Philippines
ISSN: 978-971-95873-1-3
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..1
What is Reseach? ……………………………………………………………..1
Relevance and Purpose of Research ………………..2
Values of Research to Man ……………………………………….3
Characteristics of Research ………………………………….4
Sources of Problem ………………………………………………………..4
Characteristics of Good Problem ……………………….5
Kinds of Research …………………………………………………………..5
Classification of Research…………………………………… .6
How to Formulate the Research Title……………..6
Approaches to Research ……………………………………………..7
Research Designs………………………………………………………………..7
General Text Format ……………………………………………………..8
Structure of Research Paper…………………………………..10
Layout and Appearance ………………………………………………..11
Citations…………………………………………………………………………………..12
APA Reference List Examples…………………………………..15
References ……………………………………………………………………………………………….44
Appendices………………………………………………………………………………………………..45
A Sample Cover/ Title page for dissertation….45
B Sample Cover / Title Page for thesis …………..46
C Sample Cover/ Title Page for Thesis ……………..47
D Approval Sheet Template for Dissertation…..48
E Approval Sheet Template for Thesis…………………..49
F Approval Sheet Template for Thesis ………………..50
G Sample Table of Contents……………………………………………..51
H Sample List of Tables……………………………………………………..53
I Sample List of Figures ………………………………………………..54
Background on Research
Introduction
Man’s innumerable bring forth progress and development. As
a thinking being, man never ceases to seek for the whys and
wherefores of things around him. His being national pushes him
to think, invent, innovate, search and arrive at answers to his
problems. To satisfy his needs, to improve his life and to make
accurate decisions, he needs to undertake research. Research,
therefore, is man’s tool for survival. No new ideas will be
learned if no new re4searches come at hand. No possible
inventions will be out for use if not for research.
What is Research?
Characteristics of Research
Calmorin (2007) stressed the following characteristics of
research:
Source of Problems
Classroom-related
Work experiences
Theories which need empirical support
Technology
Science
Off-shoots/ recommendations of other researches
Management practices of organizations
Kinds of Research
Classification of Research
Approaches to Research
Research Designs
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warranted: when all other deceleration methods have failed or
when the behavior is a clear procedure (Hummel, 2000).
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Smithsonian, 35 (5), 44-52.
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when considering the manuscript; therefore, it should contain
information that is as clear and to the point as possible. The
title itself should be able to stand alone, convey the
importance of the idea, communicate the content, and should be
no more than 20 words. The title should not include reference to
method and results and should not begin with redundancies like,
“A Study of’, or “An Experimental Investigation of’.
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Major Problem
Sub-Problems
METHODOLOGY
Research Design. This portion describes the overall plan for the
investigation. The design may be descriptive or experimental.
Tabular
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Qualitative
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Requirements
Thesis Writing
Requirements
It was agreed upon that the members of the panel during the
proposal defense be the same members during the final defense
to avoid conflicts of ideas and unnecessary confusion on the
part of the researcher.
Final Oral Thesis Defense
Abstract Writing
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formatting and keywords line).
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the key points of your thesis/ dissertation abstract
interesting.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT
1 inch
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A dissertation presented
1 inch To the faculty of the Graduate School 1 inch
St. Paul University Philippines
Tuguegao City, Cagayan
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By
FE SARANGAY MASIGAN
Summer 2013
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Appendix B
SAMPLE COVER/ TITLE PAGE FOR DISSERTATION (DOCTORRATE)
1 inch
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Presented to the
1 inch To the faculty of the Graduate School 1 inch
St. Paul University Philippines
Tuguegao City, Cagayan
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In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIOn
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By
MELITA M. GAMONGAN
October 2012
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Appendix C
SAMPLE COVER/ TITLE PAGE FOR DISSERTATION (DOCTORRATE)
1 inch
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A Thesis presented
1 inch To the faculty of the School of Arts,
Science and Teacher Education 1 inch
St. Paul University Philippines
Tuguegao City, Cagayan
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In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Major in English
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By
FE SARANGAY MASIGAN
Summer 2013
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Appendix D
APPROVAL SHEET TEMPLATE FOR DISSERTATION (DOCTORATE)
APPROVAL SHEET
Panel of examiners
LINDA P. TUNGGUL,Ph.D.
Chairman
INICIA C. BANSIG,PH.D.
APPROVAL SHEET
CHRISTOPHER A. MASIRAG,Ph.D.
Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
SONIA A. TAN,Ph.D.
Chairman
INICIA C. BANSIG,PH.D.
Dean, Graduate School
Appendix F
APPROVAL SHEET TEMPLATE FOR DISSERTATION (BACHELOR’s DEGREE)
APPROVAL SHEET
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
PILLAR B. ACORBA,DME
Chairman
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… iV
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Instrumentation …………………………………………………………………………
Result …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Discussion ………………………………………………………………………………………
Conclusions ………………………………………………………………………………………
Recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………
REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
LIST OF TABLES
1 Respondents …………………………………………………………
LIST OF FIGURES
3 Paradigm …………………………………………………………