UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

College of Education
Research and Development Committee

Best Thesis and Best Dissertation Awards

The U.P. College of Education recognizes the Best Thesis and Best Dissertation Awards
annually in order to invite students aim for academic excellence and quality research. With
the continued support of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) since 1993, the
college is able to grant cash prize incentive to honor the best graduate students in the area
of research.

The Best Thesis and Best Dissertation Award competition is open to masters and doctoral
students who completed their thesis/ dissertation the U.P. College of Education within school
year 2010-2011 including summer 2010.

THE PROCESS

The Nomination

The U.P. College of Education Research and Development Committee handles the selection
process. For best thesis and best dissertation, each area in the College of Education is
invited to nominate one candidate for every ten [10] masters graduates and one candidate
for every ten [10] doctoral graduates from the area. The nomination form should be
supported by the area’s description of the student’s research contribution, addressing the
criteria listed below (see criteria). The nomination documents must consist of:

• A signed nomination form that clearly establishes the reasons for nominating the
dissertation.
• Five (5) bound copies of the thesis/dissertation.

All nomination materials must be received by the UPCEd R and D Committee (c/o Ate
Lita Sanghel???) no later than March 28, 2011. Submissions after the deadline will
not be considered.

The Selection

Three invited selected evaluators, who must be scholars and must have good research
track, will judge the submitted nomination documents. The team of evaluators may be
composed of the following:

• A graduate [not within the span of five years] or retiree from the UP College of
Education or a faculty of UPIS or NISMED
• A faculty from other UP colleges related to College of Education
• A non-UP administrator/ faculty in other prestigious universities (who may also be a
retiree from UP College of Education)

The evaluators will be given selection guidelines and will use assessment templates
specifically developed for this task. They will also be asked to write a brief report on the
strengths and weaknesses of each thesis/ dissertation.
The scores of the theses/ dissertations will be ranked based on the scores they gave each
thesis and dissertation. The ranking of the evaluators will be tallied and the highest rank will
be given the award.

The Criteria

The selection of best thesis and best dissertation is based on the following criteria:

• Novelty (15%). The thesis/ dissertation has innovative features, clearly demonstrating
the unique contribution it has made either theoretically (i.e., expansion of established
ideas, provision of new insights to an educational issue) or practically (i.e., new design/
approach introduced)

• Impact (25%). This refers to the contribution of the thesis/ dissertation to the knowledge
base of the discipline and its clear and practical applications to the resolution of a
problem or problems in education.

• Quality of Research Methodology (25%). The methods and research design are
appropriate to the research question. The study followed procedures to assure reliability
and accuracy of data and sufficient protection for human subjects.

• Quality of Analysis (25%). The interpretations provide insights into the pattern of the
data and don’t overstate the findings. Limitations are addressed with suggested future
studies. Evidence is sufficient and well-utilized. Biases are identified. Multiple
perspectives considered. Information is evaluated, analyzed, and synthesized.

• Overall Quality of the Written Document (10%). This includes style and organization,
use of language, and quality of review of literature. The document shows evidence of a
mature, scholarly voice. Critical understanding of literature is evident. Sources are rich
and diverse.
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BEST THESIS/ DISSERTATION AWARD

Nomination Form
(for theses/ dissertation submitted
summer 2010, 1st & 2nd sem 2010-2011)

Deadline: March 28, 2011

Name of Nominee: ___________________________________

Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________

Contact Numbers: _______________________________________________________

Major of Specialization: _______________________________ Area: ________________

Year MA/ PhD Degree Attained: ________________________

Title of Thesis/ Dissertation: _______________________________________________

Name of Adviser: ____________________________________

Contact Number of Adviser: ____________________________

Theoretical and/ or Practical Contribution of Thesis/ Dissertation

(Please explain in less than 100 words)

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Analytic statement summary explaining why this thesis/.dissertation is outstanding within the
criteria of the discipline
(Please explain in less than 100 words)

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The Criteria

The selection of best thesis and best dissertation is based on the following criteria:

• Novelty (15%). The thesis/ dissertation has innovative features, clearly demonstrating the unique contribution it has
made either theoretically (i.e., expansion of established ideas, provision of new insights to an educational issue) or
practically (i.e., new design/ approach introduced)

• Impact (25%). This refers to the contribution of the thesis/ dissertation to the knowledge base of the discipline and its clear
and practical applications to the resolution of a problem or problems in education.

• Quality of Research Methodology (25%). The methods and research design are appropriate to the research question.
The study followed procedures to assure reliability and accuracy of data and sufficient protection for human subjects.

• Quality of Analysis (25%). The interpretations provide insights into the pattern of the data and don’t overstate the
findings. Limitations are addressed with suggested future studies. Evidence is sufficient and well-utilized. Biases are
identified. Multiple perspectives considered. Information is evaluated, analyzed, and synthesized.

• Overall Quality of the Written Document (10%). This includes style and organization, use of language, and quality of
review of literature. The document shows evidence of a mature, scholarly voice. Critical understanding of literature is
evident. Sources are rich and diverse.

Names and Signatures of Faculty Members in the Area:

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Note: Please submit five (5) bound copies of the thesis/ dissertation:
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BEST THESIS/ DISSERTATION AWARD

Scoring Sheet
(for theses/ dissertation submitted
summer 2010, 1st & 2nd sem 2010-2011)

Deadline: April 7, 2011

Evaluator’s Name: ______________________________________________

Title of Thesis/ Dissertation: ______________________________________

A. Novelty (15%). The thesis/ dissertation has innovative features, clearly demonstrating
the unique contribution it has made either theoretically (i.e., expansion of established
ideas, provision of new insights to an educational issue) or practically (i.e., new design/
approach introduced)
- (low) +(high)

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B. Impact (25%). This refers to the contribution of the thesis/ dissertation to the knowledge
base of the discipline and its clear and practical applications to the resolution of a
problem or problems in education.
- (low) +(high)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C. Quality of Research Methodology (25%). The methods and research design are
appropriate to the research question. The study followed procedures to assure reliability
and accuracy of data and sufficient protection for human subjects.
- (low) +(high)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

D. Quality of Analysis (25%). The interpretations provide insights into the pattern of the
data and don’t overstate the findings. Limitations are addressed with suggested future
studies. Evidence is sufficient and well-utilized. Biases are identified. Multiple
perspectives considered. Information is evaluated, analyzed, and synthesized.
- (low) +(high)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

E. Overall Quality of the Written Document (10%). This includes style and organization,
use of language, and quality of review of literature. The document shows evidence of a
mature, scholarly voice. Critical understanding of literature is evident. Sources are rich
and diverse.
- (low) +(high)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Title of Thesis/ Dissertation: ______________________________________

STRENGTHS OF THE THESIS/ DISSERTATION:

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WEAKNESSES OF THE THESIS/ DISSERTATION:

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Name of the Evaluator: _______________________________________

Signature of the Evaluator: ____________________________________