Research Format
Research Format
Research Proposal
Title Page
Chapter I – INTRODUCTION
Statement of the Problem
Objectives of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Chapter II – REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Related Literature
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Assumption of the Study
Hypothesis of the Study (as needed)
Definition of Terms
Chapter III –METHODOLOGY
The locale of the Study
Research Design
Respondents of the Study
Research Instruments
Data Gathering Procedure
Data Analysis
LITERATURE CITED
Terminal Report
TITLE PAGE
RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION
APPROVAL SHEET
CERTIFICATION OF THE ADVISER
CERTIFICATION OF THE SECRETARY
CERTIFICATION OF THE EDITOR
CERTIFICATION OF STATISTICIAN (IF ANY)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
IPR CLAUSE
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABSTRACT (200-300 words)
CHAPTERS I, II, III (same with research proposal format)
CHAPTER IV – RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
SOP 1
SOP 2
SOP 3
Note: Discussion for every SOP shall include but not be limited to an Introductory
statement, table of findings, discussion, implications, conclusions, and recommendations.
The discussion should: Present, Analyze, Interpret/implicate & Link to previously reported
findings. (PAIL)
Font
Use a clear, readable, and consistent font throughout the entire manuscript. These are
to be typed according to style manual specifications. If not specified in the style manual, the
chosen font should be 12-point standard font (e.g. Arial); a script type style is unacceptable.
Changes to font style and size may be appropriate for writing equations, labeling tables, and
graphs, footnotes, title pages, etc. When a visual or other media is “imported” it may be
appropriate to retain the original font. Italics should be used to indicate titles of major works (i.e.
books and journals), foreign language terms, and scientific terms.
Bold may be used to add emphasis, as well as headings and section titles. Use bold
sparingly.
Margins
The margins should follow the guidelines given in the approved style manual being used
by the department, typically 1 inch on the top, bottom, and right-hand side. While not
mandatory, it is suggested to leave a 1.5-inch left margin if you plan to bind your thesis.
It should be noted that tables, graphs, and other visuals need to fall within these
margins.
Pagination
Pagination rules can vary slightly based upon the specific style manual used. In general,
there are four locations where it is acceptable for pagination: 1) the upper right-hand corner of
the page; 2) the lower right-hand corner; 3) top-center, and 4) bottom-center.
Spacing
Text spacing should be consistent throughout the entire thesis/dissertation. Double-
spacing is the standard expected of the document. There may be exceptions where alternative
spacing may be appropriate: • block quotes • table and figure captions, descriptions, and
footnotes • a list of references, literature cited, bibliography, etc. While each of these may be
single-spaced, there should be a space between each entry on the list. Corrections No pencil or
ink corrections are permitted on any copies of the thesis submitted to the graduate school.