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A Thesis Proposal
Submitted to
The Faculty of the Graduate School
Saint Columban College
Pagadian City
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Educational Management
By
Researcher
October 2016
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
The Problem
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Introduction
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Perspective of the Researcher
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Conceptual Framework
2
Statement of the Problem
2
Hypotheses(sis for singular)
3
Scope and Limitations of the Study
4
Significance of the Study
4
Definition of Terms
5
Structure of the Thesis
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Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
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Variable 1
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Variable 2
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Variable 3
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Chapter 3
Research Methodology
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Research Design
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Research Environment
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Research Subjects/ or Respondents
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Sampling Techniques
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Instrumentation
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Data Gathering Techniques
9
Statistical Treatment
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Chapter 4
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Variable 1
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Variable 2
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Variable 3
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Testing of the Hypotheses
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Chapter 5
Summary of Findings, Conclusion/s and Recommendations
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Summary of Findings
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Conclusion/s
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Recommendations
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Bibliography
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Appendix C
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Curriculum Vitae
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Chapter 1
The Problem
Introduction
This is the part of the thesis where you need to describe the situation/problem
which brings about the focus of your study. These are some of the ways of doing this:
1. Describe the phenomenon as it is happening globally (cite specific countries),
nationally, or in the local setting (source: newspapers or magazines, online
news).
2. Start with your observation of the local scenario, support that the
phenomenon is also true in the national setting, as well as in other countries
(source: newspapers or magazines, online news)
3. Start with a theory. Then challenge the validity of the theory by proving or
disproving the theory in a chosen environment (source: books, journal
articles).
4. Start with a quotation. Based on it, you relate the quotation to the current
problem. Be sure that the quotation is popular enough that it attracts interest
from the readers.
End the discussion by stating that the phenomenon inspires you (the writer) to focus on it
in a target environment (own locale).
Note:
a. Cite sources of all the descriptions of the situation/problem as without sources,
your discussion here are mere opinions.
b. Minimize conceptual discussion of the phenomenon as the appropriate place for
this is in Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature.
Perspective of the Researcher
[Describe your degree, career, position, station. This part justifies the focus of
your study (ex. MAED in Filipino hence the study is on Philippine language or literature,
MAED in EM hence the study is on Principal Time Use and Teachers’ Satisfaction)]
[This part may also tackle your theoretical perspective on research (whether your
leaning is more of positivism or interpretivism/constructivism or . This is important in the
doctoral dissertation as the theoretical perspective determines the research approach
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(prove a theory or develop a theory), the research methods to be used, the type of data to
gather, the sources of data, and other considerations in doing research.]
The researcher is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Library Science at the
University of San Carlos (USC), Cebu City in March 1981. She worked as a Cataloger at
the USC Library System after graduation and two years later took her Master of Science
in Library Science and finished in March 1986.She finished her Doctor of Philosophy in
Information Studies at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom in November 2009.
The researcher is currently working at Saint Columban College, Pagadian City.
Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework of the study in shown in Figure 1.
[Insert here the figure]
[Discuss the figure by enumerating your variables and identifying which one is the
independent variable/s and which one is the dependent variable/s. Also enumerate the
indicators or sub-variables of each of the independent and dependent variables. Cite the
source of these indicators. No source means these are mere opinions.]
[Cite the theory where you anchor your study. Refer to your readings of related
literature.]
Statement of the Problem
The study assesses the relationship of the administrators and teachers’ leadership
skills and pupils’ engagement. It focuses in Margosatubig District utilizing the elementary
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schools administrators, teachers and Grade VI pupils as research subjects. The study will
be conducted during the school year 2013-2014.
Specifically, it aims to answer the following queries:
1. What is the level of administrators’ leadership skills (V1) in terms of the following
indicators:
1.1 a;
1.2 b;
1.3 c; and
1.4 d?
2. What is the level of teachers’ leadership skills (V2) in terms of the following
indicators:
2.1 a;
2.2 b;
2.3 c; and
2.4 d?
3. What is the level of students’ engagement (V3)?
4. Is there a significant relationship between V1 and V3?
5. Is there a significant relationship between V2 and V3?
6. Based on the findings, what action plan can be developed to enhance V3?
Hypotheses(sis for singular)
The following hypotheses shall be tested using the 0.05 level of significance:
1. There is a significant relationship between V1 and V3.
2. There is a significant relationship between V2 and V3.
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Scope and Limitations of the Study
[This part defines the parameters/boundaries of the study. Start with an
introductory statement iterating the variables/concepts as focus of the study. Then
enumerate the different parameters.]
Subject Matter. This study shall focus on V1, V2 and V3. [If there are indicators
for any of the variables, then enumerate here.]
Research Environment and Timeline.
Research Subjects.
Research Design.
Research Methods.
Significance of the Study
[General statement on how your research will contribute to the body of knowledge.]
[Identify the beneficiaries and how they can benefit from your study. Arrange them
according to who will benefit the most, not on their rank].
Administrators. The study will help the administrators to ….
Teachers. The study will provide teachers with …
Pupils. The study …
Other researchers.
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Definition of Terms
The following terms will be used extensively in this study and shall be taken
according to the definition given below: [arrange alphabetically]
[Define your variables/sub-variables/indicators. For conceptual definition, cite the
source: author, year: page number. For operational definition, no source.]
Structure of the Thesis
The study will consist five chapters: Chapter 1 The Problem, Chapter 2 Review of
Related Literature, Chapter 3 Research Methodology, Chapter 4 Presentation, Analysis
and Interpretation of Data, and Chapter 5 Summary of Findings, Conclusions and
Recommendations.
Chapter 1 includes ….
Chapter 2 discusses …
Chapter 3 covers …
Chapter 4 …
Chapter 5 ….
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
[Introductory paragraph.] This chapter reviews the literature related to V1, V2 and
V3, which will provide bases for the interpretation of the data that shall be gathered later.
Variable 1
Definition/s of variable 1 (cite sources)
Enumeration of the indicators or sub-variables (cite sources). Define the indicators
(cite source)
Conceptual discussion of the variable 1 and its indicators. (cite sources)
Variable 2
Definition/s of variable 2 (cite sources)
Enumeration of the indicators or sub-variables (cite sources). Define the indicators
(cite source)
Conceptual discussion of the variable 2 and its indicators. (cite sources)
Variable 3
Definition/s of variable 3 (cite sources)
Enumeration of the indicators or sub-variables (cite sources). Define the indicators
(cite source)
Conceptual discussion of the variable 3 and its indicators. (cite sources)
Discussion on how the three variables are related. (cite sources)
Based on the review of related literature, it has been found that there is a dearth
of materials related to the relationships of the three variables. Hence, this study is
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proposed to focus on the relationships of variables 1 and 2 to variable 3 in the District of
Kumalarang, Zamboangadel Sur.
Chapter 3
Research Methodology
This chapter presents the research methodology of the study.
It includes
discussion on the research design and research methods covering the research
environment, research subjects, sampling techniques, instrumentation, data gathering
techniques, and statistical treatment.
Research Design
[Identify and define the research design to be used. Cite its weakness as a design
but highlight its strength. Cite source. Use research books as sources. Avoid using
previous theses as sources for the definition, advantages and disadvantages of research
design. The thesis is meant to present the findings of a study, not as an authority in
research methodology. Ensure that the source is published recently, or not later than
2000.]
Research Environment
[Describe the target locale of the study. If a municipality/district/school, then
include information on the locale that is relevant to the topic. May include vicinity map.]
Research Subjects/ or Respondents
Describe the target research subjects. May present in a table.
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Sampling Techniques
Describe and define the sampling techniques.]
Instrumentation
[Describe what instrument/s will be used to measure the variables. Cite source/s.
If questionnaire, explain who will answer each and how it can be filled out. Discuss the
hypothetical mean ranges and describe how these can be interpreted. Ensure that the
instruments can answer the specific questions asked in the statement of the problem.
Describe how the instruments can be validated.
Data Gathering Techniques
Explain how the researcher will gather the data.
Statistical Treatment
(Describe the types of data gathered and how these will be treated statistically.
Identify the tests to be conducted. (e.g. ANOVA or analysis of variance for testing
significant differences or Pearson”r” for testing significant relationship).
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Chapter 4
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data on Variable 1, Variable 2
and Variable 3. The components of Variable 1 are: component 1, component 2 and
component 3. The indicators for volume 2 are Indicator 1, indicator 2 and indicator 3.
Variable 3 consists of indicator a, indicator b, and indicator c.
Variable 1
This study includes the following indicators of variable 1: indicator 1, indicator 2
and indicator 3. Tables 2 to 5 present the data on Variable 1.
Indicator 1. Table 2 presents the data on indicator 1. As shown, the overall
weighted mean of indicator 1 is 3.5, interpreted Very Good. The table also presents that
Item No. 4 etc etc etc got the highest weighted mean of 3.8, interpreted as very good.
Item No. 1 The teacher is etc etc etc posted the lowest weighted mean of 2.6, interpreted
as Good.
(Present first the overall weighted mean. Second, the item with highest weighted
mean. Third, the item with lowest weighted mean.)
(Interpret the data (why are they so? Why highest, why lowest)
(Support with literature. Highlight how your data are similar or different from the
findings of related literature. Why is it so?)
ex. According to Agustero (2013), etc. etc etc. Anghad (2013) supported this contention
by saying “etc etc, etc etc”.
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Table 1 Indicator 1
Items
Weighted
Interpretation
Mean
1 The teachers is etc etc etc
2.6
Good
2
3.0
Very Good
3
3.2
Very Good
4
3.8
Very Good
5
3.0
Very Good
3.5
Very Good
Overall Mean Response
Hypothetical Mean Range:
1.00-1.75
1.76 – 2.5
2.51 – 3.25
3.26 – 4.00
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Indicator 2. The data on Indicator 2 are presented in Table 3. As shown, the
overall weighted mean of Indicator 2 is 3.26, interpreted Very Good. The table also
presents that Item No. 4 etc etc etc got the highest weighted mean of 3.8, interpreted as
very good. Item No. 3 The teacher is etc etc etc posted the lowest weighted mean of 2.5,
interpreted as Fair.
(Present first the overall weighted mean. Second, the item with highest weighted
mean. Third, the item with lowest weighted mean.)
(Interpret the data (why are they so? Why highest, why lowest)
(Support with literature. Highlight how your data are similar or different from the
findings of related literature. Why is it so?)
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ex. According to Agustero (2013), etc. etc etc. Anghad (2013) supported this contention
by saying “etc etc, etc etc”.
Summary Table. Table 5 shows the summary of data on V1
Variables
Overall
Weighted
Mean
1
Variable 1
2
Variable 2
3
Variable 3
Overall Mean Response
Hypothetical Mean Range:
1.00-1.75
1.76 – 2.5
2.51 – 3.25
3.26 – 4.00
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
(Same presentation as variable presentation)
(Same as indicator 2)
Variable 2
(Same as variable 1)
Variable 3
(Same as variable 2)
Interpretation
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Summary Data
Table x presents the summary of data.
Variables
Overall
Interpretation
Weighted
Mean
1
Variable 1
2
Variable 2
3
Variable 3
Overall Mean Response
Hypothetical Mean Range:
1.00-1.75
1.76 – 2.5
2.51 – 3.25
3.26 – 4.00
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
(Same presentation as variable presentation)
Testing of the Hypotheses
The following hypotheses were tested using the 0.05 level of significance.
There is a significant difference between Group 1 and Group 2 in terms of …..
Action Plan
Based on the findings, an action plan was developed to enhance V3 (cf. Appendix
5). (Discuss the action plan).
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Chapter 5
Summary of Findings, Conclusion/s and Recommendations
Introductory paragraph stating the contents of the chapter.
Summary of Findings
Introductory paragraph.
1. (Question 1)
Answer to Question 1
2. (Question 2)
Answer to Question 2
3. And so on
Conclusion/s
(Refer to your general statement of the problem) Make a general statement
relevant to the purpose of your study. Add statements on so what? (ex. Students’
engagement in online games affects their social behaviors and academic-related
behaviors. Then HEIs/Guidance Center should ….[still generic statements]. )
Recommendations
Based on the findings, the researcher endorses the following recommendations:
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1. (identify the target group/persons who will implement the recommendation,
then state the specific course of action.)
2. And so on…
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. c
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Bibliography
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Curriculum Vitae