BS Psychology Thesis Checklist
Thesis Title: __________________________________________________________________
Members (Surnames only): _____________________________________________________
Section: _______________ Adviser: ______________________________________________
*The group must be guided by this checklist
Preliminaries
1. The title page follows the proper format & shows correct title and researchers’ names.
2. The approval sheet is presented in proper format & shows correct names of panel
members, adviser, etc.
3. Certification of originality is presented in proper format.
4. The abstract consists of 150-120 words with 3-5 keywords at the bottom.
5. The abstract features the salient parts of the entire thesis e.g. problems, respondents,
instrumentation, statistical tools, significant findings & recommendations.
6. The acknowledgement presents all people involved in the completion of study (e.g.
thesis professor, adviser, validators, panelists, company, respondents, statistician,
english critique, dean and others
7. The table of contents shows correct format and page nos.
8. The list of tables and figures are complete and show correct page nos.
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1. Topic/s being investigated are briefly discussed in the introduction
2. Brief background and nature of the problem/concern/condition and the company are
mentioned.
3. The reason/s why it is necessary to conduct the study are given.
4. The introduction covers 2-3 pages only.
Theoretical Framework
1. A theoretical paradigm is shown as Figure 1.
2. The paradigm is briefly stated mentioning the theoretical basis/bases of the study.
3. The theories are discussed concisely including its proponents.
4. It is explained how the theories support the study conducted.
Conceptual Framework
1. A conceptual paradigm is presented as Figure 2 and is in proper format
2. The information under Input are presented in noun form.
3. The information under Process are complete and chronologically given.
4. The columns are of equal sizes.
5. The output given is specified and in title form
6. The feedback is properly indicated.
7. The paradigm is briefly discussed generally and by part.
Statement of the Problem
1. The first paragraph includes a statement of the major problem of the study and
expressed in a declarative sentence.
2. The sub problems are clearly stated in interrogative sentences, and enumerated
including its sub-variables
3. The sub problems are given in right order.
Hypothesis/Hypotheses
1. An introduction for hypothesis is given.
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2. The hypothesis/hypotheses given correspond to the problems of the study.
3. The hypotheses are enumerated only if more than one.
Scope and Limitation of the Study
1. The first paragraph contains the scope which delineates how the study will be
narrowed in terms of the variables and sub variables being investigated.
2. The other boundaries in terms of people involved in the study, locale and location, and
the duration of the study are presented.
3. The limitation or potential weakness in the design or constrains of the study are also
identified.
Significance of the Study
1. An introductory statement is provided.
2. All who will be benefitted are given and how will they be benefitted are clearly stated.
Definition of Terms
1. An introductory statement is provided that indicates whether the terms used are
defined conceptually, operationally or both.
2. All important terms and variables are presented alphabetically. (acronyms and
abbreviations are spelled out)
3. In two or more worded terms, only the first letter of the first word is capitalized, unless
otherwise indicated.
4. Sources of conceptual or technical definitions are properly acknowledged and cited
CHAPTER 2
Literature
1. There are at least 5 local literature given.
2. There are at least 5 foreign literature given.
3. All reviewed literature are copyrighted/published within the last 5 years
4. Only literature related in purpose and findings are reviewed
5. Each review are concise and direct in statement. (no more than one page each)
6. The APA authorized date or style, parenthetical citation, is utilized.
Studies
1. There are at least 5 local studies given.
2. There are at least 5 foreign studies given.
3. All reviewed studies are copyrighted/published within the last 10 years
4. Only studies related in purpose and findings are reviewed
5. In discussing studies, critical analysis of the purpose, method of the study, principal
findings and conclusions are given.
6. Each review is concise and direct in statement. (no more than one page each)
7. The APA authorized date or style, parenthetical citation, is utilized.
Synthesis
1. An introductory statement is provided.
2. Several literature and studies are briefly compared to one another.
3. Similarities or differences among concepts and/or findings are discussed.
4. Comparisons are also discussed in relation to the present study.
CHAPTER 3
Research Design
1. Specific research design is given and explained.
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2. It is also briefly discussed in relation to the present study.
Population and Sampling
1. Sampling Technique is stated and explained in relation to the study.
2. The study population, population size and actual sample size are also stated.
Respondents of the Study
1. The specific respondents of the study are given.
2. The characteristics or criteria used in determining the respondents are stated.
Research Instrument
1. It is stated if the researchers used researchers-made, adopted or standardized
questionnaire.
2. The full name of the standardized questionnaire and its proponent are given.
3. The nature and development of the scale is discussed. (purpose, reliability, validity)
4. Each part of the questionnaire are specified and explained.
5. The scale/s used are shown in tabular form that includes descriptive and narrative
interpretation.
Data Gathering Procedure
1. An introductory statement is given.
2. Detailed step by step procedures undertaken are provided.
Statistical Treatment of Data
1. Introductory statement is given.
2. Statistical tools used are presented by problem.
3. Formulas of statistical tools are shown.
4. All other tools used (e.g. excel, megastat, SPSS, etc.) are mentioned.
CHAPTER 4
1. Sub-problems are highlighted.
2. Results per sub-problem are presented in tabular form.
3. Only relevant data are presented. (Individual data, raw scores, tally of scores can be
in the appendix.)
4. Textual presentations are clearly stated mentioning the specific Table #.
5. Analyses of data are logical and direct.
6. In reporting statistical tests of significance, information concerning the obtained
magnitude or value of the test, the degree of freedom, the probability level, and the
direction or decision are included
7. The interpretations are enriched by relating findings with the related literature and
studies reviewed in Chapter 2
CHAPTER 5
Summary
1. An introductory statement is provided.
2. It follows order of presentation of sub-problems
3. Textual and numerical data are provided
4. Only outstanding and salient data are included
5. No inference nor interpretation is stated
Conclusion
1. An introductory statement is provided.
2. The number of conclusions is equal to the number of Sub-Problems.
3. The conclusion follows the order of the presentation of the Sub-Problems.
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4. It uses brief but generalized statements derived from the findings
5. Numerical data are excluded
Recommendation
1. The measures or solutions offered are “doable” feasible, practical, and attainable
addressed to specific person/s, or office/s which are in position to implement them..
2. Areas for further research are identified.
3. Recommendations given are equal or more than number of sub-problems.
References/Appendices
1. References are presented using APA format.
2. Appendices include:
a. Approved letter from the company/institution
b. Letter for adviser
c. Title Proposal
d. Letters for Validator (for researchers made only)
e. Expert Validation Form (for researchers made only)
f. Survey Questionnaire (for researchers made only)
g. Letter of Approval (for the use of adopted & standardized questionnaires)
h. Letter for Statistician
i. Certification from Statistician
j. Letter for English Critique
k. Certification from English Critique (last to be given)
l. Statistical Data Report (e.g. SPSS Reliability Testing & other statistical treatment)
m. Curriculum Vitae of all researchers
Complied
In view of the compliance of this thesis group in the above-mentioned criteria, the manuscript is
endorsed for English critiquing.
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Thesis Adviser
Thesis Professor