Note: Print four (4) copies of your research paper – 1 copy each for the panelists and one
copy for your group.
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Write here the general description of Chapter I
FORMAT:
PAPER SIZE: LETTER (8.5” x 11”)
FONT STYLE: CAMBRIA
FONT SIZE: 12
SPACING: DOUBLE SPACE
MARGIN: 1 INCH ALL SIDES/
SET ALL MARGINS TO 2.54 CM
1”
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I.
TITLE PAGE
Include your research title (in an inverted pyramid style), members, and month and year when
you start conducting your research.
Follow the attached format.
II.
All pages of a paper should have a page number inserted in the top right corner.
III.
RATIONALE
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Chapter 1 and its description should be BOLD and in CENTER.
The first sentence of the paragraph should be INDENTED.
Distribute your text evenly between margins.
ALL PARAGRAPHS should be ALIGN LEFT (See example below)
ADD YOUR RESEARCH TITLE before starting the CHAPTER 1
IV.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
- The title should be in BOLD.
- Write an introduction statement before presenting the research questions.
(See Example below)
A:
B:
V.
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HYPOTHESIS
Ho = null hypothesis
Ha= alternative hypothesis
VI.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
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The title should be in BOLD.
The first sentence of the paragraph should be INDENTED.
Distribute your text evenly between margins. ALL PARAGRAPHS should be Align
to the left (See example below)
VII. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
- The title should be in BOLD.
Write an introduction statement before listing the beneficiaries of the research.
VIII. DEFINITION OF TERMS
- Provide a list of terms that will be used throughout the dissertation and definitions of each of
them.
- Use the operational definition of terms (refers to a detailed explanation of the technical terms
and measurements used during data collection)
- The title should be in BOLD. (See Example below)
IX.
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REFERENCES
Use APA 7 format in listing your references.
Arrange your references in Alphabetic order. (See example below)
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDY
Write here the general description of Chapter II
I.
Related Literature
- 40 readings; local/ international
- Example:
o 30 Review of Related Literature
o 10 Related Studies
- ONLY Year 2020 onwards for references
- Chapter 2 and its description should be BOLD and in CENTER.
- The first sentence of the paragraph should be INDENTED.
- Distribute your text evenly between
margins. ALL PARAGRAPHS
should be ALIGN LEFT.
Related Literature can be found
in:
• Books
• Encyclopedia
• Journals
• Magazines
• Newspaper
NOTE: In EVERY
reading/citation, write a
paragraph that has
connection/relation to your
research.
.
II. Related Study
- 40 readings; local/ international
- ONLY Year 2020 onwards
- The first sentence of the paragraph should be INDENTED.
Related Literature can be found
in:
• Manuscripts
• Thesis
• Disertation
NOTE: In EVERY
reading/citation, write a
paragraph that has
connection/relation to your
research.
III.
THEORETICAL – CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
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Discuss the theories and connection of your variables
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At least 10 citations for the explanation of your theories
NOTE: In EVERY
reading/citation, write a
paragraph that has
connection/relation to your
research.
CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Write here the general description of Chapter II
(METHODOLOGY DEPENDS ON YOUR STUDY/TOPIC)
Parts:
Research Design
Research Locale
Research Instruments (materials needed)
Research Specimen (organisms used, if applicable)
Research Prototype (3D drawing. If Applicable)
Pre-data Gathering Procedure
Data Gathering Procedure
Disposal of Specimen (if applicable)
Data Analysis and Statistical Treatment
Ethical Procedure
ISEF Forms (enumerate and describe all the forms needed for the study, attached this on
your research paper)
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