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A Thesis Proposal
Presented to the
Graduate School
University of Santo Tomas
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements of the Degree
Master in Business Administration
by
JUAN CARLOS DE BOURBON
November 2010
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ABSTRACT
This section is limited to 100-150 words (approximately 12-15 lines), singly
spaced and must include at least four (4) keywords.
Keywords: solar systems, universe, aliens, space
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prefatory Note (Optional)
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1.0
Problem Rationale
Introduction
Research Impediments
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2.0
The Research Questions
2.1 Literature Review
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Research Questions
(or Hypothesis …if applicable or Simulacrum)
2.4 Research Paradigm (Simulacrum or Hypothesized Model)
3.0
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Research Methods
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3.1 Research Designs (…example for mix methods)
3.1.1 Case Study Design (…for example)
3.1.2 Meaning
3.1.3 Selection/Subjects and Study Site
3.1.4 Data Measure
3.1.5 Data Gathering Procedure
3.1.6 Ethical Consideration
3.1.7 Mode of Analysis (…for Qualitative Research)
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3.2.1 Descriptive-Correlational (…for example)
3.2.2 Meaning
3.2.3 Subjects and Study Site
3.2.4 Data Measure/Instrumentation
3.2.5 Data Gathering Procedure
3.2.6 Ethical Considerations (VERY IMPORTANT section!)
3.2.7 Data Analysis (…for Quantitative Research)
References
Appendix I:
Appendix II:
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Permit to Conduct the Interviews
Request for Pertinent Data
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Appendix III: Informed Consent for Research Participants
Appendix IV: Informed Consent for Research Participation
Recruited Concept Mapping Participants
Appendix V: Survey Questionnaires
Appendix VI: The Interview Protocol
Appendix VII: The Interview Protocol for Tutors/Reviewers
Appendix VIII: The Interview Protocol
Appendix IX: Concept Mapping Instrument
Appendix X: Documentary Analysis
Appendix XI: Timetable for Research
Appendix XII: Budget Proposal
Curriculum Vitae
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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM RATIONALE
This chapter must be clear and logical in describing succinctly the trends
in the field that render the chosen topic problematic. This chapter must end with
the delineation of the research barriers or limitations of the study, (if possible,
substantial, ethical, methodological, and practical) that the candidate may come
across in the conduct of the study. The last two paragraphs must be devoted to
research impediments (barriers) and limitations of the study.
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CHAPTER 2
THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This chapter includes all types of materials reviewed, conceptual
literature which came from books. Related studies both local and foreign
consisting mainly of peer reviewed journals. Your aim is to show how the
present study relates to the existing knowledge and previous studies in terms of
both similarities and differences. The formal sub-sections for this chapter are;
2.1 Review of the Literature
Must be comprehensive in the light of the chosen variables with a view
to surfacing the research blankspots (unexplored area) and blindspots
(conflicting areas in the literature).
2.2 Research Question/s (or Hypotheses)
A research hypothesis is the statement you created when you speculate
upon the outcome of a research or experiment. Every true experimental design
must have this statement at the core of its structure, as the ultimate aim of any
experiment.
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CHAPTER 3
THE RESEARCH METHODS
This chapter must include details of your experimental methodology. Points to
highlight includes;  Description of the following; (1) research design, (2) study
site, (3) selection of samples, (4) data/outcome measures , data collection
procedure, (5) ethical consideration and (6) data/mode of analysis; and  Must
be strongly supported by the appendices that contain the instruments or corpus
of data to be used. The example shown in the Table of Contents is for a Case
study AND Descriptive-Correlational designs. If there is only one method to be
used, a sample entry with sub-sections can be;
3.1 Case Study Research Design (…for example)
3.1.1 Meaning
3.1.2 Selection/Subjects and Study Site
3.1.3 Data Measure
3.1.4 Data Gathering Procedure
3.1.5 Ethical Consideration
3.1.6 Mode of Analysis
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Arrange all literature actually cited in chapters 1 to 3, arrange them
ALPHABETICALLY (NOT NUMBERED)and strictly use APA style entries. Sample
entries for books, journals, book edition and internet source are shown below
in that order;
Baxter, C. (1997). Race Equality in Health Care and Education. Philadelphia:
Ballière Tindall.
Gaudio, J. L., & Snowdon, C. T. (2008). Spatial Cues More Salient Than Color Cues
in Cotton-Top Tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) reversal learning. Journal of
Comparative Psychology, 122, 441-444. doi:10.1037/0735-7036.122.4.441
Hyde, J. S.,& Delamater, J. (2008). Human Sexuality (10th ed.) New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Research Initiatives. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2007, from MIT, Comparative
Media Studies website, http://cms.mit.edu/research/index.php
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Appendix XI Timetable for Research
Research Objectives
2010
Jun
1. Writing of Proposal
2. Collection of Algal
Materials
3. Fractionation of
Polysaccharides
4. Collection of Blood and
Isolation of PBMCs
5. Cell Viability Assay
6. ELISA Assay for Cytokines
7. MRNA extraction
8. Chemopreventive assays
9. Data Collation/Analysis
10. Colloquium/Defense
Jul
2011
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Appendix XII Budgetary Requirements
SOURCES OF EXPENSES
Collection …….
Isolation of ….
Tissue Culture Reagents
Total
Quantity
Amount
(PhP)
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Curriculum Vitae
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