Initial
Pages
Title Page
The following information needs to be
on the title page:
- The title (and possibly the subtitle)
of your thesis
- First name and surname of the author(s)
- Whether it is a ‘Bachelor’s thesis’ or a
‘Master’s thesis’
- Faculty and department
- Place and date of completion
Approval Sheet
This is to prove that the authors have
passed the requirements needed for the thesis.
This is signed by the thesis/FS
adviser, panel, and the Dean.
Abstract
An abstract presents a brief summary of your
thesis.
Acknowledgment
This is a page focused on expressing gratitude
to organizations, agencies or individuals who, in one way or another, have
aided the researchers in finishing the thesis.
Table of Contents
List of Tables/List of Figures
Chapter
1: Problem and Its Scope
Rationale of the Study
This is where you provide an
introduction to the topic of your thesis: you give the context in terms of
content of the research project.
This section will state the
contribution of your study and the usefulness of your study in the society.
Theoretical Background and Review of
Related Literature
It elaborates the research problem in
relation to relevant literature.
It should cover the following:
- Existing research and its relevance
for your topic
- Key ideas or constructs in your
approach
Statement of the Problem
The problem must be reflected to your
title or the readers must know your problem by just simply reading your topic.
Significance of the Study
This section will state the contribution of your study and the
usefulness of your study in the society.
Research Methodology
Research Design
The appropriate research design should
be specified and described.
Research Instrument
Describe the instrument and what it
will measure
Scope and Delimitation
The scope is mainly the coverage of
your study and the Delimitation is the limitation of your study or topic.
Chapter
2: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data
Present the findings of the study in
the order of the specific problem as stated in the statement of the Problem.
Data may be analyzed quantitatively or
qualitatively depending on the level of measurement and the number of
dimensions and variables of the study.
Establish interconnection between and
among data
Chapter 3: Summary, Findings,
Conclusions, and Recommendations
Summary of Findings
This describes the problem, research
design, and the findings (answer to the questions raised). The recommended
format is the paragraph form instead of the enumeration form.
Conclusions
These are brief, generalized
statements in answer to the general and each of the specific sub-problems.
Recommendations
Recommendations
may be specific or general or both. They may include suggestions for further
studies.
Bibliography
A
bibliography is a list of books, articles, and other sources you use when
researching a topic and writing a paper.
Appendix
An appendix is used to
clarify information about the data gathered relating to the thesis.
It will consist of
different sample information like the questionnaires, survey form, schedules
etc.
Curriculum Vitae
It
provides an overview of the researchers’ academic qualifications.
