DECLARATION A

"This dissertation is my original work and has not been

presented for a Degree or any other academic award in any
University or Institution of Learning".

Name and Signature of

Candidate

Date

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 DECLARATION B

"I confirm that the work reported in this proposal was

carried out by the candidate under my/our supervision".

Name and Signature of Supervisor

Date

APPROVAL SHEET

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 This dissertation
entitled"_______________________________" prepared and
submitted by _________________________________ in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of ____________
_____________________ has been examined and approved by the
panel on oral examination with a grade of PASSED.

Name and Sig. of Chairman

Name and Sig of Supervisor Name and Sig. of

Panelist

Name and Sig. of Panelist Name and Sig. of

Panelist

Date of Comprehensive Examination: ____________________

Grade: ____________________

Name and Sig of Director,

SPGSR

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 Name and Sig of DVC,
SPGSR

DEDICATION

The dedication statement should not exceed twenty five

(25) words.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Acknowledgement should not exceed one hundred fifty

(150) words.

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 ABSTRACT

The abstract should briefly state the following:

the research question, methodology used, statistical
treatment utilized, findings, conclusion and
recommendations.
Other abstracting guide:
1. Be simple and direct . Avoid introductory phrases.
2. Do not repeat what is already reflected in the title.
3. Use complete sentences in the third person.
4. Aim for short sentences.
5. Do not present citations, graphs, symbols, formulas,
illustrations and diagrams.
6. A good abstract should contain at most 300 words.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter
Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study

Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Scope
Significance of the Study
Operational Definitions of Key Terms
Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts
Theoretical Perspectives
Related Studies
Three METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Population
Sample Size
Sampling Procedure
Research Instrument
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
Data Gathering Procedures

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 Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Limitations of the Study
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION
OF DATA

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS,

RECOMMENDATIONS
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
Appendices
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter
Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee
Appendix III - Informed Consent
Appendix IV - Research Instrument
Researcher's Curriculum Vitae

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 LIST OF TABLES

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 LIST OF FIGURES

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