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Foundational Statement of the Bulacan State University… 1 Vision A recognized leader for excellence in instruction, research and
extension services, a key player in the education and formation of
Sarmiento Campus Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives… professionally competent, service-oriented, and productive citizens, and a
prime mover of the nation’s sustainable socioeconomic growth and
University Mission in Research and Development………….. development.
The Research and Development Center …………………….. Mission The University shall provide higher professional, technical and
special instruction for special purposes and promote research and extension
Areas of Concern for Research and Development ………….. services, advanced studies and progressive leadership in Agriculture,
Commerce, Education, Fishery, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Law,
Research Thrusts of the Sarmiento Campus ………………… Medicine, Public Administration, Technical and other fields as may be
relevant.
Requirement for Thesis/Research Writing Proposal …………
Goals Ensuring the attainment of empowered and globally competitive
Guidelines in the Thesis Preparation, graduates through:
Defense and Processing ………………………………
1. Quality and Excellence. Promoting quality and relevant
educational programs that meet international standards.
Parts of the Thesis …………………………………………….
2. Relevance and Responsiveness. Generation and dissemination of
knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and
responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international
environments.
Vision The Bulacan State University envisions itself to be one of the Bachelor of Elementary Education
country’s leading institutions in developing graduates capable of responding Major: Generalist
to the needs of the region and the demands of global standards. Aspiring to
improve the quality of life of the people and promote the socio-economic 1. To provide general education to students for them to appreciate
development of its service areas, the institution shall pursue excellence in human ideas and values, develop in them critical thinking, research
its programs and will manage its affairs with efficiency and effectiveness. capability, creativity and good work habits;
2. To provide professional education to develop students’ skills in
Mission The University shall provide higher professional, technical and applying methods and techniques in teaching vital for effective and
special instruction for special purposes and promote research and extension efficient delivery of instruction; and
services, advanced studies and progressive leadership in Agriculture, 3. To promote co-curricular activities for the development of personal
Commerce, Education, Fishery, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Law, discipline and responsible membership in society.
Medicine, Public Administration, Technical and other fields as may be
relevant. Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major: English
Goals Ensuring the attainment of empowered and globally competitive Math
Physical Science
graduates through:
1. To provide high quality academic instruction personal
1. Quality and Excellence. Promoting quality and relevant
development;
educational programs that meet international standards.
2. To provide career and professional readiness to the advancing
information technology;
2. Relevance and Responsiveness. Generation and dissemination of
3. To equip the learner with relevant knowledge skills for a life of
knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and
service to humanity;
responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international
4. To cultivate the spirit of inquiry so that prospective secondary
environments.
teachers may become effective agents of change both in the school
and in the community; and
3. Access and Equity. Broadening the access of deserving and
5. To become familiar with the different principles, philosophical
qualified students to educational opportunities.
outlooks, theories, methods and techniques that will equip the
learner in his area of specialization.
4. Efficiency and Effectiveness. Optimizing of social, institutional
and individual returns and benefits derived from the utilization of
higher educational resources. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Introduction
Requirement for Capstone Project: Statement of the Problem
1. Student should have finished all the subjects from 1st year to 4th Significance of the Study
year 1st semester before he/she could take the Capstone Project Scope and delimitation of the Study
subject and be a candidate for graduation. References
The proposal defense is the second step of the thesis writer. It shall
2. Thesis Title Presentation include include the detailed presentation of the study. It should contain
already the following:
The thesis presentation should be conducted to crystallize the
research viewpoints and directions that the student proposes to pursue. One CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
title from among the three earlier submitted shall be considered/approved Introduction
by the Panel of Evaluators. Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
3. Composition of Specialization Committee Scope and delimitation of the Study
There shall be a Specialization Committee for every Degree Program. CHAPTER II THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
The Committee shall approve the title of the study that the student will Relevant Theories
Related Literature
develop in the thesis course.
Related Studies
Conceptual Framework
4. The Thesis Title Proposal and its Clearance Hypothesis
Definition of Variables
a. After the submission of the three (3) copies of title proposal to the
BulSU-SC Research Coordinator, the student shall be scheduled
for presentation (first step) after the Specialization Committee shall CHAPTER III METHODS OF RESEARCH
have gone over the proposal for its improvement in research Methods and Techniques of the Study
Population and Sample of the Study
direction, approach and procedure.
Research Instruments
b. After the title has been presented and approved by the Data Collection Procedure
Specialization Committee, thesis adviser and critic shall be Data Processing and Statistical Treatment
appointed by the Campus Administrator. References
c. The Proponents can now choose their thesis Adviser as approved Questionnaire
by the Campus Administrator.
d. The Adviser will guide the Proponents from the time they choose 6. The Thesis Adviser
the title and when they present the paper for proposal and final
The thesis adviser shall have a maximum of five (5) active
defense. advisees and shall be responsible for the following aspects of adviser’s
e. The Panel of Evaluators for the defense should be identical to the work:
rest of the presentation until such time that the paper is finalized. a. provides direction in gathering, organizing and analyzing of data;
f. The Panel of Evaluators may be chosen by the researchers but will b. gives pointers on the methodology of research and implementation
be approved by the Campus Administrator. of research/design;
c. provides guidance in form and format in thesis writing; and
d. prepares the advisee to be mentally and emotionally ready for the
5. Proposal Defense oral defense of the thesis.
e. appointment of thesis adviser shall be formally announced by
Campus Administrator, with following documents: Chairman – Specialist in the field
i. Appointment form to be filled up the designated adviser and Members may be composed of the following:
approved by the Campus Administration; a. Editor
ii. No payment will be made not unless all documents are b. Statistician
submitted;
iii. All documents will be filed in the BulSU-SC Research Office. 11. Oral Defense of the Thesis.
7. Research Critic a. The thesis shall be defended orally by the degree candidate before
a panel headed by a Chairman to the designated by the Campus
The research critic shall: Administrator.
b. The members shall constitute of the research Critic and experts in
1. collaborate with the thesis adviser; the area of the candidate’s study.
2. evaluate and approve the research design before the research is c. The Panel of Evaluators for the defense should be identical
conducted; and to the rest of the presentation until such time that the paper is
3. re-examine and endorse the thesis prior to the submission for oral finalized.
defense.
d. The Panel of Evaluators may be chosen by researchers but will
be approved by the Campus Administrator.
8. Criteria for the Selection of the Adviser
e. The Chairman of the Panel of Evaluators must be educationally
a. The adviser shall be selected on the basis of his/her competence in qualified with at least a Masters or Doctorate Degree.
research and/or the subject area of the study. No one who has not f. The Members may be chosen from the respective fields that is
written a thesis himself shall be an adviser in thesis writing. vertically aligned to the topic of the researcher.
b. The Instructor of the student research is not qualified to become g. When the Campus Administrator is not himself/herself a member
the paper Adviser. of the panel, he/she may sit as an observer and consultant on the
rules.
9. The Role of Thesis Adviser and Research Critic
h. The final thesis should contain the following:
The following reminders shall be observed by the thesis adviser and
critic: TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
a. discuss and guide rather than dictate the research perspective; ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
b. criticize, comment on and explain the procedures rather than do the DEDICATION
work for the researcher; and ABSTRACT
c. refer the researcher to service units for essential services like TABLE OF CONTENTS
typing, statistical consultancy and editing rather than do the work LIST OF TABLES
for the student. LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
10. Criteria for the Selection of the members of the Panel of CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Evaluators. CHAPTER II THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
CHAPTER III METHODS OF RESEARCH
CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND The number of panel members or examiners
INTERPRETATION OF DATA composed of the following:
APPENDICES
REFERENCES (APA Format) Title Presentation ►3 panel members
CURRICULUM VITAE
Proposal Defense ►Chairman
►Adviser
12. Criteria for Examiners in Evaluating Thesis during Defense ►Critic
►Member
a. Contribution of Knowledge – 20%
b. Organization of the Content – 10% Final/Oral Defense ►Chairman
c. Data Presentation and analysis – 10% ►Adviser
d. Form and Format – 10% ►Critic
e. Evidence of Original Thinking – 30% ►Member
f. Knowledge of the subject matter – 10% ►Member
g. Command of the language – 5%
h. Attitude/Poise (receptive to suggestion, defensive, etc.) – 5%
h. The Campus Administrator and the BulSU-SC Research
Coordinator are always are included in the panel of examiners.
13. Procedure in the Defense
i. There shall be authorized fees set by BulSU-SC to be paid by the
The oral defense will be scheduled by the Research Coordinator Proponets to the Admin Office and shall be corresponding paid to
upon submission of the thesis with the endorsement of the Adviser and Thesis Advise, Critic, Chairman and Panel of Evaluators
Critic.During the oral- defense, the following procedures shall be observed: respectively upon approval of thesis.
a. The Campus Administrator shall introduce the panel members.
14. Processing of the Thesis
b. The Adviser introduces the advisee to the members of the panel.
c. The candidate gives a ten-minute summary of his/her thesis. After the defense, the thesis shall be corrected, improved and edited
d. The panel members will conduct evaluation and oral questioning along the suggestions of the panel of examiners as noted by the Research
on the substantive aspect of the thesis. Coordinator. The final copy will have to be presented to the Chair and
e. The recommendations of the panel members will be summarized members of the oral defense panel, who after having been satisfied that the
by the Subject Instructor to be given to the candidate. suggestions have been complied with the candidate, sign the approval sheet.
f. The candidate will be graded based on the existing criteria. The editing of the thesis shall the exclusive responsibility of the candidate
under the supervision of the thesis adviser.
High Pass (HP) 1.00–1.25
Pass (P) 1.26-1.25 The Campus Administrator is consulted before the printing of the
Low pass (LP) 1.76-2.00 thesis. One printed copy and soft copy must be submitted to the Research
Failure (F) Lower than 2.00 Coordinator.
g. The oral examination shall be held inside the BulSU-SC premises
for not more than two hours (2) hours for thesis.
will generally spend some time considering the problem. Typically, the
question contains two variables, a measurable relationship, and some
Parts of the thesis indication of population. The purpose of the literature search that follows is
to answer the research problem question. If the literature cannot answer the
CHAPTER 1 question, the research is needed to do so. Below are guides in the selection
of a research problem.
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Sources of a Research Problem
The text in thesis ordinarily begins with an introduction. The Experience and observation
introductory part consists of the following sub-components: Introduction, The vast amount of literature in your own field
Statement of the Problem, Significance of the Study amd Scope and Courses that you have taken
Delimitation of the Study. Citations made in this portion should be reflected Journals, books, magazines, or abstracts
at the end of the chapter. Theses and Dissertation
Your Professor and Your Classmates
Introduction
Elements of a Research Problem
The introduction will explain the background of the thesis topic, Aim or purpose of the problem for investigation.
review what the student knows about the subject, and detail any research The subject matter or topic to be investigated.
that is relevant to the thesis. The primary objective of the introduction is to The place or locale where the research is to be conducted.
capture the interest of the audience, so it should be written in a clear and The period or time of study during which data are to be
easy-to-understand style. gathered.
Population or universe from whom data are to be
The introduction of a thesis should contain a discussion of the collected.
following:
Criteria in the Selection of a Research Problem
Presentation of the problem Novelty and avoidance fo an unnecessary duplication
Existence of an unsatisfactory condition, a felt problem that needs Significance for the field represented and implementation
a solution Interest, intellectual, curiosity, and drive
Rationale of the study Sponsorship and administrative cooperation
Historical background of the study Cost and returns
A desire to have adeeper and clearer understanding of a situation Time factor
A desire to discover something Training and personal qualification
A link between the Introduction and the Statement of the Problem Availability of data or method
Special equipment and working conditions
Statement of the Problem
Guidelines in the Selection of a Research Problem
The problem provides the content for the research study and
The research problem or topic must be chosen by the
typically generates questions which the research hopes to answer. In
researcher.
considering whether or not to move forward with a research project, you
It must be within the interest of the researcher.
It must be within the specialization of the researcher. Significance of the Study
It must be within the comptence of the researcher to
tackle. It is to the advantage of the researcher to state akk the significant
It must be within the ability of the researcher to finance. contributions that this study will make, as follows:
It is researchable and manageable.
rational, timeliness and/or relevance of the study should be clearly
Selecting a Research Problem stated;
Analyzing the research problem. contribution to the accumulation of knowledge, or to filling up a
Identifying the variable. knowledge or gap;
Stating the problem. contribution to building, validating or refining prevailing theories;
Evaluating the problem. contribution to meeting a pressing need of a specific group like
Setting up a sub-problem. solving a problem or improving certain conditions; possible
Presentation of the problem. implications; and
contribution to refining concepts, improving research
Criteria of Good Problems and Problem Statement instumentation and methodologies.
The problem should express a relation between two or
more variables. It asks, in effect, questions like is A
related to B? How are A and B related to C? How is A Scope and Delimitation of the Study
related to B under conditions C and D. The exception to
this dictum occurs mostly in taxonomic or methodological Scope defines the coverage or boundary of the study in terms of
research. the area or locality and subjects or population covered, the duration or
period of the study and the research issues are focused.
The problem should be stated clearly and unambiguously
in question form. Questions have the virtue of posing
Limitations are statements, which alert the reader of the research
problems directly. The purpose of a study is not
report to certain constraints over the researcher has no control. Delimitation
necessarily the same as the problem of a study.
defines the conditions beyond the control of the researcher that may place
The problem and the problem statement should be such as
restrictions on the conclusions of the study and their application or other
to imply prossibilities of empirical testing. A problem that
situations. It should include the following:
does not contain implications for testing its stated
relations is not a scientific problem. This means not only
A brief statement of the general purpose of the study;
that an actual relations is not a scientific problem. This
means not only that an actual relations is stated, but also The subject matter and topics studied and discussed;
that the variables of the relation can somehow is stated, The locale of the study, where the data were gathered or the
but also that the variables of the relation can somehow be identity to which the data belong;
measured. Many interesting and important questions are The population or universe from which the respondents were
not scientific questions simply because they are not selected; and
amenable to testing. The period of study.
Included in the presentation/discussions are the following:
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provide an introductory paragraph
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK present first the dependent variables
all variables should be provided with literature
A theoretical framework discusses and explains how the researcher organize the literature on the basis of the variables
theorizes the interrelationships among the variables that have been use recent materials
identified and as relevant to the problem. The discussion integrates the provide transitory paragraph
logical beliefs of the researcher with the findings of earlier researches as the
scientific basis for investigating the problem. Related Studies
Relevant Theories These are studies, inquiries or investigations already conducted to
which the present study is related or has some bearing or similarity. The
A theory is set of interrelated constructs (concepts), definitions and researcher should:
propositions that present a systematic view of phenomena by specifying
relations among variables, with the purpose of explaining and predicting the
provide an introductory paragraph
phenomena.
focus the studies on the IV and DV
state the similarities and differences of the reviewed studies to the
Basically, theory helps provide a framework by serving as the
present study
point departure for the pursuit of a research problem. The theory identifies
the crucial factors. It provides a guide for systematizing and interrelating organize the presentation based on the variables
the various facets of the research. However, besides providing the
systematic view of the factors under study, the theory also may very well Importance/Functions of Related Literature and Studies
identify gaps, weak points, and may light the way for continued research on
the phenomena under study. Guide the researcher in searching for or selecting a better research
problem or topic.
In presenting the relevant theories, the researcher should consider Help the researcher understand the topic.
the following important concerns: Ensure that there will be no duplication of other studies.
Help and guide the researcher in locating more sources of related
the theories should be based on the variables presented in the information.
problem
after the discussion of every theory, state the relavance of the
theory of the present study
use the primary source
Related Literature Conceptual Framework
Literature review is an integral component of the scientific process. This presents the relationship between the different specific
It composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the present constructs of the study. A construct is a clearly defined concept.
study is related.
It is a complete presentation of the variables to be observed in the
current study.
It is the ideas defines in a way the researcher wants. SAMPLE 3 (Influence of the MV on the Effects of the IV on the DV)
It is understood in the current research, the visible indicators or the
variables and the scheme of measuring the variables. Independent Variables Dependent Variables
It focuses on the specific variables with respect to the particular
research problem.
SAMPLE 5 (IV1 DV1 MV1/IV2 DV2 MV2) 1. Null – stated in the negative form
IV1 DV1/IV2 DV2 2. Operational – stated in the affirmative form
Definition of Variable
This section should also outline the research plan. It describes in The procedures followed in conducting a study should be
detail what will be done, how it will be done, what data will be needed, and explained in complete detail. Techniques, devices and procedures followed
what data-gathering devices will be used. It describes the actual steps should be described.
carried out in conducting the study.
In case of experiments, this section should instructions to the
Population and Sample of the Study participants, the information of the groups, the experimental
manipulations and control features in the design.
The Population refers to any set of people from which the sample Remember that the method section tells the reader what you did,
is selected and to which the study results will generalize. The Sample, on how you did it.
the other hand, is a group of people drawn from a population. A research Any error or weaknesses in the procedures that have been
study is carried out on a sample from a population. discovered during the conduct of the research should be pointed
out and any consequent limitations upon the research results
A detailed discussion about the respondents and the criteria use din should be fully noted.
choosing them should be presented. It could be better if a table for the
distribution of respondents will be placed. The availability of a wide array of data collection methods and
techniques has given researchers the problem of determining and selecting
Purpose of Sampling the best method. Experts define the best as one that is appropriate/suitable
Sampling makes possible the study of a large, to the research objectives and design, data the investigator wants to generate
heterogenous population. and the availability of resources: money, time and personnel.
Sampling is for economy.
Sampling is for speed. Data Processing and Statistical Treatment
Sampling is for accuracy.
Once the measuring instruments have been retrieved, the next
Research Instruments major activities in research undertaking are the data processing of
accomplished questionnaire into quantitative and qualitative forms. Both the
The research instruments are testing devices for measuring a given qualitative and quantitative forms are involved in data processing to arrive
phenomenon, such as a paper and pencil test, a questionnaire, an interview a to precise analysis and interpretation of the results.
research tool, or a set of guidelines for observation.
The kind of statistical treatment depends upon the nature of the
A description of the adaptation, construction, validation and problem and the nature of the data gathered. The functions of statistical
administration of instruments should be included in the discussion. Also, treatment include:
identifies the research design SYNTHESIS
determines the validity and reliability of the research instruments
tests the hypotheses 1. The title should be clear and concise.
interprets the data 2. The problem should be clearly stated and properly delimited. The
significance of the problem and the scope and delimitation of the
Most Commonly Used Statistical Tools/Techniques study should be clearly of the problem and hypothesis testable.
3. The review of theories, literature and studies should create a
Descriptive Statistics unified theme to a line of thought throughout the review. They
Inferential Statistics must be adequately covered, the findings noted, well-organizes,
effective summary and the literature, studies and theories cited
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
must be directly relevant to the problem.
4. The research design must be described in detail, adequate samples
described and the relevant variables are recognized. The data
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gathering technique should be appropriate, the validity and the
reliability of the instruments establishes.
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
5. The results should be stated clearly, statistically treated with the
appropriate use of tables and figures. There should be a logical
This section summarizes the collection of data and the statistical
perceptive and objective analysis and interpretation on the
treatment applied to them. The results should be presented in straight
relationships or effects between or among variables. Discussion
forward and unbiased way. The presentation must be geared to the research
must be clear and concise.
questions and the research hypotheses. Analyze the results of the statistical
computations and gives reasons why it happens. 6. References should follow the American Psychological Association
(APA) format.
Table should present the statistical results, analysis and
interpretation of the findings of the study. Support the findings with related
literature or studies.
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