Guidelines for undergraduate thesis Format & Appendices

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I. FORMAT OF THE THESIS These are the parts of the thesis, which are necessary and optional*, that must be followed. For easy reference, it is arranged in the order that it should appear. Students of the Quezon City Polytechnic University should follow this format. 1. PRELIMINARIES The preliminaries of the thesis should be numbered in sequence using lower case of Roman numerals. 1.1

Blank Sheet. This serves as the flyleaf.

1.2 Title Page This page bears the thesis title, name of the department and institution to which the study is to be presented, statement of qualification for which the investigation is submitted, and name of researchers/proponents and month and year of compliance. See Appendix C (Format) and D(Sample). 1.3 Approval Sheet This page includes the title of the thesis, name and course of the proponent/s (researcher/s), together with the signature of the adviser/s, members of the oral defense panel and program chair. This page certifies that the thesis has been approved and accepted. This page must also bear the date of oral examination and the date of approval and acceptance. See Appendix E (Format) and F (Sample). Note: The Information Technology Department requires two (2) advisers. The Thesis Adviser whose responsibility is to guide students of Information Technology on their research process and Technical Adviser who’s in charge on the guidance of the students regarding the technical aspect of the study. 1.4 Acknowledgment This part of the thesis recognize persons and organizations who/which assisted the researcher/s in the completion of the thesis starting from the adviser/s, followed by the members of the oral defense panel, program chair, proof reader, etc. Acknowledgment should be kept simple and polite. 1.5

Dedication*


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This section refers to whom the researcher/s dedicate his/her contribution however this is optional. 1.6

Abstract This present the summary of the thesis that gives the readers an overview of the study without reading the whole thesis. Abstract includes statement of the problem/purpose, methodology, major findings, and conclusions of the study. As usual, thesis abstract does not mention any reference to the literature. It should not be less than two hundred (200) words but not more than five hundred (500) words or a maximum of two (2) pages and should be encoded in double-spaced. Note: The abstract of a thesis proposal includes only the statement of the problem/purpose and methodology of the study.

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Table of Contents This is a sequential listing of all major parts of a thesis with corresponding page numbers. Table of contents includes titles of the preliminaries pages, chapters, sections and subsections, bibliography, appendices and curriculum vitae. See Appendix G to I (Samples). Note: Appendix I is for project development.

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List of Appendices This section presents the sequential listing of the appendices with its corresponding title and page. This list should be arranged in order that they are observed in the appendices. See Appendix J (Format) and Appendix K (Sample).

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List of Tables This contains the list of all table titles found in the body of the thesis with corresponding page numbers. Tables should be numbered in sequence, type bold, and use Arabic numerals connected with its table title. For instance, the first table appearing in chapter two should be marked as Table 2.1 Title of table 2.1. See Appendix L (Format) and Appendix M (Sample).

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List of Figures This refers to the list of charts, graphs, maps, and other illustrations utilized in the thesis with its corresponding title or caption and page. Figures are also numbered in order, type bold, and use Arabic numerals. The figure labeled as Figure 1.1 is the first figure appeared in the first chapter while the first figure shown in the third chapter should be tagged as Figure 3.1. For example, Figure 1.1 Title of figure 1.1. See Appendix N (Format) and Appendix O (Sample). If there is only on figure to be include in the list, this figure should be added to the list of tables and the title would become List of Tables and Figure instead of List of Tables only.

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List of Acronyms* This is optional section of the thesis. It is a list of all acronyms used in the study for easy reference of the reader. See Appendix P (Format) and Appendix Q (Sample)

2. MAIN BODY OF THE THESIS The main body or the main text of the thesis is separated into five chapters and sections (the sub-topic of each chapter). The page of the thesis body should be in order using Arabic numerals; however page number for every chapter is not visible. Text of the main body should be type double-spaced. See Appendix R (Format) 2.1CHAPTER I. PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND This chapter consists of six sections namely: Introduction or Background of the Study; Theoretical/Conceptual Framework; Statement of the Problem or Statement of Purpose; Scope, Delimitations, and Limitations; Significance of the Study; and Definition of Terms. 2.1.1 Introduction or Background of the Study This section serves as a mood setting for readers to have an overview of the study. The researcher may use introduction as title of this section if the study to be conducted is first in the institution or new study. However, background of the study is use as title of this section if the study to be accomplished is not the latest study or there are other studies conducted in the same way. A discussion on the relationship of this section to the statement of the problem should also be included.


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2.1.2 Theoretical Framework or Conceptual Framework This portion of the chapter discusses the theoretical framework and/or the conceptual framework for the research problem. The theoretical framework is the various theories that are use in the study which have bearing on the problem. The conceptual framework is the stand point of the investigator/s on the problem which must be explained in order to have theoretical justification for the phenomenon or problem and serves as the basis for the formulation of research hypothesis. Conceptual Framework should be incorporated by conceptual paradigm or a diagrammatic representation of this section. The researcher/s may use only conceptual framework. 2.1.3 Statement of the Problem This section consists of general statement of the entire problem, usually reiteration of the thesis title, followed by the specific questions or the sub problems, which is the broken down of the main problem of the study and it is state in interrogative form. Note: Project Development study may use Statement of the Purpose instead of Statement of the Problem since the main problem can be set as the main goal. The specific questions will then become the specific objective which is stated as declarative form. 2.1.4 Scope and Delimitation This section also contains a concise statement of the general and specific purpose of the study, a discussion of the subject matter and topics, an account of the research locale and the period of investigation where and when the study was conducted, and a brief description of the participants or population of the investigation. Limitation/s may be added in this part of the chapter if the study includes its weaknesses which are beyond the control of the researcher. These limitations could be present in descriptive research where there are presences of continuous variables, such as effectiveness, efficiency, etc. This is certainly happening because there are inaccuracies, not all of them could be correct in their assessment, on the perceptions of the respondents. If this part is added, this section would be Scope, Delimitation and Limitation. 2.1.5 Significance of the Study


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This is also called importance of the study, which has to explain the rationale, timeliness, and/or relevance of the study to the current situation or a discussion on the possible solution to the existing problem or enhancement of the disappointing conditions. This part should have a discussion on who are the beneficiaries, and how they are going to be benefitted on account of the study. It may also give details on how the study contribute as scholarly research and its implications on cause and effects of problems discovered and the good points which must be continued or improved. 2.1.6 Definition of Terms This section of chapter I contain an introduction on why the researcher needs to define such terms. It also includes the formal and operational definition of the terms. Terms are arranged alphabetically. Appendix R (Format) 2.2CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE The review of related literature show evidences on previous studies and publications whether foreign or local literature and studies that have relevance to the present study. This chapter gives the researcher/s various ideas about the specific field of investigation. Also in this chapter, researcher/s should write introduction before starting the discussion for the literature reviewed and synthesis on the last part which shows relevance of the reviewed related literature and studies on the present study. See Appendix R (Format) The researcher/s may use primary or secondary or both sources in citing related literature and studies. 2.2.1 Conceptual Literature This section consists of local and foreign literatures which were taken from printed materials such as books, professional journals, magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, and other publications. Conceptual literature also composed of discussions of facts and principles that have relevance to the present study. 2.2.1.1

Local Literature These are materials printed or published in the Philippines.

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Foreign Literature These are materials printed or published in other countries.

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2.2.2 Research Literature This section refers to the local and foreign studies, inquiries, or investigation already conducted and has significance or similarity to the current investigation. Citations from these literatures were taken usually unpublished materials such as manuscripts, thesis, and dissertations. 2.2.2.1

Local Studies These studies, inquiries, or investigation were conducted in the Philippines.

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Foreign Studies Studies, inquiries, or investigation countries are included in this section.

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2.2.3 Synthesis or Relevance of the Reviewed Related Literature to the Present Study This part summarizes the reviewed literature and presents its importance and relevance to the present study. 2.3CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY The researcher/s should give a simple statement as introduction of this chapter. This chapter should discuss the methods used by the researcher/s in the conduct of the study. This has the following sections; namely, see Appendix R (Format): 2.3.1 Research Design This discusses briefly the method of research used in the study. It also explains why and how the design was used. 2.3.2 Description of the Participants This section discusses who the participants of the study are, and how they were selected. 2.3.3 Instrument/s Used in the Study This refers to the questionnaire/s used in the study. The researcher/s should discuss how the instrument/s were developed and validated. 2.3.4 Procedures of Data Gathering The data gathered should be clearly explained in this section.


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2.3.5 Statistical Analysis of Data This section of this chapter describes the statistical treatment of data. Specifically, the kind of statistical analysis that is applicable in the particular problem and to the nature of data gathered. Note:

Development project should use the following sections: Research Design; Description of the Participants; Instrument/s Used in the Study; Procedures in Developing and…; Statistical Analysis of Data; and Presentation of Data Analysis which is additional section of this chapter of this type of project. 2.3.6 Presentation of Data Analysis The development project type of research should follow 2.4 guidelines which were discussed below. Development study refers to a thesis with end product. These end products are any of the following: instrument (i.e. psychological examination, achievement test, etc.) development, instructional material (i.e. instructional module etc.) development, inventions etc. Development study of Information Technology related courses pertains to computer hardware, or computer software, or a combination of the computer hardware and software. Examples of this type are systems software, applications software, hardware systems, microprocessor-based systems, data communication and networking systems, and commissioned software, etc.

2.4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA The researcher/s should give a simple statement as introduction of this chapter before proceeding to the presentation proper. This chapter presents the data gathered and the information obtained from the participants of the study, which is in the form of figures, tables, graphs, and text. The researchers should discuss the facts of the results and analyses in order to present its principles, relationships, differences, and generalization. The results of the study may be compared and interpreted with previously accomplished research. Its implication may be mentioned as well in a realistic way. As usual, this chapter answers the specific questions. See Appendix R (Format)


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Note: CHAPTER IV of a development study should present its developed work. The section of this study may vary from one project develop to another. The title of this chapter is CHAPTER IV. PROJECT DEVELOPED. The contents below are the thesis CHAPTER IV for Information Technology related courses which are need to be discussed. These are

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CHAPTER IV. DEVELOPED PROJECT. 2.4.1 System Requirements This part shows the detailed description of the system requirements of the

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Flowcharts Flowcharts section of this chapter presents the process of the project developed.

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Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

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Visual Table of Contents (VTOC)

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Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) This part gives the detailed approximation of the cost of hardware, software, and labor that is necessary to the application of the project. It also includes in this section the comparison between costs to implement of the project. It should compare the cost to implement such an application with the benefits delivered by the application. It should also demonstrate the values added to a given institution by the application of the project.

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Source Code

This section presents the source codes of the project developed. Note: The source code included in the manuscript may be excerpted from the project developed source code or the complete source code of the project as required by the thesis adviser.

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Graphical User Interface (GUI). This shows the complete graphical user interface of the project developed.

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User Manual


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This presents the how the user will use the project developed. The booklet form of the user manual should be attached on the back page of the thesis.

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CHAPTER V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Introduction to this chapter should be included prior to the discussion. This is the last chapter of the thesis main body which includes the summary of the major findings of the study, and state the conclusion/s obtained. Conclusions should be based on the findings of the study. It also discusses the importance of the study, and relates results to the objectives and problems posted in the introduction section of the thesis chapter one. Recommendation is also a part of this chapter, which may be written in paragraph form or enumerated type and it should be based upon the findings and conclusions; see Appendix R (Format). Recommendation normally directs the reader/s to conduct further study or follow a line of investigation on some specific areas related to the subject matter of the thesis. Note: CHAPTER V of a Development project consists only of SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION. 3. REFERENCE MATERIALS This presents all the reference materials used in the study. 3.1Bibliography This part presents the list of all references quoted in the construction of the thesis. The references should be arranged alphabetically in every category and should be written aligned to the left margin and indent five (5) spaces or half an inch for the second and the subsequent lines of citation, see Appendix S (Format and Sample). 3.2Appendices This section comes after the bibliography. It includes questionnaires, tables with 1-2 pages or tables which is not significant / critical to the argument of the researcher, computations, forms, computer printouts, and other documents which are important to the study. Appendices should be divided into sections and labeled using the capital letters of the English alphabet starting with A. The organization of the appendices should be based on the order as it was cited in the main body. Each appendix should begin on a new page and every title of Appendix should match to the Table of Contents, see Appendix T (Format) and Appendix U (Sample).


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3.3Addendum This is an add-on document in the conduct of the study. This add-on refers as the Certification from the Proofreader. This certification is added to authenticate that the manuscript was proofread by a person who is a proofreader, editor, or knowledgeable in the English language, see Appendix V (Format) and Appendix W (Sample). 3.4Curriculum Vitae of Researcher/s This is the last division of the thesis. This section provides an overview of the researchers or proponents life and qualifications. It includes personal information, educational background, and professional work experiences (if there is). There is no format required for this section; however it is recommended that this should be written in uniform format for thesis with more than two proponents or researchers. 4. WAY OF WRITING This pertains on how the researcher should write numerical value, unit of measures, and citations. 4.1Numerical Value Numerals stated in the main text should be spell out except for those connected to units of measurement (i.e. 30 kg, 3m), use as quantity (11 boxes, 18 pieces, 33 files, 14 tables etc.) , use to indicate a series such as “The data given are 1, 14, 11, 3, 6, 18, and 9.” or “The inventory of laptops for the first five months of this year were 4, 5, 8, 9 and 11.”, use in the statistical analysis for data interpretation, and use in tables and in figures. Numbers with one word (i.e. one, two, twenty, thirty, forty, etc.) should also spell out and enclosing the digit into a parentheses, i.e. three (3), but numbers with more than one words may be written as numerals, i.e. 24. Write the numbers in words if it is situated at the beginning of the sentence regardless of the numbers or words or numerical values. 4.2Unit of Measure Always use SI units for the units of measure as much as possible. Remember also that period should not be attached after the unit of measure unless it is at the end of the sentence. Unit of measure should be written in words followed by its abbreviations within the parenthesis. For example 3 milliliters (3 ml), 14 centimeters (14 cm), 3.18 meters (3.18 m), 33 kilobytes (33 KB), 1.8 kilometers per hour (1.8 kph), 6.09 gigabytes (6.09 GB). 4.3Citations


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All citations must be quoted correctly in the content and in the bibliography. These are some examples on how a citation should be presented: Primary Source  Dicdican (2001) developed a learning package in Mathematics for Grade Six pupils in the Division of Laguna. The data gathered revealed that…  The multi-media learning experiences are often presented in a selfinstructional format referred to as module (Russel, 1974)  According to Soedijarto (1976), a module should consist of…  A concept that can be measured on any one to the four types of measurement scale, which have varying degrees of precision in measurement such as nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio (Kumar, 1996:47-48).  Calderon and Gonzales define a variable as anything that may change or may be changed from one condition to another, either qualitative or quantitatively such as age, height, weight, method of teaching, language, time, etc. (1993:83) Secondary Source  Kidder in Fonollera (1993:53) give the meaning of sampling as a means of selecting a given number of persons, objects or events (called subsets) from a given population by specified selection process. 4.4Quotations Quotations may be copied directly and accurately, onto to or word for word, and they must be placed in quotation marks. However, students are encouraged to produce and restate ideas in their own words and way of presenting such concepts. 4.5Annotations Annotations or footnotes are not encouraged to use in the text. On the other hand, it is recommended to use citations rather than footnotes. 5. THESIS APPEARANCE This refers to the physical requirements of the entire thesis for submission. 5.1Paper Paper should be white letter-size (8.5 x 11 in). Page orientation should be portrait layout. Manuscript, figures, and tables layout should also in portrait and are placed on one side only of the paper. Back to back writing of manuscript, figures, and tables will not be accepted.


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5.2Language American English is the official language should be used in writing a thesis and it should be formal, objective and expository. All sentences must be comprehensive with correct grammar and spelling. Sentences and words stated in the form of idiomatic expressions, metaphors, subjective, slang and undefined abbreviations and acronym are not allowed to use in the text. 5.3Documents All document drafts, including the thesis and other pertinent official documents to be included in the study, should be typewritten, free from erasures, and has uniform font when submitted. Text should be in black color, twelve-point size, and one of any of these fonts; Arial, Times New Roman, Bookman Old Style, Courier New, or Tahoma. Submitted hand-written drafts and incomplete documents will not be accepted. Text should be always aligned on both the left and right margins or justified on both sides. Fivespace indention is used for every paragraph. 5.4Margins From the beginning up to the end of the thesis margins should be 1.5 inches for the left and 1.0 inch for the top, bottom, and right. 5.5Spacing The entire thesis should be written in a double-spaced format except for the following should be typed in single spaced: • Name/s of the researcher, proposed thesis title, rationale or brief description of the developing project, and names and designation appeared in the thesis proposed title document (see Appendix A and B) • Thesis title, submitting department and institution, qualification statement, name of the researcher/s or proponent/s, and month and year of submission in the title page (see Appendix C and D) • Thesis title, name of researchers, course, and names and designation appeared in the approval sheet (see Appendix E and F) • Table of Contents entry except entries between other categories (see Appendix G to I) • List of Appendices (see Appendix J and K) • List of Tables (see Appendix L and M) • List of Figures (see Appendix N and O) • List of Acronym (see Appendix P and Q) • Multi-line title of tables and figures. • References in the Bibliography except between entries (see Appendix R)

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Thesis title, name of researchers, course, names and designation of the proofreader in the certification from the proofreader (see Appendix V and W)

5.6Pagination Page numbers of the entire thesis should be consecutive from the title page up to researcher/s curriculum vitae. Page numbers should be situated at the right top of each page with no other decorative layouts. The preliminary part of the thesis should numbered starting from the title page through the list of acronym or through the list of figures using the lower case of the Roman numerals. The title page Roman numeral number is i, however this is not included or visible in that page. Page 1 of the main body which is the first page of the chapter 1; however this chapter page number should not be visible or included as well as the entire first page in every chapter.

APPENDIX A Thesis Proposed Title Format for NonDevelopment Study


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Member/s of the Group:

Alphabetically arrange for group consisting of two or more members

Year and Section:

“ PROPOSED TITLE ” Rationale: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _____ Approved by: PROF. ------------------------------------------Member

PROF. ------------------------------------------Member

PROF. ------------------------------------------Chairman

APPENDIX B Thesis Proposed Title Format for Development Study


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Member/s of the Group:

Alphabetically arrange for group consisting of two or more members

Year and Section:

“ PROPOSED TITLE ” Brief Description of the Developing Project: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ____ _______________________________________________________________________ _ Approved by: PROF. ------------------------------------------Member

PROF. ------------------------------------------Member

PROF. ------------------------------------------Chairman

APPENDIX C Thesis Title Format

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bold, center, 14 font size, minimum of 2 lines, maximum of 3 lines

9 to 10 spaces

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Name of the Department Name of the Institution Location of the Institution

center, 12 font size

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Course

center, 12 font size

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by center, 12 font size, Name of Researcher/s in alphabetical order Month and Year of Compliance

APPENDIX D Thesis Title Sample

QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QUEZON CITY POLYTECNIC UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT SYSTEM

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Information Technology Department Quezon City Polytechnic University Novaliches, Quezon City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

by Edward R. Torrefranca March, 2009

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APPENDIX E Approval Sheet Format

QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled “WRITE THE THESIS TITLE” has been prepared and submitted by Write the name/s of the researcher/s in alphabetical order. center, bold 12 font size, in alphabetical order

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of WRITE the COURSE.

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RECOMMENDED FOR ORAL EXAMINATION: PROF. -----------------------------------Thesis Adviser

PROF. -----------------------------------Technical Adviser

APPROVED BY ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE: PROF. -----------------------------------Chairman PROF. ----------------------------------Member

PROF. --------------------------------------Member

Date of Oral Examination: ______________________ ACCEPTED: PROF. --------------------------------Program Chair, Information Technology Department Quezon City Polytechnic University Date: ______________________

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APPENDIX F Approval Sheet Sample

QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled “SURVEY ON PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS ON THE QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY MANUAL SCHEDULING SYSTEM” has been prepared and submitted by Sheryl P. Co Samuel A. Cu Juan D. dela Cruz. In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

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RECOMMENDED FOR ORAL EXAMINATION: PROF. EDWARD R. TORREFRANCA Adviser

PROF. EDWIN DP. MACASPAG Technical Adviser

APPROVED BY ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE:

PROF. MARIA AURA C. IMPANG Chairman PROF. JOY A. VIÑAS Member

PROF. LUISITO D. SORIANO Member

Date of Oral Examination: ___________________ ACCEPTED: PROF. MARIA AURA C. IMPANG Program Chair, Information Technology Department Quezon City Polytechnic University

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APPENDIX G Thesis Proposal Table of Contents Sample Non-Development and 21 QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC Development Study

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Date: ______________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Title Page……………………………………………………………………………...i Approval Sheet…………………………………………………………………….. ii Acknowledgment………………………………………………………………….. iii Dedication (optional)………………………………………………………………. iv Abstract……………………………………………………………………………. v Table of Contents………………………………………………………………….. vi List of Appendices………………………………………………………………..... vii List of Tables………………………………………………………………………. viii List of Figures………………………………………………………………………. ix CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND………………………….… Introduction……………………………………………………………..……. Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………. Statement of the Problem………………………….……………………….. Scope, Delimitation and Limitation…………………………………………... Significance of the Study………………………………………………….. Definition of Terms………………………………………………….....…… II.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES……………….. Conceptual Literature………………………………………………………. Local…………………………………………………………………… Foreign…………………………………………………………………. Research Literature………………………………………………………... Local…………………………………………………………………… Foreign…………………………………………………………………. Synthesis/Relevance of the Reviewed Related Literature to the Present Study……………………………………………………………………

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METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH DESIGN…………………………… Research Design…………………………………………………………… Description of the Participants…………………………………………...... Instrument Used in the Study……………………………………………… Procedures………………………………………………………………….. Statistical Analysis of Data…………………………………………………

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………………

APPENDIX H Complete Thesis Table of Contents Sample for NonDevelopment Study


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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Title Page……………………………………………………………………………...i Approval Sheet…………………………………………………………………….. ii Acknowledgment………………………………………………………………….. iii Dedication (optional)………………………………………………………………. iv Abstract……………………………………………………………………………. v Table of Contents………………………………………………………………….. vi List of Appendices………………………………………………………………..... vii List of Tables………………………………………………………………………. viii List of Figures………………………………………………………………………. ix CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND………………………….… Introduction……………………………………………………………..……. Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………. Statement of the Problem………………………….……………………….. Scope, Delimitation and Limitation…………………………………………... Significance of the Study………………………………………………….. Definition of Terms………………………………………………….....…… II.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES……………….. Conceptual Literature………………………………………………………. Local…………………………………………………………………… Foreign…………………………………………………………………. Research Literature………………………………………………………... Local…………………………………………………………………… Foreign…………………………………………………………………. Synthesis (Relevance of the Reviewed Related Literature to the Present Study)……………………………………………………………………

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METHODOLOGY………………………………………..………………… Research Design…………………………………………………………… Description of the Participants…………………………………………...... Instruments Used in the Study……………………………………………… Procedures………………………………………………………………….. Statistical Analysis of Data…………………………………………………

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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA…

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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION…………...

BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………….

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PAGE APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………. CURRICULUM VITAE…………………………………………………………..

APPENDIX I Complete Thesis Table of Contents Sample for Development Study


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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Title Page……………………………………………………………………………...i Approval Sheet…………………………………………………………………….. ii Acknowledgment………………………………………………………………….. iii Dedication (optional)………………………………………………………………. iv Abstract……………………………………………………………………………. v Table of Contents………………………………………………………………….. vi List of Appendices………………………………………………………………..... vii List of Tables………………………………………………………………………. viii List of Figures………………………………………………………………………. ix CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND………………………….… Introduction……………………………………………………………..……. Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………. Statement of the Problem………………………….……………………….. Scope, Delimitation, and Limitation………………………………………... Significance of the Study………………………………………………….. Definition of Terms………………………………………………….....…… II.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES……………….. Conceptual Literature………………………………………………………. Local…………………………………………………………………… Foreign…………………………………………………………………. Research Literature………………………………………………………... Local…………………………………………………………………… Foreign…………………………………………………………………. Synthesis (Relevance of the Reviewed Related Literature to the Present Study)……………………………………………………………………

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METHODOLOGY …………………………..…………………………… Research Design…………………………………………………………… Description of the Participants…………………………………………...... Instruments Used in the Study……………………………………………… Procedures in Developing and……………………………………………… Statistical Analysis of Data………………………………………………… Presentation and Data Analysis………………………………………………

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PROJECT DEVELOPED……………………………………………….……

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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION……………………………....

BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………….

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PAGE APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………. CURRICULUM VITAE………………………………………………………….. Note: The Contents below are the thesis CHAPTER IV of Information Technology related courses. IV.

PROJECT DEVELOPED ……………………………………………….…… System Requirements……………………………………………………..…. Flowcharts…………………………………………………………………. Data Flow Diagram (DFD)………………………………………………….. Visual Table of Contents (VTOC)..………………………………………… Cash Benefit Analysis (CBA) ……………………………………………… Source Codes………………………………………………………………. Graphical User Interface (GUI)…………………………………………...... User Manual………………………………………………………………..

APPENDIX J List of Appendices Format


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LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A B C D E F

PAGE Title of Appendix A.………………………………………………….... Title of Appendix B.………………………………………………….... Title of Appendix C.………………………………………………….... Title of Appendix D.………………………………………………….... Title of Appendix E.………………………………………………….... Title of Appendix F.…………………………………………………....

APPENDIX K Sample List of Appendices


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LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A B C D E F

PAGE Scope and Sequence of Intermediate Algebra………………………....70 Schedule of the Student-Participants……………………………….... 72 List of Second Year High School Student-Participants…….………....73 Table of Specifications for 100-Item Summative Test………………....76 100-Item Summative Test with Table of Specifications for Content Validation by the Thesis Advisers………………… 80 100-Item Summative Test with Table of Specifications for Content Validation by the Experts……….………………… 94

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LIST OF TABLES TABLE 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1

PAGE Title of Table 3.1 .………………………………………………….... Title of Table 3.2 .………………………………………………….... Title of Table 3.3 .………………………………………………….... Title of Table 4.1 .…………………………………………………....

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LIST OF TABLES TABLES 3.1 3.2

PAGE Means and Standard Deviations of the Evaluators’ Responses Pertaining to the Objectives of the Module………………... Summary Table of the Means and Standard Deviations of the Evaluators’ Responses Pertaining to the Objectives, Content, Format and Language, Presentation, and Usefulness of the Modules…………………………………

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LIST OF FIGURE/S FIGURES 1.1

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QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY LIST OF FIGURE/S FIGURES 1.1

PAGE Model for the Development of Modules in Rational Expressions………………………….……………………....

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LIST OF ACRONYM/S ACRONYMS 1st entry

PAGE Meaning of the acronym……………..……………………....

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LIST OF ACRONYM/S ACRONYMS QCPU

PAGE Quezon City Polytechnic University….……………………....

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CHAPTER I PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction or Background of the Study Discussion of introduction. Theoretical Framework and/or Conceptual Framework Discussion of theoretical framework and/or discussion of conceptual framework. Statement of the Problem or Statement of Purpose This __________. Specifically, this ________ : 1. specific question 1? 2. specific question 2? n. last specific question? Note: For Statement of Purpose, all specific questions should be replaced by specific objectives. Scope and Delimitation Discussion of scope and delimitation. Limitation may be added, thus section title would now become Scope, Delimitation and Limitation instead of Scope and Delimitation. Significance of the Study Discussion of investigation’s significance. Definition of Terms Introduction why the researcher needs to define such terms.

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Term to be defined. Formal definition (Author’s surname, year published). Operational definition.



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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Simple discussion on how the literature reviewed helped the researcher/s in describing the cognitive scheme which leads the accomplishment of the research. Conceptual Literature Local Discussion on local literature. Foreign Discussion on foreign literature. Research Literature Local Studies Discussion on local studies. Foreign Studies Discussion on foreign studies. Synthesis or Relevance of the Reviewed Literature and Studies to the Present Study Discussion of synthesis.



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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY Simple discussion on what is this chapter all about. Research Design Discussion Description of the Participants Discussion Instrument/s Used in the Study Discussion Procedures of Data Gathering Discussion Statistical Analysis of Data Discussion Note: Development project should use the following sections:

Research Design;

Description of the Participants; Instrument/s Used in the Study; Procedures in Developing and…; Statistical Analysis of Data; and Presentation of Data Analysis which is additional section of chapter four of development study. Presentation of Data Analysis discussion should follow 2.4 guidelines.

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CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Introduction about this chapter. Title of this section Discussion for this section. Title of next section Discussion for this section.

Note: CHAPTER IV of a development study should present its developed work. The section of this study may vary from one project develop to another. The contents below are the thesis CHAPTER IV of Information Technology related courses need to be discussed. Format of this chapter four of this type of research is presented on the next page.

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CHAPTER IV PROJECT DEVELOPED Chapter four introduction. System Requirements Presentation Flowcharts Presentation Data Flow Diagram (DFD) Presentation Visual Table of Contents (VTOC) Presentation Cash Benefit Analysis (CBA) Presentation Source Code Presentation Graphical User Interface (GUI) Presentation User Manual Presentation

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CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION Introduction about this chapter. Summary Discussion Conclusion Discussion Recommendation Discussion Note: CHAPTER V of a Development project consists only of SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY A. Books With one author Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial, Title of the book. Place of publication: Name of the Publisher, Date of publication. Example Buffa, Liz. Research Paper Smart. New York: Random House, 1997. With two authors Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial and second author’s First Name Middle Initial Surname. Title of the book. Place of publication: Name of the Publisher, Date of publication. Example Best, John W. and James V. Kahn, Research in Education. Singapore: Simon and Schuster: A Viacom Company, 1998. With three or more authors Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial et.al. Title of the book. Place of publication: Name of the Publisher, Date of publication. Example Bautista, Evangeline P. et.al. XP Intermediate Algebra. Philippines: Vibal Publishing House, 2006. With an editor Editor’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial, ed. Title of the book. Place of publication: Name of the Publisher, Date of publication. Example Kizer, Carolyn, ed. 100 Great Peoms by Women. New Jersey: The Ecco Press, 1995.

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Encyclopedia article Encyclopedia Title, Edition Date. Volume Number, “Article Title,” page number(s). Example The Encyclopedia Brittanica, 1997. Volume 7, “Gorillas,” pp. 50-51. Short story or chapter of a book Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Story title or chapter title.” Title of the book where the story or chapter was taken. The abbreviation of the word editor, Ed. Editor of the book’s First Name Middle Initial Surname. Place of publication: Name of the Publisher, Date of publication. Pages of the source book. Example Buell, Lawrence. “Moby-Dick as Sacred Text.” New Essays on Moby Dick. Ed. Richard Broadhead. Cambridge: University of Cambridge Press, 1986. 53-72. With the same author or editor but different book title Use the name or list of names of the authors’ or editor’s on the first entry only following the formats stated above, and use three hyphens to indicate the following entry or entries have the same name. Example King, Stephen. Black House. New York: Random, 2001. ---. Dreamcatcher. New York: Scribner, 2001. B. Journals and Periodicals Journal article Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the article.” Title of the journals. Place of Publication: Name of Publisher, Year of publication. Volume number, Issue number, page/s. Example

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Brown, Richard. “Making Mathematics a Personal and Incentive Experience.” The Educational Digest. Michigan: Prakkin Publications Inc., 1982. Vol. XLVII, No. 4, p 31. Magazine article Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the article.” Title of the magazines. Date of publication: page/s. Example Jerome, Richard and Margaret Nelson. “Deadly Game?” People. September 23, 2002: 221-2. Newspaper article Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the article.” Title of the newspapers. [Place or City of publication, if not stated in the title] Date of publication, Edition of publication, if stated: Section of the newspaper, if stated: page/s. Example Lee-Chua, Queena N. “Eureka! Presidential codes and chocolate math.” Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 27, 2009, Learning: F3 C. Unpublished Materials Undergraduate thesis with one author Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the Undergraduate Thesis.” Type of unpublished material, School where it was submitted, School location, Year of submission. Example Pilar, Jodi Ann. “Title of the Undergraduate Thesis.” Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Year it was submitted. Undergraduate thesis with two authors Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. and second author’s First Name Middle Initial Surname. “Title of the Undergraduate Thesis.” Type of unpublished materials, School where it was submitted, School’s location, Year of submission.


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Example Capalihan, Evelyn P. and Mariel Cenon. “Mathematics Anxiety Level of Selected Third Year High School Students of Metro Manila.” Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, Philippine Normal University, Manila, 1996. Undergraduate thesis with two or more authors Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. et.al. “Title of the Undergraduate Thesis.” Type of unpublished materials, School where it was submitted, School’s location, Year of submission. Example Mora, Karen et. al. “Proposed Quezon City Polytechnic University Online Library System.” Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, Quezon City Polytechnic University, Quezon City, 2009. Undergraduate and Graduate students’ special project Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the Special Project.” Type of unpublished materials, School where it was submitted, School’s location, Year of submission. Examples Undergraduate student Alcansado, Joy C. et. al. “Development and Evaluation of Measure of Central Tendency Calculation Software.” Unpublished Special Project, Quezon City Polytechnic University, Quezon City, 2009. Graduate student Agustin-Sicat, Ma. Cristina D. “Development and Evaluation of Interactive Multimedia Lessons in Analytic Geometry.” Unpublished Special Project, Philippine Normal University, Manila, 2002. Master’s thesis Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the Thesis.” Type of unpublished material, School where it was submitted, School location, Year of submission.



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Example Torrefranca, Evelyn C. “Development and Validation of Instructional Modules in Rational Expressions.” Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Philippine Normal University, Manila, 2009. Dissertation Author’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. “Title of the Dissertation.” Type of unpublished material, School where it was submitted, School location, Year of submission. Example Dicdican, Romulo C. “Proposed Learning Package in Mathematics for Grade Six Pupils in the Division of Laguna.” Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Manila, 2001. D. Internet Sources Books taken from the internet Use the format written in A. Books with Journal and Periodical Articles taken from the internet Use the format written in B. Journal and Periodicals with E. Other Sources From a person Resource person’s Surname, First Name Middle Initial. Occupation. Date of Interview. Example Dela Cruz, Juan F. Teacher. October 1, 2009. From a film Title, Director, Distributor, Year.



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Example Braveheart. Dir. Mel Gibson, Icon Productions, 1995. From CD-ROM Disc Title: Version, Date. “Article Title”, page/s if given. Publisher. Example Compton’s Multimedia Encyclopedia: Macintosh version, 1995. “Civil rights movement”, p. 3. Compton’s Newsmedia. From email message Author of the message, (Date). Subject of the message. Electronic conference or bulletin board (Online). Available email: LISTSERV@email address Example Ellen Block, (September 15, 1995). New Winners. Teen Booklist (Online). Helen Smith @wellington.com From Website Name of the Site. Date of last update. Author of the site. Date accessed the site by the researcher Example U.S. Department of Education (ED) Home Page. September 29, 1999. U.S. Department of Education. October 1, 1999< http://www.ed.gov./index.html>.

APPENDIX T Appendix/ Appendices Format

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APPENDIX U Appendix/Appendices Sample

QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY APPENDIX A SCOPE AND SEQUENCE OF INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

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APPENDIX V Addendum Format

QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY ADDENDUM CERTIFICATION FROM THE PROOF READER This thesis entitled “WRITE THE THESIS TITLE” has been prepared and submitted by Write the name/s of the researcher/s in alphabetical order. center, bold 12 font size, in alphabetical order

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of WRITE the COURSE. This has been proof read and edited by

Signature PROOF READER’S FULL NAME Designation

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APPENDIX W Addendum Sample

QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY ADDENDUM CERTIFICATION FROM THE PROOF READER This thesis entitled “SURVEY ON PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS ON THE QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY MANUAL SCHEDULING SYSTEM” has been prepared and submitted by Sheryl P. Co Samuel A. Cu Juan D. dela Cruz. In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. This has been proof read and edited by

PROF. JUAN A. DELA CRUZ English Professor

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