Parts of the Research Report/Manuscript

I. Preliminary Pages
1. Cover Page
2. Title Page
3. Approval Sheet
4. Acknowledgment
5. Table of Contents
6. List of tables
7. List of Figures
8. List of Appendices
9. Abstract

II. Body of the Research Paper

Chapter I – Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter II – Review of Literature and Studies
Review of Literature and Studies
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Chapter III - Methodology
Research Design
Locale of the Study
Population and sampling
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Chapter IV - Results and Discussion
Chapter V - Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations

III. Concluding pages

1. Literature Cited
2. Appendices
3. TURNITIN Result
4. URERB Certificate
5. Curriculum Vitae with picture (1.5” x 1.5”)

Detailed Description of Each Section of the Research Manuscript

I. Preliminary Pages
1. Cover Page . (green, add more here) may sample na

2. Title Page. The title page is the first page of the research paper and it is counted
as page I (lower-cased Roman Numeral) but unmarked. Pagination is reflected in
the table of Contents. The Title Page contains the following:
 The research title should summarize the main idea of the research and
should be concise and fully explanatory when standing alone. The title is
typed in uppercase letters, boldfaced, centered between the left and
right margins and positioned in the upper half of the page;
 The author’s name – first name, middle initial, last name – all typed in
uppercase;
 Degree Program – complete name of the degree typed in title case;
 MMSU Seal placed along side the CBEA seal; and
 Name of the department, College and the address
3. Approval Sheet. May sample na here (Add blabla)
4. Acknowledgment. The word ACKNOWLEDGMENT, is written in boldface,
uppercase and at the center. It expresses the researcher’s gratitude and
appreciation for all the assistance made and given by the individuals, institutions,
organizations, etc. that are not mentioned in the research.

5. Table of Contents. The heading, TABLE OF CONTENTS, is written in boldface,

uppercase and at the center of the page. The titles of each chapter or section
must be listed and worded exactly as they appear in the research paper. Titles
for the preliminary pages (TITLE PAGE, ACCEPTANCE SHEET, ABSTRACT, etc.) and
all CHAPTERS, except subchapters/sections should be written in uppercase. The
page number of each starting page of each chapter/section is listed at the right
margin.
6. List of tables. (only if there are five or more tables).

Guidelines in Presenting Tables

 Use a table to designate or present tabulated numerical data.
 A Table should be presented right after the text that refers to it, and must
be placed only on one page. It should not be cut across pages unless
necessary.
 If the table is long, subsequent page/s of the table or illustration must
contain the same table number as well as the notation that it is continued
(e.g. Table 1, contd.)
 The table number and title are written in one-line flush left, in sentence
case, and continued on the second line but indented. Only horizontal lines
are used to delimit tables. Except for certain cases (e.g. p and r values),
numerical data should be reported up to two decimal places only.
 Table captions should be the same with those used in the LIST OF TABLES in
the preliminary pages.
 Tables should be numbered consecutively all throughout the entire
research paper. A whole number sequence style can be used (1,2,3,4,5,
etc.) or a decimal number approach (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , etc.). Sources of tables
copied from other sources should also be indicated.
 In presenting tables for inclusion, the contents should be limited to the
essential materials. They must be directly and clearly related to the
content of the discussion. Tables should likewise be integral to the text but
should be designed so that they can be understood in isolation by the
reader and used only to show something specific.
Sample c/o Mary Jean
 7. List of Figures (only if there are five or more figures)

Guidelines in presenting Figures

 Use Figure to design graphs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations,
photographs, and other nonverbal materials.
 A figure should also be presented right after the text that refers to it and
can be presented in a portrait or landscape format but should fit within
the required page margins and page numbers.
 If a figure is copied, the source should be indicated.
 Figures should be numbered consecutively all throughout the entire
research paper using whole numbers (1,2,3, etc.) or a decimal number
style (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
 The figure number and title are written in one line in sentence case and
continued on the second line but indented. All these are written below
the picture/figure.
 Photographs used as figures should be scanned and converted into
electronic format for simultaneous printing with the page.
 Illustrations which are oversized should be reduced but should still be
legible or clear. However, if reduction is not possible, they can be pasted
on a page and accordion folded so they can be bound with the rest of the
document. The page number appear consistent with the rest of the
document, otherwise, the illustration can be placed separately, say
inside an envelope and such is included in the pagination of the research
manuscript.

Sample (c/o Sheila)

8. List of Appendices (blab la here)

9. Abstract. An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the
research that allows readers to survey the contents of the research paper
quickly. A good abstract is accurate, non-evaluative, coherent, readable and
concise. The abstract is counted as iv (lowercase Roman Numeral). The word
ABSTRACT, is written at the center and boldfaced. Before the body of the
abstract is the name of the author, College, date of submission, title of the
Research and the name of the adviser are enclosed.
The abstract is a brief summary of the study comprised of 150 to 250 words. It
should be written in past tense when referring to the conduct of the study (e.g.
The study employed…..” The participants were….”) but in present tense when
referring to ideas, concepts or implications derived from the research study (e.g.
The finding s imply that …). The abstract, however should be written only after
the paper has been completed. It should contain the following:
 One sentence statement of the problem or research question;
 Brief description of the subjects or participants (identify how many and
any relevant characteristic
 Brief description of the research methods and procedures;
 Basic findings/report of the results;
 Conclusions and recommendations

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Title Defense, Proposal Presentation, Final Defense)

• A panel of three members will be assigned as evaluators
 • The faculty shall be the moderator
• The participant must join 15 minutes before the start of the session.
• Each participant is given 15-20 minutes for presentation.
• After the presentation of all participants, a 20-minute moderated open forum
follows to allow time for clarifications and suggestions from the panel members
and the audience.
Format of the Oral Presentation
• PowerPoint slides are required as visual aid for presentation. A soft copy of the
presentation should be given to the moderator 15 minutes before the start of the
session.
• The PowerPoint presentation should not exceed 20 slides, excluding the slide bearing
the thesis title. Back-up slides bearing data may be prepared as the panelists may
require additional information on the study during the open forum.
• The slides, once projected, should be readable.
• The presentation should include the following:
q research objectives;
q brief background;
q rationale;
q conceptual/theoretical framework;
q methods;
q findings, and
q conclusions and implications/recommendations of the study.
The grading of the presentations will be based on the following:
q Delivery/Presentation - 35%
q Content - 30%
q Ability to answer questions - 25%
q Time management - 10%
100%