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Foreword Table of Contents

Foreword……………………………………………………………………. ii
The only constant in our world is "Change," as we face a new normal condition Table of Contents…………………………………………………................ iii
that not only affects our daily lives but also has a huge impact on the global CSTC Center for Research: Aims and Objective……..……………………. 1
educational system. This should not be one of the impediments to making advances General Guidelines and Policies……………………………………………. 1
and consistently pursuing quality education for our students, particularly in the realm Declaration of Researcher’s Responsibility…………..…………………….. 2
of research. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism……………………………………… 2
Research is a methodical inquiry and study that allows us to get a conclusion and Guidelines for Writing Successful Research Paper….……………............... 2
solution to an existing problem or phenomenon. Its primary goal is to collect a. Steps in Completing the Research Proposal ……………………….... 2
evidence, such as hypotheses and associated research that are critical for expanding  Before the Proposal Defense…………………………………….. 3
knowledge in the topic of study. Most individuals, professional or not, avoid  During the Proposal Defense……………………………………. 3
"research" like it's an epidemic, but for those who are eager to learn and explore,  After the Proposal Defense……………………………………… 3
research is not only vital but also mandatory. b. Steps in Completing the Research Report …………………………... 4
 Before the Final Oral Defense…………………………………... 4
Future educators should recognize the importance of undertaking research. Some  During the Final Oral Defense………………………………….. 4
of the reasons why research is important in the education system are as follows: 1) It  After the Final Oral Defense……………………………………. 5
is a tool for building knowledge and facilitating learning; 2) It is a means to
Duties and Responsibilities of the Significant Persons Behind the Students 5
understand issues and increase public awareness; 3) It helps us succeed in business; Success in Writing Research………………………………………………...
4) It allows us to disprove lies and support truths; 5) It is a means to find, gauge, and a. The Researcher……………………………………………….............. 5
seize opportunities; 6) It promotes a love of and confidence in reading, writing, b. The Research Advisor……………………………………...…............ 6
analyzing, and sharing valuable information; and 7) It (Zarah, 2021). c. The Member of Oral Examination Committee…………………......... 6
d. The Research Statistician…………………………………….............. 6
As we continue to embrace change, you should be enlightened by the reality
e. The Research Grammarian…………………………………….…….. 7
that as future educators, we must find ways to make our planet "a better place to
f. The Format Editor…………………………………...………….…… 7
live," a better world that our future generations will inherit.
Guidelines in the Development of Content ………………………………… 7
Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background 7
a. Introduction/Background of the Study……………………………….. 7
b. Statement of the Problem…………………………………………….. 7
c. Hypothesis……………………………………………………………. 8
d. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework………………………………….. 8
e. Theoretical/Conceptual Paradigm……………………………………. 8
f. Significance of the Study…………………………………………….. 8
g. Scope and Limitation………………………………………………… 9
h. Definition of Terms………………………………………………….. 9
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Chapter II: Review of Related Literature and Studies CSTC Center for Research: Aims and Objectives
a. Related Literature…………………………………………………….. 9 A final project is an essential component of the programs offered by Higher
a.1. Local Literature………………………………………………….. 9 Education Institutions (HEIs). All HEI students should learn about scholarship and
a.2. Foreign Literature………………………………………………... 9 research in their specific fields of study, as well as participate in the process of
b. Related Studies……………………………………………………….. 10 conducting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting their projects. With this, the
b.1. Local Studies…………………………………………………….. 10 College of Sciences, Technology and Communications Incorporated (CSTC Inc.)
b.2. Foreign Studies………………………………………………….. 10 Center for Research is tasked with the following:
Chapter III: Research Methodology 10 1. increase the involvement of faculty and students in research;
a. Research Design……………………………………………………. 10 2. determine research priorities in accordance with regional and national
b. Research Locale……………………………………………………. 10 development goals;
c. Research Population/Sample………………………………………. 10 3. monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the campus’s research operations and/or
d. Research Instrument……………………………………………….. 11 activities;
e. Data Gathering Procedures………………………………………… 11 4. explore regional and national research presentations, funding, and
f. Statistical Treatment of Data………………………………………. 11 collaboration opportunities, and
5. maintain a research culture on campus by constantly disseminating relevant
Chapter IV: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data…………… 11 information to all departments involved.
Chapter V: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations 12 Furthermore, the final manuscript is the result of research, scholarly, or creative
a. Summary of Findings………………………………………………. 12 activity that demonstrates independent, critical, and creative inquiry. The research
b. Conclusions………………………………………………………… 12 experience demonstrates the ability to define and develop a problem, understand and
c. Recommendations………………………………………………….. 12 synthesize relevant literature, employ appropriate methodology, analyze and
References………………………………………………………………….. 13 interpret data, draw reasonable conclusions, and recommendations based on the
significant findings of the study.
Appendices…………………………………………………………………. 13
General Guidelines and Policies
Curriculum Vitae...…………………………………………………………. 13 1. Undergraduate students who have passed the General Education Elective
Suggested Format, Language, and Style……………………………………. 14 Subjects -- Statistics and Probability for Research and Academic Writing are
Rating Sheet for Proposal and Final Oral Defense…...…….……….……… 17 eligible to enroll in the research program of their course which may include but
Sample Research and the Suggested Format……………….……….……… 20 is not limited to Research in Social Studies, Research in Mathematics, Research
Research Agenda…………………………………………………………… 54 in Physical Education, Introduksiyon sa Pananaliksik Wika at Panitikan,
Defense Fee………………………………………………………………… 54 Technology Research 1 and 2, etc.
2. The research project should fit within the CSTC Inc. research focus.
3. The research project should establish comprehensiveness standards.
4. The researchers must follow all of the terms and conditions outlined in this
research manual.
5. All communication with the Research Adviser should take place through the
CSTC Inc. secure monitoring section.
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Declaration of Researcher Responsibility Before the Proposal Defense
Requirements will not be waived, and no exceptions will be granted due to 1. The researcher must choose his or her research partner wisely.
ignorance of undergraduate research policies, requirements, or procedures. The 2. The researchers must have all of the necessary materials, such as a laptop,
student is responsible for adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in the external storage, internet access, library membership, and so on.
student’s research manual, these guidelines, and college and departmental 3. The researchers must have a working title and problem statements that are in
regulations. line with the CSTC Research Agenda.
4. The researchers must complete the first three chapters of their research
Academic Honesty and Plagiarism proposal, as well as a validated survey questionnaire.
Academic honesty is a requirement for academic achievement, and all the 5. The researchers must prepare a presentation that includes the title of the study,
students, as well as the faculty members of CSTC Inc., are expected to follow this brief introduction and purpose of the study, problem statement, hypothesis,
principle. Plagiarism is considered a serious offense. Any research projects that do conceptual/theoretical framework and paradigm, definitions of terms, research
not adhere to proper academic and research procedures may be rejected and may be methodology, population and sample, data gathering procedures, and statistical
subjected to other sanctions. treatment of data in a combination of tabular and bulleted format.
6. The researchers must pass a softcopy of the presentation to their Professor or
Guidelines for Writing Successful Research Paper Dean's assigned group representative.
Students enrolled in the research subject specified in their course curriculum at
CSTC must follow the steps outlined below. During the Proposal Defense
1. The researchers must proceed to the school defense room 10 minutes before
Steps in Completing Research Proposal their schedule.
2. The researchers must independently utilize the available devices such as
laptops, projector, speakers, presenter, etc.
3. After being introduced by their adviser to the members of the oral examination
committee, the researchers must begin with a prayer and complete their
presentation for a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes.
4. Following the presentation, one of the researchers will jot down all of the
members of the oral examination committee's comments, suggestions, and
recommendations, and another will answer all the questions given by the panel
of experts.
5. The researchers will conclude their presentation by thanking all members of
the oral examination committee and ending it by leading the closing prayer.
After the Proposal Defense
1. Revise the research proposal based on the comments, suggestions, and
recommendations of the members of the oral examination committee.
2. Change the tense of verb used from future tense to past tense as it is the
requirement for the preparation of the research report.
3. Before data gathering, consult with the research adviser and follow the proper
protocol outlined in this manual.
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Steps in Completing Research Report 3. After being introduced by their adviser to the member of the oral examination
committee, the researchers must start with a prayer and complete their
presentation in a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes.
4. Following the presentation, one of the researchers will jot down all of the
members of the oral examination committee's comments, suggestions, and
recommendations, and another will answer the questions given by the member
of the panel of experts.
5. The researchers will conclude their presentation by thanking all members of
the oral examination committee and ending it by leading the closing prayer.
After the Final Oral Defense
1. Revise the research proposal based on the comments, suggestions, and
recommendations of the members of the oral examination committee.
2. Ask the assistant of the grammarian for content editing and format editor for
layout matters of the manuscript.
3. Present the revised manuscript to the members of the oral examination
committee and seek their permission to affix their signature on the approval
sheet.
4. Print two copies of research on the school official paper and provide two
hardbound copies -- one copy for the Office of the Dean and one for the library.
Before the Final Oral Defense 5. A properly formatted e-copy of research must also be submitted to the Office
1. The researchers must administer the data collection as planned, respect the of the Dean stored on CD/DVD.
rights and confidentiality of the participants, and accurately present the study’s 6. Revision and submission of the final manuscript will only be accepted until the
findings in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. scheduled deadline. The researchers who failed to submit it on time will agree
2. The researchers must finish Chapters 1 to 5 as well as the essential contents of to receive an incomplete grade and will re-enroll the research subject.
the front and back matters of the research manuscript.
3. The researchers must prepare a presentation that includes the study's title, Duties and Responsibilities of the Significant Persons behind the
problem statement, hypothesis, and major findings, as well as the study's Student’s Success in Writing Research
conclusions, recommendations, and output in a combination of tabular and To specify each person involved role in writing research, the following duties
bulleted format. and responsibilities are clearly outlined and stipulated.
4. The researchers must pass a softcopy of the presentation to their Professor or
Dean's assigned group representative. The Researcher
Any higher education students who successfully passed the two General
During the Final Oral Defense Education Elective Subjects namely: (1) Academic Writing, and (2) Statistics and
1. The researchers must proceed to the school defense room 10 minutes before Probability for Research are qualified to enroll in the research subject of the program
their schedule. they are enrolled in. As researchers, they have the following duties and
2. The researchers must independently utilize the available devices such as responsibilities such as:
laptops, projector, speakers, presenter, etc. 1. Search for possible topics that reflect their interest and preparation.
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2. Determine the needed information, expertise, and abilities required to finish the A licensed English/Filipino teacher with at least units earned or a full-fledged
research project. master’s degree in English Education or an equivalent discipline is necessary. He or
3. Consult with the research adviser to ascertain that the chosen research topic and she is responsible for checking the linguistic facility and editing the errors done by
problem statement will be accepted by the Dean and the Panel of Experts. the student researchers in accordance with the APA6 format.
4. Discuss the details of how the proposed research project will be carried out, as
well as the elements of the research project proposal, with the research adviser. The Format Editor
5. Request the research adviser to review and critique the research proposal. An information technology specialist or alike who is proficient in the use of
6. Create a timetable and communication mechanism with the research adviser Microsoft Word and has prior experience with the APA6 format. He or she is in
throughout the research endeavour. charge of reviewing and correcting the researcher's final format for the research
7. Before the pre-oral defense and final oral defense, settle the scheduled research project.
fees.
Guidelines in the Development of Content
The Research Advisor
Can be a teacher, professional researcher, or subject matter expert. He or she CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
must have a master's degree or, preferably, a doctorate in education or a related field. Introduction (Background of the Study)
His/her tasks and obligations as a research advisor are as follows.  Begin the introduction by discussing at least three global, three national, and three local
1. Familiar with the topic and willing to assume full responsibility for assisting issues related in the context of main problem of your target research study, and keep
their advisee in completing the research project to the best of their ability. the ideas you gathered to a minimum of one and a half to two pages.
2. Provide advice to student researchers and allow them to make their own  Describe the research locale of your study in three to five sentences.
decisions about the research project.  Describe the current practices of your chosen research locale in relation to the
3. Available during the times set to discuss the research project. main problem of your study.
4. Not biased, truthful, and willing to collaborate with the advisee  Look for the standard practices of the subject of your research.
 Compare the current and the standard practices.
The Members of the Oral Examination Committee
 From the identified gap (problem) -- support your discussion with a legal
The Dean and two program faculty members having at least a master's degree or, basis and your claim with pertinent statistical data.
preferably, a doctorate in education or an area connected to the subject under study
 Make your presentation emphatic and explosive. It should make an
make up the committee. As members of the oral examination committee, they are
impression on the reader of your research. It should entice the reader to
responsible for assessing the quality of the submitted research project. Likewise, they
continue and discover what value your research study has to offer.
are entrusted with asking clarifying questions about the research topic and providing
comments, suggestions, and recommendations to help the researchers improve the  Conclude your introduction with broad aims that relate to the study challenge.
quality of their research effort. Statement of the Problem
The Research Statistician  Make a general summary of the overall problem.
A licensed Mathematics teacher with at least units earned or a full-fledged  Cite the specific questions or sub-problems into which the overarching
master's degree in Mathematics Education or an equivalent discipline is required. He problem is divided in logical and sequential order as they appear in the
or she is responsible for supporting research students in computing, analyzing, paradigm.
presenting, and interpreting computed data. Likewise, he or she is entrusted with  The problems must jibe with the paradigm, conceptual framework,
verifying the accuracy of presented data in Chapter 4 of the research project. hypothesis, methodology, and research instrument.
The Research Grammarian  It must be precise, clear, and accurate.
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Hypothesis
 The null hypothesis should be expressed explicitly. The null hypothesis will Scope and Limitation
help you decide whether to reject or accept it.  Define the scope of the study in terms of the variable used in the problem
 The null hypothesis should correspond to the number of variables to be statement, the participants, the research locale, the research instrument, and the
investigated. statistical treatment to be applied.
 What are the researcher's expectations for the study's shortcomings or
Theoretical Framework limitations? How will you handle them such that they do not become the
 Search for a central theory around which to anchor the research. The central bottleneck of your study’s validity?
theory should be related to the dependent variable(s) of the study.
 Have other theories to back up your claims. The supporting theories should be Definition of Terms
related to the independent variables. Starting with the words from the title, define terminology that is relevant to your
 The theoretical framework should be a well-knit presentation on which the topic. Define the terms operationally -- how they are used in the study, conceptually
research will be based. -- definition from dictionaries, books, journals, or other reference materials, and
arranged it alphabetically.
Conceptual Framework
 It is the collection of ideas and concepts that give a study its overall structure CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
and coherence (Bui, 2014). It defines the concepts upon which the variables Before you begin reviewing related literature and studies, provide an
identified in the problem statement are founded. introductory statement. Present the related literature in thematic format or how the
variables are arranged on the problem statement. Separate review entries for local
Theoretical/Conceptual Paradigm literature, foreign literature, local study, and foreign study must be provided. The
 Illustrate the conceptual framework in the paradigm. number of reviews may vary based on the number of variables utilized in the problem
 Ensure that the variable is correctly placed in the appropriate places. The usage statement.
of one-headed or two-headed arrows can help you figure out which variables
should be associated. Related Literature (Local Literature/Foreign Literature)
 Underneath the entire paradigm, write the figure number and label it.  Create an introductory statement before you present the review of related
literature.
Significance of the Study  Cite conceptual literature from a book, a periodical, a magazine, or its
The fact that a topic is essential or valuable is one of the most crucial factors to electronic counterpart.
consider while selecting a topic. In this part, narrate the following:  Present the conceptual literature in the same order as it appears in the problem
 What is the purpose of your study? statement.
 Why is the problem being looked into?  Provide rationalization as to how the cited body of literature will support the
 Why it is being implemented or being tested for…? present study.
 Who will benefit from your study  Type single space/inset statement copied from original sources.
 How will they benefit from your study?  Paraphrase lengthy citations. In this situation, rephrase the author’s idea in your
own words.
 What specific part of the study will be beneficial to them?
 Correctly document your sources and never forget to use APA6 format.
 Do not fail to include the researchers as beneficiaries and what they are
expected to benefit from.
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Related Studies (Local Studies/Foreign Studies)  Provide a table that shows the total number of respondents, population and
 Provide an introductory paragraph. sample sizes, category, number, frequencies, percentage, etc.
 Present your review of related studies as it is arranged on the problem
statement. Research Instrument
 Cite studies that are relevant to your present study. Never forget to include the  Describe the type of research instrument that will best be used to gather the
surname of the author, the year it was published/created, the title, and the major needed data.
findings.  From whom will you adopt your research instrument? Is the research
 Discussion of similarities and differences of the past and present studies must instrument validated? If so, are they reliable and valid? Is there a need to re-
be provided in terms of the variable used, research design, population and validate them?
sample, data gathering instrument, and statistical treatment of data.  Narrate the structure of the research instrument – How many parts of the
 Correctly document your sources and never forget to use APA6 format. questionnaire do you have? How many statements per variable are presented?
What scaling and verbal description will you use?
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  Clear and explicit instructions must also be provided so that the participants
Start with an introductory statement on what to expect in Chapter 3. Narrate it as can give valid and reliable responses.
it is how will appear in your research project.
Data Gathering Procedures
Research Design  Narrate the step-by-step process on how you will gather the needed data
 Choose what method of research design you will use. Your preference should starting with the permit phase, the actual date of data gathering, and the things
be based on the purpose of your research. you plan to do when you obtain the required data.
 Justify why you will use that research design? Why it is the most relevant?
How will you use it? Statistical Treatment of Data
 Cite authorities to support your choice of research design.  Tell the statistical tools you will plan to use per sub-problem and for what
purpose you will use it.
Research Locale  Include the formulas and legend for the symbol used.
 Tell something about the research locale of your study.  Indicate also what level of significance the interpretation be based on.
 Probe that there is an existing problem that drives you to pursue the study.
 Provide evidence by presenting statistics relative to the problem of the study. CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF
 State your purpose of doing the study. DATA
 Start with an introductory statement on what to expect in Chapter 4.
Research Population/Sample  Present the findings based on the arrangement of sub-problems enumerated
 Describe your sampling procedures by stating -- how will you originate with in the problem statements in Chapter 1. Use the title of each sub-problem
the sample size and what sampling technique will you use? for the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data from each sub-
 Narrate how many respondents/participants are involved in the study. tables/figures.
 What characteristics do they have to be considered as qualified respondents/  In the presentation of data, use tables or figures to summarize the results.
participants of the study?  Focus the textual presentation of data analysis on the overall/average,
 State the way on how you will identify them. highest, and lowest results followed by interpretation and supporting
literature/studies for each.
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 The interpretation of data must be based on: (1) inferences and deductions; References
(2) documented evidence, supporting and contradicting the findings of the  The print and non-print materials should be arranged from A to Z regardless
study; and (3) insightful interpretation using implications and synthesis. of their types.
 Present the statements/indicators in the table from highest to lowest based  Use the APA6 style for formatting.
on the result of weighted arithmetic mean or ranking, if applicable.  Use hanging indent per entry.
 In reporting statistical tests of significance, include only the information that  Use 1 single space enter per entry.
concerns the value of the test, the degree of freedom, the probability level,
and the direction of effect. Appendices
 Compare and contrast the findings with that of other cited previous studies The items indicated below are to be included in the Appendix.
and make sound interpretations 1. Research output that contains: (1) Title; (2) Author; (3) Rationale; (4)
Objectives; (5) Main Output of the Study.
CHAPTER V: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND 2. Scanned copies of the original letter to conduct the study
RECOMMENDATIONS accepted/approved/signed by the legal authorities.
 Begin with an introductory statement on what to expect in Chapter 5. 3. Scanned copies of the original letters accepted/approved/signed by the
validators
Summary of Findings 4. Survey Questionnaire
 Write the sub-problem stated in Chapter 1 as the entry heading. Follow the 5. Certificates with the signature of the validators, grammarian, statistician,
sequence of the presentation on the problem statement. and format editor
 Include just textual and numerical data. No interpretation and inferences 6. Computation of Data
should be made. 7. Gantt Chart
Conclusions Curriculum Vitae
 Write the conclusions based on the arrangement of sub-problems in the Inclusions of the following are needed.
problem statement in Chapter 1. 1. Personal Information
 Make brief but generalized statements based on your findings. 2. Educational Qualification
 There should be no repetitions of assertions in the study's body. 3. Training and Seminars Attended
 Numerical data is not included. 4. Passport Size decent scanned a clear copy of picture placed at the upper
right side of the CV.
Recommendations
 Every specific sub-problem should have its corresponding recommendations. Suggested Format, Language, and Style
 The number of recommendations should only be equal to the number of sub- Students enrolled in research subjects are required to adhere to the following
problems format, language, and style aligned with American Psychological Association (APA)
 The suggestions should focus on the improvement of the findings and 6 standard.
conclusions.
Bond Paper Size. The student researchers should print their final research project in
 Recommendations should address to the persons or agencies which are in the
the school's official paper. It has a size of 8.5 x 11 inches substance 20.
position to implement them.
Page Margin. Top “1.3” inch; Bottom “1” inch; Left “1.5” inch; Right ”1” inch
 Suggestions for further investigation in the same field may be made.
 The areas that require additional research must be identified. Font Style. Times New Roman
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Font Size. 12pts Capitalization. Capitalize all the letters in the following.
 Title of the research on the title page
Alignment. Use center for all entries of the title page, and all the main heads
 The word CHAPTER in the text including the number
beginning Approval Sheet up to Curriculum Vitae. Use justify for the main body of
 Section heads (ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, DEDICATION, etc.)
research except for the title of figures and tables.
 Capitalize only the important words, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs,
Line Spacing. adjectives in the following:
 Use double spacing for the following: - All other entries on the title page
- Text of the body of research from Chapter 1 to 5 - Titles of a chapter in the text
- Heading and sub-heading of two more line text. - Titles of tables, figures, etc.
- Sections of chapters and the first level sub-headings
 Use single spacing for the following: - Definition of terms
- Titles/heads of two or more lines in the Table of Contents, List of Figures,
List of Tables, appendices, etc. Tense of Verb.
- References within entry  Use future tense for research proposal and past tense for a research report.
- Between entries of Curriculum Vitae
Suggested Entry Format for Figure
- Letter in the Appendices
Figure 1. = bold only
Pagination. Use small Roman Numerals for the Title Page, Approval Sheet, Title of Figure = Italic only
Acknowledgement, Dedication, Table of Contents, List of Figures, List of Tables,
and Abstract. Position the page number in the upper right corner of the template paper
and hide the pagination of the first page. Moreover, use Arabic Numeral for the body
of the research paper including the back matters. Set the position the same as the
previous one and hide all the first pages of Chapters 1 to 5.
Bold. Use bold for the following entries.
 All the main heading and sub-heading of the research project
 The title of research on the title page and approval sheet
 The names of the members of the oral examination committee in the approval
sheet, acknowledgement including all the persons mentioned to make the Suggested Entry Format for Table
study possible. Table 13 = default
 See the sample research on the proceeding page for the complete research Title of table = italic
format. Alignment of Table Number / Table Title / Actual Table = left align
Indention. Use .5 indention for each entry of paragraph in the research project. Apply
.5 hanging indention for each entry in the references.
Inverted Pyramid. Format the title of the study on the title page of a research project
using an inverted pyramid.
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Rating Sheet for Research Proposal and Final Oral Defense Rating Sheet for Final Oral Defense (A)
The rating sheet below will be used by the Oral Examination Committee to
assess the quality of the researchers' presented output during the proposal and final
oral defense. It is organized as follows.

Rating Sheet for Research Proposal Defense

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Rating Sheet for Final Oral Defense (B) Sample Research

Appendix A
Sample Title Page
20 21
Appendix B Appendix C
Sample Approval Sheet Sample Acknowledgement

iii
ii
23 24
Appendix D Appendix E
Sample Dedication Sample Table of Contents

v
vi
25 26

Appendix F Appendix G
Sample List of Figure Sample List of Tables

viii ix
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27 28
Appendix H Appendix H
Sample Abstract A Sample Abstract B

x xi
29 30
Appendix I Appendix J
Sample Introduction Sample Statement of the Problem

4
31 32

Appendix K Appendix L
Sample Hypothesis and Conceptual Framework Sample Conceptual Paradigm

5 6
33 34

Appendix M Appendix N
Sample Significance of the Study Sample Scope and Limitation

10
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Appendix O Appendix P
Sample Definition of Terms Sample Chapter 2: Related Literature

11
37 38
Appendix Q Appendix R
Sample Chapter 2: Related Studies Sample Chapter 3: Research Design
39 40

Appendix S Appendix T
Sample Chapter 3: Statistical Treatment of Data Sample Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, Interpretation of Data (A)
41 42

Appendix U Appendix V
Sample Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, Interpretation of Data (B) Sample Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, Interpretation of Data (C)
43 44

Appendix W Appendix X
Sample Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, Sample Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions,
and Recommendations and Recommendations
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Appendix Y Appendix X
Sample Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, Sample References
and Recommendations
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Appendix AA Appendix AB 6

Sample Output (A) Sample Output (B)

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Appendix AC Appendix AD 6

Sample: Letter A Sample: Letter B

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Appendix AE Appendix AF 6

Sample Certificate of Validation Sample Certificate of Grammarian

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Appendix AG Research Agenda
Conducting a research is very crucial in the field of education, it contributes
Sample Gantt Chart improvements, solutions to problems, find new ideas, reach people, build credibility,
and become updated to new trends in system of education that is significant to
learners’ welfare.
The School of Teachers Education of College of Sciences, Technology and
Communications, Inc. (CSTC Inc.) together with its stakeholders in the conduct of
education research and in the utilization of research results, informing researchers the
institution’s policy and program development should be aligned with its vision,
mission, and core values.
The Research Agenda shall set up benefits from existing research, enkindle new
knowledge on priority research areas attention on relevant education issues, utilize
and maximize available resources for research within and outside the institution.
With regard to this, CSTC Inc., in the pursuance to quality education for
producing efficient and effective educators, continuously made an innovation by
implementing an updated research agenda which is also anchored to its mission
stating:
“The CSTC Inc. STE seeks to deliver its BEST FORMS by equipping its primary
stakeholders with adequate and relevant competencies to teach with high regard for
learning imbued with proper work and values, produce outstanding research, and
excel meaningfully in the practice of their specialization at any level.”
Furthermore, this research agenda, aside from being embedded to institutional
mission of CSTC Inc. is also the compliance to CHED Memorandum Order No.75,
Series of 2017, Policies, Standards and Guidelines for Bachelor of Secondary
Education (BSEd).
In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722,
otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994," and in pursuance of an
outcomes-based quality assurance system as advocated under CMO No. 46 s. 2012,
and by virtue of Commission en banc (CEB) Resolution No. 724-2017 dated October
3, 2017, the following policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) are hereby adopted
and promulgated by the Commission.
A. Purpose
- Orient the future educators to their goals
- Outline clear framework for future research activities
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- Identify research priorities leading to more successful study - Curriculum alignment
- Guide and direct them to their research focus - Curriculum innovations
- Assist them in providing evidence-based solution - Curriculum evaluation
- Minimize duplication of resource effort e. Safeguarding Quality Education through
Assessment
B. Principles - Assessment for, as, and of teaching and
1. Integrity. Policy recommendation is applied. learning
2. Reliability. Methodologies and theories oriented. - Assessment tools, results, agents
3. Excellence. Applicability and usability oriented. - Assessment and evaluation of basic
education programs
Discipline Suggested Topics/Themes f. Strengthening Community Linkages and
English, Filipino, Mathematics, a. Facilitating Learning Toward Relevant Professional Engagement
Araling Panlipunan, Physical Education - Educational development
Education, Early Childhood - Content knowledge and its application - Economic development
Education, Culture and Arts within and across curriculum - Environmental development
Education, etc. - 21st century competencies and fluencies - Civic development
and the teaching-learning process - Moral development
- Mother tongue, Filipino and English in g. Upholding Dignity in Teaching
the teaching and learning process - Teaching philosophy, attitudes, and
- Education in times of pandemic values
b. Designing Conducive Environment for - Professionalism and accountability
Optimal Learning - Professional development areas and
- The learning space and pedagogy strategies
- The teacher and the learning
environment Technology and Livelihood - Proposals Teaching/Learning Strategies
- Basic education programs and the Education, Industrial Arts and - Tracer Study
learning environment Food and Service - Module Modification/Development
- Offline, Online, and Blended Learning - Feasibility Study
c. Promoting and Supporting Diversity of
Learners
- Understanding the needs, strengths and Defense Fee
aspirations of diverse learners Students are recommended to save some money from the subsidies they receive
- Building partnership towards inclusive from the government and other agencies so that when the time comes for them to
education enroll in a research subject, they have a budget with which to spend.
- Analysing policies and practices in Before the proposal and final oral defense, the student researchers must pay the
inclusive education defense fee listed below.
d. Designing, Developing, and Delivering
Curriculum and Instruction
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