PUP University Thesis And Dissertation Manual With ISBN As Of 08.07.17

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Published by

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Sta. Mesa, Manila

www.pup.edu.ph

by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines

ISBN 978-971-95208-8-7 (Online)

978-971-95208-7-0 (Print)

prior written permission from the University.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Oce of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

A. Mabini Campus, Anonas Ext., Sta. Mesa,

Manila, Philippines

Tel No: (632) 310-0418

(632) 3351-787 (local) 323, 273

Website: http://www.pup.edu.ph

E-mail: vprepd@pup.edu.ph

Editors:

Edelyn M. Mariano

Christine A. del Rosario

Edelyn H. Dagñalan

Emejidio C. Gepila, Jr.

Typeset/Layout:

Jesusana S. Dejito

Foreword

This manual is produced by the PUP Oce of the Vice President

for Research, Extension, and Development in its eort to unify the

standards for writing theses and dissertations as course requirement for the

undergraduate level and as nal requirement in the master’s and doctoral

levels. This contains the revised set of guidelines on the organization and

style of the manuscript, and the process of application, presentation, and

submission of theses and dissertations.

The Policy Manual for Thesis and Dissertation, produced by the

Graduate School, has served as major reference for this work. This was

completed after several meetings and consultations with the members

of the committee as well as with program chairpersons and deans in the

undergraduate and graduate levels, and was approved by the University

Executive Committee and the Board of Regents. The completion of this

project was made possible through the cooperation of the members of the

Committee on the Development of Thesis/Dissertation Manual who willingly

spent time in reviewing the manuscript and eagerly shared their knowledge

at every coordination meeting. Much appreciation also goes to the deans

and chairpersons of the colleges for their gracious accommodation of every

invitation and inquiry extended to them while nalizing this manual.

The University trusts that this manual will serve its purpose of

standardizing researches produced in PUP and will contribute to the

Institution’s thriving research culture.

DR. JOSEPH MERCADO

Vice President for Research,

Extension, and Development

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction …………………………………………........................... 1

Parts of a Thesis/Dissertation Writing for Graduate Programs 1

Application for Thesis/Dissertation Writing ................................. 4

The Three-Tiered Defense Process ………………......................... 4

First Stage : Proposal Presentation

Second Stage : Pre-oral Defense

Third Stage : Oral Defense

Parts of a Thesis/Dissertation …………...................………........... 6

Manuscript Preparation …………………………............................. 8

Paper and Printing Specications …………..................……….....

Font Specications …………………………………........................

Spacing ……………………………………………….......................

Margins ………………………..................……………………….....

Page Numbering …………………………..................………….....

Preliminaries ………………………..................…………………....

Cover and Title Pages ………………………………...................

Certication-and-Approval Sheet …………………....................

Acknowledgments ……………………………………..................

Certication of Originality ……………………….........................

Abstract ………………………………………………....................

Table of Contents ……………………………………...................

List of Tables …………………………………………...................

The Text or Body of the Paper ……………………......................

Chapter and Subheadings ……………………….....................

Denition of Terms ………………………………......................

Review of Literature and Studies …………………....................

Tables and Figures ………………………………........................

Drawings and Photographs ……..……………….......................

Italics ………………………………………………........................

In-Text Citation …………………………………….......................

Long Quotations …………………………………........................

Chapter 4 Subheadings …………………………........................

Chapter 5 Subheadings …….…………………….......................

References ……………………………..……………....................

Appendices ………………………………………….....................

Biographical Statement ….……………………...........................

Conducting Oral Defense ….................…………………………...... 22

Grading System ………………………………………….................... 23

Statistical and Editorial Consulting …………….................…….... 25

Required Number of Final Copies ………….................................. 25

Binding Specications and Submission of Manuscripts ……… 25

Application for Copyright …...................…………………………… 26

References ……………………………………………......................... 27

Appendices

Appendix 1: University Research Agenda ………......................

Appendix 2: Functions of the Thesis/Dissertation

Evaluation Committee ……………........................

Appendix 3: Proposal Presentation Evaluation Form …….....…

Appendix 4: Proposal Acceptance and Approval Form ...........

Appendix 5: Pre-oral Evaluation Sheet …….................…….....

Appendix 6: Final Presentation and Defense

Approval Form ……………………...................…...

Appendix 7: Functions of the Panel on Oral

Examination …………………………...................…

Appendix 8: Oral Defense Evaluation Sheet ............................

Appendix 9: Cover Page Format ….…………...........................

Appendix 10: Title Page Format ………………...................…….

Appendix 11: Copyright Page Format….....................................

Appendix 12: Certication-and-Approval Format …...................

Appendix 13: Certication of Originality Format ….....................

Appendix 14: Abstract Format ...................................................

Appendix 15: Spine Format and Color .......................................

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I. Introduction

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines expects students to produce original

researches that manifest their ability to undertake and present quality written outputs that

will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective elds of study. It is

required that the chosen research topic of the thesis or dissertation falls within the program

research agenda as dened by the University (see Appendix 1: University Research

Agenda).

In writing a thesis or dissertation, students shall comply with the standards set

by PUP. They are responsible for consulting the college/graduate school oce regarding

the requirements for writing their manuscripts and are discouraged from just following the

format of another thesis or dissertation.

The college/graduate school approves the nal thesis or dissertation and reserves

the right to reject documents that deviate from the guidelines specied in this manual.

Students are advised to read this manual carefully, paying close attention to the details of

manuscript preparation, including the samples in the Appendices. In addition to structural

formatting, they are also responsible for assuring that their manuscript follows conventional

rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The University requires that they seek the

assistance of a professional editor to help them improve their work.

II. Parts of a Thesis/Dissertation Proposal

The thesis/dissertation proposal shall contain the following parts:

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research

Preliminaries

• Title Page

• Table of Contents

• List of Tables (if any)

• List of Figures (if any)

Preliminaries

• Title Page

• Table of Contents

• List of Tables (if any)

• List of Figures (if any)

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Quantitative Research Qualitative Research

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS

SETTING

• Introduction

• Theoretical Framework

• Conceptual Framework

• Statement of the Problem

• Hypothesis (if any, depending on the

nature of the problem)

• Scope and Limitations of the Study

• Signicance of the Study

• Denition of Terms (for technical

programs only)

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS

SETTING

• Introduction

• Statement of the Problem

• Thesis Arguments (if any, depending

on the nature of the problem)

• Theoretical Framework

• Conceptual Framework

• Scope and Limitations of the Study

• Signicance of the Study

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE

AND STUDIES

• (Thematic organization of literature

shall be followed)

• Synthesis of the Reviewed

Literature and Studies

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE

AND STUDIES

• (Thematic organization of literature

shall be followed)

• Synthesis of the Reviewed Literature

and Studies

Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY

Format of Chapter 3 as employed by the

following programs:

CoEd, COC, and CAL programs/

Psychology, Applied Statistics, and

Accountancy

Method of Research

Population, Sample Size, and

Sampling Technique

Description of Respondents

Research Instrument

Data-Gathering Procedure

Statistical Treatment of Data

Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Tradition of Inquiry and Data-

Generation Method

Sources of Data

Instrumentation

Ethical Considerations

(Mixed methodology is allowed.)

AB History

(Chapter 1 shall cover the discussion of

Chapters 1-3. The number of chapters

shall depend on the number of problems

given, but the last Chapter—Konklusyon at

Rekomendasyon shall be retained)

BS Biology, BS Nutrition and Dietetics, BS

Food Technology, and BS Chemistry

Quantitative Research

Method of Research

Population, Sample Size, and

Sampling Technique

Description of Respondents

Research Instrument

Data-Gathering Procedure

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Quantitative Research Qualitative Research

Experimental / Taxonomic /

Ecological Research

Research Design

Description of Respondents /

Organism / Area of Study

Experimental Protocol

Statistical Treatment of Data

BS Engineering and Master of Science in

Engineering

Research Design

Flowchart of Research Design/

Process Flowchart

Description of Research Instrument

Used

Material Requirements

Mix Design

Specimen Details

Laboratory Experiment/Field

Experiment

Master of Science in Information

Technology

Research Design

Sources of Data

Research Instrument

Data Generation Procedure

Ethical Considerations

Data Case Analysis

Proposed System Architecture

BS Computer Science

Research Design

Sources of Data

Instrument

Data Generation/

Gathering Procedure

Statistical Data Analysis

BS Mathematics, BS Applied Mathematics,

Economics, and BS Physics

(Content shall be based on the requirement

of the research method to be used.)

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REFERENCES

APPENDICES

• Instrument

• Biographical Statement

• Calendar of Activities (if

applicable)

• Estimated Expenses (if applicable)

Notes: Other attachments required by the

panel may be added

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

• Instrument

• Biographical Statement

• Calendar of Activities (if

applicable)

• Estimated Expenses (if applicable)

Notes: Other attachments required by the

panel may be added

III. Application for Thesis/Dissertation Writing for Graduate Programs

The following steps shall be followed in applying for thesis/dissertation writing:

1. After passing the comprehensive examinations, the researcher shall submit his

research proposal to the Program Chair who will recommend the adviser and

panel of examiners to the Dean.

2. After the approval of the research proposal, the researcher shall enrol in the

Thesis/Dissertation Writing course and pay the thesis proposal fee, together with

the originality check processing fee.

3. Once enrolled, copies (four [4] for thesis, and ve [5] for dissertation) shall

be submitted to the Program Chair. The chair shall recommend the research

proposal to the dean and the tentative date for the title defense.

4. The Dean shall endorse the proposal to a Thesis/Dissertation Evaluation

Committee composed of the adviser and evaluators (two for the thesis and three

for the dissertation). See Appendix 2: Functions of the Thesis/Dissertation

Evaluation Committee.

IV. The Three-Tiered Defense Process for Graduate Programs

First Stage: Proposal Presentation

The student shall present his proposal to the Thesis/Dissertation Evaluation

Committee. After the presentation, the secretary shall provide the student with a summary

of the recommendations to serve as his guide in making the necessary revisions.

To proceed to the second stage, the researcher shall submit to the oce (Graduate

School/Open University System/College of Education--Graduate Studies) a copy of the

Certication for Approved Research Proposal before the data-gathering and the rest of the

thesis-/dissertation-writing process.

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Second Stage: Pre-oral Defense

Upon the completion of Chapters 4 and 5 of the paper and the endorsement of the

adviser and the Program Chair, the student shall proceed with the Pre-oral Defense. During

this stage, the completed research shall be presented for evaluation by the same thesis/

dissertation committee (see Sec. V for the complete parts of the thesis/dissertation).

Four (4) copies of thesis or ve (5) copies of dissertation together with the proof of

payment of the pre-oral fee shall be submitted to the concerned Oce at least seven (7)

days before the scheduled defense.

The student shall submit to the Oce a copy of the Certication for Oral Thesis/

Dissertation Defense.

Third Stage: Oral Defense

After complying with the pre-oral recommendations, and upon the endorsement of

the adviser to the Program Chair as approved by the Dean/Executive Director, the student

shall now proceed with the Oral Defense.

Six (6) copies of thesis or seven (7) copies of dissertation shall be submitted to

the Oce at least seven (7) days before the Oral Defense schedule. These copies shall

be distributed to the members of the Panel on Oral Examination (POE), the adviser, and

the Secretary.

The Program Chair shall recommend to the Dean/Executive Director the Panel on

Oral Examination (POE) who shall conduct the nal evaluation of the thesis/dissertation.

The POE shall be composed of a chair and three members for a thesis while a chair and

four members for a dissertation. The thesis/dissertation evaluators during the proposal

defense, excluding the adviser, shall also be members of the POE. When necessary, a

non-PUP faculty member or outsider (researcher or practitioner from any other university/

agency) may sit as a panel member upon the approval of the Dean/Executive Director (see

Appendix 7: Functions of the Panel on Oral Examination).

The members of the POE shall submit their nal evaluation of the thesis/dissertation

with their comments/ recommendations. The secretary shall provide the student with a

summary of the recommendations to serve as guide in making the revisions for the nal

copy which is a graduation requirement. See Appendix 8: Oral Defense Evaluation

Sheet.

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V. Parts of a Thesis/Dissertation

The parts of the thesis/dissertation for pre-oral and oral defense shall be as follows:

Preliminaries

Title Page

Certication-and-Approval Sheet

Acknowledgments

Certication of Originality

Abstract

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

NB: Pagination of preliminaries shall be in lowercase Roman numerals placed at

the bottom center of the page.

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS

SETTING

Introduction

Theoretical Framework

Conceptual Framework

Statement of the Problem

Hypothesis (if any)

Scope and Limitations of the

Study

Signicance of the Study

Denition of Terms (for technical

programs only)

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS

SETTING

Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Thesis Arguments (if any)

Theoretical Framework

Conceptual Framework

Scope and Limitations of the

Study

Signicance of the Study

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND

STUDIES

(Thematic arrangement of

literature and studies shall

be followed.)

Synthesis of the Reviewed

Literature and Studies

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND

STUDIES

(Thematic arrangement of

literature and studies shall

be followed.)

Synthesis of the Reviewed

Literature and Studies

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Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY

Format of Chapter 3 may vary depending

on the research design employed by the

program.

Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Tradition of Inquiry and Data-

Generation Method

Sources of Data

Instrumentation

Ethical Considerations

(Mixed methodology is allowed.)

AB History

(Chapter 1 shall cover the discussion of

Chapters 1-3. The number of chapters

shall depend on the number of problems

given, but the last Chapter—Konklusyon

at Rekomendasyon shall be retained)

Chapter 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

(Only the main topics per problem shall

appear as headings. The number of

subheadings shall be consistent with the

number of subproblems posed in Chapter

1.)

Chapter 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

(Only the main topics per problem shall

appear as headings. The number of

subheadings shall be consistent with the

number of subproblems posed in Chapter

1.)

Chapter 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS,

CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations

Chapter 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS,

CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations

References

(APA latest edition)

References

(APA latest edition)

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Appendices

Instrument

Correspondence

Transcription (if applicable)

Certication of Originality Check

Certication of Statistical

Treatment

Certication of Editing

Biographical Statement (a

paragraph consisting of 100-150

words)

Appendices

Instrument

Correspondence

Transcription (if applicable)

Certication of Originality Check

Certication of Statistical

Treatment

Certication of Editing

Biographical Statement (a

paragraph consisting of 100-150

words)

VI. Manuscript Preparation

In the preparation of the manuscript, care shall be taken to ensure that the following

specications are followed:

Paper and Printing Specications

Print the nal copy with a laser printer using only one side of a standard-sized PUP

template (8.5 x 11 inches).

Font Specications

Use 11-point Arial font throughout the thesis or dissertation except when

compressing a large table.

Spacing

Double space the text; single-space long quotations, table and gure captions,

and similar special materials (e.g., table legend). Type triple-spaced from the top margin,

centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS all headings of the preliminary section (except the

Margins

Leave 1.5 inches for the left margin to allow for binding and trimming and 1 inch for

the top, bottom, and right margins.

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Page Numbering

Paginate the preliminaries by using lowercase Roman numerals at the center,

bottom margin.

Use Arabic numerals to paginate the text, references, and appendices. Number all

the pages consecutively starting at number 2 on the second page of the rst chapter. The

rst page of each chapter, though counted, shall not be numbered.

Type the page number at the upper right-hand corner of the paper (i.e., tables and

gures).

Preliminaries

The preliminaries include the copyright page, title page, certication-and-approval

sheet, certication of originality, acknowledgments, abstract, table of contents, list of tables,

and list of gures.

Include a Copyright Page in each nal copy to show that the research has been

copyrighted and put it before the Title Page. (See Appendix 11: Copyright Page format

and text).

Apply for the copyrighting of the manuscript at the PUP Intellectual Property

Management Oce. Five (5) CDs of soft copy shall be prepared for copyright purposes.

Cover and Title Pages

Follow the instructions on the attached sample-form pages. Note which items are

in ALL CAPS and which are not. Note the approximate size of the print (see Appendix 9:

Cover Page Format; and Appendix 10: Title Page Format).

Certication-and-Approval Sheet

Prepare a Certication-and-Approval Sheet. Refer to the attached sample for the

wording and format that shall be followed faithfully. Include this sheet in each nal copy of

the research.

The CERTIFICATION is an attestation by the Thesis/Dissertation Evaluation

Committee that the paper has been examined and recommended for oral examination.

Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the heading

CERTIFICATION.

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The APPROVAL contains the formal approval or commendation of the Panel on

Oral Examination (three members for a thesis and ve members for a dissertation, both

headed by a chair). (See Appendix 12: Certication-and-Approval Format.)

Acknowledgments

Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced and in ALL CAPS the

heading ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Double-space the text that begins three single spaces

from the heading.

Certication of Originality

Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS

the heading CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY. Double-space the text that begins three

spaces from the heading.

All copies to be submitted shall contain an original Certication of Originality

bearing the actual (not photocopied) signature of the researcher.

Abstract

The abstract is a brief descriptive summary of the thesis or dissertation. It contains

the main objective of the study, a brief description of the research method, major ndings,

conclusions or main arguments, and recommendations.

Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS

the heading ABSTRACT. Type triple-spaced from the heading the following data that

are double-spaced, ush with the left margin: thesis/dissertation title, researcher’s name,

degree, name of granting institution, year of completion, and adviser’s name.

The abstract, which shall not exceed 250 words, is double spaced, except the title

of the thesis or dissertation which is typed single-spaced. A minimum of ve (5) keywords

shall be written on the lower part of the abstract page with the “Polytechnic University of

the Philippines” and the title of the program being constant keywords. (See Appendix 14:

Abstract Format)

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents comes after the abstract. Type triple-spaced from the top

margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the heading TABLE OF CONTENTS. Type

double-spaced from the heading. It shall list all elements of the preliminaries, chapter titles,

main headings, references, and appendices. The beginning page number of each section

is indicated along the right margin. The numbering of the chapters and the wording,

capitalization, and punctuation of titles and headings, shall be exactly the same as they

are in the text.

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Below is the format for four levels of heading adapted from the APA Publication Manual

Style 6th Edition.

Example:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page i

Certication and Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgments iii

Certication of Originality iv

Abstract v

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables vii

List of Figures viii

1The Problem and Its Setting

Introduction 1

Theoretical Framework 8

Conceptual Framework 12

Statement of the Problem 13

Hypothesis

Scope and Limitations of the Study 14

Signicance of the Study 16

Denition of Terms (for technical programs only) 17

2Review of Literature and Studies

Exclusion of Learning Styles in the Development of Teaching Methodologies 20

Innateness of Skills in Second Language Teaching 25

Processes and Micro Skills of Listening Skills 30

Testing Procedures of Listening Processes and Micro Skills 35

Synthesis of the Reviewed Literature and Studies 100

3Methodology

Method of Research 101

Population, Sample Size, and Sampling Technique 103

Description of Respondents (if any) 106

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Research Instrument 110

Data-Gathering Procedure 115

Statistical Treatment of Data (may not be applicable in qualitative research) 120

4Results and Discussion

Learning Style Prole of the Participants 130

Participant’s Responses in Emotional Stimulus 132

Participants’ View of Motivation as Stimulus 135

Participants’ View of Motivation as Stimulus. 137

5Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summary of Findings 143

Conclusions 144

Recommendations 145

List of Tables

Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the

heading LIST OF TABLES. Type double-spaced from the heading the following data in

three columns: number, title, and page. The title of each table must be centered, boldfaced,

and in title case. Single-space must be observed within the title, but double-space between

titles.

An example is given below.

LIST OF TABLES

Number Title Page

1Distributions of the Population and Sample per Sector 35

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2Frequency and Percentage Distributions of the Respondents

According to Sex, Age, and Educational Attainment 37

The Text or Body of the Paper

Below is the APA Publication Manual Style 6th Edition format of ve levels of

heading that will be used in writing the text or body of the paper.

Levels Format

1Centered, Boldface, Title Case

2Flush Left, boldface, uppercase, and lowercase heading

3Indented, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period

4Indented, italicized, boldface, lowercase paragraph heading ending with

a period

5Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period

Example:

Method

Participants (Level 2)

Participants were 80 university students (35 men, 45 women) whose mean age

was 20.25 years (SD = 1.68). Approximately 70% of parcipants were European American, 15%

were African American, 9% were Hispanic American, and 6% were Asian American. They received

course credit for their parcipaon.

Procedure (Level 2)

Recruitment. (Level 3)

Session 1: Psychiatric diagnoses. During the initial interview session, doctoral

level psychology students assessed participants for psychiatric diagnoses. Eighteen

percent of the sample met the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder according to

the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM–IV Axis I Disorders (First, Gibbon, Spitzer, &

Williams, 1996).

Session 2: Assessments. All parcipants aended a follow-up session to complete

assessments. Parcipants were instructed to bring a friend with them who would complete the

other-report measures.

Self-report measures. (Level 4)

State and trait anxiety. (Level 5)

(Level 1)

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Rejection sensitivity. Participants took the Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire

(RSQ; Downey & Feldman, 1996), an 18-item self-report measure that assesses rejection

sensitivity.

1. Chapter and Subheadings

1.1 Begin each chapter on a new page.

1.2 Capitalize only the rst letter of the heading Chapter but type in ALL CAPS and

centered the title of the chapter. Both the chapter heading and the title are typed

in bold font.

1.3 Use Arabic numerals for the chapter numbers.

1.4 Type triple-spaced from the top margin and centered the chapter number heading.

Type double-spaced below the chapter heading the title of the chapter.

Example:

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

1.5 Type the subheading or the rst line of the introductory paragraph of the chapter (if

there is no subheading) three spaces below the chapter title.

1.6 Type subheadings of a chapter in a bold face, ush with the left margin, capitalizing

only the rst word, all major words, and prepositions of ve (5) or more letters e.g.,

Introduction. Subheadings do not have any end punctuation.

1.7 Start another subheading with one triple space (or three spaces) below the last line

of the immediately preceding paragraph.

1.8 Have at least two full lines below a subheading at the bottom of a page, or else

carry over the subheading to the next page.

2. Denition of Terms

2.1 Only the variables or key terms included in the study shall be dened.

2.2 Acronyms need not be dened if their meanings have been mentioned in the text.

Example:

The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HULRB), the agency

that provides for the preparation and implementation of the comprehensive

land use plans for local government units…

2.3 A term shall be dened operationally (i.e., how it is used or measured in the study),

or theoretically/technically (i.e., how it is dened in published resources).

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2.4 Denitions taken from a published source shall bear an appropriate in-text citation

and have a corresponding entry in the reference list/works cited.

2.5 The terms shall be sequenced in alphabetical order.

2.6 If the terms consist of more than one word, capitalize every major word.

2.7 The term to be dened shall be indented, typed in a bold face, and punctuated with

a period. Two spaces shall separate the period from the denition.

2.8 Each denition shall be expressed in a complete sentence, NOT a phrase.

2.9 Symbols and abbreviations shall be enclosed in parentheses following their

spelled-out nomenclatures.

Example:

Pi(π). This term refers to a mathematical constant and a transcendental

real number, approximately equal to 3.14159, which is the ratio of a circle’s

circumference to its diameter in Euclidean geometry, and has many uses

in mathematics, physics, and engineering. In this study, the π was used to

calculate…

3. Review of Literature and Studies

3.1 The Review of Literature and Studies shall be organized thematically; therefore,

the subheadings will be based on the themes/topics. A synthesis of the reviewed

literature and studies should be placed at the end of the chapter.

3.2 Except for classical theories and any other relevant literature, all the literature and

studies included in the review shall have been published or written (if unpublished,

such as theses and dissertations) at least ten (10) years before the conduct of the

current study.

3.3 Except for exploratory studies, the minimum number of literature and studies to

be reviewed shall be pegged at twenty (20) or more for undergraduate thesis, forty

(40) or more for Master’s, and fty (50) or more for doctoral.

4. Tables and Figures

4.1 Type above every table its number and title.

4.2 Type the table number at the center and triple-spaced from the last line of the

immediately preceding paragraph.

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4.3 Type the title of the table at the center, title case, and double–space from the table

number, and triple-spaced to the table.

Example:

Table 1

Character Resemblance Score for Experimental Groups

Experimental Group

Eric Cartman

Resemblance

10 hrs of

South Park

Watching

10hrs of

Teletubbies

Watching

No TV

(Control)

Simple

Eects: F

Df (2, 30)

Males 10.67a

(2.50)

10.50a

(2.34)

10.33a

(1.63) .04

Females 1.83a

(1.60)

10.50b

(2.59)

4.50a

(1.52) 15.74

4.4 Type triple–spaced from the last line of the immediately preceding paragraph its

gure number and title.

4.5 Type the title of the gure ush left, title case, and single–space immediately after

the gure number.

4.6 The numbering of tables and gures shall be continuous.

Figure 1. Theory through a Set of Path Models

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4.7 If the title is long, align to the rst word of the title the rest of the title.

4.8 Use the landscape page layout for large tables.

4.9 If the table is still too large to t a single page, reduce the Arial font to a minimum

of 8 points.

4.10 If the table does not t the page even after the font-size reduction, continue

the rest of its part to the next page, but the cut part shall bear the subtitle,

‘Continuation’ush with the left margin (e.g., Continuation of Table 14). The cut

part/s shall also show the column headings and the legend (if any) like those in

the rst part of the table.

4.11 Put two or more small tables or gures on a single page if the page is big

enough to accommodate them all.

4.12 Have small tables and gures appear on the same page along with the text;

however, leave three spaces between every table/gure and the texts above

and below it.

4.13 The width of the table shall be dependent on the length of its title.

5. Drawings and Photographs

The mechanics to be used in Tables and Figures shall also be applied in drawings

and photographs since they are all considered as gures.

6. Italics

Use italics for

6.1 titles of books, periodicals, lms, videos, TV shows, and microlm

publications, except for words within the title of a book in text that would

normally be italicized and should be set in Roman type (reversed italization);

6.2 genera, species, varieties;

6.3 introduction of a new, technical or key term or label (after a term has been

used once, do not italicize it);

6.4 a letter, word, or phrase cited as a linguistic example;

6.5 words that could be misread;

6.6 letters used as statistical symbol or algebraic variables;

6.7 some test scores and scales;

6.8 periodical volume numbers in reference lists;

6.9 anchors of a scale; and

6.10 Filipino and any other foreign terms used in the text.

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Do not use italics for foreign phrases and abbreviations common in English (i.e.

phrases found as main entries in Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 2005) chemical

terms, trigonometric terms, non-statistical subscripts to statistical symbols or mathematical

expressions, Greek letters, mere emphasis, and letters used as abbreviations.

7. In-Text Citation

Use the American Psychological Association (APA) style in the in-text citation of

theses/ dissertations of all programs.

The APA style follows the author-date method of in-text citation. This means

that the author’s last name and the year of publication for the source shall appear in the

text, e.g., (Jones, 2006) or “According to Jones (2006)…”.A page number of the source,

however, shall be included in the in-text citation in case of direct quotations, e.g., (Jones,

2006, p. 199).

The author-date method of citation requires that the surname of the author (do

not include suxes such as Jr.), and the year of publication be inserted in the text at the

appropriate point.

Examples:

One Work by One Author

•Kessler (2003) found that among epidemiological samples

•Early onset results in a more persistent and severe course (Kessler, 2003)

•In 2003, Kessler’s study of epidemiological samples showed that ...

•Among epidemiological samples, Kessler (2003) found that …. The study also

showed that there was a high rate of comorbidity….(Kessler, 2003).

One Work by Multiple Authors

When a work has two authors, cite both names every time the reference occurs in

text. When a work has three, four or ve authors, cite all authors the rst time the reference

occurs. In subsequent citations, include only the surname of the rst author followed by

et. al, (not italicized and with a period after al) and the year if it is the rst citation of the

reference within a paragraph.

• Kisangau, Lyaruu, Hosea and Joseph (2007) found (Use as rst citation in

text.]

• Kisangau et al. (2007) found [Use as subsequent rst citation per paragraph

thereafter.]

• Kisangau et al. found [Omit year from subsequent citations after rst

nonparenthetical citation within a paragraph.

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Exception: If two references of more than three surnames with the same year

shorten to the same form), cite the surnames of the rst authors and of as many of the

subsequent authors as necessary to distinguish the two references, followed by a comma

and et al.

Examples:

• Ireys, Cherno, DeVet, and Kim (2001) and Ireys, Chernoo, Stein, et al.

(2001)

• …as Kurtines and Szapocznik (2003) demonstrated

• …as has been shown (Joneskog&Sorbom, 2007)

• Kosslyn, Koenig, Barrett, Cave, Tang, and Gabrieli (1996)

If a reference list includes publications by two or more primary authors with the

same surname, include the rst author’s initials in all text citations, even if the year of

publication diers.

• Light, I. (2006). Deecting immigration: Networks, markets, and regulation in

Los Angeles. New York, NY: Russell Sage Foundation.

• Light, M. A., & Light, I.H. (2008). The geographic expansion of Mexican

immigration in the United States and its implications for local law enforcement.

Law Enforcement Executive Forum Journal, 8, 73-82.

When a work has no identied author, cite in text the rst few words of the reference

list entry (usually the title) and the year. Use double quotation marks around the title of an

article, a chapter, or a web page and italicize the title of a periodical, a book, a brochure,

or a report.

9. Long Quotation

Place direct long quotations (four or more lines) in a free standing block of

typewritten lines and omit quotation marks. Start the quotation on a new line, with the entire

quotation indented ve spaces from the left margin. Indent the rst line of any subsequent

paragraph within the quotation. Maintain single-spacing throughout the quotation and put

the parenthetical citation after the closing punctuation mark.

10. Chapter 4 Subheadings

Subheadings in Chapter 4 are the ndings of every problem stated in Chapter 1.

These subtitles are numbered following the sequence of the subproblems in the Statement

of the Problem and typed in block style, single-spaced, and in a bold face.

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Do not put any enumeration under each subtitle. All major words and prepositions

of ve or more letters shall be capitalized.

Example:

1. Prole of the Respondents According to Sex, Age, Civil Status, Religion,

Educational Attainment, Employment Status, Position, Eligibility, and

Number of Years in the Service

11. Chapter 5 Subheadings

Chapter 5 shall only have the following three subheadings: Summary of Findings,

Conclusions, and Recommendations.

Follow the rules of spacing for subheadings.

12. References

The American Psychological Association (APA) shall be used.

The References should contain the author’s name, date of publication, title of the

work, and publication data.

Invert all authors’ names; give surnames and initials for up to and including seven

authors (e.g., Author, A. A., & Author, B.B.) When authors number eight or more, include

the rst six authors’ names, then insert three ellipsis points and add the last author’s name.

If the reference list includes dierent authors with the same surname and rst

initial, the author’s full rst names may be given in brackets:

Janet, P. [Paul]. (1876). La notion de la personnalite’ (the

notion of personality]. Revenue Scientique, 10, 574-575.

References in APA publications are cited in text with an author-date citation system

and are listed alphabetically in the reference list. This style of citation briey identies the

source for readers and enables them to locate the source of information in the alphabetical

reference list at the end of the article. Each reference cited in text must appear in the

reference list, and each entry in the reference list must be cited in text.

However, two kinds of material are cited only in the text: references to classical

works such as the Bible and the Qur’an, whose sections are standardized access editions,

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and references to personal communications. References in a meta-analysis are not cited

in text unless they are also mentioned in the text.

Do not list studies included in a meta-analysis in a separate appendix. Instead,

integrate these studies alphabetically within the References section, and identify each by

preceding it with an asterisk.

*Brethscheider, J. G, & McCoy, N. L. (1968). Sexual interest and

behavior in healthy 80- to 102-year-olds. Archives of Sexual

Behavior, 14, 343-350.

The in-text citations to studies selected for meta-analysis are not preceded by

asterisks.

Bandura, A. J. (1977). Social learning theory. Englewood Clis, NJ:

Prentice Hall.

Each reference shall be single-spaced with the rst line typed ush with the left

margin and the succeeding lines indented ve spaces from the left margin.

13. Appendices

Appendices shall be provided for supplementary materials that are not appropriate

for inclusion in the text.

13.1 Number the appendices using Arabic numerals, e.g., Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc

13.2 Type the appendix title centered and triple-spaced from the top margin.

13.3 If lengthy, supplementary illustrative materials such as tables, gures, and

references shall appear in appendices and be referred to at appropriate places

in the text

13.4 List the appended work/document in the Table of Contents as it is numbered and

entitled in the appendices, e.g., Appendix 1: Research Instrument.

14. Biographical Statement

This should be written in the third person and should contain at minimum, the

following information:

14.1 Current position, department, and institution

14.2 Highest degree held, eld, and institution granting that degree

14.3 Two or three publications

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14.4 Current area of research or current research project

Example:

Juana dela Cruz is a Professor of Psychology at the Polytechnic

University of the Philippines. She received her Master’s degree in

Psychology at the PUP Graduate School. Her recent publications include

Mindworks (Rio Publishing, 2015), and College Psychology (Lao Books,

2008). Her current research interests include a documentary of mental

illnesses among Filipino teenagers, and she is currently completing a

translation and study of Ippolito Desideri’s Historical Notes on Tibet.

14.5 The researcher/s’ latest 2x2 photo shall be placed at the center of the page two

spaces after the title.

VII. Conducting Oral Defense

Every oral defense shall have the parts as given below.

I. Opening Prayer……………………… Candidate

II. Greetings and Introductions

Greetings ………………….....……… Panel on Oral

Examination (POE) Chair

Introduction of the Candidate ……… Research Adviser

Introduction of the Panel on

Oral Examination ………………… POE Chair

Introduction of POE Members …….. POE Chair

III. Announcement of the Rating

System ………………………….… POE Chair

IV. Oral Examination Proper

Brief Presentation of the Study ….… Candidate

Question-and-Answer Phase

(General to specic questions) ……. Panel on Oral Examination,

Candidate and Adviser

(Recommendations/

Suggestions to improve

the study) …………………….……. Panel on Oral Examination

V. Concluding Remarks ………….…… POE Chair

VI. Deliberation (Candidate and

guests leave the room) ……….....… POE Chair

VII. Announcement of Results………… POE Chair

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VIII. Grading System

For Undergraduate Thesis

Percentage Numerical Descriptive

Range Rating Rating

97-100 1.00 Outstanding

94-96 1.25 Outstanding

91-93 1.50 Very Good

88-90 1.75 Very Good

85-87 2.22 Good

82-84 2.25 Good

79-81 2.50 Satisfactory

76-78 2.75 Satisfactory

75 3.00 Passing

65-74 5.00 Failure

For Master’s Thesis

Range Rating Rating

97-100 1.00 Outstanding

94-96 1.25 Very Good

91-93 1.50 Good

88-90 1.75 Fair

85-87 2.22 Passed

Below 85 -0- Failed

No Grade -0- Deferred

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For Doctoral Dissertation

Percentage Numerical Descriptive

Range Rating Rating

97-100 1.00 Outstanding

94-96 1.25 Very Good

91-93 1.50 Good

88-90 1.75 Passed

Below 88 -0- Failed

No Grade -0- Deferred

For Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation, the POE shall use an evaluation

sheet with the following criteria (see Appendix 8: Oral Defense Evaluation Sheet).

Criteria Weight

I. Thesis/Dissertation Defense

• Presentation

Style of presentation

Oral articulation

20%

• Ability to answer questions

Mastery of the topic 40%

II. Manuscript

• Contribution to the eld of specialization/

discipline (theory testing for thesis/theory building

for dissertation; applicability) 10%

• Substance and Content (logical organization,

accuracy of the research process, Accuracy and

relevance of works cited depth of discussion) 20%

• Form and Writing Style (use of GS format; proper

application of rules of style and grammar, scholarly

language)

10%

Total 100%

Final Rating __________

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IX. Statistical and Editorial Consulting

The researcher/s shall be expected to ensure appropriateness of the statistical

treatment used in the manuscript. He may seek the assistance of the University’s Institute

for Data and Statistical Analysis (IDSA) or consult research and statistical experts within

and outside the University in case he himself performs the data/statistical analysis.

The editing of the manuscript is a requirement to check for grammatical and

mechanical errors. A certication from a professional editor that the manuscript has been

thoroughly edited shall be included in the Appendices.

X. Required Number of Final Copies

The researcher/s shall be required to submit ve (5) copies of the thesis/dissertation

to the Oce of the Dean. The copies shall be distributed to the following: National Library,

Graduate School/College Library, and the PUP NALLRC (main library).

Each copy shall contain a Copyright Page placed before the Title Page, indicating

that the thesis/dissertation has been copyrighted by the National Library and that it is

available for use by researchers or end users.

XI. Binding Specications and Submission of Manuscripts

The color of the cover of all hardbound theses/dissertations shall be maroon.

The spine shall contain the name of the researcher (surname followed by initials

of the rst and middle names), the full research title, the PUP initials, and the year of

completion. The bar/s on the spine shall determine the level of thesis/dissertation—one (1)

for undergraduate, two (2) for master’s, and three (3) for doctoral. (See Appendix 15 for

sample.)

The researcher/s shall also be required to submit two (2) soft copies of the thesis/

dissertation (CD labeled on the case with the title of research and name of researcher).

The Dean shall set the deadline for the submission of the nal copies for graduate

programs. Diplomas, transcripts of records, certications, and any other pertinent academic

documents shall be released only to graduates who have complied with these academic

requirements.

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XII. Application for Copyright

Below is the approved guidelines for copyright application.

Step 1: Secure the Application Form from the Intellectual Property Management

Oce (IPMO) at S-424, main campus, or the Innovation and Technology Support Oce

(ITSO) at S-423. The forms may also be downloaded from the PUP website via IPMO link.

Note that the application for copyright registration of science, engineering and information

technology works shall be handled by ITSO. All the rest shall be coursed through the

IPMO.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form. For theses/dissertations and other works

authored by student/s and submitted to PUP in partial fulllment of the requirements of a

course/program, the University must be named as copyright co-owner. The author/s must

accomplish/sign the Adavit on Copyright Co-ownership with the Polytechnic University of

the Philippines. The template of the Adavit is also available at the PUP website.

Step 3: Have the accomplished Application Form and Adavit on Copyright Co-

ownership duly notarized.

Step 4: Proceed to the Accounting Oce for the Order of Payment.

Step 5: Pay the copyright application fee (Code No. 439-610) at the Cashier’s

Oce.

Step 6: Submit the following to IPMO/ITSO: triplicate (3) copies of the notarized

forms/adavits, Triplicate (3) copies of the document/s (preferably soft copies, CDs with

CD case and PUP label) for copyright registration, and the ocial receipt from PUP.

Step 7: IPMO/ITSO shall acknowledge the submission, and advise the author/s to

return on a specied date for the Certicate of Copyright Registration to be issued by the

National Library of the Philippines.

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References

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC: American Psychological

Association

Graduate School. (2007). Policy manual on thesis and dissertation. Sta. Mesa, Manila:

Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

www.collab.itc.virginia.edu

APPENDICES

A P P E N D I C E S

Appendix 1

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AGENDA

As a state university with the largest number of enrollees belonging to the

marginalized sector of society, the research program of the Polytechnic University of the

Philippines (PUP) is directed at social capital and innovation towards inclusive growth

for national development. Research in the university, being the primary source of new

knowledge and a laboratory of highly competent and skilled human capital, is an incubator

of innovations and technologies with the end goal of economic growth of the country and

the community.

The focus of the research program of the University is multi-, inter and trans-

disciplinary and collaborative in nature, with emphasis on sustainable development,

answering especially questions such as “what kind of research is done?”, ‘what are the

objectives?”, and ‘what impact will the research have?” The University’s research program

is complimentary to research and development (R&D), technology transfer, innovation and

commercialization activities.

Research Policy Statement

Research is one of the major functions of higher educations. Thus, the University

encourages its faculty members, non-teaching personnel and students to be actively

engaged in research undertakings to ensure the continued growth and development of

PUP as a higher education institution.

Research Principles

Research undertakings in the University shall be guided by the following general

principles set by the Higher Education Research Agenda-2 (NHERA-2) of the Commission

on Higher Education (CHED):

1. Research is the ultimate expression of an individual’s innovative and creative

powers. PUP shall ensure that the academic environment nurtures and

supports research talents.

2. Research thrives in an environment characterized by free ow information,

honest and analytical exchange of ideas, and supportive policy and

administrative structures. PUP policies shall enhance the institution’s and the

individual’s capacity to conduct independent, collaborative and productive

research.

3. Research is one of the functions of higher education sector. PUP is expected

to lead the conduct of disciplined-based, policy-based, technology-based

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and innovative/creative researches that are locally responsive and globally

competitive.

‘University Research’ Dened

Research is dened as a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientic

methodology to solve problems and creates knowledge that is generally applicable”

(Grinnell, 1993).

University research must advance the University Research Agenda of bridging the

gaps in the programmed body of knowledge that the university is building up. Researchers

can be initiated and conducted the following:

• an individual faculty member;

• an individual non-teaching personnel;

• a group of faculty members belonging to one department/college/branch;

• a group of non-teaching personnel belonging to the same oce;

• a group of faculty members and/or non-teaching personnel from dierent

departments/colleges/branches/campuses/oces;

• an academic department;

• a college/branch/campus;

• a student or a group of students belonging to one department, college or branch/

campus.

Only those researches that t the denition of university research and approved

by the University Research Evaluation Committee (UREC) can avail of material, technical

and/or nancial support from the University.

The University Research Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision

The University envisions itself as a premier center of research in social capital and

innovation towards inclusive growth for national development.

Mission

Research and development in PUP shall contribute to the transformation of the

University as an epistemic community and a research-intensive polytechnic university, and

in advancing knowledge across multidisciplinary areas to address the immediate and long-

range needs of society. The R & D in the University shall endeavor the produce research and

innovation that promote educational, technological, economic, political, ecological, social,

and cultural understanding toward the alleviation of the plight of the poor, the development

of the citizenry, and the enhancement of nation-building and global competiveness.

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In particular, the research sector shall play a signicant role in the realization of the

University’s envisioned society’ of (1) sustainable human development; (2) democratic and

good governance; (3) respect for cultural diversity and strengthened national identity; (4)

technology with human touch; and (5) ecological harmony.

Objectives

To fulll this mission, the Oce of the Vice President for Research, Extension,

Planning and Development (OVPREPD) shall endeavor to achieve the following objectives:

1. To contribute to the country’s national development through a focused-university

research program;

2. To promote synergy and a sound research capability program through a

collaboration of the research and academic sectors of the University;

3. To pursue excellence in production and publication of research and creative works

among faculty and students;

4. To develop strong research linkages and partnerships with other national and

international institutions and organizations;

5. To pursue excellence in innovation, technology transfer and commercialization of

research outputs with the end goal of economic, environmental and social growth.

The University Research Agenda

The University adopts a clear, practical, and realizable University Research

Agenda that is meant to (1) be aligned with the strategic plan of the University; (2) unify the

direction and framework of the research activities of the University; (3) align the research

eorts of the University with the thrust and priorities of national government agencies e.g.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST), National Economic and Development

Authority (NEDA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), among others; and (4)

generates researches, scientic, social, cultural and technological development’.

The University Research Agenda is categorized into ve general themes, to wit: (1)

poverty reduction peace and security; (2) accelerating infrastructure development through

science and technology; (3) competitive industry and entrepreneurship; (4) social and

cultural development; and (5) conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment

towards sustainable development.1

1 Each of these themes could be dealt with independent from the others. Each

could be likewise be tackled by a particular or a specic research or academic unit/cen-

ter. However, the possibility of these them sot overlap and interlock with each other is

not likely but necessary and at times encouraged. Thus various research units/centers

and academic units can collaboratively work on a single theme and, conversely, several

themes could be worked on by a single or academic unit

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Agenda 1: Poverty Reduction, Peace and Security

This research theme addresses three important national and global issues that

mankind is squarely faced; poverty, peace and security. The University is in the belief that

these issues are interrelated—solving one means of solving others.

A. Poverty Reduction Studies

The University works with the paradigm that the poverty issue is multi-dimensional

and is driven by multifarious causes. Poverty studies therefore should cover the many

facets of the causes and eects of poverty as well as the ways of addressing them.

They should also be linked with peace and security concerns of localities, regions and

countries. The studies should reveal the relationships of poverty to security, human rights,

governance, lack of education, and limited access to social services for according to Ko

Annan, ‘development cannot be enjoyed without security and security cannot be enjoyed

without development.”

Roles and models on local resource and local actors’ mobilization, increasing

productivity and creativity, community-driven development, and development partnerships

between public and private sector should likewise be included among the focus of poverty

studies.

The following research topics are herein identied for poverty reduction according

to dierent dimensions:

(1) Economic Dimension

a. Agrarian reform and industrialization,

b. Agri-business,

c. Corporate social responsibility,

d. Employment and industrial relations,

e. Growth and equity

f. Local/community and distributive economics,

g. Micro-nance/ micro-lending strategies,

h. National and local economic policies,

i. SMEs, cooperative and social enterprise,

j. Supply chain management, and

k. Other related topics.

(2) Educational Dimension

a. Academe-industry linkages,

b. Alternative learning system,

c. Curriculum development,

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d. Distance education/learning,

e. Educational policies and legislation,

f. Educational technology and innovation

g. Graduate tracer studies,

h. Home-School-Community collaboration,

i. Institutional development

j. Outcome-based education

k. Professional development and faculty support,

l. Quality assurance,

m. Student support services,

n. Teacher and student achievements,

o. Transformation education,

p. Transnational education (ASEAN integration,) and

q. Other related topics.

(3) Social, Political and Cultural Dimension

a. Good governance,

b. Human development and social protection,

c. Informal settlers,

d. Knowledge and belief system,

e. Local government studies,

f. Public personnel management and development,

g. Public-private partnership,

h. Quality of life,

i. Social welfare, and

j. Other related topics.

(4) Social, Political and Cultural Dimension

a. Food suciency,

b. Food productivity,

c. Nutrition and dietetics,

d. Food science, and

e. Other related topics.

B. Peace and Security Studies

Peace and security studies researches are expected (1) to understand the causes

of armed conicts, religious disagreements, cultural clashes, war, terrorism, genocide,

human rights violations and others; (2) to develop ways and devices to prevent and

resolve identied peace and security problems; and, ultimately, (3) to build peaceful and

just communities, system, and societies.

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Obviously, these types of studies require interdisciplinary approaches and expertise.

Henceforth, researches with the following topics could meet the above expectations:

(1) Understand the causes of armed conicts, religious disagreements, cultural

clashes, war, terrorism, genocide, human rights violations and others with focus or

emphasis on:

a. Democratization,

b. Ethnographic and ethnicity studies,

c. Human growth and development,

d. International relations and trans-border issues,

e. Internationalization,

f. Knowledge and belief systems,

g. Macroeconomics and globalization issues,

h. Migration,

i. National and human security,

j. Policy studies,

k. Political dynamics,

l. Religion and philosophy,

m. Social issues,

n. Social movements.

o. World politics, and

p. Other related topics.

(2) Develop ways to prevent and address identied peace and security problems,

through conduct of studies:

a. Behavioral and psychosocial researches,

b. Cross-cultural communication.

c. Ethno-linguistics,

d. Organizational and development communication,

e. Peace and conict resolution,

f. Psycho-trauma and crisis intervention,

g. Translation studies, and

h. Other related topics.

(3) Build peaceful and just communities, systems and societies, exploring:

a. Access, equity and ethics,

b. Community empowerment,

c. Dierent-abled (PWDs),

d. Gender and development studies,

e. Globalization of education and cross cultural aspects,

f. Institutional development,

g. Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual, Transsexual and Queer (LGBTQ) issues,

h. Marriage and family,

i. Senior citizens’ issues,

j. Women and children, and

k. Other related topics.

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Agenda 2: Accelerating Infrastructure Development

through Science and Technology

Consistent with National Government’s thrust, the University is determined to

eect signicant economic growth, human development and social protection through

acceleration of infrastructure development.

Undoubtedly, infrastructure development is one of the major priorities of the

national government as it is clearly and concretely outlined in the recent National Economic

and Development Authority agenda. The University, in support to the government’s

eort, provides the country with research-based studies and scientic and engineering

innovations that will enable both the government and private sectors to hasten infrastructure

development which can be both hard and soft infrastructures.

The “hard” infrastructure refers to the large physical networks necessary for the

functioning of modern industrial nation; these are meant to support the drivers of economic

growth such as tourism, agricultural and industry. On the other hand, “soft” infrastructure

refers to all the institutions or systems which are required to maintain the economic, cultural

and social standards of a country; these are meant to provide the necessary services for

human development and social protection, such as education, health, among others.

The University identied the following areas and topics to concentrate on:

A. Hard Infrastructures

a. Energy-related infrastructure and facilities (e.g. power sources, upgrade of

existing power plants, etc.)

b. Flood control management,

c. Irrigation systems.

d. Mechatronics,

e. Resettlement frameworks.

f. Structural engineering,

g. Transportation technology,

h. Urban and rural housing,

i. Urban gardening,

j. Water supply and treatment facilities, and

k. Other related topics.

B. Soft Infrastructures

a. Bioinformatics,

b. Computational and theoretical science,

c. Data engineering and ubiquitous computing,

d. E-governance,

e. Instrumental research,

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f. Internet and Web application development,

g. Knowledge and management,

h. Management information systems/reporting systems,

i. Material science research,

j. Mathematical and statistical modeling,

k. Mobile computing systems,

l. Natural products,

m. Network security and issues,

n. Pure and applied mathematics research,

o. Software development and applications, and

p. Other related topics.

Agenda 3: Competitive Industry and Entrepreneurship

The University recognizes the country’s need to strengthen the competitiveness of

its industries, particularly those which are driving the nation forward in terms of economic

growth such as tourism, agriculture, skilled manpower in ICT and language prociency,

retail, exports, investments, banking and entrepreneurship.

Furthermore, PUP is one with the National Government and its objective assuring

rapid and sustained growth for the country. In view of this, the University, with its various

academic and research arms, identies important research topics and areas which can be

explored (1) to reveal important trends, issues and challenges confronting these industries

and (2) to discover devices and ways to address these challenges. The following research

topics are hereunder identied:

a. Business processing and outsourcing,

b. Cooperative management,

c. E-commerce,

d. Human resource management practices and issues.

e. Incubation and commercialization,

f. Industry needs analysis,

g. Investments and banking systems and operations,

h. Livelihood and business development,

i. Management and organization,

j. Market for agriculture industry,

k. Micro and macroeconomics,

l. National and local economic policy research (NEDA, LGU projects, DTI),

m. Product development and innovation

n. Quality management,

o. Resource management,

p. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

q. Work values, and

r. Other related topics.

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Agenda 4: Social and Cultural Development

Culture and society are linked to each other. Generally, culture is an important

element of social development. The University, with its strong academic/research

centers and institutes pertaining to cultural and social studies, is bent to support the

National Government in the (1) creation of intellectual potential; (2) building of human

capital; (3) popularization of culture, arts and heritage; (4) forging social integration; (5)

promotion of national identity through local and national historiography; (6) prevention

of social pathologies; (7) initiation and establishment of cooperation; (8) advancement

and promotion of national solidarity and patrimony; and (9) reduction of disproportions of

personal development of citizens as a form of social advancement.

The following research topics are identied in order to direct the University research

activities along the line of cultural and social development.

a. Communication and society,

b. Filipino worldview,

c. Filipino culture,

d. Heritage studies/ intangible cultural heritage/ heritage preservations,

e. Historiography,

f. Human growth and development studies,

g. Information campaign and evaluation, advertising/ public relations and

principles and case studies,

h. Literature, performing arts, visual arts, folk arts,

i. Media laws and ethics,

j. Media literacy,

k. Organizational behavior, multiple intelligences, giftedness and learning

disabilities,

l. philosophical studies;

m. Popular culture,

n. Psychology and society.

o. Sociological studies, and

p. Other related topics.

Agenda 5: Environmental Conservation, Protection, and Rehabilitation

towards Sustainable Development

Conservation, protection, and rehabilitation of the environment is a signicant factor

in the maintenance of community’s sustainability. It includes use and management of the

natural resources such as water, natural energy, air, wildlife and minerals. The University

recognizes this as a very important element of national development.

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The following research areas and topics have been identied to generate

knowledge to supplement the existing body of works regarding the management, care, use

and exploitation of natural resources;

a. Biodiversity,

b. Climate change and mitigation and adaptation,

c. Disaster management, preparedness and monitoring,

d. Energy conservation,

e. Environmental conservation, preservation, protection and stewardship

f. Global warming

g. Urban ecology, and

h. Other Related topics.

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Appendix 2

FUNCTIONS OF THE THESIS-/ DISSERTATION-EVALUATION COMMITTEE

The Thesis- /Dissertation-Evaluation Committee shall be composed of the thesis/

dissertation adviser as chairperson and two evaluators (one of whom is an expert in

research methodology and the other, an authority in the area of study).

Upon the appointment of the adviser and the evaluators to the committee, they

shall be expected to do the following:

1. Guide the advisee in the evaluation of the thesis/dissertation problem to ensure that

the problem selected shall be:

1.1 A contribution to the body of knowledge in his area of specialization and as much

as possible relevant to local and national needs;

1.2 Within the level of the degree sought; and

1.3 Within the advisee’s area of expertise.

2. Guide the advisee in the preparation of the thesis/dissertation proposal to ensure the

following:

2.1 Comprehensiveness and depth in the treatment of the problem;

2.2 Correct observance of the technical aspect of proposal writing with reference to:

2.2.1 research objectives,

2.2.2 research hypothesis,

2.2.3 theoretical framework,

2.2.4 conceptual framework,

2.2.5 sampling procedure,

2.2.6 data-collection procedure, and

2.2.7 data/statistical analysis procedure; and

2.3 Proper preparation of an appropriate research instrument or correct selection of

a standardized instrument.

3. Guide the advisee in the preparation of the thesis/dissertation to ensure that proper

procedures are followed in the:

3.1 Pilot testing and/or revision of the research instrument,

3.2 Identication of respondents/samples,

3.3 Determination of sample size and sampling techniques,

3.4 Collection of data,

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3.5 Tabulation and analysis of data,

3.6 Writing of the paper,

3.7 Acknowledgment of authorities used, and

3.8 Format and style of the paper.

4. Review the prepared thesis/dissertation for:

4.1 logical, orderly, clear exposition of ideas following the framework of specic

statements of the problem and objectives;

4.2 objectivity, accuracy, and simplicity in the presentation of factual information;

4.3 correctness and objectivity in the analysis and interpretation of facts, in the

drawing of implications and inferences;

4.4. completeness of data, absence of unnecessary data;

4.5 formulation of conclusions based on ndings; and

4.6 drawing of recommendations from conclusions.

5. Recommend the readiness of the advisee for oral examination; advise the advisee

of requirements for oral examination, like the appropriate number of bound copies of

thesis/dissertation for the panel members and the Graduate School Oce; give moral

support and guidance to advisee during the oral defense of the thesis/dissertation.

6. Recommend to the dean the members of the oral defense committee in consultation

with the Program Chairperson.

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Appendix 3

PROPOSAL PRESENTATION EVALUATION REPORT

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Appendix 4

PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL FORM

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Appendix 5

PRE-ORAL PRESENTATION REPORT

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Appendix 6

FINAL THESIS PRESENTATION AND DEFENSE APPROVAL FORM

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Appendix 7

FUNCTIONS OF THE PANEL ON ORAL EXAMINATION

The members of the Panel on Oral Examination are expected to evaluate the ability

of the master’s/doctoral candidate to present the summary of his paper and to answer

questions relevant to his thesis/dissertation. In general, the members are expected to nd

out the breadth and depth of knowledge of the examinee regarding his thesis/dissertation

project. Specically, they are expected to probe on:

1. The justication behind the choice of the problem, objectives, and methodologies

used (data-collection procedure, sampling procedure, data/statistical analysis

procedure);

2. The relationship between aspects of related literature and studies and the research

project under examination;

3. Whether specic objectives are answered in the ndings and conclusions;

4. Whether ndings are within the scope of the problem;

5. Whether analyses, implications, and conclusions are done objectively in an in-

depth and logical manner;

6. Whether recommendations are drawn from ndings and conclusions;

7. Whether the form and the writing style follow the prescribed format of the PUP

Graduate School; and

8. Whether the research contributes to the testing and building of theories or

knowledge in the discipline.

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Appendix 8

ORAL DEFENSE EVALUATION SHEET

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Appendix 9

COVER PAGE FORMAT

(Space between the rst line of the title and the top edge of the cover

shall be 6 inches)

THESIS/DISSERTATION TITLE

(Typewritten in inverted pyramid style, 14-point, Arial and ALL CAPS)

(8 spaces)

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Graduate School

(10 single spaces)

NAME

(2 spaces)

Degree Program

(8 spaces)

Year of Graduation

(Note: All entries shall be typewritten in 14-point Arial font and in a bold face. Only the

title of the thesis/dissertation and the name of the researcher shall be written in ALL

CAPS.)

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(First line of the title of thesis/dissertation must be typed 6 spaces

from the paper’s top margin.)

THESIS/DISSERTATION TITLE (Typewritten in

inverted pyramid style, 14-point, Arial,

and ALL CAPS)

(6 spaces)

A Dissertation

Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Sta. Mesa, Manila

(6 spaces)

In Partial Fullment of the Requirements for the Degree

Doctor in/Master in _________________

(8 spaces)

(4 spaces)

Name of Researcher (bold face)

(2 spaces)

Month and Year of Graduation

Appendix 10

TITLE PAGE FORMAT

(Note: Except for the Title, all entries shall be typed using 12-point font)

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Appendix 11

by the Author

and the

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

and due acknowledgment of the author.

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Appendix 12

CERTIFICATION-AND-APPROVAL FORMAT

(Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the

heading CERTIFICATION)

CERTIFICATION

This thesis/dissertation, TITLE OF DISSERTATION / THESIS (IN ALL CAPS, ITALICIZED, AND IN

BOLD FACE) prepared and submitted by NAME OF RESEARCHER in partial fullment of the requirements

for the degree, STATE COMPLETE NAME OF PROGRAM has been examined and recommended for Oral

Examination.

Evaluation Committee

NAME OF ADVISER, Ph.D.

Adviser

NAME OF EVALUATOR, PhD NAME OF EVALUATOR, DBA

Member Member

NAME OF EVALUATOR, DBA

Member

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

APPROVAL

Approved by the Panel on Oral Examination on (date of oral defense) with the grade of _____.

NAME OF PANEL CHAIR, Ph.D.

Chair

NAME OF PANEL MEMBER, Ph.D. NAME OF PANEL MEMBER, DBA

Member Member

NAME OF PANEL MEMBER, Ph.D. NAME OF PANEL MEMBER, DBA

Member Member

Accepted in partial fullment of the requirements for the degree Doctor in Business Administration.

NAME OF THE DEAN, DPA

Dean

Date of passing the Comprehensive Examinations: _________________ (If applicable)

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Appendix 13

CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY FORMAT

(Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the

heading CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY.)

CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY

This is to certify that the research work presented in this thesis/

dissertation, COMPLETE TITLE OF THE THESIS/ DISSERTATION for the

degree (Degree Program) at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines

embodies the result of original and scholarly work carried out by the

undersigned. This dissertation does not contain words or ideas taken from

published sources or written works that have been accepted as basis for the

award of a degree from any other higher education institution, except where

proper referencing and acknowledgment were made.

(Signature)

NAME OF RESEARCHER

Researcher

___________________________

Date Signed (date, month, year)

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Appendix 14

ABSTRACT FORMAT

(Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the

heading ABSTRACT.)

ABSTRACT

Title : Title of Thesis / Dissertation

Researcher : Name of Researcher

Degree : Complete Name of Degree

Institution : Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Year : Year Graduated

Adviser : Name of Adviser

(Note: Abstract should be double-spaced, and not more than 250 words.)

Keywords: (At least ve (5) keywords must be given)

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Appendix 15

SPINE FORMAT and COLOR

Spine format: The number of bars on the spine represents the level of

program—one for the undergraduate, two for master’s, and three for doctoral.

Color: Maroon for all programs in the undergraduate, Open University, and

Graduate School

SPINE

PROGRAM

TITLE AUTHOR

YEAR

MASTER’S THESIS

Title

Name of School

Name of Student

(Author)

Year

PROGRAM

TITLE AUTHOR

YEAR

PROGRAM

TITLE AUTHOR

YEAR

UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION

FRONT COVER

COMMITTEE ON THE DEVELOPMENT

OF THE UNIVERSITY THESIS AND DISSERTATION MANUAL

Chair : Dr. Joseph Mercado

Co-Chair: Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte

Members:

AVPAA Edelyn M. Mariano

Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo

Dr. Anna Ruby P. Gapasin

Dr. Marissa B. Ferrer

Prof. Armin S. Coronado

Dean Guillermo O. Bernabe

Dr. Ma. Junithesmer D. Rosales

Dr. Dennis O. Dumrique

Dr. Desserie T. Maynes

Prof. Michael B. Dela Fuente

Prof. John Patrick B. Sta. Maria

Prof. Rogelio G. Dizon

Prof. Antonio N. Alcantara

Prof. Jerey L. Bartilet

Secretariat:

Dr. Silvia C. Ambag

Prof. Joseph Reylan B. Viray

Prof. Emejidio C. Gepila, Jr.

Prof. Christine A. Del Rosario

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