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PART III PREPARING THE FINAL THESIS REPORT Preliminary Parts A dissertation is introduced by materials which may include the following: Title Page 1. The title page includes the following information: The name of the school and its address; The exact title of the paper; The degree for which the paper is presented; The full name of the group researchers; and The month and the year the research paper is defended.
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TITLE PAGE APPROVAL SHEET ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES

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(Please refer to Appendix A). 2. The name and address of the school should be typed in title case letters, centered on the page and typed on the 1st single-space line of the paper. 3. The title page of the paper should be typed in upper case letters, centered on the page and typed on the 8th single spaces line from top of the paper. The recommended length for a title is 10 to 12 words. 4. The group researchers name should be typed in uppercase and lowercase letters centered on the page. 5. The submission statement should follow the adopted form shown in Appendix A. The last line of the title page should be one inch from the bottom of the paper. 6. The title page has no page number although it is considered the first page of the preliminaries. 7. The title should be as specific and concise as possible. It should suggest clearly the purpose of the study. Such phrases as A Study of, An Investigation of, or An Analysis of are superfluous. The title should focus on the topic investigated and the main variable(s) studied. 8. The title should not be stated so broadly that it seems to provide an answer that cannot be generalized either from the data gathered of from the methodology employed. An example of a
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broadly stated title is Effects of Methods on Student Achievement. This is too broad because it is not likely that the investigator undertook a general investigation of motivation as well as different aspects of learning achievement. A specific title suggesting what was covered in the study might be something like this: Cooperative Learning Compared Traditional Approach: Effects on High School Mathematics Achievement Scores. Approval Sheet The approval sheet immediately follows the title page. It generally contains a statement of acceptance of the research report. 1. The approval sheet should contain the signatures of the following: the research adviser, members of the panel, and dean of the college. 2. The phrase Approval Sheet is centered and bold in capital letters on the 8th single-space line from the top of the paper. 3. The statement of acceptance is typed in the usual indented form. 4. The page number appears at least 1 inch (2.54 cm.) from the right hand edge of the page, in the space between the top edge of the paper and what should be the first line of the text. (For sample approval sheet please see Appendix B.)
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Acknowledgment Sheet The acknowledgment sheet contains the writers expression of appreciation for the assistance and encouragement given him / her in the course of his/ her research. As much as possible, the acknowledgement should not exceed two pages, double-spaced. 1. The acknowledgement sheet follows the approval sheet. 2. The word Acknowledgment is typed in capital letters, centered and bold on the 8th single spaced from the top of the paper. 3. The acknowledgment should be simple and sincere. The writer should avoid overdoing the expression of his gratitude. Only those who gave assistance without payment should be mentioned in the acknowledgement. 4. Typist and others who have been paid for their services should not be included in the acknowledgement. 5. The initials of the authors, in capital letters and with no spaces between, should be placed two double spaces below the last line of the acknowledgement and one inch from the right-hand margin. Abstracts The abstract is a brief summary of the research. Generally, it gives a concise summary of the problem, the
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research methodology used, the findings and conclusions. The abstract allows readers to survey the contents of the research report quickly. 1. The abstract includes: a brief description of the background and purpose of the study; a statement of the theoretical and conceptual framework and hypothesis (es); a specification of the subjects or samples (ethnic group, age, sex, number), the research design, the instrument, and the data-gathering procedure; and the main results and conclusion.

2. The abstract must be completed in one-paragraph form, single-spaced, and in 120 words or less. The following writing guidelines should be used for abstracts: Do not repeat the title of the thesis in first few lines of the abstract to statements of what was done and the results found. State whatever has to be said in as few words as possible; dont be redundant. A well-constructed and informative abstract is a very important part of your document.

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It should pass the test of being a Freestanding summary of the study. (For sample of abstract see Appendix C.) Table of Contents 1. The table of contents lists the preliminary parts, the chapter title along with the subdivisions of the body of the report, and the supplementary materials in the appendix. The term Table of Contents should appear in capital letters, centered and bold on the 8th singlespaced line from the top of the paper. The preliminary parts are listed first, after these, the word Chapter is typed flush on the left-hand margin; the word Page, flush with the right-hand margin. Each of these terms has only the first letter capitalized. The chapter number, in Arabic numeral, should be typed first followed by the chapter title. The first chapter should be listed in a double space below the word Chapter. The wording, capitalization and punctuation of titles and headings should be exactly the same as they are in the text. Leaders (Dots) should be used from the end of the title to two spaces before the space immediately below the letter P in the word Page. The spaced
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periods or dots used as leaders from the different titles should be aligned. No period should appear in the space immediately following the last word of a title. 7. 8. The page number should be aligned below the letter e of the word page. A chapter in the table of contents should not extend beyond the right-hand margin of the leaders. If it is more than one line in length, typed single space and the carry-over should begin immediately below the first letter of the title. Heading of subdivisions within chapters should appear in the table of contents beginning one double-space below the first letter of the chapter title.

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(For sample Table of Contents please see Appendix D.) List of Tables Tables should be listed separately from the chapter and section headings. The words List of Tables should appear in capital and bold letters (on the first page of the list) on the 8th single space from the top of the paper. Two spaces below the page heading, typed the word Table flush on the left-hand margin followed by colon (:) and the word Page is typed flush on the
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right-hand margin. Each of these terms has only the first letter capitalized. The table titles in the list of tables should have only the first letter of principal words capitalized. Table titles should be typed double-spaced. The carry-over in the case of titles longer than one typewritten line should begin immediately below the first letter of the title. Tables appearing in the appendix should be included in the list of tables. Leaders (Dots) are used in the same way as in the Table of Contents.

(For sample List of Tables please see Appendix E.) List of Figures 1. Titles of pictures, graphs, charts and other illustrative materials are all included in the List of Figures. The word List of Figures should be typed in capital and bold letters centered on the 8th single space from the top of the paper. On the first page and on succeeding pages of the list of figures, the heading and page numbers appear in the same manner as in the List of Tables.
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The number of each figure should appear after the word Figure. Figures appearing in the appendix should be included in the List of Figures.

(For sample List of Figures please see Appendix H). Organization of the Main Report The thesis report contains five main chapters. These are: Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE METHODOLOGY PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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APPENDIX A
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San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. 2772-2774 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE IN NURSING, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENTS IN SAN JUAN DE DIOS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. SY 2006-2007
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A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of Nursing

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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By: Achacoso, Justin Carlo S. Cuneta, Reina A. Dela Cruz, Mary Chloe S. Detorio, Shiela Mae A. Ilano, Maria Catherine S. Magday, Jamssen A. Recana, Christine Erikson Robles, Pearly Anne N. Turingan, Juan Paolo Q. 10

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(last line from bottom of page)

October 15, 2006

APPENDIX B
APPROVAL SHEET
This hereto entitled Comparative Study on the Effectivity of Selective Family Leguminocaeae for Alternative Anti-Sera A By: Arcabal, Felmark I. Garcia, Charisse Kaye A. Miranda, Hazel Marie V. Tan, Christine H. Velasquez, Cecille M. In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for ORAL EXAMINATION. PENELOPE DAGMAN, RMT Adviser Approved by the Oral Examination Committee on October 23, 2006.

RAQUEL L. PASIGPASIGAN, Ed.D. Chair ROSANA TALA, RMT Member ALLAN AURELIO, RMT Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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October 23, 2006 MA. TERESA S. MARCELO, RMT Dean, Medical Technology

APPENDIX C ABSTRACT
Title: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Offered In Selected Public and Private Colleges Nery, Joanna Marie Ragub, Jamilah Sabandal, Girlie Mae Sales, Veronica Soriano, Suzanne Suarez, Ma. Angeline Joanne Tadao, Maria Thereza Aurelian, Mark Anthony Duremdes, Jonas

Proponents:

Background: There is nursing shortage in the United States because of the steep population growth resulting in an increasing need for health care services, a diminishing pipeline of new students in nursing, and aging nursing work force and the lack of interest among youths to take up nursing because of the difficult and risky working conditions. In the Philippines, nursing education extensively exist in order to meet the demands of the global market. Public and private schools offering nursing education continue to proliferate in the country and many high school graduates take up the program since definite employment awaits the new professionals. Purpose: The study sought to compare four selected Colleges of Nursing along eight dimensions namely curriculum, tuition fee, nursing skills laboratory, faculty, classrooms, Instructional Standards, Library and Physical Plant. Setting: The study was conducted in Colleges of Nursing situated in Metro Manila. Two public and two private colleges were involved.

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Thesis Format Guide Subjects: There were 100 respondents in the study. Twenty-five third year regular nursing students from each school were requested to rate the colleges along the different dimensions. Research Design: The study used the descriptive-comparative method of research. Data Collection and Analysis: The respondents used random sampling to select the respondents. The main instrument used to gather data was the survey questionnaire. There were 5 t0 10 statements describing each of the dimension. The respondents were asked to indicate the extent to which the condition or provision exists in the institution where 4 means to a great extent and 1 means not at all. The mean was used to describe the institution along the different dimensions. To analyze differences between two public and two private Colleges of Nursing, t-test was employed. Analysis of variance was used to test whether or not more than two groups are significantly different from each other. Findings: Results revealed that there was no significant difference in the tuition fee and instructional standards of the two public Colleges of Nursing. Results further revealed that there were significant difference between the two public Colleges of Nursing in terms of curriculum, library and physical plant. Public school 2 was better than school 1. Results further revealed that there was significant difference in all the dimensions of the two private Colleges of Nursing. Private school 1 was better than private school 2. Results further revealed that there is a significant difference in the different dimensions of the public and private Colleges of Nursing. Recommendations: (1) Modernization of the library; (2) There should be periodic examination of the curriculum, facilities, equipment and the Related Learning Experience; (3) Provision of a central fire signal system, fire fighting equipment and fire exits; (4) Feedback mechanism should be instituted to continually raise the satisfaction of the students, faculty and personnel.

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APPENDIX D TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page List of Tables List of Figures List of Appendices .. .. .. i ii iii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY Introduction Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework .. .. .... 1 4 5 7 7 8 9 10

Statement of the Problem .. Hypotheses ..

Scope and Delimitations .. Significance of the Study .. Definition of Terms ..

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 14

Thesis Format Guide Foreign Literature Foreign Literature Local Studies Local Studies 11 35 44 62 73

Synthesis and Relevance to the Study

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY Research Design . 79 79 81 81 81

The Population and the Sample of the Study. Description of the Respondents. Instrumentation .

Data Gathering Procedure .

Statistical Treatment of Data.... 82

CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF THE DATA.. 83

CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary Conclusions .. ... 15 96 98

Thesis Format Guide Recommendations.. 101

BIBLIOGRAPHY.. 104 APPENDICES .. 107 110

CURRICULUM VITAE ..

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APPENDIX E LIST OF TABLES

Table: Page

1 Students Profile According to Mean Age.

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2 Students Profile According to Mean Age.

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3 Students Profile According to HSG .. 25 4 Students Profile According to Residence.

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APPENDIX F SAMPLE TABLE WITH ONE PAGE Table 1: T- test value of the scores obtained by different departments
Department General Education Physical Therapy General Education Nursing General Education Medical Technology General Education Non-Teaching Physical Therapy Medical Technology Physical Therapy Nursing Physical Therapy Non-Teaching Medical Technology Nursing Medical Technology Non-Teaching Nursing Non-Teaching x 85.28 78.57 85.28 78.33 85.28 85 85.28 83.095 78.57 85 78.57 78.33 78.57 83.095 85 78.33 85 83.095 78.33 83.095 t - value 0.254 0.209 0.937 0.567 0.200 0.969 0.390 0.141 0.418 0.328 Classification No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference No significant difference

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APPENDIX G SAMPLE TABLE WITH MORE THAN ONE PAGE Table 2: thinking skills activities employed by teachers during the second semester of SY 2006-2007
MEAN A. Brainstorming Members generated ideas related to a keyword and record them. B. Clustering Students apply mental organizers by clustering information into chunks for easier manipulation and remembering C. Inferring Students assume the roles of different people and infer their motives, personalities and thoughts. D. Memory strategies The student use acronyms and memories E. Outlining Students complete an outline that contains some of the main ideas. F. Paraphrasing Students restate a 3.67 INTERPRETATION Often

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short selection of what was heard or read. G. Reciprocal teaching Students take turns at summarizing, questioning, clarifying and predicting

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Table 2 (cont.)
MEAN H. Review Students are actively involved in planning and implementing the review I. Comparing Students examine two or more situations, objects, ideas, or events and seek out relationships, similarities and differences J. Analyzing Students examine the problem to be solved, identifying its elements and finding relationships K. Interpreting Students use their perceptions in examining their assumptions when making a judgment or reaching a conclusion 3.77 INTERPRETATION Often

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APPENDIX H LIST OF FIGURES

Figure: Page . 54

1 The Most Preferred Subject

2 The Type of Teachers Student Want . 55 3 What Students Think About 4 The Most Serious Problem 5 What Students Want to Improve 6 How Students Have the Most Fun
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7 What Students Would Do if They . 58 8 Students Want Their Brother/Sister . 59 9 What Students Would Do for Their.. . 60 10 11 12
Students Want Their Friend to Do . 61 What Students Would Like Most . 62 What Students Find Easiest To Do . 63 21

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What Students Want To Do Most . 64 Students Prefer to Marry . 65

What Students Would Most Want to Be . 66

APPENDIX I SAMPLE OF BAR GRAPH

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APPENDIX J SAMPLE OF PIE GRAPH

9% 1% 1% 3% 9% Medical Exam Medical Consultation Dental Exam Dental Consultation BP Check-up Treatment 77%

Figure 2. Summary of Health Services Rendered to Personnel

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APPENDIX J SAMPLE OF LINE GRAPH

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