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RATIONALE PAPER
Ria Liza C. Canlas, MEM, CE
1. BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
GENERAL
SUBJECT AREA
SPECIFIC
TOPIC
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EXAMPLE - CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
MATERIALS
COMPOSITES
MODIFIED
CONCRETE
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EXAMPLE -MECHANICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
/MACHINE DESIGN/ ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
BIODEGRADABLE
MATERIALS &
ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF
ENERGY
MACHINE THAT
PROCESS
BIODEGRADABLE
MATERIALS TO
PRODUCE ENERGY
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2. DEFINITION OF THE TOPIC
A. IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE
(RATIONALE)
Value of the study to the researcher and
stakeholders
The rationale and timeliness and relevance
Possible solutions to problems
Who are the beneficiaries and what are the
benefits
Possible contribution to the body of
knowledge

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DEFINITION OF THE TOPIC
B. MANAGEABILITY (SCOPE &
DELIMITATIONS)
WHAT the study is all about
WHERE and WHEN the study is to be
conducted
WHO the subjects are or FOR WHOM the
subject is being made
WHY the subject is conducted
HOW it will be resolved


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DEFINITION OF THE TOPIC
C. AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES
(SOURCES OF INFORMATION)
- Improvement of an existing knowledge or
ART
- Mention the prior art
- Mention the related literature (source)
- Mention the possible source of materials,
manpower and machine (tools)
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REFERENCES
FROM A BOOK:
Author: (Surname, First Name M.I.)
Title of Book:
Copyright Year:
Edition:
Place of Publication:
Publisher:

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REFERENCES
FROM A PERVIOUS THESIS:
Author: (Surname, First Name M.I.)
Title of Thesis:
Degree Awarded:
Date Granted:
School/University:
Location
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REFERENCES
FROM AN ELECTRONIC SOURCES:
Author: (Surname, First Name M.I.)
Title of Document:
Title of Complete Work:
Date:
Full URL (Uniform Resource Locator):
Servers Identification:
Directory Path:
File Name:
Date of Access:
3. EXPECTED OUTPUT
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
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EXPECTED OUTPUT
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
captures the topic
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
detailed objectives to
attain the General
Objective
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EXAMPLE
To develop a machine that will process
biodegradable materials to form energy
(OUTPUT: the machine)
To characterize the biodegradable
waste materials; To determine the
design parameters of the
machine; To design the machine;
To fabricate the machine; To test
the machine; To evaluate the
machine
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EXAMPLE
To develop a cosmetic product
utilizing calamansi leaves
(OUTPUT: the cosmetic product)
To characterize the raw
materials; To determine the
co-substances ; To identify
the process; To develop the
product; To test and
evaluate the product
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Thank you!!!
Ria Liza C. Canlas, MEM, CE