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Mentoring ThesisWriters
Bulacan State UniversityGraduate School
Role of the Thesis Adviser
•To guide the advisee in conceptualizing the study.
• To assist the writer in the preparation of appropriate research design.
• To review the logic and coherence of the research report, the analysis and interpretation of results as well as its relevance to the conceptualization of the research problem.
Basic Essentials
• Research Conceptualization and Development. This refers to “how” to develop the idea for the research project. This involves:
1. Formulating good research problems.Research TitleMajor ProblemSpecific Problems
Criteria in Selecting a GoodResearch Topic
1. Novelty 2. Workability 3. Theoretical Value 4. Practical Value 5. Critical Mass
SAMPLE RESEARCH TITLES
1. Solid Waste Management and Water Quality Assessment:
Strategic Stewardship Research Program for
Sustainable Stakeholder Engagement
2. Garbage to Gobar, Dumpsite to Goldmine: Proposed Solid
Waste Management Recovery Program
SAMPLE RESEARCH TITLES
3. Manpower Needs and Labor Demand Shift in the Clark and
Subic Growth Corridors: Perspective for Academe and
Industry Linkage
4.Breaking Walls,Building Bridges: Matching Teaching and Learning
Styles in Classrooms
Formulating Research Problems
Form and Style in Thesis/Dissertation
Writing
Bulacan State UniversityGraduate School
Elements of A Graduate Thesis/dissertation
•Preliminaries•The Body of the Thesis/ Dissertation•References
Preliminaries
• Title Page• Approval Sheet• Acknowledgemen
t• Table of Contents• List of Tables• List of Figures• Abstract
Chapter 1
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
1. Careful presentation of the importance and validity of the problem.
2. Systematic and orderly presentation of background information with educational trends related to the problem, unsolved issues, and social concerns.
1. Tips in Writing the Introduction(The TIOC Approach)
• Highlight the trend/s in the field• Pinpoint the issues underlying the trend/s• State the overall objective/intent of the
paper in the light of the gap identified• Discuss the possible contribution of the
research attempt to advancing/improving disciplinal theory research, practice and policy
• (cross-reference to strengthen claims)
Significance of the Study
1. Clear presentation of the significance of the study, its role in addressing contemporary issues and problems.
2. Orderly identification of probable users of the research, specific ways on how the findings could be used.
Statement of the Problem
1. Clear identification of the problem statement.
2. Succinct, unambiguous statement of specific problems related to the major problem.
Specific
Measurable
Presents a conjecture
between/among variables
Scope and Delimitations
1. Sufficient delimitation of the problem area in terms of content, time, place, and subjects of the investigation.
Chapter 2
Theoretical Framework
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
1. Clear presentation of the theory which explains why the study exists.
2. Appropriate development of conceptual frame with reference to the problems of the study.
2. Tips in Writing the Theoretical Framework
(The SEC Approach)
• Rule 1: State the theory• Suggested sentence stems
• The theoretical basis of this paper is…• This study is theoretically anchored on…• This paper is premised on…
• Rule 2: Explain the theory• Rule 3: Contextualize the theory
Other Forms of Conceptual F.
Related Literature and Studies
1. Systematic presentation of literature and studies related to the problem.
2. Adequacy of presentation with reference to problem, research design, significant findings.
Hypothesis of the Study
1. Clear-cut statement of hypotheses/assumptions.
• Formulate the hypotheses
• Null hypothesis (H0)
• Research/Alternative hypothesis (H1)
Definition of Terms
1. Use of operational definitions of key variables.
Chapter 3
Methodology of the Study
Method and Techniques
1. Concise description of the research method and justification for its choice.
2. Sufficient description or field procedures followed in the collection of data (when, where, and how data are to be obtained).
Population and Sample of the Study
1. Use of appropriate sampling design and sample size.
Instruments of the Study
1. Appropriate choice and description of the instruments.
2. Detailed procedures on how the instrument was constructed.
3. Adequate information pertaining to validity of the instrument.
Data Processing and Statistical Treatment
1. Appropriateness of statistical treatment and data processing.
Chapter 4
Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data
• The researcher is required to: (1) briefly introduce the topic, (2) present the data, (3) analyze and interpret the results.
• Presentation of the results should follow the order and sequence of the problems raised in Chapter 1.
• The researcher is required to scholarly analyze and interpret the results by providing scientific & unbiased insights concerning the results of the study.
• It is also suggested to integrate the contents of Chapter 2 in the analysis & interpretation of the results.
Chapter 5
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
• The purpose of Chapter 5 is to summarize the entire research project. It would include discussions on what the research is all about, the problems and the hypotheses, and a brief version of the significance of the study.
• The summary would also include the research design, the population and sample, and the statistical techniques used.
• The summary of findings or results of the study is presented in the order of the problems raised in Chapter 1
• The conclusions are based on the findings of the study.
• The recommendations are based on the derived conclusions.
References
Appendices
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Problem Conceptualization and Development
STAGES OF SOCIO-EDUCATIONAL RESERCH
IMPLICATIONS ANDRECOMMENDATIONS
SOCIO-EDUCATIONALPROBLEM
SUMMARY ANDCONCLUSIONS
IDENTIFYING/DEVELOPING RESEARCH QUESTIONS/
PROBLEMS/HYPOTHESES
DATA INTERPRETATION
REVIEWING RELATED LITERATURE AND
STUDIES
DATA PROCESSINGAND ANALYSIS
THEORETICALFRAMEWORK
DATA COLLECTINGFORMULATIONS
HYPOTHESIS
Step 1 :Analysis of Socio-Educational Issues/Problems
• Issue: Need to improve the productivity
of teachers.• Basic Assumption: The administrator’s
leadership behavior plays a key role.
Basic Essentials
• Research Conceptualization and Development. This refers to “how” to develop the idea for the research project. This involves:
1. Formulating good research problems.Research TitleMajor ProblemSpecific Problems
•Research Title:
The Leadership Behavior of School Administrators at BSU and Its Influence
on Teachers Performance
• Major Problem:How do the leadership behaviors of school administrators influence teachers’ performance?
•Specific Problems
1.What is the profile of school administrators in terms of educational preparation, trainings, age, etc.?
2.How may the leadership behavior of school administrators be described in terms of task and relationship dimensions?
3.What is the level of performance of the faculty in terms of: teaching competency, professional development activities, etc.?
4.Do the leadership behavior of school administrators exert significant influence on the performance of the faculty?
2.Formulating good/testable hypothesis
• Research Hypothesis (H) “The leadership behavior of school
administrators influences faculty performance.”• Alternative Hypothesis (H1) “The leadership behavior of school
administrators positively influences faculty performance”.
• Null Hypothesis (Ho) “The leadership behavior of school
administrators does not exert significant influence on faculty performance”.
3 Reviewing Related Literature and Studies.
Established the
need/significance/justificatio
n in conducting the present study.
Provide a historical
background perspective about the
study.
Familiarizes the reader
with previous studies done related to the present topic.
Avoids the unnecessary duplication of
selecting a research
problem which had been done
before.
Figure 2. Importance of the Review of Related Literature
3. Developing theoretical & conceptual frameworks
What is a Theoretical Framework?
1. The Theoretical Framework outlines the theory that one wishes to espouse to verify in the study.
2. The Theoretical Framework is the basic theory which explains why he study exists.
3. The Theoretical Framework is the basis structure upon which concepts are built on.
4. The Theoretical Framework is the research study’s frame of reference that provides the very foundation for which the study is being conducted.
Forms of Theoretical Framework
Example 1 - The study wishes to verify Engel’s law in the context of Cebuano culture in the Philippines.
Example 2 - The study rests on the theory that supervisory effectiveness is influence by the human resource management skills of the leader.
attempts to verify atheory using empiricaldata
asserts / postulates or theory that will be tested in actual operation.
Example 3 - The study posits that managerial effectiveness is influenced by the managers level of training, experience and mental ability.
Sample Theoretical Framework
• The study draws theoretical support from Hemphil’s theory which states that effective leadership behavior is associated with high performance of people in organization. He opined that effective leadership strikes a good balance between attaining the task function of the organization, and maintaining good interpersonal relationship among personnel.
What is a Conceptual Framework?
1. A conceptual framework is the set of terms and relationships within which the problem is formulated.
2. The Conceptual Framework relates or translates the basic theory / postulate into more specific concepts.
3. The Conceptual Framework is usually depicted by a diagram or schematic framework called paradigm.
4. The paradigm is the operational framework of the research study which illustrates the interrelationships among variables.
PROFILE
High Leadership Behavior
1.High in Task2.High in relationship
Average Leadership Behavior
1.High in Task2.Low in Relationship
Low leadership Behavior
1.Low in Task2.Low in Relationship
Teacher’s Performance:
1.Teaching Competency
2.Professional and Personal Characteristic
3.Human Relations4.Punctuality and
Attendance
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DEPENDENT VARIABLE
Conceptual Model of the Study
Step 4 : Develop the research design
Step 5 : Prepare/validate the instrument
Step 6 : Data Collection
Step 7 – Analyze and Interpret the data
Step 8 – Write the research report
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