What Should Be in Your Thesis Source: http://www.jpsimbulan.net/thesis-writing-guide/how-to-write-a-thesisCHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEMChapter 1 includes the following subtopics namely:Rationale1. Background of the study 2. Describe the problem situation considering global, national and local forces. 3. Justify the existence of the problem situation by citing statistical data and authoritative sources. 4. Make a clinching statement that will relate the background to the proposed research problem. Theoretical FrameworkDiscuss the theories and/or concepts, which are useful in conceptualizing the research.Conceptual Framework/Paradigm1. Identify and discuss the variables related to the problem. 2. Present a schematic diagram of the paradigm of the research and discuss the relationship of the elements/variables therein. Statement of the Problem1. The general problem must be reflective of the title. 2. It should be stated in such a way that it is not answerable by yes or no, not indication of when and where. Rather, it should reflect between and among variables. 3. Each sub-problem should cover mutually exclusive dimensions (no overlapping). 4. The sub-problem should be arranged in logical order from the actual to analytical following the flow in the research paradigm. Hypothesis (Optional)1. A hypothesis should be measurable/ desirable. It expresses expected relationship between two or more variables. It is based on the theory and/or empirical evidence. 2. There are techniques available to measure or describe the variables. It is on a one to one correspondence with the specific problems of the study. 3. A hypothesis in statistical form have the following characteristics: 4. It is used when the test of significance of relationships and differentiate of measures is involved. 5. The level of significance if stated. Assumption1. An assumption should be based on the general and specific problems. 2. It is stated in simple, brief, generally accepted statement. Scope and DelimitationIndicate the principal variables, locale, timeframe, and justification.Importance of the Study1. It describes the contributions of the study as new knowledge, make the findings more conclusive. 2. It cites the usefulness of the study to the specific groups. Definition of Terms1. Only important terms taken from the title, a statement of the problem, assumptions, hypothesis, and the research paradigm are to be defined. 2. The terms should be arranged alphabetically and should be defined lexically and/or operationally. 3. The operational definition may include measures or indices used in measuring each concept.

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIESThis chapter starts with a brief introductory paragraph concerning the researchers exploration of related literature and studies on the research problem. It states the main coverage of said chapter, to wit: 1) Related Literature and 2) Related Studies.4. It should be organized thematically to confirm to the specific problems; 5. It should synthesize evidence from all studies reviewed to get an overall understanding of the state of the knowledge in the problem area; 6. As much as possible, the reviewed papers should be limited within the last ten years. 7. A clinching statement showing how the related materials had assisted the researchers in the present study should be the last part. CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGYThis chapter of a thesis commences a brief statement and enumerating the main topics that are to be covered in it; namely; 1) Research Design; 2) Sources of Data (Locale of the Study and Population/Sampling); 3) Instrumentation and Data Collection; and 4) Tools for Data Analysis.Research DesignThe appropriate research design should be specified and described.Sources of DataDescribe the locale of the study and the research population.Locale of the StudyDescribes the place where the study was conducted and the rationale behind its choice.Population/SamplingDescribe the population of interest and the sampling of subjects used in the study.Instrumentation and Data Collection Describe the instrument, what it will measure, how to interpret, to whom it will be administered and if it is necessary, describe how it will be administered. Discuss how the validity and the reliability will be established. Specify the level of reliability (probability). Give details of instruction given to assistants if persons other than the researcher gather data. State qualifications of informants if used in the study. Tools for Data Analysis Determine and justify the statistical treatment for each sub-problem Determine and justify the scales of values used and the descriptive equivalent ratings, if any. CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATAPresentation of Data Present the findings of the study in the order of the specific problem as stated in the statement of the Problem. Present the data in these forms: Tabular Textual Graphical (optional) The ZOOM LENS approach may be used for purposes of clarity in the presentation of data, i.e. general to particular, macro to micro or vice versa.Analysis of the DataData may be analyzed quantitatively or qualitatively depending on the level of measurement and the number of dimensions and variables of the study.Analyze in depth to give meaning to the data presented in the data presented in the table. Avoid table reading.State statistical descriptions in declarative sentences, e.g. in the studies involving:Correlation State level of correlation State whether positive or negative Indicate the level of significance Make a decision Differences of Measures State the obtained statistical results Indicate the level of significance of the difference Make a decision Interpretation of Data1. Establish interconnection between and among data 2. Check for indicators whether hypothesis/es is/are supported or not by findings. 3. Link the present findings with the previous literature. 4. Use parallel observations with contemporary events to give credence presented in the introduction. 5. Draw out the implications.

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSSummary of Findings This describes the problem, research design, and the findings (answer to the questions raised). The recommended format is the paragraph form instead of the enumeration form. For each of the problems, present: The salient findings, The results of the hypothesis tested Conclusions These are brief, generalized statements in answer to the general and each of the specific sub-problems. These contain generalized in relation to the population. These are general inferences applicable to a wider and similar population. Flexibility is considered in making of conclusions. It is not a must to state conclusions on a one-to-one correspondence with the problems and the findings as all variables can be subsume in one paragraph. Conclusions may be used as generalizations from a micro to a macro-level or vice versa (ZOOM LENS approach). Recommendations They should be based on the findings and conclusion of the study. Recommendations may be specific or general or both. They may include suggestions for further studies. They should be in non-technical language. They should be feasible, workable, flexible, doable, adaptable. An action plan is optional. BIBLIOGRAPHYIt should include all materials used and reviewed by the researcher arranged according to type, e.g. books, periodicals, unpublished materials, etc.APPENDIXIt may contain the following:1. Letters and other forms of communication 2. Instruments used 3. Sample computations 4. Additional tables and figures CURRICULUM VITAENote: The thesis writer is advised to consult his/her graduate school dean for institutional policies on the format of the thesis/dissertation and CHED Requirements.Source: http://www.jpsimbulan.net/thesis-writing-guide/how-to-write-a-thesis