The document outlines the process of writing a thesis, highlighting the importance of formulating a significant research problem and providing a structured approach to thesis development. It details the necessary steps, from gathering information and defending the research proposal to writing various chapters and preparing for final defense. It also emphasizes characteristics of a good research problem, including specificity, measurability, and relevance to community development.

1. WRITING
THESIS

2. WHAT IS THESIS?
Presented by Donna Stroupe
A thesis begins with a problem that needs to be solved or
addressed. It is a written product of the systematic study
of a significant problem.
It is a formal essay whose main objective is to convey a
logical argument upholding the researcher’s point of view
particularly his solution to a problem.
A thesis is a product of the writers inquisitive mind
and is based on his own inquiry and critical thinking.

3. OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS IN THESIS
WRITING
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01
02
03
04
Information athering to formulate asignificant
research problem 09
10
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Gathering ofcomprehensive references from the
library and other sources.
Defense of the proposed research topics/title.
Conceptualization of aa good research problem for the title
defense

4. OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS IN THESIS
WRITING
07
05
06
07
08
Proper documentation of reviewed related literature
and studies 09
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Defense of the thesis proposal
Formulation of a good thesis proposal( writing
chapters I-III)
Extensive consultation with the thesis adviseer and the
thesis coordinator throughout the research work

5. OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS IN THESIS
WRITING
07
09
10
11
12
Preparing for the research instrument 09
10
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Writing of chapter IV to present data and its analysis
and interpretation.
Analysis of data in coordination with the adviser and
statistician
Field work to gather needed research data

6. OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS IN THESIS
WRITING
07
13
14
15
16
Writing of chapter V to present the summary of
findings,the researcher’sconclusion and
recommendations
09
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Conducting a mock defense as prescribed and
scheduled bt the thesis adviser
Preparing the powerpoint presentation of the thesis
paper for defense
Reviewing and editing the manuscript for the final defense
in coordination with the thesis adviser.

7. OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS IN THESIS
WRITING
07
17
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Submitting the thesis paper for final defense
09
10
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Submission of the four (4) hardbound copies of the
thesis paper for final signature
Submission of the revised thesis paper for content
approval
Revising the thesis paper based on the panelists’
recommendation

8. I. Preliminary Matters
• Title Page
• Approval Sheets
• Abstract
• Acknowledgement
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
II. Text of Main Body
• Chapter I
• Chapter II
• Chapter III
• Chapter IV
• Chapter V
PARTS OF THESIS PAPER
III. Back Matters
• Reference or
Bibliography
• Appendix
• Curriculum Vitae or
Biographical Sketch

9. CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS
SETTING
• INTRODUCTION
• BACKGROUNF OF THE STUDY
• STATEMEN OF THE PROBLEM
• HYPOTHESIS
• SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK/RESEARCH
PARADIGM
• SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE
STUDY
• DEFINITION OF TERMS

10. CHAPTER II:REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE AND STUDIES
• FOREIGN LITERATURE
• LOCAL LITERATURE
• FOREIGN STUDIES
• LOCAL STUDIES
• SYNTHESIS

11. CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• RESEARCH DESIGN
• RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY
• RESEARCH LOCALE
• INSTRUMENTATION
• DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE
• STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

12. CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS,
AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
• CONCLUSION
• RECOMMENDATION

13. 01
THE FIRST MAJOR STEP: FORMULATION
OF A GOOD RESEARCH PROBLEM
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A good research problem should
be specific
CHARACTERISTIC OF A GOOD
RESEARCH PROBLEM
It should be measurable
It is achievable
It is realistic
It is time-bound
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15. 1.A good research problem must be timely and or up-to-date in
today’s modern world
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
2.It must be researchable through a scientfic methodology
3. It must be innovative or is a probable step to produce novel
solution
4. It’s solution must be relevantand beneficial to a good member of
people.
5.It should be interesting and challenging
6.It has enough related readings to help the researcher in making a
comprehensive exploration.
7. Its solution is significant to community or local and national
development
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16. 1.Personal experience in life
2.Existing programs that need to be
improved
3.Further inquiry of a conducted study
4.Through consultation with experts
5.Through extensive readings in the
library
POSSIBLE SOURCES OF RESEARCH
PROBLEMS

17. Thank You