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(See page 176 Take note of instructions in spacing, font type and size.)

NOTE: (1) Recommended fonts: Tahoma, Calibri, Times New Roman or Arial.(2) All throughout your study, maintain 1-1/2 left side margin.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOSCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

This Undergraduate Thesis entitled XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX prepared and submitted by -------------------Name/s, all caps---------------------------------------------- in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of ---------BACHELOR OF----, all caps------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for ORAL EXAMINATION.

THESIS COMMITTEE

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_______________________________________________________________MemberMember-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PANEL OF EXAMINERSApproved by the Committee on oral Examination with a grade of __________________.

_____________________________Member

_________________________________________________________________MemberAdviser

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree BACHELOR OF ________-all caps-----------------------------------------------------------------------.

____________________________Chair

MO/DD/YRDate of Oral Examination

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers in this study would like to thank the following people for making this

study possible:

Dr./Professor/Engineer (as the case may be), our adviser for his/her constructive

criticisms, suggestions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------;

Dr./Professor/Engineer (as the case may be), whose knowledge-------------------------------

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Friends----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Others who have helped in your study -----------------------------------------------------------------

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And most importantly, we thank our Lord God, our Creator-------------------------------------

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We thank all of them most sincerely--------------------------------------------------------------------

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ABSTRACT

(See pages 21)

(Note: a) Use either simple present or past tense;b) past tense, to signal the research has been completed;c) present tense, to situate the research in an emphatic or psychological immediate present.d) Use single space.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(See page 177-178)(NOTE: Pay attention to instructions on the right side of the pages.)

LIST OF TABLES

(See p180 or refer to existing works in the library.)

LIST OF FIGURES

(Refer to existing works in the library.)

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale of the Study(See Chapter 5, pp 45-50)

(Have your introduction here 2-3 paragraphs or more.)(Note: 1) In your entire text, use the third person to refer to yourselves: The researchers/the group/etc. .2) Construct declarative sentences in the text; do not shift to the imperative or interrogative, except in the sub-problems.3) Harmonize your verb tenses with the nature of the content of the specific parts of the paper. Shift tenses only within a discourse:(a) If the statement is factual (simple present)(b) If the definite past is obvious or accompanied by a matching adverb(c) If there is duration in a still existing event (present perfect).4) In the introduction:a) use the present perfect (has/have + V-en) to show that the topic has been of interest for some time;b) use the simple present to express currency of interest.5) Use double space for the all three chapters.

This study is conducted to../this study is undertaken to /this studyseeks to .(See pp 48-50)(Note: In the rationale proper, use the simple present tense to emphasize currency of reason. )

Review of Related Literature (See pp 52-58)

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Theoretical Background--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(See pp 56-58)

THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this study was to investigate/to determine/to examine and analyze/ to

find out/to identify/to assess/to measure..

(See pp 63-68)

(Note: 1) For the general statement of the problem, use the simple past tense.2) For the wh sub-problems, use the simple present tense.

Significance of the Study

This study would be beneficial to the following:

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(See p70)

(Note: Use present MODALS - will (intention or future results)can (ability)may, could, can (possibility or course of action)should (advisability, desirability)

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(See p76)

(Note: Use simple past for your introductory paragraph.)

Research Environment

(See pp76 & 80)

(Note: 1) Use simple present when referring to location;2) Use simple past for temporary set-up.)

Research Partcipants

(See pp 77-78 & 80)

(Note: Use the simple past.)

Research Instrument

(See pp81-82)

(Note: Use the simple past.)

Research Procedures

(See pp 81-83)

(Note: Use the simple past.)

Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined as used in study/the following are the operational

definition of terms:

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(See pp90-91)

(Note: Use simple present.)

CHAPTER 2

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents, analyzes, and interprets the data gathered -------------------------

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The tables presented are gathered by the researchers -----------------------------------------

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(See pp115-128)

(Note: 1) Presentation of data:a) For the introduction of tables, use the simple present; b) For the results/readings, use the simple past.2) Analysis and Interpretation:a) Use simple past when referring to the participants responses/behaviors;b) Use simple present when assessing factually and when interpreting in the light of present times.

CHAPTER 3

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

It was the purpose of this study to ------------------------------------------------------

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(See pp131-134)(Note: Use the simple past tense.)1) Restate questions in SOP (paraphrased or original as in SOP).2) Mention the Methodology (brief description)3) Answer questions from the Questionnaire/Interviw in summative style

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the findings----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(See pp134-138)(Note: (1) Use the simple present tense.2)The Conclusion provides: a) the closure (b) judgment/decision after the investigation (c) generalization based on the target population, not the sample population. Ex.: Target population Whole USCAvailable population USC students in your collegeSample population 4th year USC students in your college

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the findings and conclusions, these are the recommendations of this

study:

1. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(See 138-142)(Note: Use present MODALS of advisability/obligation.)

BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES/WORKS CITED

(See pp 143-164)

APPENDIX A

Transmittal Letter

(This is an example of the letter, also called cover letter, that you will write to ask permission from a person/company/organization/non-government org./government org. to allow you conduct a questionnaire or an interview.)

APPENDIX B

QUESTIONNAIRE

(If there is a STRUCTURED INTERVIEW, make it APPENDIX C.)

(For an example of a questionnaire, see pp 96-99.

For the interview, see pp 107-114.)

(If you are conducting an interview, you should show the questions and corresponding

answers of the people interviewed.)

APPENDIX D

CURRICULUM VITAE

(See p179)