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Revised Manuscript Template for Undergraduate Research1

IMRAD FORMAT FOR QUANTITATIVE STUDIES
1st Semester/SY 2021-2022

Manuscript Contents Suggested # of pages

Preliminaries (standard format recommended by the UM)
Title Page (Title: min. 8 words, max of 20 words) 1
Approval Sheet 1
Table of Contents 1
List of Tables 1
List of Figures 1
Abstract (single [double spaced] paragraph) 150-200 words in block format | Brief and
comprehensive summary of the study. Three keywords/Simple past refers to work done 1
Introduction (Indicates what is already known and what gaps exist/urgency to conduct
the study (double spaced) (500 - 1000words) 8-10

1st paragraph states the problem situation of DV with source/s.

2nd paragraph mentions the importance of DV and studies/researches on it with source.
3rd paragraph is the link of the independent variable/s with source/s followed by one or
two sentences discussion of each IV.
4th paragraph states the research gap, urgency of the study and contribution to the
literature and new knowledge if any.
5th paragraph mentions the significance of the study, state the general importance of
your study and the social value of your research. You may or may not cite sources/
Could be the last paragraph after outlining the study objectives
-Research Questions (max of 3) & Hypothesis
Note: Relevant literature (must be integrated in all paragraphs)
Verb tense: Simple present - refers to established knowledge in the literature

Method (How was the study conducted?) (500 - 1,000 words) 1-3
1. Participants (1 Paragraph)
a. Who participated? How many? How were they selected? Provide
demographic characteristics and details and justification of data sampling
-clearly discuss the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
2. Materials/Instruments (1 paragraph)
a. Described the materials used and explain how they were used in the study.
b. They may be in written form adapted/constructed/modified by the
researchers and discuss the questionnaire validation and reliability (for
researcher-made)/May also include the use of technology/tools in data
collection
3. Design and Procedure (1-2 paragraphs)
a. Describes the research protocol, explains how measurements were made,
and what calculations were performed.
b. Describes the design of the study
c. Discusses the appropriateness of the design and method.
d. Present the execution of the study
e. Procedure that are followed in data gathering
f. Last paragraph, a brief description of statistical tests used (if applicable)
Verb tense: Simple past - refers to work done

1Inadherence to the proposed revision of the manuscript templates for undergraduate thesis from the suggested template released by the Research and
Publication Center proposed by VP Maria Linda B. Arquiza. Date of COO’s approval: 8/5/2021.
Date of Implementation: 1st semester/SY 2021-2022 | IMRAD
Results and Discussion (core findings of the study) (500 - 1, 500 words) -
a. Logical sequence based on the raised RQs in Introduction
b. Discussion, provide a summary of the findings and implications
This must be supported by literature discussion: Structure: Ex. RQ1:
Results (tabular or chart)
Description of the Results
Discussion/Interpretation/Implications of the Results

Verb tense: Results (simple past)/ Discussion (simple present)

Conclusions and Recommendations

a. It summarizes what the study proposed, discussed, and accomplished -
b. Recommendations should be written to address limitations and suggest how
they might be overcome in future work.

Verb tense: Simple present - emphasis on what should now be accepted as

established knowledge
References
a. An alphabetical listing of all the published work cited in the text of the paper -
b. *Observe proper writing and referencing styles (discipline-based)

*Writing and Referencing Styles

• MLA for language-related researches -
• Harvard for Business-Accountancy-related researches
• APA 7th Edition for Social Sciences-related researches
• IEEE or ACM Citation Guidelines for Engineering/CS/IT researches

Appendices
(Center appendix heading and title, bold text then, label appendices as Appendix A, Appendix B, etc.) -
A. Survey-Questionnaire
B. Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study
C. Letter of Acceptance to Participate in the Study
D. Statistician’s Computations of data with Tables (remove if NA)
E. Grammarly Accuracy Inspection Report by the Adviser (threshold: 95%)
F. Turnitin Result (Only the Similarity Index Part) (threshold: 20%)

Other supporting documents used in the study (Separate Folder)

Scanned/PDF copy of the following, to wit:

A. Undergraduate Research Agreement Form (per researcher)

A - I - forms shall be
Ref. (F-13100-021/ Rev. 1/ Effectivity: February 15, 2019) provided by the
Research and
B. Assignment of Research Personnel Publication Center
Ref. F-13100-019 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018 (RPC)
C. Title Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and RC)
Ref. F-13100-003/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017
D. Parent Consent
Ref. F-13050-023/ Rev. #6/ Effectivity: July 23, 2021
E. Validation Sheet for Interview Guide (Panel 1 and 2) - Qualitative Research
Ref. F-13100-022/ Rev. # 0/ Effectivity: July 26, 2019

F. Questionnaire Validation Sheet (Panel 1 and 2) - Quantitative Research

Ref. F-13100-004/ Rev. # 1/ Effectivity: July 24, 2017
G. Outline Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and 2)
Ref. F-13100-012 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: December 1, 2017
H. Final Defense Evaluation Form (Panel 1 and 2)
Ref. F-13100-013 /Rev. # 2 /Effectivity: August 29, 2018
I. Routing Form
Ref. F-13100-018 /Rev. # 0 /Effectivity: January 25, 2018

1Inadherence to the proposed revision of the manuscript templates for undergraduate thesis from the suggested template released by the Research and
Publication Center proposed by VP Maria Linda B. Arquiza. Date of COO’s approval: 8/5/2021.
Date of Implementation: 1st semester/SY 2021-2022 | IMRAD
Local Forms
J. Endorsement for Outline/Final Defense
K. Data Analyst’s/Statistician’s Certification
L. Appointment to the Data Analyst/Statistician
M. Notice of Outline/Final Defense
N. Certificate of Appearance
O. Official Receipt (OR)
Optional
A. Verbatim comments of the respondents (available upon request)
B. Tally/Original data (available upon request)
C. Tabulations (available upon request)

Layout
Font Style : Arial Regular | Font Size: 12 for regular texts; 11 for excerpts/analytical transcript
Margin : Top 1”, Bottom 1“, Left 1.5”, and Right 1”
Orientation : Portrait
Paper Size : A4 (8.26” x 11.69”)

Paragraph
Use italics for emphasis, not bold or underlining
Use justified alignment paragraphs throughout (not left flush)
No space after or before paragraphs
Use double-spaced format
Bold style is reserved for headings only.
Table lines: make visible only top, bottom, and heading horizontal lines, no vertical lines

Center Title
Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion,
Conclusions and Recommendations, References, and Appendices heading and title, bold text

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION CENTER PERSONNEL

A. Zone 1 | DBAE/DAE
Dr. Hazel Princess M. Rebollo
Email: rpctagumzone1@umindanao.edu.ph

B. Zone 2 | DEE/CS-IT/DCJE
Prof. John Jefferson Dela Cruz
Email: rpctagumzone2@umindanao.edu.ph

C. Zone 3 | DTE/DASE
Prof. Lovely Mae R. Prieto
Email: rpctagumzone3@umindanao.edu.ph

Dr. Larcyneil P. Pascual

Head, Research and Publication Center
Email: rpctagum@umindanao.edu.ph

Turnitin concerns, turnitintagum@umindanao.edu.ph

1Inadherence to the proposed revision of the manuscript templates for undergraduate thesis from the suggested template released by the Research and
Publication Center proposed by VP Maria Linda B. Arquiza. Date of COO’s approval: 8/5/2021.
Date of Implementation: 1st semester/SY 2021-2022 | IMRAD