THESIS / PROJECT STUDY PROPOSAL

(Format & Style)

Preliminaries
Title Page
Acceptance Sheet
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables NOTE: All text in the paper shall
List of Appendices be in bookman old style, font size
12, spacing at 1.5, except in the
Chapter dedication….
1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Objectives (example)
Design and construct …
Create and interface… (for computer technology)
Test and revise ….
Determine….
Significance
Scope and Delimitation

2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Analysis of the problem (process flow of the existing process or practice or root-cause analysis)
Review of Related Literature & Studies (at least 10 combined non-patent literatures)
State-of-the-art landscape
Prior arts (3 patent documents)
Synthesis (with matrix of prior arts)
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Model
Operational Definition of Terms

3 DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT

Design phase
Concept Design (show technical 3-dimensional or Orthographic drawing, CADD, blueprint, block
diagram & process flow with steps)
Calculations & Dimensions
Supplies and Materials
Tools, Instruments and Equipment

Development phase
Construction, Assembly, and Fabrication Procedure (based on objectives with
corresponding
drawings)
Designing and developing plan
Developing program (for comp tech)
Developing and assembling circuit and mechanism Patterned to objectives in
chapter 1
Interfacing program and parts
Pilot-testing and revising malfunctioning parts
Construction Time Frame (Gantt chart)
Costing
Material & Equipment Cost
 Project Cost

Project Testing, Validation and Revision Phase

Prototyping
Experimental testing
Fine-tuning

Evaluation phase
Research Design
Research Instrument
Evaluators
Sampling
Locale
Data Gathering Procedure / Evaluation of the Project
Statistical Treatment and Analysis of Data

References

A. Books
Bagadion Jr, B. (2006). Steering Community-Driven Projects for Environmental
Protection. AIM Center for Development Management. UNDP-ENR CORE
Programme. pp. 3-30.

B. Periodicals
Journals
Buenavista, G., Sumbalan, A., & Coxhead, I. (2002). How Do Research Projects
Influence the Design of Local Policies for Environmental and Natural Resource
Management? Philippine Journal of Development. Philippine Institute for
Development Studies. Vol. XXIX, No.1. pp. 143-147.

Newspaper
Angara, E. (2008, July 13). Rich Countries and Global Warming. Manila Bulletin.
P.10.

Magazines
Caplan, J. (2009, 08 June). Going Green. Boycotts are so 20th Century. Time.
p.40.

C. Other Sources
Encyclopedia
Brennan, M. (2007). Environment. The New Book of Knowledge. Vol. 5. USA:
Scholastic Library Publishing, Inc. pp. 299-307.

Dictionary
Waite, M. (ed.) (1996). The Little Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press.
Oxford, New York.

Reports
ABS-CBN, (2009, 09 March). Project 4 – Bgy. Bagumbuhay Waste Management.

Conference
 Alto, R. (2002). VTET Institution-Industry Linkage in the Colombo Plan Region.
Conference on “The Impact of Policy Systems in VTET in the Asia-Pacific
Region”. SEAMEO VOCTECH. 2002, March 27-29. pp. 127-131.

Interview, personally conducted

Espina, J. (2009, February). Assistant Head, CENRO – DavaoGST Format
City. (Proposal)
An interview.

Focus group discussion

(2009, July). Focus Group Discussion on Solid Waste Management. Barangay
officials, CT, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City.

Lecture / Information Sheets

Canlas, R. (2007). SWOT Analysis. Corporate Planning Information Sheet. TUP –
Manila.

Government Document
Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED) (2006, July).
Programs and Services. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Makati City,
Philippines.

Unpublished Manuscripts and Dissertations

Ciriaco, P. (1996). Technology Application and Management of Wastewater in
Selected Industries of Metro Cebu. Unpublished dissertation, TUP, Manila.

D. Electronic sources
On-Line Sources
Appendix C: Discussion Guide (undated). Drowsy Driving Forum Groups Young
Males. Last Modified 09/14/09] Retrieved: 14 September 2009. Available:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/drowsy_driving1/listening/appen
dixC.htm

On-Line Abstract
Chang, S. & Nishat, S. (undated). Integrated Solid Waste Management for the
City of Greensboro, NC: A Linear Programming Model. Abstract from: North
Carolina A&T State University. File: ______ Item: ______ Last Modified
09/14/09] Retrieved: 14 September 2009. Available:
http://www2.widener.edu/~sxw0004/abstract34.html#anchor310401

Electronic Data File

JICA (2005). Keys to Japan. [CD-ROM]

The World Bank (undated). Philippines Environment Monitor Video Series 2000-
2006. A special project of the World Bank. [CD-ROM]

NOTE: Wikipedia is NOT allowed.

Appendices
Curriculum Vitae GST Format (Proposal)
 THESIS / PROJECT STUDY
(Final format & Style)

Preliminaries
Title Page
Approval Sheet
Abstract
Certificate of Originality
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables NOTE: All text in the paper shall be
List of Appendices in bookman old style, font size 12,
spacing at 1.5, except in the
Chapter dedication….
1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Objectives (example)
Design and construct …
Create and interface… (for computer technology only)
Test and revise ….
Determine….
Significance
Scope and Delimitation

2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Analysis of the problem (process flow of the existing process or practice or root-cause
analysis)
Review of Related Literature & Studies (at least 10 combined non-patent literatures)
State-of-the-art landscape
Prior arts (3 patent documents)
Synthesis (with matrix of prior arts)
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Model
Operational Definition of Terms

3 DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT

Design phase
Concept Design (show technical 3-dimensional or Orthographic drawing, CADD, &
blueprint)
Calculations & Dimensions
Supplies and Materials
Tools, Instruments and Equipment

Development phase
Construction, Assembly, and Fabrication Procedure (based on objectives with
corresponding
drawings)
Designing and developing plan
 Developing program (for comp tech only)
Patterned to objectives in
Developing and assembling circuit and mechanism chapter 1
Interfacing program and parts
Pilot-testing and revising malfunctioning parts
Construction Time Frame (Gantt chart)
Costing
Material & Equipment Cost
Project Cost

Project Testing, Validation and Revision Phase

Prototyping
Experimental testing
Fine-tuning

Evaluation phase
Research Design
Research Instrument
Evaluators
Sampling
Locale
Data Gathering Procedure / Evaluation of the Project
Statistical Treatment and Analysis of Data

4 RESULTS & DISCUSSION OF EVALUATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE

COMPLETED PROJECT
Results & Discussion of Project Evaluation
Presentation of Data
Analysis & Interpretation of Data
Findings of the Study
Structure of the Project
Parts, Functions and Interrelationship (show block diagram & process
flow with steps, & modular programming)
Capabilities
Limitations
Features / Specifications / Technical effect
Process
Operating Procedures
Maintenance
Safety & Control Measures

5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
GST Format (Final)

References

A. Books
Bagadion Jr, B. (2006). Steering Community-Driven Projects for Environmental
Protection. AIM Center for Development Management. UNDP-ENR CORE
Programme. pp. 3-30.

B. Periodicals
Journals
Buenavista, G., Sumbalan, A., & Coxhead, I. (2002). How Do Research Projects
Influence the Design of Local Policies for Environmental and Natural Resource
Management? Philippine Journal of Development. Philippine Institute for
Development Studies. Vol. XXIX, No.1. pp. 143-147.
Newspaper
Angara, E. (2008, July 13). Rich Countries and Global Warming. Manila Bulletin.
P.10. GST Format (Final)

Magazines
Caplan, J. (2009, 08 June). Going Green. Boycotts are so 20th Century. Time.
p.40.

C. Other Sources
Encyclopedia
Brennan, M. (2007). Environment. The New Book of Knowledge. Vol. 5. USA:
Scholastic Library Publishing, Inc. pp. 299-307.

Dictionary
Waite, M. (ed.) (1996). The Little Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press.
Oxford, New York.

Reports
ABS-CBN, (2009, 09 March). Project 4 – Bgy. Bagumbuhay Waste Management.

Conference
Alto, R. (2002). VTET Institution-Industry Linkage in the Colombo Plan Region.
Conference on “The Impact of Policy Systems in VTET in the Asia-Pacific
Region”. SEAMEO VOCTECH. 2002, March 27-29. pp. 127-131.

Interview, personally conducted

Espina, J. (2009, February). Assistant Head, CENRO – DavaoGST Format
City. (Proposal)
An interview.

Focus group discussion

(2009, July). Focus Group Discussion on Solid Waste Management. Barangay
officials, CT, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City.

Lecture / Information Sheets

Canlas, R. (2007). SWOT Analysis. Corporate Planning Information Sheet. TUP –
Manila.

Government Document
Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED) (2006, July).
Programs and Services. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Makati City,
Philippines.

Unpublished Manuscripts and Dissertations

 Ciriaco, P. (1996). Technology Application and Management of Wastewater in
Selected Industries of Metro Cebu. Unpublished dissertation, TUP, Manila.

D. Electronic sources
On-Line Sources
Appendix C: Discussion Guide (undated). Drowsy Driving Forum Groups Young
Males. Last Modified 09/14/09] Retrieved: 14 September 2009. Available:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/drowsy_driving1/listening/appen
dixC.htm

On-Line Abstract GST Format (Final)

Chang, S. & Nishat, S. (undated). Integrated Solid Waste Management for the
City of Greensboro, NC: A Linear Programming Model. Abstract from: North
Carolina A&T State University. File: ______ Item: ______ Last Modified
09/14/09] Retrieved: 14 September 2009. Available:
http://www2.widener.edu/~sxw0004/abstract34.html#anchor310401

Electronic Data File

JICA (2005). Keys to Japan. [CD-ROM]

The World Bank (undated). Philippines Environment Monitor Video Series 2000-
2006. A special project of the World Bank. [CD-ROM]

NOTE: Wikipedia is NOT allowed.

Appendices
Curriculum Vitae

Divider page
Appendices
All proposal appendices / attachments
Questionnaire
Tabulated responses
Communications / Letters / Certifications
Calculations
Other necessary data
Source codes (for comp tech: with comments, log, and error handling)
Evaluation results (final defense)
All appropriate Forms, if any etc.

Divider page
Curriculum Vitae GST Format (Final)