Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

La Union, Philippines
DMMMSU THESIS AND DISSERTATION FORMAT
A. Preliminary Parts
1. COVER PAGE
2. TITLE PAGE
3. APPROVAL SHEET
4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
5. DEDICATION (Optional)
6. TABLE OF CONTENTS
7. LIST OF TABLES
8. LIST OF FIGURES
9. LIST OF PLATES
10. ABSTRACT
B. Content
Technical Research
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

INTRODUCTION
Situation Analysis
Objectives (General and
Specific)
Time and Place of the Study
Definition of Terms

METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Materials and Procedures
Data to be Gathered
Analysis of Data

Social Research
INTRODUCTION
Situation Analysis
Framework of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Definition of Terms
Symbols and Notations (for
pure math research)
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Sources of Data (include
scope and content)
Instrumentation and Data
Collection
Analysis of Data

Chapter 3

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Chapter 4

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS

C.

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Back Matters
1. LITERATURE CITED
2. APPENDICES
Appendix

Technical
Research
Tables

A
B
C
D
E
F

Figures
Plates
Others

Social Research
Communications
(Template)
Instruments
Tables
Figures
Plates
Others

3. CURRICULUM VITAE
D. OTHERS
1.
2.
3.
4.

Font Style: Times New Roman; Font size:

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Margins: Top - 1.3 inches; Right - 1 inch; Left - 1.5 inches; Bottom - 1 inch
Paper Size:
short bond paper, 8 inches by 11 inches
Cover Page
Title - All capital letters, centered, inverted pyramid
Author(s) - for group research, the name of the lead researcher will appear first
then the names of the other members will follow to be arranged
alphabetically (Maximum of 5 students in a group)
- All capital letters, centered
- First Name, Middle Initial, Family Name
Name of the University, Campus, College, Address - All capital letters, centered
Degree
- All capital letters, centered
Major/Specialization
Only the first letter of the words are capitalized
Date of Completion
Month and Year

5. Spine:
Author(s) - For group research: Lead Author, et.al.
Title
Year
6. Color:
Baccalaureate
Masters
Doctorate

Maroon
Green
Black

7. Title Page - The title page will be the same as the cover page
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8. Thesis Committee Membership (Baccalaureate)

- There will be four members composed of the adviser, technical/external
evaluator, and two other members to be identified by the
Chairman/Dean/Director
- The student(s) will recommend their adviser in consultation with the department
chair, and with the approval of the Dean/Director
- The adviser should be an expert in the field
Oral Examination Committee (Graduate)
1. The OrEC shall be responsible for the conduct and evaluation of the
thesis/dissertation proposal and final examination.
2. The OrEC shall be organized during the Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Seminar.
Membership shall be recommended from the University Pool of Faculty (UPF) by
the student and approved by the Dean.
3. The OrEC shall be composed of the following:
Masters
Level

Discipline

Doctorate
Level

Two

Major Field

Two

One

Foundation/Core

Two

One

Cognate

One

One

Expert Evaluator

One

4. The Chair of the OrEC shall be determined on a collegial basis.

5. An expert evaluator is an authority in a field of specialization in terms of
experience or knowledge. He may be a faculty or a holder of a non-teaching
position in the University or from other agencies, public or private.
6. A members inability to attend an oral examination and non-submission of a
written evaluation of the research will warrant a reconstitution of the OrEC
membership. The OrEC member will notify the Dean of his/her inability to attend
at least four days before the scheduled defense. With unavoidable situation and the
OrEC member submits a written evaluation of the research at least four days
before the oral examination, payment shall be 50%.
7. As part of the administrative responsibility, the Dean, if not a member of the
OREC shall sit in during the oral examination.
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9. Acknowledgements formal, narrative, use the third person

- no picture, no graphics
- no limit as to the number of pages
- Initials of Author(s); no period
10. A one-page dedication may be placed after the Acknowledgments. However there
should be no title on this page.
11. Table of Contents
- Preliminaries
- Contents/Text
- Literature Cited
- Appendices
Page numbers should be flushed to the right margin
12. List of Tables
- Include only the tables that appear in the text.
- There should be continuous numbering (in Hindu Arabic form) of tables in the
text
13. List of Figures
- Include only the figures (graphs, charts, other illustrative materials) that appear
in the text.
- There should be continuous numbering (in Hindu Arabic form) of figures in the
text
14. List of Plates
- Include only the plates (pictures) that appear in the text.
- There should be continuous numbering (in Hindu Arabic form) of plates in the
text
15. Tables, Figures, Plates which are in support to basic/primary data in the text will be
placed in the Appendices.
16. Abstract
- Abridged version of the most important results of the study
- Should be placed before Chapter 1
- One page only, maximum of 150 words but be sure that all objectives are
answered
- Single spaced, italics
- Keywords indented, 3 to 5 words only and to be arranged alphabetically
- Should contain the following: rationale, methodology/design (one sentence only)
and salient findings
- Conclusions and recommendations are not to be included
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17. Results and Discussion

- The presentation shall follow the statement of objectives/problems
- Introduce the tables, figures, plates first; as much as possible , these are not
supposed to be placed in between paragraphs
- In case of long tables and there is a need to cut the table, the first part should
always be longer than the other part
- If the remaining part of a cut table consists of 2 to 3 lines only, the font size may
be reduced (up to font size 10) so that the table will be accommodated in just
one page.
18. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
- Summary: Problems, Methodology, Salient Findings (paragraph form)
- Conclusions: Answers to the objectives
- Recommendations
19. Literature Cited
- No Categorization
- Alphabetically arranged
- For electronic sources, include date and time of downloading
- Follow APA format (6th edition)
20. Pagination
Title Page: no page
Preliminaries: bottom, center, (i, ii, iii, . . .)
Other Pages: Upper right (Hindu Arabic)
Start of Chapter: page may be omitted or it must be at the bottom, center
21. Appendices
- By Category
22. Curriculum Vitae
- itemized list of information about the researcher (s); single space per item but
double space for every entry
- with passport size picture; plain colored background, blouse/shirt with collar
- no limit as to the number of pages per researcher
- Contents: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Civil Status, Parents/Guardian/Spouse
with children, School Attended, Trainings and Seminars Attended,
Designation, Positions Held, Awards Received, Eligibilities/Board
Exams Passed, Consultancy & Expert Services, Researches
Conducted, Publications, etc.
23. Review of Literature
There will be no separate chapter on the review of literature. However, these will
be integrated in the Situation Analysis, Framework, Methodology, and Discussion
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of Findings.

24. There should be a minimum number of literature to be reviewed and cited:

Baccalaureate - 20
Masters
- 30
Doctorate
- 50
- Studies to be reviewed must be within the last 5 years while for
theories/principles, there shall be no restriction as to the date of publication.
- Secondary citations shall be limited to two only for all levels (BS, MA, Ph D)
- Reviews from Wikipedia are not acceptable
25. Degree
The degree shall be based on what is approved by the Board of Regents.

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