Non-Experimental Terminal Research Report Format (Sample)

Preliminaries
1. Research Title: This is the distinctive name given to the study which
describes the work scope in specific, clear, and concise terms.
2. Name of Proponent/s: The research proponent may be a faculty, staff,
or administrator.
Designation of Faculty Researcher :
Name of College/Unit :
Name of Dean/Unit Head :
3. Address: This refers to the mailing/forwarding address where
communication to proponent can be facilitated.

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

1. Background of the Study: This refers to the overview of the project

discussing the factors that led to the conceptualization of the problem.
2. Statement of the Problem: This refers to the problems both general
and specific which research proponent wishes to achieve.
General:
Specific:
3. Hypothesis: This refers to the proposition of some occurrences or
considerations.
4. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework of the Study: This
includes a discussion of the different theories and models that provide
the conceptual underpinning of the study or the legitimate bases for
defining its parameters.
5. Significance of the Study: This refers to the contribution of the
study to a.) national goals/plan; b.) national policies; c.) emerging
realities; d.) regional (local goals/plans); e.) community goals/plans.
6. Scope and Limitation: This refers to the coverage or inclusive frame
of reference as well as procedural limits of the study.
7. Definition of Terms: This refers to the contextual and operational
meanings of the variables in the study.

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
1. Review/Survey of Related Literature: This refers to the body of
literature and studies related to the present study or the discussion on
how the research is related with other research studies in the same
field.

CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
 This refers to the detailed technical/scientific activities which include:
1. Research design
2. Sampling plan
3. Instrumentation
4. Data Gathering Procedure

CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Results and Discussion: This refers to the topical presentation of

data, its analysis and interpretation which may be in graphical or tabular
as well as textual form.

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Summary: This presents the summary of findings.

2. Conclusions
3. Recommendations
Bibliography: This refers to the list of sources of the survey literature in the
study.
Appendices: This includes instruments and other pertinent documents.
Resume of Researcher/s
 Experimental Terminal Research Report Format (Sample)
Preliminaries
1. Research Title: This is the distinctive name given to the study which
describes the work scope in specific, clear and concise terms.
2. Name of Proponent/s: The research proponent may be a faculty, staff, or
administrator.
Designation of Faculty Researcher :
Name of College/Unit :
Name of Dean/Unit Head :

3. Address: This refers to the mailing/forwarding address where

communication to proponent can be facilitated.

ABSTR ACT

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
1. Rationale or Background of the Study: This refers to the
overview of the project discussing the factors that led to the
conceptualization of the problem.
2. Objectives of the Study: This refers to the problems both general
and specific which research proponent wishes to achieve.
General:
Specific:
3. Significance of the Study: This refers to the contribution of the
study to a.) national goals/plan; b.) national policies; c.) emerging
realities; d.) regional (local goals/plans); e.) community goals/plans.
4. Scope and Limitation: This refers to the coverage or inclusive frame
of reference as well as procedural limits of the study.
2. Definition of Terms: This refers to the contextual and operational
meanings of the variables in the study.

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF LITERATURE
1. Review/Survey of the Related Literature: This refers to the body
& studies of literature related to the study or the discussion on how the
research is related with other research studies in the same field.
2. Assumptions/Hypothesis: This refers to the proposition of some
occurrences or considerations.
CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY
This refers to the detailed technical/scientific activities which include:
1. Materials
2. Procedures: Includes sampling procedure and a methodological
description and flowchart

CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Results and Discussion: This refers to the topical presentation of data,
its analysis and interpretation which may be in graphical or tabular as well
as textual form.

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Summary: This includes a brief presentation of the findings of the
study
2. Conclusions:
3. Recommendations:
Bibliography: This refers to the list of sources of the survey of literature in the
study.
Appendices: This may include photographs of Laboratory work, etc.
Resume of Researcher/s