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(Address of the School)

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
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APPROVAL SHEET

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CAPS”, prepared and submitted by NAME OF THE RESEARCHER in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree MASTER/DOCTOR OF _______ major in
________________ has been examined and is hereby recommended for acceptance and
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher would like to recognize and acknowledge the people who,

directly or indirectly, contributed to the preparation of this intellectual work in

terms of motivation, encouragement, support and assistance.

Blah blah blah…

Name of Researcher

Researcher
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DEDICATION

This piece of work is heartily dedicated to

MJ, my husband
Lev and Lois, my adorable twins
Name 1, reason
Name 2, reason
Name 3, reason
And so on…..
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page ………………. i

Approval Sheet ………………. ii

Acknowledgment ………………. iii

Dedication ………………. vi

List of Figures ………………. x

List of Tables ………………. xi

Abstract ………………. xiii

Chapter Page

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE ………………. 1

INTRODUCTION ………………. 1

Rationale of the Study ………………. 1

Theoretical Background ………………. 2

THE PROBLEM ………………. 3

Statement of the Problem ………………. 3

Statement of Hypothesis ………………. 4

Significance of the Study ………………. 4

RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY

AND PROCEDURES ………………. 5

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Research Design ………………. 6

Research Environment ………………. 7

Research Respondents ………………. 8

Research Instruments ………………. 9

Research Procedures ………………. 10

Gathering of Data ………………. 11

Treatment of Data ………………. 12

DEFINITION OF TERMS ………………. 13

Chapter Page

2 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA ………………. 14

Profile of the Respondents ………………. 15

Statistical Treatment ………………. 16

Chapter Page

3 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS ………………. 17

Summary ………………. 18

Findings ………………. 19

Conclusions ………………. 20
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Recommendations ………………. 21

Output of the Study ………………. 22

REFERENCE ………………. 23

APPENDICES ………………. 24

Appendix A: Transmittal Letter ………………. 25

Appendix B: Research Instrument ………………. 26

Appendix C: Location Map ………………. 27

Appendix D: (as needed) ………………. 28

Appendix E: (as needed) ………………. 29

CURRICULUM VITAE ………………. 30

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Description Page

1 Research Flow 2
2 Psychometric Examination Results 5
3 Description 10
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Description Page

1 Distribution of Respondents 33
2 Profile of the respondents 39
3 Preferred Services for an online Learning 42
Management System in terms of Enrolment Process
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ABSTRACT

Title : TITLE OF YOUR STUDY

Researcher : Name of Researcher

Degree : Student’s Degree

School : Name of University

Adviser : Name of Adviser

Date Completed : Month Year

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 CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
INTRODUCTION

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Note: A striking statement or a general knowledge about the topic, gives overview of the chosen
study/topic.

 Explains the reason for choosing the research topic; creates the need for the study
 What has been done before and how the study differs
 Statistics or prevailing situationer
 Researcher’s competency
 No lifting of statements from references except for the 1st paragraph.

Rationale of the Study

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 Supporting theories used

 Literature on the variables of the study
 Local, national, and international studies
 Proper parenthetical citations
 Correct grammar and composition
 No one-sentence paragraph
 May show the original theoretical model

Theoretical Background

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2012).

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humans. The challenge for educators, therefore, is how to design instruction

for both machines and humans, and how the two can interact with each other

(Ally, 2004).

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THE PROBLEM (Separate Page)

Statement of the Problem (for quantitative studies) or

Objectives of the Study (for experimental studies and qualitative studies)

The study determined the _______________________________. The

findings were the bases of ___________________ (output).

Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 gender;

2. What are the respondents’ preferred services of an online

leaning management system in terms of:

2.1 enrolment process;

2.2 submission of enrolment requirements;

3. What are the problems encountered by the students in the

existing off-line system?

4. Is there a significant difference among respondents’ preferences

when grouped according to programs?

5. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’

profile and their preference of an online learning management?

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6. Based on the findings, what online learning management system

can be proposed?

Statement of Hypotheses

The following null hypothesis were tested in this study at 0.05 critical

value:

H01: There is no significant difference among respondents’ preference

when grouped according to programs.

H02: There is no significant relationship between the respondents

profile and their preference of an online learning management.

Significance of the Study (Separate Page)

This study would be beneficial to the following:

Note: Explains who will be the beneficiaries of the study and how they will benefit/gain the
various stakeholders of the study

 Mentions who are to benefit from the study and how each may be benefited
 Discusses the value of the study to individual, groups, institutions and to the discipline

University of Cebu. The findings of the……

University of Cebu Students. The findings benefit…..

CHED. The findings of the study ………

Higher Educational Institutions. The findings of the study ……..

The Researcher. The findings of the study would ……..

Future Researchers. The proposed ……

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (separate page)

Note: This introductory paragraph specifies and justifies the type of research used. The research
process or flow of research may be presented here in a schematic diagram.

 Discuss research design

 Show the figure of the Flow of the Study

The __________________ method of research was used in this study

to determine ________________. Figure 2 presents the flow of the study.

Figure 1
The Flow of the Study.

Research Environments

 Describes the setting of the study

 Describes the locale/venue of the research
 Includes the map if necessary of the map will be put in the appendix

The study was conducted at the ………

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(Refer to Appendix C for the Location Map).

Research Respondents

Note: Describes the total population, sampling method used, sampling size determination, and
characteristics of the sample

 Use the term research subjects if its experimental study

 Use the term research respondents if they are answering a tool
 Use the term research informants if they are interviewed
 Use the term participants if they are subjects and respondents in the study
 Explains the sampling procedure used
 Specifies the number of respondents involved which may be presented in a table
 Describes the type and characteristics of the respondents

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Table 1
Distribution of Respondents

Per Cent
Program Enrolled Frequency
(%)
Graduate Studies 122 3.08
AB / Liberal Arts 176 4.44
Allied Engineering 461 11.64
Commerce and Accountancy 645 16.29
Computer Engineering 63 1.59
Computer Studies 746 18.84
Criminology 362 9.14
Customs Administration 284 7.17
Education 583 14.72
Hotel and Restaurant Management 518 13.09
Total 3960 100.00
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Research Instruments

 Describes the tool/questionnaire guide utilized

 Mentions the research instrument(s) tools for gathering data
 Describes the type and characteristics of the respondents.

The researcher developed a researcher-made likert scale test which was

the instrument used in the research. A pilot test was …… (Refer to Appendix

B for the research instrument)

The questionnaire consisted of three parts. The first part is the

respondents’ ….

Research Procedures

This section deals on the gathering and treatment of data.

Gathering of Data. The researcher sent a transmittal letter (refer

Appendix A for all transmittal letters) …..

 Discuss step by step how data was gathered starting from the approval of the study by
the institution until the retrieval of the instrument from respondents

Treatment of Data. The gathered data were analyzed using appropriate

statistical tools, as follows:

 Enumerate and describe the statistical tools used. No need to show formula
 State if data was manually computer or has used a statistical software
 For qualitative data, describe how the answers or informants during the interview were
collapsed into themes.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS

 Separate Page
 Alphabetically arrange the concepts, keywords and terms used in the study
 Operationally defined or how terms were used in the study
 Taken from the title, main problem and specific problems

The following terms and phrases are operationally defined by the

researcher to provide clarity and substance to the research:

Word 1. It means the respondent’s …….

Word 2. This …….

Word 3. This is ……..

Word 4. This pertains to the …………

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CHAPTER 2
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

 Detailed findings consistent with the specific problems

 Findings should have implications lifted from the theoretical background. Include the
parenthetical citation
 Table should precede the description of the table
 Do not cut tables
 Sequence of tables is congruent to the sequence of specific problems.
 No graphs and pictures

This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data on the ……. The

data are presented in tabular form with corresponding analysis and

interpretation. The sources of data were the….

There are ____ sections/parts presented in this chapter. The first section

presents the data on the …. Section two shows the ….; while section three

elucidates …… Section four reveals the results….

Profile of the Respondents

This section reveals the profile of the three thousand nine hundred sixty

respondents (3,690). Table 1 shows the frequencies with their corresponding

proportions in percentages. These are between or among the identified

categories.
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Table 2
Profile of the Respondents
Age Frequency Per Cent (%)
17 – 18 years old 1,202 30.35
19 – 20 years old 1,417 35.78
21 – 22 years old 968 24.44
23 – 24 years old 189 4.77
25+ years old 184 4.65
Total 3960 100.00
Gender Frequency Per Cent (%)
Male 1926 48.64
Female 2034 51.36
Total 3960 100.00
Program Enrolled Frequency Per Cent (%)
Graduate Studies 122 3.08
AB / Liberal Arts 176 4.44
Allied Engineering 461 11.64
Commerce and Accountancy 645 16.29
Computer Engineering 63 1.59
Computer Studies 746 18.84
Criminology 362 9.14
Customs Administration 284 7.17
Education 583 14.72
Hotel and Restaurant Management 518 13.09
Total 3960 100.00
Nature of Employment Frequency Per Cent (%)
Unemployed 3505 88.51
BPO 205 5.18
Business and Finance 46 1.16
Education 32 0.81
Engineering 8 0.20
Government 27 0.68
Information and Technology 36 0.91
Manufacturing 8 0.20
Medicine 5 0.13
Merchandising 1 0.03
Pharmaceutical 3 0.08
Services 82 2.07
Transportation 2 0.05
Total 3960 100.00
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As shown in table 2, the following are the interpretations:

Age. Table 2 shows that of the three thousand nine hundred sixty

respondents (3,690) respondents, one thousand two hundred two (1,202) or

thirty point thirty-five percent (30.35%) were at the bracket of ages 17 to 18,

one thousand four hundred seventeen (1,417) or thirty point thirty-five point

seventy-eight percent (35.78%) were at the bracket of ages 19 to 20, and one

hundred eighty-four (184) or four point sixty-five percent (4.65%) were at the

bracket of ages 25 and above. In consideration of the statistical list provided

by Mr. Esguerra, majority of the enrollment for the first semester of school

year 2015 – 2016 comes from the freshmen and the sophomore. Normally, the

age bracket for this group is at age 16 to 20. This justifies as to why more than

half of the respondents’ age which is at approximately sixty-six percent (66%)

falls within the age bracket of 16 to 20. It depicted that most of the respondents

already are in the digital years.

Gender. Table 2 shows that of the three thousand nine hundred sixty

respondents (3,690) respondents, two thousand thirty-four (2,034) or fifty-one

point thirty-six percent (51.36%) were female. It depicted that respondents

were mostly females.

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Program Enrolled. Table 2 shows that of the three thousand nine

hundred sixty respondents (3,690) respondents, the top three most number of

respondents were from 1) college of Computer Studies with a total of seven

hundred forty-six (746) or eighteen point eighty-four (18.84); 2) College of

Commerce and Accountancy with a total of six hundred forty-five (645) or

sixteen point twenty-nine percent (16.29); and 3) College of Teacher

Education with a total of five hundred eighty-three (583) or fourteen point

seventy-two percent (14.72). The least number of respondents came from the

Graduate School.

Nature of employment. Table 2 shows that of the three thousand nine

hundred sixty respondents (3,690) respondents, most of the respondents

totaling to three thousand five hundred five students (3,505) or eighty-eight

point fifty-one percent (88.51%) of the respondents were unemployed. Online

learning is generally beneficial to the working section of the society. These

are the people who is currently working and wanted to pursue college

education however could not proceed due to time constraints. It is denoted

that the BPO industry, wherein, the schedule work schedule is during night

time enables the student to proceed with their education hence the normal

delivery of education is at day time.

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Test of the Significance of the Difference Among Respondents’

Preference When Grouped According to Programs

This section presents the results of the test of hypothesis concerning the

significance of the difference among the respondents’ preferred online

learning management system.

Table 16
Significant Difference Among Respondents’ Preference When Grouped
According to Programs

Variable Grouped in
terms of Program Level of
Enrolled: p-Value Significance Decision on Ho Interpretation
Enrolment process Failed to Reject No Significant
0.19 0.05 Ho Difference
Submission of enrolment Failed to Reject No Significant
requirements 0.19 0.05 Ho Difference
Selection of Course Failed to Reject No Significant
Subjects 0.61 0.05 Ho Difference
Payment Failed to Reject No Significant
0.39 0.05 Ho Difference
Modules and other related Failed to Reject No Significant
scholastic material 0.28 0.05 Ho Difference
Delivery of reports Failed to Reject No Significant
0.60 0.05 Ho Difference
Assessment Failed to Reject No Significant
0.76 0.05 Ho Difference
Inquiries and feedbacks Failed to Reject No Significant
0.09 0.05 Ho Difference
Course completion Failed to Reject No Significant
0.98 0.05 Ho Difference
Graduation Significantly
0.04 0.05 Reject Ho Different
Online learning features Failed to Reject No Significant
0.10 0.05 Ho Difference
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CHAPTER 3
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

 Summary – copy the main and specific problems. Explain the methodology in 1-2
paragraphs.

This chapter presents the summary and findings of the study, and based

upon these findings, conclusions are drawn and recommendations proposed.

Summary

The study determined the preferred services of an online learning

management system (LMS) for students of the University of Cebu – Main

Campus, SY 2015 – 2016. The findings were the bases of an online learning

management system.

Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 gender;

2. What are the respondents’ preferred services of an online leaning

management system in terms of:

2.1 enrolment process;

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2.2 submission of enrolment requirements;

2.3 selection of Course subjects;

3. What are the problems encountered by the students in the

existing off-line system?

4. Is there a significant difference among respondents’ preferences

when grouped according to programs?

5. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’

profile and their preference of an online learning management?

6. Based on the findings, what online learning management system

can be proposed?

The research methodology used was the descriptive correlational

method. It was conducted in the University of Cebu, Sanciangko St., Cebu

City. The respondents were three-thousand nine hundred sixty enrolled

students of the University of Cebu. The tool used in this research was a

researcher-made likert scale test.

Findings

 Findings – Separate page

 Findings show the most dominant information per sub-problem
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After the data were gathered, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted, the

following are the findings of the study: (or)

The foregoing is the summary of the findings:

1. The profile of the respondents revealed that majority of the

respondents were teenagers aged from 16-19; more are females; respondents’

distribution was more than twenty per cent (20%) per program and basing on

the population, and most were from Department of Computer Studies; and,

hence most of them were generally unemployed.

2. The most preferred services for an online learning management

system is Online Learning Features.

3. The top three problems encountered by the students in the

existing offline system were difficulty in going to school especially in rainy

days, straight classes with no break, some classes starts very early, and longer

lines when processing enrollments and paying school fees.

4. The variable Graduation yielded a significant difference when

grouped according to programs because the respondents were not able to fully

comprehend how a graduation is applied/administered for online education.

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5. There is a significant relationship between the respondents’

profile and their preference of an online learning management system in terms

of program enrolled and the nature of employment.

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Conclusions

 Conclusion – Separate page

 Conclusion answers the main problem

From the foregoing findings, the researcher concluded that since there

is a strong relationship between …………..

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Recommendations

 Recommendations – separate page

 Recommendations are made by the research based on findings of the study

In the context of the results of the study, the researcher recommended

the following:

1. Pursuit of the following research topics:

a. Professors preferred services of an online learning management

system of a university;

b. Leased versus developed Learning Management System.

2. Adopt the proposed system.

 OUTPUT OF THE STUDY

 Placed one page after the recommendations/s. Put it in a separate page

 It can be an action plan or those that can be immediately implemented such as
seminars, brochures and manuals.
 It is an action plan, present it in tabular form and in landscape format

1. enable ease in access to e-library; and,

2. track assessment progress;

3. allow incoming and outgoing messages through the integrated

emailing system
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REFERENCE (Separate Page)

 absolutely no internet sources

 list down alphabetically with the following sub-headings:
o Books
o Journals
o Manuals
o Other sources
o Copyright of the reference materials should be 2000 to present
o At least 30 sources from books, journals and other sources
o Consistent use of APA (American Psychological Association) format

Books
Ally, M. (2004). Foundations of educational theory for online learning.
Theory and practice of online learning. Edmonton, Canada: AU Press.

Online Resources
BECTA (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency).
(2002). ImpaCT2: The impact of information and communications
technologies on pupil learning and attainment. Retrieved September 7,
2003, from http://www.becta.org.uk/research/impact2.

Periodicals / Journal
Benbunan-Fich, R., Hiltz, S. R., & Harasim, L. (2005). The online interaction
learning model: An integrated theoretical framework for learning
networks. Learning together online: Research on asynchronous learning
networks, 19-37.

Unpublished Materials
Dietinger T. (2003). Aspects of E-Learning Environments. Unpublished
Dissertation: University of Technology, Graz.
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APPENDICES

 Put each document in a separate page

 A for transmittal letter (to persons and institutions)
 B for tool/interview guide
 C is for map or research environment
 D is for others (e.g. MOA)
 E is the curriculum vitae of the research

Appendix A
TRANSMITTAL LETTERS
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Appendix B
THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

Questionnaire in STUDENTS’ PREFERRED SERVICES OF AN ONLINE LEARNING

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF A UNIVERSITY

Part I. Profile of the Respondents

Age : _____

Gender : _____ 1 Male

_____ 2 Female

Program : _____ 1 Graduate Studies

_____ 2 AB / Liberal Arts
_____ 3 Allied Engineering
_____ 4 Commerce and Accountancy
_____ 5 Computer Engineering
_____ 6 Computer Studies
_____ 7 Criminology
_____ 8 Customs Administration
_____ 9 Education
_____ 10 Hotel and Restaurant Management

Nature of Employment (Please put a check mark.)

_____ 1 Unemployed
_____ 2 BPO
_____ 3 Business and Finance
_____ 4 Education
_____ 5 Engineering
_____ 6 Government
_____ 7 Information and Technology
_____ 8 Manufacturing
_____ 9 Medicine
_____ 10 Merchandising
_____ 11 Pharmaceutical
_____ 12 Services
_____ 13 Transportation
_____ 14 Others, please specify: _______________
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Appendix C
LOCATION MAP

Contact Details:

UC Main Campus
Sanciangko St., Cebu City
Philippines 6000
Trunk line: (63-32)255-7777
Fax no.: (63-32)253-0729
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 Contains the educational attainment (highlights highest educational attainment)

 Work data if applicable
 Personal data or profile
 With 2x3 picture on the right upper hand corner; may be scanned
 Contact information like email address, home address and mobile numbers.

NAME OF RESEARCHER
Address
Email address
Contact #s

PERSONAL DATA

Age :
Date of Birth :
Gender :
Civil Status :
Nationality :
Current Address :
Work Email Address :

EDUCATION

LEVEL School / University Date of Completion

SHORT COURSES

LEVEL School / University Date of Completion

ESTABLISHMENTS

LICENSES / ELIGIBILITIES

License License No. Date

WORK EXPERIENCE
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1. Position :
Duration :
e-School :
Location :

INTERESTS
1. Online Learning Management System designs
2. xxx
3. xxx

 Please prepare 5 copies during the final defense and fasten each copy in a short folder
 Submit the copy to the panelist at least 1 week before the defense date. This will give
him/her to evaluate