Title Page
Abstract
From 150 to 200 words of short, direct and complete sentences, the abstract should be informative enough to serve as a substitute for reading the Thesis/Special Problem itself. It states the rationale and the objectives of the research. Do not put citations or quotes in this section. Avoid beginning the abstract with “This paper/document/Thesis/Special Problem/study/project/…”
Table of Contents
Observe the following format:
1.0. Introduction ……….…………………………………………………….…… 1-1 2.1. Background of the Study ………………………………………………… 1-1 2.2. Objectivesof the Study……………………………………………….…… 1-3 2.3.1. General Objectives………………………………………………. 1-3 2.3.2. Specific Objectives ……………………………………………… 1-3
Note that the page number notation is as follows: <chapter/appendix> – <page number>
Thus the first page of Chapter 2 is at 2-1, while the first page of Appendix A is at A-1.
1.0. Introduction
2.1. Background of the Study
This section gives the reader an overview of the specific technology or field in the international or local setting. The information regarding the technology or field should be contemporary and not based on outdated sources. Discussion must not be too technical or too detailed.
This section ends with a discussion on the problems faced by or that still exist in the specific technology or field (e.g., limitations of existing software or algorithms). The problem statement would lead to the research objectives. 2.2. Objectivesof the Study
2.3.1. General Objective
This section states the overall goal that must be achieved to answer the problem.
2.3.2. Specific Objectives
This subsection is an elaboration of the general objective. It states the specific steps that must be undertaken to accomplish the general objective. These objectives must be specific, measurable,
Bibliography: (see Section 5.4) Appendix B. Resource Persons For each resource person: <full name and title, e.g., Dr. Juan de la Cruz> <profession, e.g., faculty> <department, e.g., College of Computer Studies> <name of institution, e.g., De La Salle University> <e-mail address>