THESIS/

CAPSTONE
PROPOSAL
Statement of the
Problem
Engr. Jerome G. Gacu
Instructor I
Romblon State University
OBJECTIVES OF THIS
PRESENTATION
0 0 Understanding 0
Outline the
Model of the
Define Research Research Ethics
1 2 3 Research
Process

Know how to
0 Explain the
Frameworks of
0 Discuss the APA
Format in
0 write the
statement of the
4 Research 5 Research Report 6 problem
Research
is the creation of new
knowledge and/or the use of
existing knowledge in a new
and creative way to
generate:
• new concepts,
• new methodologies, and
• new understanding
Research
is a careful or diligent
search, inquiry or
examination especially
investigation and/or
experimentation
• the discovery and aimed at
interpretation of facts,
• revision of accepted theories
or laws in the light of new
facts, and
• practical application of such
new revised theories or laws.
Why Research is
necessary and valuable
in our daily lives?
• 1. A tool for BUILDING KNOWLEDGE and efficient learning
• 2. Means to UNDERSTAND VARIOUS ISSUES and increase public
awareness.
• 3. It helps us SUCCEED IN BUSINESS
• 4. It allows us to DISPROVE LIES and support truths.
• 5. It is a means to find, gauge, and SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES.
• 6. It PROMOTES A LOVE of the confidence in reading, writing,
analysing, and sharing valuable information, and
• 7. It PROVIDES NOURISHMENT and exercise for the mind.
Indeed, doing research encourages
people to EXPLORE possibilities,
UNDERSTAND existing issues, and
DISPROVE fabrications.

Research is a BRIDGE that we must

cross to achieve all of our GOALS –
both personal and societal.
FAQ: What are the ethical
principles in writing a
research report?
 ETHICAL CONSIDERATION IN
RESEARCH
What is ethics?

At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles.

They affect how people make decisions and lead their lives.
https:// Ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and
www.bbc.com/ society and is also described as moral philosophy.

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
• 1. Honesty and Objectivity
• 2. Confidentiality
• 3. Social Responsibility
• 4. Respect for Intellectual Property
• 5. Plagiarism
FAQ: How do we
undertake research
 Refine the Idea
Model of the Research
Stage 1 Stage 2Process
Stage 3 Stage 4
Begin with an idea State research
Specific aim and
question/statement Literature Review
Refine that idea State it in one sentence objectives

Stage 10 The Stage 5

Complete write-up RESEARC Select methodology
of thesis/report H
PROCESS

Stage 9 Stage 8 Stage 7 Stage 6

Draw conclusions Analysed data Gather data Devise data
collection
methods
 Model of the Research
Stage 1 Stage 2Process
Stage 3 Stage 4
Begin with an idea State research
Specific aim and
question/statement Literature Review
Refine that idea State it in one sentence objectives

Research that has You engage with

already been carried out the literature in the
and published in area in order to
• books, explore and
Theoretical • article in scientific examine how other
Framework journals, researchers have
• published thesis and engage with this
dissertations, idea in their own
conference report or research
proceedings,
• government reports
• Media.
 Model of the Research
Process

Sample Data Collection

Sample Methodologies:
Methods
• Observation,
• Case Studies, Stage 5
• Survey, Select methodology
• Questionnaires,
• Experimental Research,
• Interviews,
• Action Research,
• Focus Groups,
• Ethnographic Research,
• Data Mining,
• Grounded Theory
• Documents,
Research,
• Projective Techniques,
• Image-based Research,
and
and Stage 6
• Laboratory Experiments
• Phenomenological Devise data
Research. collection
methods
 Model of the Research
Process

Data
Analyses Data is an
involves first information or
Conclusion by describing evidence
are drawn the data and gathered for a
from the then research
analyzed data interpreting it. project

Stage 9 Stage 8 Stage 7

Draw conclusions Analysed data Gather data
 Model of the Research
Stage 1 Stage 2Process
Stage 3 Stage 4
Begin with an idea State research
Specific aim and
question/statement Literature Review
Refine that idea State it in one sentence objectives

Stage 10 The Stage 5

Complete write-up RESEARC Select methodology
of thesis/report H
PROCESS

Stage 9 Stage 8 Stage 7 Stage 6

Draw conclusions Analysed data Gather data Devise data
collection
methods
 FOUR FRAMEWORKS OF
RESEARCH The Conceptual
Framework contains the
Conceptual statement of the problem
Framework and key concepts of the
research.

Theoretical Methodological Analytical

Framework Framework Framework
The Theoretical The Methodological The Analytical
Framework includes Framework includes the Framework is contained
literature review research methodology in the data analysis
undertaken and written for chapter. chapter of the thesis.
the research project.
 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Begin with an idea State research Specific aim and
question/statement Literature Review
Refine that idea State it in one sentence objectives

Stage 10 The Stage 5

Complete write-up RESEARC Select methodology
of thesis/report H
PROCESS

Stage 9 Stage 8 Stage 7 Stage 6

Draw conclusions Analysed data Gather data Devise data
collection
methods
 APA FORMAT/STYLE
American Psychological
Association
www.apa.org
APA (American Psychological Association) style is a widely used
citation format for academic writing, particularly in social
sciences.
Here's a brief overview of APA style bibliography:

# General Guidelines
1. Double-spacing and clear font (usually 12-point Times New
Roman)
2. Alphabetical order by author's last name
3. First line indentation for each entry (half-inch or 5-7 spaces)
4. Hanging indent for subsequent lines (half-inch or 5-7 spaces)
# Bibliography Entry Formats

1. Book: Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
Example: Smith, J. (2020). The effects of climate change. Routledge.

2. Journal Article: Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month). Title of the article.
Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), pp-pp.
Example: Johnson, K. (2020, February). The impact of social media. Journal of
Psychology, 50(1), 12-20.

3. Newspaper Article: Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day). Title of the
article. Title of the Newspaper, pp-pp.
Example: Rodriguez, J. (2020, January 12). Philippines' economic growth. Manila Times,
A1-A3.

4. Website: Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day). Title of the webpage.
Site Name. URL
Example: Williams, J. (2020, March 15). COVID-19 updates. World Health Organization.
(link unavailable)

5. Thesis: Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the thesis (Master's thesis or
Ph.D. dissertation). University Name.
Example: Garcia, M. (2020). The effects of online learning (Master's thesis). University of
# Additional Rules
1. Multiple authors: separate names with commas, using ampersands (&) before the last
author. Example: Smith, J., Johnson, K., & Williams, J. (2020)...
2. No author: start with title, followed by year. Example: The Oxford dictionary (2020)...
3. No date: use "n.d." (no date) or approximate date (e.g., "2020?" or "circa 2020")
4. Edited books: include editor's name, preceded by "Ed." or "Eds." Example: Smith, J.
(Ed.). (2020). The handbook of psychology. Routledge.

# APA Style Versions

5. APA 7th edition (2020): most current version
6. APA 6th edition (2010): older version, still accepted in some journals

# Tools and Resources

1. APA Publication Manual (7th ed.)
2. APA Style website ((link unavailable))
3. Citation management tools like Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote
4. Online APA citation generators like Citation Machine or EasyBib
 Number of
Words
Description

PREDICTED RESULTS Contains the cover page (title of research and the researcher),
20k 15k 10k

Title Page - - -
dedication, and acknowledgement

Short summary of the entire project, generally presented in one

Abstract 300 300 300
paragraph

Table of Contents Includes lists of tables, figures, photographs - - -

200 150
Introduction A brief introduction to the entire thesis or report 500
0 0

500 350 250

Literature Review Contains the theoretical framework of the research project
0 0 0

500 400 300

Research Methodology Contains the methodological framework for the research project
0 0 0

500 400 300

Data Analysis Contains the analytical framework for the research project
0 0 0

Conclusion and Fully developed and well-conceptualized conclusions from the 300 200 100
Recommendation research 0 0 0
HOW TO
SELECT A
RESEARCH
TOPIC?
Choosing an interesting research topic is your first
challenge. Here are some tips:

• Choose a topic that you are interested in! The research process is
more relevant if you care about your topic.
• Narrow your topic to something manageable.
• If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information
and not be able to focus.
• Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope
of your topic.
• Review the guidelines on topic selection outlined in your
assignment. Ask your professor or TA for suggestions.
• Refer to lecture notes and required texts to refresh your
knowledge of the course and assignment.
• Talk about research ideas with a friend. S/he may be able to help
focus your topic by discussing issues that didn't occur to you at
first.
 Tips on selecting Research

Brainstorm for Ensure that Make a list of Be flexible Research and Formulate a
ideas the topic is keywords read more thesis
manageable, about your statement
and that topic (working title)
material is
available
STATEMENT
OF THE
PROBLEM
is an intellectual stimulus
that calls for an organized
response in the form of
scientific inquiry and should
express relationships
between two or more
variables.
Two Parts of Statement of
the Problem (SOP)

Specific
General/Main
Objective
Objective Statement that
Provides the focus will address the
of the research realization of the
(declarative form). research
objectives
(interrogative
form).
SOP…
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom's taxonomy was developed to provide a common language for teachers to
discuss and exchange learning and assessment methods. Specific learning
outcomes can be derived from the taxonomy, though it is most commonly used to
assess learning on a variety of cognitive levels
Bloom’s Taxonomy
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/science/article/pii/
S2214785322026396
This study was conducted mainly to determine the The main objective
describes
effect of marble microparticles in cement mixes. concisely what the
Specifically, it aimed to: research is trying
to achieve
1. determine the mechanical properties of
concrete using different amounts of marble
microparticles in cement mixes in terms of The specific
objectives clearly
compressive strength, flexural strength, outlines the
shearing strength and deflection; research process.
2. determine the physical properties of concrete
using different amounts of marble
microparticles in cement mixes in terms of bulk
density and water absorption; and From the Research
problem, Identify
3. determine the significant difference in physical the Key Concepts
and mechanical properties of concrete with the or Keywords (at
addition of marble microparticles. least %)
This study was conducted mainly to determine the The main objective
describes
effect of marble microparticles in cement mixes. concisely what the
Specifically, it aimed to: research is trying
to achieve
1. determine the mechanical properties of
concrete using different amounts of marble
microparticles in cement mixes in terms of The specific
objectives clearly
compressive strength, flexural strength, outlines the
shearing strength and deflection; research process.
2. determine the physical properties of
concrete using different amounts of marble
microparticles in cement mixes in terms of bulk
density and water absorption; and From the Research
problem, Identify
3. determine the significant difference in physical the Key Concepts
and mechanical properties of concrete with the or Keywords (at
addition of marble microparticles. least %)
 https://ojs.rsu.edu.ph/
index.php/rsurj/article/
view/104/57
General Objectives
This research aimed to assess suitable locations for building
rainwater harvesting systems in the Municipality of Mexico,
Pampanga, where farmers usually experience high operational costs
on fields during El Niño. Municipal councils, planning agencies, and
other stakeholders can use this information to design and develop
RWHS to minimize farming costs and provide more water during the
dry season.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the different parameters in assessing suitable sites
for building RWHS
2. To classify and calculate the weight of parameters for each
determining factor
3. To evaluate the identified contributing factors based on their
weights of impact using AHP
4. To create a suitability map using Geographic Information System
General Objectives
This research aimed to assess suitable locations for building
rainwater harvesting systems in the Municipality of Mexico,
Pampanga, where farmers usually experience high operational costs
on fields during El Niño. Municipal councils, planning agencies, and
other stakeholders can use this information to design and develop
RWHS to minimize farming costs and provide more water during the
dry season.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the different parameters in assessing suitable sites
for building RWHS
2. To classify and calculate the weight of parameters for each
determining factor
3. To evaluate the identified contributing factors based on their
weights of impact using AHP
4. To create a suitability map using Geographic Information System
https://www.mdpi.com/
2076-3417/12/19/9456
The research aims to assess the flood risk in the Municipality of
Odiongan, Romblon, which usually experiences floods considering
relevant factors using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Through this
assessment, the municipal councils, planning agencies, and other
stakeholders can prepare flood mitigation plan to reduce the threat to
lives due to this natural hazard.

Specifically, the study aims to:

1. identify all the primary and secondary data that largely contribute to
flooding
2. determine and classify the different flood-related factors that cause
flood problems in the Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon, following the
Sendai Framework
3. classify and evaluate the weight of the parameter for each
determining factor using AHP
4. assess the identified contributing factors according to their weights of
impact and;
5. develop a flood risk map using geospatial analysis to suggest flood
The research aims to assess the flood risk in the Municipality of
Odiongan, Romblon, which usually experiences floods considering
relevant factors using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Through
this assessment, the municipal councils, planning agencies, and other
stakeholders can prepare flood mitigation plan to reduce the threat to
lives due to this natural hazard.

Specifically, the study aims to:

1. identify all the primary and secondary data that largely contribute to
flooding
2. determine and classify the different flood-related factors that cause
flood problems in the Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon, following the
Sendai Framework
3. classify and evaluate the weight of the parameter for each
determining factor using AHP
4. assess the identified contributing factors according to their weights of
impact and;
5. develop a flood risk map using geospatial analysis to suggest flood
GRAZIE!
Engr. Jerome G. Gacu
Instructor I
Romblon State University