TEMPLATE FOR

QUALITATIVE
CRIMINOLOGICAL
RESEARCH
EXCLUSIVELY FOR UC MAIN
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GENERAL GUIDES

1. The font style to be used is Times New Roman

2. The font size is 14 inches
3. The spacing is double-space
4. The margins should be as follows:
Right side - 1 inch.
Left side - 1.5 inches
Top - 1.5 inches
Bottom - 1.5 inches

5. Follow appropriate indentions and highlighting

6. Follow the sequence and order of important sections and sub-
sections of the research contents.
7. Chapter titles should be capitalized, in bold letter, and with font
size
16 inches.

8. Main sections should be capitalized, in bold letters and with font

size
16 inches.
9. For sub-sections, the words or phrase must be bold, but only first
letter should be capitalized.
 ____________________________________
______________________________ Thesis Title
_________________________ · Should be contained in
three lines in V-shape
· All letters are
capitalized

A Thesis (Proposal) Presented to the Faculty of the

College of College of Criminal Justice of ·This should be followed
University of Cebu ·If still in Proposal phase,
Cebu City write “Thesis Proposal”
·If final defense, write “ A
Thesis……

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

By

__________________________
__________________________ ·Write the fullnames of
___________________________ researchers

October, 2017 ·Month and Year of Proposal

or Final Defense
· Should be
in small
Roman
numerical

· Follow the
sequence,
the font, the
indention
 CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
INTRODUCTION
Rationale
 Gives the overview of the chosen study topic
(deductive/from general to specific)
Presents a situation
Explains the reason for choosing the research topic
Creates the need for the study
States the competence of the researcher/s
Can be 2 – 4 pages
Theoretical Background
Presents the anchor theory (1) and supporting
theories (2)
(Present the three theories with the
proponents in 1 paragraph)

Present the legal basis (if any)

(Discuss each theory separately with citations
of sources)

Discusses related literature and studies

(Present and discuss related literature (from
books, journals and other published
materials)

Concluding statement
(Present the conclusion/recommendations of
 THE PROBLEM (start new page)
Statement of the Problem
 Contains the main problem

 Must be stated in qualitative form

States the sub – problems
Significance of the Study
 Mentions who are to benefit from the study and
how each may be benefited
 Discusses the value of the study to individuals,
groups, institutions and to the discipline
 Be meticulous in identifying the person/s,
institutions, groups and how they can benefit
the research and result.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (start new page)
Research Design
 Discuss the design utilized 1 -2 paragraphs
 Explains the appropriateness of the method
 Cite the sources
The introductory paragraph specifies and
justifies the type of research used. In qualitative
research, a discussion on the appropriateness of
the method is needed with supporting studies.
Research Environment
 Describes the locale/venue of the
research, this includes the population of
the place, area, economic activities, and
when referring to an office or entity, state
the population and functions briefly.

(if there are more than 1 site, each must be

described in separate paragraphs)
Research Informants (this is the term to be
used in qualitative research)
 Explains the sampling procedure used
 Specifies the number of informants involved
 Describes the type and characteristics of the
informants
 Identify how many are for individual interview and how
many for focused group discussion (FGD) if applicable.
Justifies the adequacy of the number of
informants
Research Instruments
 Mentions the research instrument tools for gathering data
 Describes the content and preparation of each instrument
Research Procedures
Gathering of Data. This section describes the details of
data
 Explains how the gathering of data is done
 Cite sources
gathering employing the research described earlier.
Analysis of Data. This part explains how data are
analyzed. ( Explain what method of analysis is used)
 DEFINITION OF TERMS (start new page)
 Gives the operational definition of keywords in the
title and sub – problems
(terms to be defined are those in the main
problem or sub-problem)
 CHAPTER 2 (start new page)
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
Presentation of Data
- Short introduction shall be made pertaining to this
chapter
- This part presents the themes that were developed
out of the data gathered
- The themes will be introduced and the sample
responses of each of the informants with
translations into English presented
 (Present a summary of the themes)
 (The statement of sub-problem to be indented once
(single indention) while the themes under it shall
be indented twice (double indention)
 (When presenting the themes and the responses of
the informants. There must be introduction of the
informant number)
 When introducing the informants their statement
can be summarized before quoting the actual
responses.
Analysis of Data
- This part presents the thematic elucidation for
each theme with supporting studies and theories.

- This is one of the most important parts of the

research
- Follow the standard outline in the
Presentation of the summarized theme.
 CHAPTER 3 (start new page)
SUMMARY, FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS
Statement of the Problem
-The main and sub-problems are restated
Methodology
-Summary of the methodology
Findings
-This part presents the themes and short
explanations
Implications
Implications for practice
- This deals with the effect or relevance of the study
with the present practices and situations on the
informants and their line of work or life
Implications for future studies
- This comprises the suggestions by the researchers
regarding topics that are relevant but not tackled in
the present research and for future researchers to
undertake
 REFERENCES (start new page)
(must be APA format, see below examples)

BOOKS
King, M. (2000). Wresting with the angel: A life of Janet Frame.

Auckland, New Zealand: Viking.

Krause, K. et al. (2006). Educational psychology for learning and

teaching (2nd \ ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

Thomson.
Periodicals/Journals
Mayer, R. E. (1996). Learning strategies for making sense out of expository text:
The SOI model for guiding three cognitive processes in knowledge
construction. Educational Psychology Review, 8 357 – 371.

Mayer R. E. (1997). Multimedia learning: Are we asking the right questions.

Educational Psychologist, 32, 1-19

Unpublished Materials
Almacen, R. M. (2008). Performance and difficulties in algebra: Proposed
measures. University of Cebu. Unpublished master’s thesis.

Barrios, C. (2009). Metacognitive skills in mathematics in relation to academic

performance of freshmen nautical students: Basic for proposed action
plan. University of Cebu. Unpublished master’s thesis.
Internet Sources
Abat, R. J. (2013). Police visibility heightened vs crimes – SUNSTAR. Retrieved August 21,
2018 from https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/285260.

Baumeister, B.D. (2001). Implicit attitudes and the social capacity for free Will.
PH:InformaUK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Retrieved May20, 2018
from https://www.tandfonline.com.

Other Sources
Command Memorandum Circular of the Chief PNP, Ronald Delarosa, dated 01 July 2016.
Double Barrel program Oplan Tokhang.

Dangerous Drug Board Reports. 2014.

Dangerous Drugs Board Reports. 2015.

 APPENDICES

APPENDIX A
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
 Presents the letter of permit with fresh signatures and
reflects notation if there’s any
 APPENDIX B

 Presents the questionnaire/interview

 Schedule/observation guide
 APPENDIX C

LOCATION MAP
 APPENDIX D

– Samples of Transcript of Interview

 APPENDIX E

– Sample of Significant Statements

 APPENDIX F

– Sample of Formulated Meanings

 APPENDIX G

- Sample of Cluster Themes

 APPENDIX H

Sample of Emergent Themes

 CURRICULUM VITAE

 The researcher’s resume with picture

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