CABEIHM Thesis Proposal Format
CABEIHM Thesis Proposal Format
CABEIHM Thesis Proposal Format
A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of
College of Accountancy, Business, Economics and
International Hospitality Management
Batangas State University
Batangas City
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in ______________________
Major in _________ (if with major)
By:
Month Year
APPROVAL SHEET
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
_________________
Date BENDALYN M. LANDICHO, PhD, AFBE
Dean, CABEIHM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL SHEET..................................................................................... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................... v
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM
Introduction....................................................................................... 1
Background of the Study.................................................................. 3
Statement of the Problem................................................................. 5
Theoretical Framework..................................................................... 6
Conceptual Framework.................................................................... 8
Hypothesis of the Study................................................................... 10
Scope and Limitations of the Study................................................. 10
Significance of the Study................................................................. 11
Definition of Terms........................................................................... 12
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Chapter I
THE PROBLEM
This chapter deals with the presentation of the problem. Specifically, this
Introduction
Briefly introduce your research problem in not more than two pages. This
usually starts with the global or general perspectives down to local or more
particular perspectives.
At the last paragraph of this introduction, clearly and briefly state your
main reason/s why there is a need for the conduct of your study. This is different
This study aims to … . Specifically, this seeks answers for the following:
Theoretical Framework
Present here the theoretical basis/bases of your study; cite the reference/s
using APA Style 6th edition (Author-Year format). If the theoretical basis has a
figure or diagram concerning the theory or variables you adopted, present this
This should also contain a brief discussion of each variable (test variable)
you will be using base only on the theory you adopted. (The detailed discussion
Conceptual Framework
This section contains your own framework or design for your own study.
You need to present your conceptual paradigm and discuss the contents of such
figure/model. The figure and discussion should contain the variables (profile and
test variables) you included in the statement of the problem and your own
In this section, you need to include the discussion on the following: what is
the study all about, what are the objectives of the study and what are the
variables used; why is there a need to conduct the study; who will be your
respondents; when and where will the study be conducted; how will you conduct
your study; and what are the perceived limitations or weaknesses of the study
(the unavoidable cases or circumstances that will make the study or the results of
… ; and
Definition of Terms
First Term. (bold letters, capitalize first letter of major words in the term,
with period after the term) State the conceptual definition, one sentence only,
then at the end of sentence, before the period, indicate the reference (book,
journal article and other reliable source; do not use thesis, dictionary and
Note: The terms should be arranged alphabetically. Only important terms should
be defined here, usually, but not limited to, the terms included in the title and in
the main research question or statement of the problem.
Chapter II
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
This chapter deals with the review of related concepts and studies found
Conceptual Literature
in an order starting with more general topics then the specific topics, particularly
the variables used (test variables) in the same order as in the statement of the
problem. Provide at least five literature reviews for each topic and use more
recent literature whenever available. Old literature or references (i.e., older than
10 years ago) are still allowed for conceptual literature depending on the level of
books, other reliable general references, laws and issuances, and articles
and theories should be included in the review of conceptual literature and the
literature).
Present here the review of concepts and theories related to your first
general topic. Do not just copy the literature. You need to rephrase or paraphrase
the literature you read but still properly cite the reference using APA Style 6 th
Present here the review of concepts and theories related to your second
general topic.
Present here the review of concepts and theories related to your first
variable.
Variable Two
Present here the review of concepts and theories related to your second
variable.
Present here the review of concepts and theories related to your last
variable.
Research Literature
paragraph presentation (except in few cases where more than one paragraph per
study may be allowed, provided that the citation is clear). The presentation
should be from the most related study to the least related. Research literature
and the like from local and foreign higher education institutions and research
researches (theses, dissertations and the like) than are older than 10 years ago.
Published researches older than 10 years ago are acceptable depending upon its
(whenever available in the research reviewed and useful for the present study):
main topic and objectives of the study with the variables used, research design
and data gathering instrument used, sampling design and respondents of the
Synthesis
more generally related studies in one paragraph and discuss their similarities and
differences to your present study. The synthesis should include all the researches
reviewed and usually presented in not more than two pages, usually 2 - 4
paragraphs.
Chapter III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter deals with the research methods used in the study. It
treatment of data.
Research Design
State here the research design to be used and provide a brief discussion
Include also a justification on the use of such design or why the design is the
State and describe here your target respondents and why they should be
explain how did you arrive at such number or how have you determined your
sample size. (If not yet available, just state that you will base the computation of
sample size on the population that will still be determined and that you will
consult with a statistician regarding such.) If your target respondents are all
members of the population, clearly state it here with explanations why you need
State the sampling design to be used and discuss how it will be actually
used or conducted (there is no need to define and explain the sampling design
as found in books). As much as possible and applicable, you should use random
researchers, you need to present here the following: how the questionnaire was
constructed, who validated it and how it was validated, the conduct of dry run –
when, where and who are the respondents for the dry run, the reliability analysis
and its result, the content of the questionnaire, and the scoring used for the
questionnaire. You should also briefly state how you will administer the
questionnaire but the detailed discussion on this should be in the next section –
questionnaire”. Take note that “the questionnaire cannot construct itself”! Instead,
questionnaire is for public use, or if not, you need to seek approval from the
author or copyright owner of the questionnaire before using it. In this case, you
only need to discuss the content of the questionnaire, including its reliability,
scoring and interpretation used by the original author and how you will administer
the questionnaire.
Data Gathering Procedure
Discuss here the actual data gathering procedure, for example, how you
will be distributing, administering and retrieving your data gathering instrument (if
Do not include here how you will be doing your library works; this is not
the data gathering that is mentioned here. The data that need to be discussed
here how it will be gathered are those data to be subjected for statistical analysis.
explain the statistical tools. There is also no need to state the formula if using
statistical software. Just state the statistical tool and its particular use.
The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) will be used in the
statistical analysis of data. The following are the specific statistical tools that will
be used: (Sample only: See if these are applicable for your study.)
in terms of … .
A. Books
B. Journals
Name of Organization as Author. (year). Title of Web Article. Retrieved from: URL
E. Other References
Name of Agency. (year). Memorandum Order or Issuance No. ___, Title of Order
or Issuance.
Spacing: Before – 0 pt; After – 0 pt; Line spacing – Double space (except for
titles of Chapters, Sections, Tables and Figures and contents of Tables, which
should be single spaced)
Pagination (for the main body of the paper): Upper right, in Arabic numeral; page
number at the start of each chapter should be hidden
Pagination (for preliminary pages): Bottom center, in small Roman numeral; page
number for Title Page and Approval Sheet should be hidden
Chapter Number and Chapter Title (below the Chapter Number): bold letters,
single space; only C should be capitalized in the word “Chapter”, big Roman
numeral for the chapter number; chapter title should be in all bold capital letters
Section Title: bold letters; capitalize the first letter of major words
Table: Open Table (no vertical lines on left and right); No “cutting” of tables
(except, when the table cannot be fitted on a single page)
Table Number and Table Title (below the Table Number): Place above the table,
single spaced and centered; capitalize the first letter of major words in the title
Figure Number and Figure Title (below the Figure Number): Place below the
figure, single spaced and centered; capitalize the first letter of major words in the
title