Thesis Format.qualitative

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THESIS FORMAT Qualitative Research (APA-inspired)

 A. Preliminaries Title Page  Acceptance and Approval  Approval and Endorsement  Acknowledgement  Abstract Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures

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INTRODUCTION

Research Gap Purpose of the Study Research Questions Theoretical Lens Significance of the Study Definition of Terms Limitations and Delimitations of the Study Organization of the Study

Chapter 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Chapter 3. METHOD Research Design Research Participants Data Collection Data Analysis Role of the Researcher Trustworthiness of the Study Ethical Considerations

Chapter 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Chapter 5. CONCLUSIONS, IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS

C. References D. Appendices E. Curriculum Vitae

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

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Chapter 1

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INTRODUCTION

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•Related studies •Reasons to conduct the study

Research Gap

Related Studies that happen to be of the same objectives of the study.

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Purpose of the Study 

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This portion presents the objectives of the study as mentioned in the title. Start with an introductory paragraph The purpose

Research Questions 

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Start with an introductory paragraph The statement of the problem Usually with a “What” and “How” questions

Theoretical Lens 

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Start with an introductory paragraph The philosophical viewpoint

Significance of the Study 

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Start with an introductory paragraph The relevance and importance of the issue Who will benefitted by the study

Definition of Terms 

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The terms will be defined conceptually and operationally to attain common understanding. Key terms in the title

Limitations and Delimitations of the Study 

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The study will be conducted with a definite purpose. Cite the respondents and the location of the study.

Organization of the Study 

Summary of the content of each chapter

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

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RRL presents the different readings, literatures, research studies from different proponents. Sources should be at least year 2000 up to the LATEST publication except for the anchor theory. Introduce the indicators with source, before discussion of the indicators. Side heads should be for the variables only. Present synthesis at the last paragraph of the RRL.

Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY

Chapter 2

METHODOLOGY * Introductory paragraph

Presented in this chapter are the research steps and procedures employed in this study. It includes the research design, research subjects, research instruments, data gathering procedure and statistical treatment of the data.

Research Design

QUALITATIVE designs * Example: Case Study

Research Design

Cite author(s) of qualitative design used

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Research Participants 

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The participants of the study will be the ____. Descriptions

Data Collection 

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Based on the kind of qualitative design, describe the steps on how to conduct the study. Triangulation Interview (and interview protocol) Observation (and observation protocol) Guide Questions Focus Group Discussion

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* Content Analysis Describe the steps in analyzing the data. Example: conceptualizing themes, the use of vignettes to stimulate discussion and systematic data by assigning codes for participants

Role of the Researcher  

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The role to be taken as a researcher. Example: participant-observer. Describe the behavior, attitude of the participants during the interview, observation period Describe the interview and observation protocol

Trustworthiness of the Study 

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Describe the steps in conducting the study Describe and explain the use of the following in the study: 

credibility

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transferability

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dependability

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confirmability 

Ethical Consideration 

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Describe the ethical considerations of the study, such as: The anonymity of the participants (consent form must be signed) The use of pen names or code names

Chapter 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Chapter 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS * Introductory Paragraph

Presented in this chapter are the analysis, interpretation and the findings of the data gathered.

1st THEME Discussion of the result by themes. Cite a support theory or concept

…and so on.

Chapter 5 CONCLUSION, IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RECOMMENDATION

Conclusion

To conclude the result of the objectives/purpose and research questions.

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Implications for Practice 

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Describe the discovery and its contribution to: Social well-being, environment, etc.

Recommendations for Future Research

 A desire to conduct similar studies or in connection with the study, as a continuing research.

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References

 APA STYLE  Author’s Family Name. (Year of publication). Title of the Book. Place of publication

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