Thesis Format Review

Review of Thesis

For every thesis, there are certain rules, guidelines and format to be followed in order to be successful. Certain steps are strictly implemented to vividly manifest the result shown by the samples or data. Correctness of the result greatly depends on how the blueprint has been structured and to what extent the guidelines are followed. Behavior of the respondents may also be affected, so proper format must be implemented.

 Here is the thesis review format outline of some student in Jose Rizal University who is completed their thesis requirement. The title is “Factors Affecting the Reading Interest of the Fourth Year High School Student of Dominican College”. Their Thesis format is start with Title Page which is short (length is 10-12 words); reflective of the content, problem, and the main variables to be studied; free of value judgment; should be written in inverted pyramid boldface, and capital letters. Also include below author’s Name, Month and Year of Completion, and Institutional Affiliation. Approval Sheet this is a letter type at below name with signature of panel of examiners that be mean the requirements is accepted. Acknowledgement is a letter type also like greeting or recognition of someone with connection with the research. Dedication is an inspirational address to someone as a part of research. Biographical Sketch is about to the author personal information. Abstract is a brief, comprehensive   summary   of    the   contents of the manuscript or Synthesis of the study which includes the objectives, methodology, highlights of the results, conclusions, and recommendations. Table of Content a list of divisions (chapter or articles) and the pages on which they start. Bibliography - should be alphabetically arranged all the references cited in the text must be included in this section. Examples: Harris, A.B “Science of Behavior” New York: McGraw Hill, Book Co. 1990. Appendix it is a supporting materials for research include instructions to participants; original scales or questionnaires, and raw data; statistical calculations; and instrument used. Examples: Philip C. Colin Successful Writing at Work, Hough Mifflin 2007.After all this be done I though they have a picture of Respondents and its location.

For the format in writing it’s start with capital letter 4 spaces from the title of the page to write the sub title and 2 spaces to start the discussion. Example:

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION (title of the page)
(4 spaces)

Background of the Study (sub-title of the page)

(2 spaces)

            The demand for medicines….  (Discussion)

(3 spaces)

Statement of the Problem

(2 spaces)

            The government has been exerting its efforts …

(3 spaces)

Objectives of the Study

    (2 spaces)

            The study generally aimed to …

(3 spaces)