DR. CARLOS S.

LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH PAPER AND TOPIC PROPOSAL

RESEARCHER/S: __________________________ DATE: _______________________

__________________________ GRADE AND SECTION:
__________________________ _____________________________
__________________________

PROPOSED TITLE:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: (Jot down the different problems that the study will explore.)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY: (Briefly describe the importance of the study in 3-5
sentences.)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

LIST OF READINGS (references, studies that may define and evaluate the problem of the
study.)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

LIST OF PROCEDURES: (List all the possible methods and techniques, to solve the problem)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

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Researcher’s Signature above printed name
Noted by:

_________________________
Research Teacher/Adviser

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

Kerwin Paul J. Gonzales, MAEd, LPT Erwin L. Purcia, DALL

Research Coordinator School Principal
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

MILESTONE CHECKLIST
(FIRST SEMESTER)

RESEARCHER/S: _____________________________ DATE: _______________________

_____________________________ GRADE AND SECTION:
_____________________________ ______________________________
_____________________________

RESEARCH TITLE:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

MONTH
ACTIVITY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT

Title Hearing (With the Research Teacher)

Preliminary readings, Preliminary Thesis and Topic Proposal
Submission of Chapters 1 to 3 to the Research Teacher for corrections.
Reproduction of Revised Research Proposal
Preparation of Research Proposal Presentation
Mock Research Proposal (Done with the Research Teacher)
Pre-Oral Defense
Validation of Proposed Instrument
Fielding of the Instrument
Data Gathering
Submission of Chapters 4-5 to the Research Teacher for corrections
Revising of Chapters 4-5
Revising/ Retyping of Corrected parts in the Manuscript
Reproduction of Manuscript (Draft Copy for the Panel)
Preparation of Research Paper Presentation
Mock Defense (Done with the Research Teacher)
Oral Defense
Implementation of Panel’s suggestions and recommendations to improve
the manuscript
Final Reading of Revised Manuscript (done by the Research Teacher)
Submission of Manuscript for Approval
Binding of Research Paper 2 copies, (1 for the Library, 1 for the Research
Hub)
Submission of Bounded Research Papers to the Basic Education

Notes:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Noted by:

____________________ _____________________
Researcher Research Teacher
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

MILESTONE CHECKLIST
(SECOND SEMESTER)

RESEARCHER/S: _____________________________ DATE: _______________________

_____________________________ GRADE AND SECTION:
_____________________________ ______________________________
_____________________________

RESEARCH TITLE:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

MONTH
ACTIVITY Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Title Hearing (With the Research Teacher)
Preliminary readings, Preliminary Thesis and Topic Proposal
Submission of Chapters 1 to 3 to the Research Teacher for corrections.
Reproduction of Revised Research Proposal
Preparation of Research Proposal Presentation
Mock Research Proposal (Done with the Research Teacher)
Pre-Oral Defense
Validation of Proposed Instrument
Fielding of the Instrument
Data Gathering
Submission of Chapters 4-5 to the Research Teacher for corrections
Revising of Chapters 4-5
Revising/ Retyping of Corrected parts in the Manuscript
Reproduction of Manuscript (Draft Copy for the Panel)
Preparation of Research Paper Presentation
Mock Defense (Done with the Research Teacher)
Oral Defense
Implementation of Panel’s suggestions and recommendations to improve
the manuscript
Final Reading of Revised Manuscript (done by the Research Teacher)
Submission of Manuscript for Approval
Binding of Research Paper 2 copies, (1 for the Library, 1 for the Research
Hub)
Submission of Bounded Research Papers to the Basic Education

Notes:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Noted by:

_____________________________ ______________________________
Researcher Research Teacher
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

ORAL DEFENSE RECOMMENDATION FORM

________________
(Date)

DR. ERWIN L. PURCIA

School Principal
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College

SIR:

I have the honor to recommend the following researcher/s for Oral Defense:
1.___________________________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________________________________
4.___________________________________________________________________________
5.___________________________________________________________________________
6.___________________________________________________________________________

With their Research Paper entitled:

“__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________”

For your Approval.

___________________
Research Adviser

Noted by:

Kerwin Paul J. Gonzales, MAEd, LPT

Research Coordinator

Note. The students have to submit five (5) copies of their thesis to the office one week before the
scheduled proposal / final defense. (This excludes the student’s copy)
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT

Title Page CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION AND

Approval Sheet ANALYSIS OF DATA
Abstract
Acknowledgment CHAPTER V FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS
Dedication AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Table of Contents  Findings
List of Figures  Conclusions
List of Tables  Recommendations
List of Appendices
BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
 Background of the Study APPENDICES
 Statement of the Problem
 Significance of the Study CURRICULUM VITAE
 Scope and Delimitation
# - Only for Quantitative Research
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED * - Only for Qualitative Research
LITERATURE AND CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
 Related Literature
 Conceptual Framework
 Theoretical Framework
 Research Hypothesis#
 Research Assumptions*
 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY

 Research Design
o
 The Sample
 The Instruments
 Intervention
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

INDIVIDUAL EVALUATION FORM

The Panelist gives comments on how each member of the group performed during the defense.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EVALUATOR

Place a tick/check mark at the appropriate for the following evaluation scores:

5 Excellent

4 Exceeds Expectations

3 Meets Expectations

2 Meets Expectations Sometimes

1 Does Not Meet Expectations

Group Member: ________________________ Grade and Section: _______________

I. Presentation Skills 5 4 3 2 1

1. Punctuality

2. Attire and behavior

3. Depth analysis on topic

II. Work Organization

4. Preparedness

5. Ability to present the assigned topic(s) clearly

6. Participation in the defense

III. Effectiveness

7. Ability to answer questions

8. Ability to convince the panelists of the ideas being

presented
Comment(s):
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

PRE- ORAL DEFENSE GROUP EVALUATION

RESEARCH TITLE:

GROUP MEMBERS GRADE AND SECTION:

DATE : TIME: ROOM:

EVALUATOR: SIGNATURE OF EVALUATOR

PURPOSE OF EVALUATION
The Evaluation Form is a means to analyze and evaluate the research project in the context of content, form, methodology, and
presentation of students to the panel members assigned to the research group. The quantitative rating given by the panel
member is used as a guide for the recommendation or final evaluation at the end of the oral presentation. All guidelines and
procedures as stated in Evaluation criteria will be applied.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EVALUATOR

Place a tick/check mark at the appropriate for the following evaluation scores:

5 Outstanding

4 Exceeds Minimum Requirements Most of the Time

3 Meets Minimum Requirements

2 Meets Minimum Requirements Sometimes

1 Poor

EVALUATION CRITERIA*
5 4 3 2 1
I. DOCUMENT
1. Correctness of the statement of the research problem,
objectives, review of related studies, and conceptual framework
2. Clarity of defined requirements

3. Completeness and consistency with design discussions

(document content and organization)
4. Correctness of the design and implementation issues with
respect to the theories used in the study
5. Presence of citations for non-original material and sufficiency of
the list of references used
5 4 3 2 1
II. METHODOLOGY
6. Definition and application of the software, and development
methodology
7. Appropriateness of research, data gathering, and analysis tools
to be used.
8. Appropriateness of the chosen methodology

9. Adequacy of data procedures for the study

10. Adequacy, completeness, and effectiveness of diagrams, graphs,
charts, tables, and notations used
AVERAGE RATING (Total Score / 10)
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

RESEARCH PAPER ENCODING AND FORMATTING

Paper

Use 8 ½” x 11” high-quality, plain white bond paper with minimum 20-lb weight.

Type-Face and Size, Printing

 The thesis manuscript should be written in 12 pt. Arial font.
 Print should be laser printing or deskjet printing.
 Unless otherwise specified, use the same type-face and size throughout
the document; including equations, tables, figures and appendices.

Margins

 Left margin - 1½ inches to allow for binding

 Top margin - 1 inch above the first line of type
 Right and bottom margin - should be at least 1 inch
 Indentations - five spaces in from the left margin
 Left and right justify all text

Layout

 Copy must be type on one side of page only.

 Single column format only.

Pagination

 The preliminary pages (pages up to the first page of the text) are numbered with lower-
case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.); are placed at the bottom of the page, at the center
margin.
 Beginning with the first page of the text and continuing to the end of the manuscript,
number pages in sequence in Hindu Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.); are placed at the top
of the page, at the right margin (1” down from the top edge and 1” from the right edge).

Spacing

 Double-space the main body of the thesis

 Single-space long quotations, tables, endnotes, bibliography entries
 Double-space between entries
 Four spaces between subsections in each chapter of the manuscript

Corrections
The final copies submitted by the researcher should be free from interlineations, crossing out of
letters or words, strike-overs, corrections made with liquid paper, or erasures.
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

PRE- ORAL/ORAL DEFENSE PROCEDURES

Defense Protocols for both proposal and final are as follows:

Pre-defense protocol
1. Endorsement. The student researcher seeks the endorsement of the Research Teacher
before they are scheduled for defense. The Oral Defense Recommendation Form will be
filled out for this purpose.
2. Submission of the research paper. Three copies of the research paper must be submitted
by the researcher one week before the scheduled defense. The three copies of the
manuscript are for the panel members.
3. Schedule of defense. Defense schedule must not be in conflict with official activities and
functions of the school. Thus, a common free time must be established before finalizing the
scheduled defense.

Actual Defense Protocol

1. Attire of Researcher. The researcher should come in business attire.
 Male- must wear Long sleeves polo, a neck tie and a coat over it, Slacks, and
Formal Shoes. Properly groomed hair

 Female- must wear a Dress with a below the knee length, Blazer over it, Formal
Shoes, heels must not be two inches high, Properly groomed hair. Light make up.

2. Documents/equipment needed. The following documents/equipment are needed during the

oral defense, to wit:

2.1 Oral presentation score/grading sheet for the panel members.

2.2 Copies of the research manuscript for the panel members and the
recorded/secretary. The researcher must have their own hard copy of
research.
2.3 Electronic equipment for the presentation. This should be ready for use.
2.4 All presentation tools must be submitted an hour before the start of the defense.

3. Prayer. A defense procedure will include the invocation by the researcher.

4. Introduction of the researcher. The adviser introduces his/her advisee and the title of his/her
research. The chairman of the panel then introduces the members of the thesis panel.
5. The Secretary will read the previous minutes of the proposal defense where suggestions are
cited.
6. Presentation of the Research.

6.1 The proposal defense presentation. The researcher presents the introduction,
statement of the problem, instrument used and the methodology. The time is limited
only to 5 to 10 minutes to give more time for the discussion between the panel
members and the researcher. Time for the discussion and interpellation should not
exceed 30 minutes per researcher.
6.2 The final defense presentation.
6.2.1 The researcher should present briefly the essential parts of the
research: Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Findings,
Conclusions and Recommendations. Chapters 1 to 3 for Pre Oral
Defense.
6.2.2 The final presentation will be limited only to 10 to 15 minutes only.
6.2.3 Discussion between the panel members and the researcher is not
to exceed 30 minutes.
7. The adviser is not allowed to answer queries of the panel members unless the
question/point of clarification is directly addressed to him/her.
8. After the presentation, the researcher and the adviser leaves the room to give time for the
panel members to deliberate on the status of the research presentation and paper.
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

9. After a decision has been made, the researcher and the adviser return to the room. The
chairman of the panel informs the researcher the status of his/her defense which would be
among the following:

9.1 Passed with revision. Without revision or with minor revision (grammar, sequencing
of presentation, deletion or addition of some facts/literature). Specifically, the
numerical rating of a student based on the Oral Defense Evaluation Form.
9.2 Re-defense. Major revision (data is insufficient, the researcher cannot justify the
results, the paper lacks discussion; presentation of data is poorly written). If the
researcher had to re-defend his/her work, he/she must improve the presentation and
add the suggestions of the panel members. A student with re-defense status was
given a percentage rating of 70 to 74.
9.3 Failed. The researcher failed to successfully defend the study; or failure to re-defend
his/her research.

o All Research Papers evaluated as FAIL should enroll again in the next semester may be
given any of the following recommendation:
 Continue working on the project
o All Research Papers evaluated as re-defense should ensure the completeness and
correctness of the Summary of Corrections given by the panelist, failure to comply will
receive a grade of 74.

Prepared by:

Mr. Kerwin Paul J. Gonzales, MAEd, LPT

Research Coordinator

Noted by:

Dr. Erwin L. Purcia

School Principal
 DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE
Basic Education Department
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 938-7782 / (02) 938-7789 Telefax No. (02) 939-7229
Email: info@lantingcollege.edu.ph Website: www.lantingcollege.edu.ph

PRE- ORAL AND ORAL PRESENTATION

PANEL MEMBER’S GUIDE

This document serves as a guide for all Research Teachers under the Basic Education
Department in choosing the Best expert to sit and comment on the its students research
papers. This document will also serve as a guide to the chosen member of the panel to help
improve and suggest better ways for the development of the research paper.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.

QUALIFICATIONS:
All panel reactor members for SHS Research Papers should fit the following list of
qualifications:

Primary Qualifications
1. Licensed Professional Teacher
2. Bachelor’s Degree
3. Has taken Research Methodology subjects and successfully passed a Thesis Course.
4. Is teaching Basic Education Subjects.
5. Is teaching Research Subjects.

In cases that no available faculty member of the Basic Education Teacher is available, a panel reactor
may be considered with those that have the following qualifications:

Secondary Qualifications
1. Graduate Studies units
2. With Masters’ Degree
3. With Doctorate Degree