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A Thesis Proposal
Presented to the
Graduate School
University of Santo Tomas

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements of the Degree
Master in Business Administration

by

JUAN CARLOS DE BOURBON

November 2011
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ABSTRACT

This section is limited to 100-150 words (approximately 12-15 lines), singly spaced
and must include at least four (4) keywords. Provide a brief overview of the
proposal that gives a reader a basic understanding of your proposal and encourages
her or him to read more.

Keywords: solar systems, universe, aliens, space

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prefatory Note (Optional) 1

1.0 Problem Rationale 4

1.1 Rationale 4
1.2 Research Impediments (Limitations of the Study) 6

2.0 The Research Questions

2.1 Literature Review 7

2.2 Theoretical Framework 18

2.3 Research Questions
(or Hypothesis …if applicable) 22
2.4 Research Paradigm (Simulacrum or Hypothesized Model) 23

3.0 Research Methods 24

3.1 Research Design: Descriptive-Correlational (…for example) 26

3.2 Meaning 29
3.3 Subjects and Study Site 30
3.4 Data Measure/ (or Instrument) 31
3.5 Data Gathering Procedure 32
3.6 Ethical Considerations (VERY IMPORTANT section!) 33
3.7 Data Analysis (or Mode of Analysis) 34

References 40
Examples only! (remove those not applicable)
Appendix I: Permit to Conduct the Interviews 47
Appendix II: Request for Pertinent Data 48
Appendix III: Informed Consent for Research Participants 49
Appendix IV: Informed Consent for Research Participation
Recruited Concept Mapping Participants 50
Appendix V: Survey Questionnaires 51

Appendix VI: The Interview Protocol 54

Appendix VII: The Interview Protocol for Tutors/Reviewers 56
Appendix VIII: The Interview Protocol 57
Appendix IX: Concept Mapping Instrument 58
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Appendix X: Documentary Analysis 60

Appendix XI: Timetable for Research 61

Appendix XII: Budget Proposal 62

Curriculum Vitae 63
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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM RATIONALE

1.1 Rationale

This section must be clear and logical in describing succinctly the trends in

the field that render the chosen thesis topic problematic.

1.2 Research Impediments

This section must describe the research barriers or limitations of the

study, (if possible, substantial, ethical, methodological, and practical) that the

candidate may come across in the conduct of the study.

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CHAPTER 2

THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS

This chapter includes all types of materials reviewed, conceptual

literature which came from books. Related studies both local and foreign

consisting mainly of peer reviewed journals. Your aim is to show how the present

study relates to the existing knowledge and previous studies in terms of both

similarities and differences. The formal sub-sections for this chapter are;

2.1 Review of the Literature

Must be comprehensive in the light of the chosen variables with a view

to surfacing the research blankspots (unexplored area) and blindspots

(conflicting areas in the literature).

2.2 Theoretical Framework

2.2 Research Question/s (or Hypotheses)

A research hypothesis is the statement you created when you speculate

upon the outcome of a research or experiment. Every true experimental design

must have this statement at the core of its structure, as the ultimate aim of any

experiment.

2.4 Research Paradigm (or Simulacrum)

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CHAPTER 3

THE RESEARCH METHODS

This chapter must include details of your experimental methodology. The

example below is for Descriptive-Correlational design.

3.1 Research Design: Descriptive-Correlational

3.2 Meaning

Example (taken from Rowena Escolar-Chua, 2010):

Correlational research attempts to establish relationship between two or

more variables. It gives an indication of how one variable may predict another.

However, correlation does not imply causation; that is, simply because two

events are in some way correlated (related) does not mean that one necessarily

causes the other (Stangor, 2007; Bold, 2001 as cited by Williams, 2007). In this

study, the relationship between active engagement with third age education and

the psychological measures of successful ageing shall be ascertained.

3.3 Subjects and Study Site

Example (taken from Marishirl Tropicales, 2010):

Seven male and seven female principals representing private secondary

schools will be chosen for the study. This sample size is typical of qualitative
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research as Patton (1990) explains that there are no rules about sample size. It is

dependent on what the researcher wishes to know; the purpose of the inquiry;…

3.4 Research Instrument (Data Measure)

Example (taken from Marishirl Tropicales, 2010):

Five assessment tools or scales will be utilized to collect data for this

research. Data yielded from these instruments will be used in publications 1 and

4. Each scale is described in detail below:

3.4.1 Transformational Leadership Behavior Inventory (TLI)

This scale was developed by Podsakoff, MacKenzie, Moorman, and Fetter

(1990). It was designed to measure six (6) key dimensions of transformational

leadership identified in the research literature. The 6 transformational

leadership dimensions are: 1) articulating a vision; …….

3.4.2 Ethical Leadership Scale (ELS)

Authored by Brown, Trevino and Harrison (2005), ELS is composed of 10

items that are represented on a 7-point continuum (1=very little, 7=very much)

with higher scores indicating…..

3.5 Data Gathering Procedure

Example (taken from Marishirl Tropicales, 2010):

A semi-structured interview guide consisting of in-depth descriptive

questions (see Appendix VI) will be formulated concerning the wise leadership

behaviors of the principals. Teachers will also be interviewed on the extent to

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which their principal employs wisdom in their leadership. A permit (see

Appendix II) to conduct the interview will be properly secured in order to

maximize the time allotted for the interview…

3.5.1 Interview Protocol.

The researcher will inform the interviewees of the nature and relevance

of the research which they will be part of. They will also be requested to sign the

consent form (see Appendix II). A semi-structured interview will be used to

guide the interview process. According to Cooper and Schindler (2003)…

3.6 Ethical Considerations

Permission to use the different leadership assessment tools was sought

from the authors…

3.7 Data Analysis

Example (taken from Belinda Castro, 2010):

Using SPSS version 17, Cronbach Alpha revealed the instrument’s

reliability and internal consistency to be 93.5%, indicating that items measuring

the constructs were reliable and internally consistent. Delineation of existing

market segments within the shadow education marketplace called for two

market segmentation methods, namely: the a priori market segmentation using

binary logistic regression (Monahan, McHonrney, Stump & Perkins, 2007;

Goldstein & Perin, 2008) and the posteriori segmentation using factor analysis…
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Arrange all literature actually cited in chapters 1 to 3, arrange them

ALPHABETICALLY (NOT NUMBERED)and strictly use APA style entries. Sample

entries for books, journals, book edition and internet source are shown below

in that order;

Baxter, C. (1997). Race Equality in Health Care and Education. Philadelphia:

Ballière Tindall.

Gaudio, J. L., & Snowdon, C. T. (2008). Spatial Cues More Salient Than Color Cues

in Cotton-Top Tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) reversal learning. Journal of

Comparative Psychology, 122, 441-444. doi:10.1037/0735-7036.122.4.441

Hyde, J. S.,& Delamater, J. (2008). Human Sexuality (10th ed.) New York:

McGraw-Hill.

Research Initiatives. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2007, from MIT, Comparative

Media Studies website, http://cms.mit.edu/research/index.php

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Appendix XI Timetable for Research

Research Objectives 2010 2011

Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

1. Writing of Proposal
2. Collection of Algal
Materials
3. Fractionation of
Polysaccharides
4. Collection of Blood and
Isolation of PBMCs
5. Cell Viability Assay
6. ELISA Assay for Cytokines
7. MRNA extraction
8. Chemopreventive assays
9. Data Collation/Analysis
10. Colloquium/Defense
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Appendix XII Budgetary Requirements

SOURCES OF EXPENSES Quantity Amount

(PhP)
Collection …….

Isolation of ….

Tissue Culture Reagents

Total
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Curriculum Vitae

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