1. Sample: Title Page

( 2 inches from top to first

line of the title) (Font 14) PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH( double spaces between lines from title to dateline ) STATUS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN SISTERS(All caps, inverted pyramid)

OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION

( 3 to 4 double spaces )

(Font 12 ) An Undergraduate Thesis (bold face from title to dateline) Presented to

(small t) Dr. Arlene S. Opina

Centro Escolar University

( 3 to 4 double spaces)

In Partial Fulfillment

(small o ) of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

(4 to 5 double spaces)

(small b ) by (no punctuation)

Ma. Lourdes A. Cruz

March 2013 (Month and year of graduation)

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1. Sample Approval Sheet

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1 Inch

APPROVAL SHEET4 spaces

This undergraduate research __________________________________ (title in all caps or italics) ____________________________________ presented and submitted by ________________________________ (author/s) _____________________ hereby accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree (course) ________________________________ in the _____________________________________ (school/college) of Centro Escolar University was approved by the committee:

____________________4 spaces between

____________________4 spaces between

____________________

____________________Adviser

_____________________Dean

_____________________ Date (Month and year of graduation)

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3. Sample Abstract

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1 inch

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Title: __________________________________________________________________(All caps and Boldface)

Researchers: _______________________ _______________________ _______________________(First, middle, surname: Alphabetically arranged)

School: ________________________________________________

Adviser: _______________________________________________

No. of Pages: _______________

The Problem: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sub-Problems:1. __________________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________________3. __________________________________________________________________

Methods Used: ________________________________________________________

Summary of Findings:

Conclusions:

Recommendations:

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4. Sample Acknowledgments( 2 inches from the top)( Bold, font size 12, all caps, no e, with s)

(1 inch, right)

(1 ½ inches left)

5. Sample Dedication (Optional; taken from the thesis of Mary Rose Flores Vicente)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ( double spaces from top to bottom) (IMPORTANT: use 3rd person point of view)

(5 space-indention) For the final development of this study, the researchers wish to extend their gratitude to the following whoseevery start of new paragraph)

selfish efforts and valuable contributions made the accomplishment of this work possible: (colon before enumeration)

Dr. Rosita L. Navarro, Dean Emeritus, former President, Centro Escolar University, for her professional comments and suggestions in the refinement of the manuscript of this work; (semi-colon after each item enumerated)

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________ ; _______________________________________________________________

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____________________________________; ___________________. (period)

MRFBVC

(Researchers’ initials, font size 12, all caps, bold)

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6. Table of Contents

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( 2 inches from the top)

DEDICATION(Same format as ACKNOWLEDGMENTS but may use inverted pyramid style and first person pronouns.)

To my husband, Mark Dave and my daughter, Billy Cates

who have supported and inspired me in my undertaking;

To my mom, Ma. Luisa and my siblings Marc, Apple and Angel,

who still think: I am the greatest!

In loving memory of my father, Jesus Rodelio

whose intelligence still runs in my veins,

I lovingly dedicate this work.

For the special children I have worked with the past two years, and to my

nephew Bernard Joseph, I am thankful for the inspiration and for

leading me to the path towards my mission in life.

MRFV

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(2 inches from the top)( All caps, bold, font size 12) TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Double spaces, top to bottom) (Upper- lowercase, bold) Page

List of Tables………………………..………………………….... viii

List of Figures……………………..…………………………….. ix

Chapter (Bold, upper- lowercase)

(Use Arabic no., followed by a period, observe upper-lowercase; type on the 3rd space after the period. )(5-space indention) 1. The Problem and Its Background

(5-space indention) Introduction…….………………..……………………… 1 (Align topics of the same levels) Background of the Study……………..………..……….. 4

Setting of the Study….…………………………………. 5

(Upper- lowercase, Theoretical Framework……………………..………….. 11 top to bottom) Statement of the Problem………..………………………. 15

Assumption of the Study………………………..……….. 16

Hypothesis of the Study…………………………..……… 17

Significance of the Study…………….………….……….. 18

Scope, Limitations, and Delimitation……………..…….... 18

Definition of Terms…………..………………………..…. 19

2. Review of Related Literature and Studies

Foreign Literature…………………………………….…… 28

Local Literature……………………………………….…… 36

Foreign Studies…………………………………….……… 38

Local Studies…………………………………….………… 40

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(1 inch from the top for succeeding pages without chapter or section headings)

Chapter (Repeat chapter and page on succeeding pages) Page

3. Method and Procedures

Method of Research………………………………………………. 42

Respondents of the Study…..………………….………………… 42

Sampling Techniques……………………….……………………. 44

Data Gathering Instrument…………………….…………………. 44

Validation of the Instrument ……………….……………………. 45

Data Gathering Procedure…………………….………………….. 46

Statistical Treatment of Data…………………..…………………. 47

4. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

Characteristics of the Respondents………………………………. 52

Levels of Satisfaction as Regards Experiential Realms………….. 58

Levels of Satisfaction in terms of Services……………………….. 62

Comparison Between Expected and Actual Levels of Satisfaction on Services Rendered……..……..……………. 64(Use hanging- indention for headings of more than 2 lines; observe single space) Comparison of the Actual and Expected Levels of Satisfaction of the Respondents When Grouped According to Age, Gender, Occupation, Nationality and Educational Attainment……….….………………………… 67

Destination Loyalty as Expressed by the Tourists……….………… 98

5. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Summary of Findings……………………………….…………….. 107

Conclusions………………………………………………………. 115

Recommendations…………………………………………………. 116

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7. List of Tables

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(1 inch from the top) Page

References ..…………………………………………………….. 120

Appendices………………………………………………………. 126 A. Letter Requesting Permission…………………………….. 127

B. Letter of Endorsement………………………..…………… 128

C. Survey Questionnaire………… ………………………… 129

Curriculum Vitae…………… …………………..………………. 130

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(2 inches from the top to the heading)

LIST OF TABLES (Bold, all caps, font size 12)

Table (Bold, upper-lowercase) Page (Double spaces top to bottom) 1. Respondents’ Age ……………………………………………………. 63

2. Respondents’ Places of Origin …….……….………………………… 64

3. Status of Respondents’ Physical Health….………..………………...... 65

4. Status of Respondents’ Mental Health………………..……………… 66

5. Status of Respondents’ Spiritual Health….…………….……………. 68

6. Comparison of Respondents’ Health Status According to Age………………………………………………… 69 (Observe hanging-indention for headings of 2 or more lines; use single space) 7. Comparison of Respondents’ Health Status According to Place of Origin………………….…………………. 71

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8. List of Figures (The same format as List of Tables)

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1. Map of the Philippines…….………………………………….. 8 2. Paradigm of the Study Showing the Relationships Between Variables………….…………………………….. 14

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