DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Davao City Division

Davao City National High School
Senior High School Department
PRACTICAL RESEARCH II
FORMAT and GUIDELINES
SY 2016-2017
TVL GROUPS

Type of Intellectual Research Output/Report

Proposition
Contents/Specifications

Parts of Proposition
Cover Page Follow prescriptions on spacing and logo size.
Title Page Title in bold, all caps, single spacing, inverted pyramid
Logo of DCNHS after the title followed by name of school and its address
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements in Project Research
Approval Sheet
Acknowledgement (center) Acknowledge the panel first followed by the adviser. Acknowledge only those who gave significant contributions to
the study. Maximum of 2 pages.

Dedication (optional)

Abstract (center) 250 words (block format; double space; key words)

Journal abstract maximum of 10-15 pages is not attached to the paper but submitted separately.

Table of Contents
Avoid ellipses. Use a table to ensure alignment of page numbers, then set table to no border.
List of Tables Avoid ellipses. Use a table to ensure alignment of page numbers, then set table to no border. Single space for one
table/figure title; double space between two table/figure titles.
List of Figures

CHAPTER 1 Introduction (center; 2 single spaces below CHAPTER 1)

(center)
Background of the Study (flushed to the left)
- opening paragraph: discussion of the problem in general
- 2nd to 3rd or 4th paragraph: concepts or ideas related to the problem;
(Global, national and local scenario)
- last paragraph: the gap to be filled-in by your study; purpose of conducting the study and possible
contribution of your study
- observe in-text citations

Statement of the Problem

Main Objective (paragraph form): Design and construct…Specifically,
1. Testing the functionality of…
2. Revise whatever the defects found after the testing
3. Determine the

Significance of the Study (bold, flushed to the left)

- Provide an opening statement followed by the beneficiaries (general to specific
- General to specific
- Alphabetized

Scope and Delimitation of the Study (bold, flushed to the left)

- 1 paragraph statement of the coverage and boundary of the present investigation

CHAPTER 2 Review of Related Literature (center, bold);

(center) - recent and maybe 10 years back
- Provide at least 10 relevant literatures
- Observe proper in-text citations
Related Literature/Literature Review (bold, flushed to the left)
Subheadings (bold, flushed to the left)
- cluster for logical presentation
Related Studies (bold, flushed to the left)
Synthesis (bold, flushed to the left)
- 1 paragraph justification

Theoretical Framework (bold, flushed to the left)

(Theories supporting study; discuss & connect to study, concepts integral to study; indicators)
- observe in-text citations

Conceptual Model (bold, flushed to the left)

- use Input, Process, Output paradigm

Alternative Hypothesis (es) (bold, flushed to the left)

- if there is/are null hypothesis (es) as part of the research questions
 Definition of Key Variables (bold, flushed to the left)
- terms are defined operationally
- alphabetically arranged
- each term (bold with period at the end)
- sentence/statement form

-
CHAPTER 3 Development and Evaluation of the Project
(center)
Design Phase (Bold, underlined)
Concept Design
Calculations & Dimensions
Supplies and Materials
Tabular form: quantity, unit, name and description
Tools, Instruments and Equipment
Tabular form: tools and functions

Development Phase (Bold, underlined)

Construction Procedure
*schematic diagram of the project
Construction Time Frame
Tabular form: work activity and time allotment
Total Cost of the Project
Tabular form: bills of supplies and materials
Try-out and Revision

Evaluation Phase (Bold, underlined)

Research Design
Research Instrument
Evaluators
Sampling
Locale
Data Gathering Procedure/Evaluation of the Project
Statistical Treatment and Analysis of Data

CHAPTER 4 Results and Discussion (center; 2 single spaces below CHAPTER 4); below it (2 single spaces) provide a short
(center) description about this section
 Results and Discussion of Project Evaluation (bold, flushed to the left)
Presentation of Data
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Findings of the Study
- data are presented (tabular, graphical, descriptive); salient points; highlights significant findings

 Structure of the Project (bold, flushed to the left)

Parts, Functions and Interrelationship
Capabilities
Limitations

 Process (bold, flushed to the left)

Operating Procedure
Maintenance
Safety and Control Measures

CHAPTER 5 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations (center)

(center)
Summary of Findings (bold, flushed to the left)
- Introductory paragraph consisting of overview of study; thesis statement and method of study)
Findings is not labelled but introduced in a sentence.
(one paragraph per sub-problem)

Conclusions (bold, flushed to the left)

- in paragraph format

Recommendations (bold, flushed to the left)

- in paragraph format
References (center) Follows APA format; alphabetized

Appendices Example: (arranged in order of use)

(center) Appendix A – Letter Securing Permission to Conduct Study
Appendix B – Names, Designation and Addresses of Key Informants
Etc. Signatures appearing on the appended letters or endorsements should be genuine. Avoid using SGD.
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Davao City Division
Davao City National High School
Senior High School Department
PRACTICAL RESEARCH II
FORMAT and GUIDELINES
SY 2016-2017
TVL GROUPS (COOKERY)

Type of Intellectual Research Output/Report

Proposition
Contents/Specifications

Parts of Proposition
Cover Page Follow prescriptions on spacing and logo size.
Title Page Title in bold, all caps, single spacing, inverted pyramid
Logo of DCNHS after the title followed by name of school and its address
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements in Practical Research 2
Approval Sheet
Acknowledgement (center) Acknowledge the panel first followed by the adviser. Acknowledge only those who gave significant contributions to
the study. Maximum of 2 pages.

Dedication (optional)

Abstract (center) 250 words (block format; double space; key words)

Journal abstract maximum of 10-15 pages is not attached to the paper but submitted separately.

Table of Contents
Avoid ellipses. Use a table to ensure alignment of page numbers, then set table to no border.
List of Tables Avoid ellipses. Use a table to ensure alignment of page numbers, then set table to no border. Single space for one
table/figure title; double space between two table/figure titles.
List of Figures

CHAPTER 1 Introduction (center; 2 single spaces below CHAPTER 1)

(center)
Background of the Study (flushed to the left)
- opening paragraph: discussion of the problem in general
- 2nd to 3rd or 4th paragraph: concepts or ideas related to the problem;
(Global, national and local scenario)
- last paragraph: the gap to be filled-in by your study; purpose of conducting the study and possible
contribution of your study
- observe in-text citations

Statement of the Problem and Null Hypothesis (es) (flushed to the left)
State the main objective of the study first then the specific objectives (research questions). “This study aims
to…Specifically, this will seek to answer the following questions:
1.
2.

Significance of the Study (bold, flushed to the left)

- Provide an opening statement followed by the beneficiaries (general to specific
- General to specific
- Alphabetized

Scope and Delimitation of the Study (bold, flushed to the left)

- 1 paragraph statement of the coverage and boundary of the present investigation

CHAPTER 2 Review of Related Literature (center, bold);

(center) - recent and maybe 10 years back
- Provide at least 10 relevant literatures
- Observe proper in-text citations
Related Literature/Literature Review (bold, flushed to the left)
Subheadings (bold, flushed to the left)
- cluster for logical presentation
Related Studies (bold, flushed to the left)
Synthesis (bold, flushed to the left)
- 1 paragraph justification

Theoretical Framework (bold, flushed to the left)

(Theories supporting study; discuss & connect to study, concepts integral to study; indicators)
- observe in-text citations

Conceptual Model (bold, flushed to the left)

- use Input, Process, Output paradigm

Definition of Key Variables (bold, flushed to the left)

- terms are defined operationally
- alphabetically arranged
- each term (bold with period at the end)
 - sentence/statement form

-
CHAPTER 3 Development and Evaluation of the Project
(center)
Conceptualization Phase (Bold, underlined)
Recipe Concept
Supplies and Ingredients
Tabular form: quantity, unit, name and description
Instruments and Cooking Equipment
Tabular form: instrument and functions

Development Phase (Bold, underlined)

Cooking Procedure
*schematic diagram of the project
Time Frame
Tabular form: work activity and time allotment
Total Cost
Tabular form: bills of supplies and materials
Experimental Testing

Evaluation Phase (Bold, underlined)

Research Design
Research Instrument
Evaluators
Sampling
Locale
Data Gathering Procedure/Evaluation of the Project
Statistical Treatment and Analysis of Data

CHAPTER 4 Results and Discussion (center; 2 single spaces below CHAPTER 3); below it (2 single spaces) provide a short
(center) description about this section
 Results and Discussion of Project Evaluation (bold, flushed to the left)
Presentation of Data
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Findings of the Study
- data are presented (tabular, graphical, descriptive); salient points; highlights significant findings

 Structure of the Project (bold, flushed to the left)

Parts, Functions and Interrelationship
Capabilities
Limitations

 Process (bold, flushed to the left)

Operating Procedure
Maintenance
Safety and Control Measures

CHAPTER 5 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations (center)

(center)
Summary of Findings (bold, flushed to the left)
- Introductory paragraph consisting of overview of study; thesis statement and method of study)
Findings is not labelled but introduced in a sentence.
(one paragraph per sub-problem)

Conclusions (bold, flushed to the left)

- in paragraph format

Recommendations (bold, flushed to the left)

- in paragraph format)
References (center) Follows APA format; alphabetized

Appendices Example: (arranged in order of use)

(center) Appendix A – Letter Securing Permission to Conduct Study
Appendix B – Names, Designation and Addresses of Key Informants
Etc. Signatures appearing on the appended letters or endorsements should be genuine. Avoid using SGD.