T H E S I S M A N U A L

About This Manual

This manual describes requirements and guidelines for the preparation of the BSCS and
BSIT Research and Theses. You are expected to be familiar with its contents. It will answer
many of your questions and will help you avoid misunderstandings or complications as you
engage in research and prepare the final manuscript. Of course, if you are uncertain about
any aspect of the process, you should seek guidance as early as possible from your adviser
or the CCS Thesis Coordinator.




I. Research/Thesis/Capstone Subjects

Development of Research 1, Research 2, Thesis 1, Thesis 2 , Capstone1 and Capstone2
shall be undertaken by the BSCS and BSIT students under the following major subjects:

BSCS NEW CURRILCULUM
Research 1- CDESANA Design and Analysis of Algorithm
Research 2 - SAD Systems Analysis and Design
Thesis 1 - CISAPT1 Integrated Software Application/Productivity Tools
Thesis 2 - CSPETOP Special Topic
BSCS OLD CURRICULUM
Research1 - CMANIFO Management of Information System
Research2 - CDESPL1 Design and Implementation of Programming Language
Thesis 1 - CTHESIS Systems Analysis and Design
Thesis 2 - CSPTOP Special Topic
BSIT NEW CURRICULUM
Research 1 - SAD1 Systems Analysis and Design1
Research 2 - SAD2 Systems Analysis and Design2
Capstone 1 - CSPROJ1 Software Project or IT Research 1
Capstone 2 - CSFTPRO Software Project or IT Research2
BSIT OLD CURRICULUM (Applicable only to INF101 & INF102 & INF103)
Research 1 - SAD1 Systems Analysis and Design 1
Research2 - SAD2 Systems Analysis and Design 2 *
Capstone 1 - CSPROJ1-Software Project or IT Research 1 *
Capstone 2 - CSFTPRO Software Project or IT Research 2

*Both subjects will be taken on the 2
nd
semester on their 3
rd
yr level, in effect, the
students will be concurrently doing their Research2 and Capstone 1 at the same time.
If the proposal of the proponents in Research 1 is approved as good for Capstone,
then there will only be one study both for Research2 and Capstone 1. Otherwise, the
students should be doing two different studies for their Research 2 and Capstone 1.


II. Research/Thesis Domain for BSCS and BSIT
A. BSCS
The research/thesis of all the Students of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science should
lean towards new/novel application of existing algorithms, enhancement of existing
algorithm, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence.

B. BSIT
The capstone of all the Students of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology should
lean towards development of Specific Applications and Solution Support * Systems and
incorporate new/current technology. Capstone projects should cater to the needs of an
existing business entity (company). Proof of legal personality of the business must be
presented (i.e: business permit, mayors permit, etc..).

In developing your topic, you should ask yourself the following questions:

1. What is my general area of research?
2. What have scholars and practitioners written about this topic?
3. What is my specific research question and objectives?
4. What methodology will I need to support my claim or answer my question?
5. Where will I find the evidence?
6. Do I have confidence in the validity of my sources?
7. Can I complete the research and writing by the established deadlines?

NOTE: domain for BSIT and BSCS applies as early as Research stage.

III. Group Composition
The number of proponents per study shall be limited to three (3). However, if the
number of students in a class warrants that there are 1 or 2 students left who cannot
complete the required number of three (3) per group, then they shall be allowed to join
the other groups. In effect, there shall be only one or two groups with four (4)
proponents in a particular research/thesis/capstone class.
In cases like when the proposal in Research1 was approved as good for thesis/capstone
and a member of a group leaves for one reason or another, the remaining members of
the group may decide among themselves to continue or not with their study.

IV. Research/Thesis/Capstone Output
For each research and thesis/capstone, the following are the output requirements:

Research 1 - Chapters 1-3 with story board
Research 2 - Chapters 1-4 with prototype1 and Users manual
Thesis 1/ Capstone1 Revised Chapters 1-4 with prototype2 and users and
technical manual
Thesis 2/ Capstone2 Chapters 1-7 with full system and Technical (SE) Documentation


Definition of Terms:

Story Board- AVP depicting the operation and features of the prototype
Prototype1- user interface design without underlying functionality
Prototype2- user interface design with full functionality
Full System- user interface design with full functionality and new technology
incorporated


V. Research/Thesis/Capstone Fees
Research/Thesis fees, the amount of which shall be determined by the Dean and the
Administration for the remunerations of the research/thesis adviser and panelists shall
only be incurred by the proponents in the following:

BSCS OLD CURRICULUM
Research2 - SAD Systems Analysis and Design
Thesis 2 - CSPETOP Special Topic
BSCS OLD CURRICULUM
Research2 - CDESPL1 Design and Implementation of Programming Language
Thesis 2 - CSPTOP Special Topic
BSIT NEW CURRICULUM
Research 2 - SAD2 Systems Analysis and Design2
Capstone 2 - CSFTPRO Software Project or IT Research2
BSIT OLD CURRICULUM (Applicable only to INF101 & INF102)
Research2 - SAD2 Systems Analysis and Design2
Capstone 2 - CSFTPRO Software Project or IT Research2


VI. Evaluation of Research Topic Form


The proponents must submit an evaluation of research topic form during the research topic
defense which must be signed by the subject adviser for recommending approval. The form,
which is available in the ITC Research Coordinators Office, requires the research project/ study
title, topic areas, background, statement of the problem, significance, scope and delimitation
and a project time table.

VII. Seeking an Adviser

Securing a research/ thesis/capstone adviser is the students personal responsibility. The thesis
should be grounded in one or more of the academic disciplines represented by faculty members
in the College of Computer Studies. The proponents must have an adviser in sufficient time to
approve your topic proposal before its presentation. A list of potential advisers in the College of
Computer Studies is available from the Thesis Coordinator.

After the title proposal has been approved by the subject adviser, it shall be forwarded to the
Thesis Coordinator who shall periodically make a list of approved proposals. The potential
advisers shall choose from these approved proposals signifying that he/she is inclined or willing
to be an adviser. The proponents can then choose their adviser from among those potential
advisers who signified their inclination and willingness to advise the particular proposal.


VIII. Grading System

The panelists shall use an evaluation sheet and shall evaluate the proposal based on the
following criteria:

I. Concept of the system/study/research
II. Documentation
III. Technical skills
IV. Presentation

IX. Binding and Submission

Students must submit two hardbound copies (with the students name, thesis title and class on
the outside cover). One copy shall be kept by the college while the other one shall be
forwarded to the library. For BSCS, the color of the cover is navy blue while for BSIT, it shall
be gray. Submission of the hard-bound copies shall be 3 days after its approval by the panel
or as may be decided by the subject adviser.

X. Thesis Organization

Thesis Arrangement
This section describes how you should arrange the parts of your thesis. You must include
each item in the list below in your thesis (unless it is noted optional). The parts must
appear in the exact order described in the list below.

Quick Guide to Arranging Your Thesis
Blank page
Title page
Copyright page
Dedications (optional)
Acknowledgments (optional)
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Abstract
Blank page
Text
Bibliography (or List of References)
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae
Blank Page





Title Page
The title page should look exactly like the sample on page 12.
Use your full name, including your middle initial.
Write out the name of the degree for which you are a candidate.
Use the month and year in which you defend your research or thesis .
This page is counted but not numbered (it counts as page i but should not have a
page number).


Copyright Page
Include a Copyright page in each final copy to show that the research has been
copyrighted and put it after the title page.

Dedications
The Dedications page is optional.
The heading DEDICATIONS must appear at the top of the page. The heading
must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
This page is counted and numbered in lowercase Roman numerals.

Acknowledgments
The Acknowledgments page is optional, but most theses do include a brief
statement of thanks or recognition of any special assistance.
The heading ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS must appear at the top of the page. The
heading must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
This page is counted and numbered in lowercase Roman numerals.

Table of Contents
The Table of Contents should follow closely the sample on page __.
The heading TABLE OF CONTENTS must appear at the top of the first page. The
heading must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
List chapter titles and at least the first or second order subdivisions. Make sure that
chapter and section titles are worded exactly as they appear in the body of the
thesis.
Single space each entry, but double space between entries.
Separate titles from page numbers with right-justified tabs and dot leaders.
These pages are counted and numbered in lowercase Roman numerals.

List of Tables
The List of Tables should follow closely the sample on page __.
The heading List of Tables must appear at the top of the first page. The heading
must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
List table captions exactly as they appear above the tables in the text. Single-space
each entry, but double-space between entries.
Separate table captions from page numbers with right-justified tabs and dot
leaders. Do not use periods to separate captions and page numbers.
These pages are counted and numbered in lowercase Roman numerals.


List of Figures
The List of Figures should follow closely the sample on page 19.
The heading List of Figures must appear at the top of the first page. The heading
must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
List figure captions exactly as they appear below the figures in the text. Single-
space each entry, but double-space between entries.
Separate figure captions from page numbers with right-justified tabs and dot
leaders. Do not use periods to separate captions and page numbers.
These pages are counted and numbered in lowercase Roman numerals.

Abstract
The Abstract should follow closely the sample on page ____.
The abstract is a summary that allows readers to determine the value of reading
the full thesis. It should include a statement of the problem, an outline of procedures
or methods, and a summary of results and conclusions. .
The text begins four lines below this heading.

The text must be double spaced. (Note that the heading lines are single
spaced.)
The pages are counted and numbered in lowercase Roman numerals.

Blank Page
Include a blank page (with no page number) before the first page of the text.
The blank page is neither numbered nor counted.

Text
Divide the text into its major parts/chapters/subsections.The major parts may
contain such subjects as introduction, general argument, description of experimental
procedures, research methods, discussion, summary, conclusions, recommendations,
and other pertinent topics that are necessary for a complete understanding on the
part of a sophisticated or professional reader.
The chapter and section titles should be the same as the headings listed in the
Table of Contents.

The pages are counted and numbered in Arabic numerals.


Headings in Text
Chapter headings must be bold and centered.
The chapter number and title must be on the same line, separated by a colon , as
shown in the example below:

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Headings must not be larger than 12 points.
Headings must be single spaced.

Footnotes (optional)
Each footnote cites an authority for statements in the text.
Number each footnote chronologically in Arabic numerals.
Place each footnote on the same page on which it appears in the text.
Separate footnotes from the text with a line. Leave one single-spaced line of space
between the line and the first footnote.
Single space each footnote entry.

Bibliography (or List of References)
The Bibliography (or List of References) should follow closely the sample on page
21.
The heading Bibliography (or List of References) must appear at the top of the
first page. The heading must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
Begin the list of sources four spaces below the heading.
Single space within each entry, and double space between entries.
Do not split entries over two pages. If an entire entry does not fit on one page,
place the entire entry on the next page.
Entries may be in any consistent arrangement (e.g., alphabetical by author,
numerical, or chronological) as specified by professional journals standard in your
discipline.
These pages are counted and numbered in Arabic numerals.

Appendices
If supplementary original data, illustrative material, a detailed derivation of
equations, an extensive proof of a theorem, or a quotation too extensive for the body
of the thesis are included, they may be presented in appendices. Similar material
should be gathered in a single appendix.

Number the appendices consecutively numerically ( Appendix 1, Appendix 2...).
The heading Appendix 1 and the title of the material must be bold, centered, and
without punctuation.
The appendix material should begin four spaces below the heading.
List each appendix and its title separately in the Table of Contents.
The pages are counted and numbered in Arabic numerals.


Curriculum Vitae
The Curriculum Vitae is a biography of the student written in the third person in
either essay or outline form. It should include full name, place and date of birth
(optional), country of citizenship (optional), institutions attended, degrees and honors
received, titles of publications, and other pertinent data.
The Curriculum Vitae must be 2 pages or less.

The heading Curriculum Vitae must appear at the top of the page. The heading
must be bold, centered, and without punctuation.
The Curriculum Vitae text should begin four spaces below the heading. List the
Curriculum Vitae separately in the Table of Contents.
The page is counted and numbered in Arabic numerals.

Blank Page
Include a blank page (with no page number) at the end of the research or thesis.
The blank page is neither counted nor numbered.





















Appendix1: Evaluation of Research Topic Form





National University
551 M.F. Jhocson Street, Sampaloc, Manila

College of Computer Studies

EVALUATION OF RESEARCH TOPIC



________________________________
Names


________________________________
Course


I. RESEARCH PROJECT / STUDY TITLE:

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

II. RESEARCH TOPIC AREA/S:

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
N U C C S - 0 1 0 E R T
Revision Status/Date: 05/16/2012

III. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: (refers to the overview of the project discussing the
factors that have led to the conceptualization of the problem.)

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

IV. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: (refers to the problems, both general and specific, which
the research proponent hopes to solve or offer solutions to).

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

V. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY: (refers to the contribution of the study to either
a.department b.school c. immediate outside community d. industry e. government
f.environment g.society in general)

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

VI. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION: (refers to the scope and inclusive frame/s of references as
well as limitation/s of the study)


_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

VII. PROJECT TIME TABLE:

Activity Weeks/Months Inclusive Dates






Submitted by:


___________________________________
(Printed Names and Signatures of Proponents)

Date: ______________________________



Recommending Approval:


Marco Antonio T. Subion
Instructor, MIS














Appendix 2: Oral Defense Evaluation Sheet

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
551 M.F. Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila
College of Computer Studies
ORAL DEFENSE EVALUATION SHEET
Thesis Title : __________________________________________________________
Date: _______________
Thesis Advisers Name: __________________________________________________________
Time: ______________
Subject (Subject Code/Subject Description):
_____________________________________________________________________

Note to the Panelist: Please evaluate the research/study/system and the proponents according to
the Evaluation Criteria below. Kindly place your desired point for each criteria based from the point
system below.

5 Excellent 4 Very Good 3 Good 2 Fair 1 Poor

Evaluation Criteria
Proponent 1
Proponent 2 Proponent 3 Proponent 4
(Name)
(Name) (Name) (Name)

I. CONCEPT OF THE
SYSTEM/STUDY/RESEARCH
(Please check the appropriate box)

-Research-
Based
-Based
(Thesis)
Relevance to the
course
Significance/Technological
Contribution to the body of
Knowledge

Injection of IT
Concepts
Originality
II. DOCUMENTATION
Completeness of Discussion
Correctness of Discussion
III. TECHNICAL SKILLS (Please check the
appropriate box)


Proposed Process
Flow of the System

Program Design


Feasibility of the
Study
System Functionality
Research
Methodology
System Interface
IV. PRESENTATION
Communication Skills
Personality
Ability to Answer Questions
Total Score
N U C C S - 0 1 5 O D E S
Revision Status/Date: 05/16/2012

**Final Individual Grade (FIG)
(((Total Score / 50) * 50) + 50)

***Final Group Grade
((FIG)/n)
Where n = number of researchers


**If one of the proponents got a failing grade in his/her FIG, the Panel has the decision to mark
him/her as failed or give him/her a special project.
***A grade below 75 is considered FAILED for the whole study/research/system. The Panel has the
prerogative to give a RE-DEFENSE
for the study or outright mark the proponents as FAILED.

Panel of Examiners:

_______________________ _________________________ ________________________
(Signature over Printed Name) (Signature over Printed Name) (Signature over Printed Name)
Lead Panel Member Member








































Appendix 3- Cover page Format
(Center vertically and horizontally. All entries shall be written in 14-point Arial font, bold face. Only
the title and the names of the researchers shall be in All Caps.)


TITLE OF THESIS




(8 spaces)



National University



(10 spaces)




Name of Proponents

(2 spaces)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science






(8 spaces)






October 2012















Appendix 4 Title Page Format
(Center vertically and horizontally. Except for the Title, all entries shall be typed using 12-point font.
Only the title and the names of the researchers shall be typed in a bold face.).


TITLE OF THESIS




(6 spaces)




A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of
National University College of Computer Studies





(6 spaces)






In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Information Technology





(8 spaces)




by

(4 spaces)

Name of Proponents (Bold Face)

(2 spaces)

Month and Year






Appendix 5 Copyright Page Format











Philippine Copyright 2012
By the Authors
And the national University






All rights reserved. Portions of this manuscript may be reproduced with proper referencing and due
acknowledgement of the authors.



































Appendix 10 Abstract Format
(Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced and in ALL CAPS the heading
ABSTRACT.)

Title : ORMS: Online Request Monitoring System with Email Notification for the
Registrars Office of National University

Researchers : Princess E. Quiteles
Princess M. Valdez
Noelyn H. Yamat

Degree : Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Institution : National University

Year : 2011

Adviser : Ms. Ailene B. Carpio


The Problem

The main objective of the research was..(in paragraph form)


Research Methodology

(Briefly state the research method used, the selection of respondents, the instrumentation or
instruments used, the data-gathering techniques, and the statistical treatment of data.)

The research used the descriptive method of researchThe respondents of the study
were.

The instruments used..Data were gathered through

Weighted mean was computed to determine the extent of


Findings

Findings revealed that.


Conclusions

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were derived.. (in paragraph form)


Recommendations

Based on the conclusions of the study, the following are recommended:.


(note: Abstract should be double spaced, and not more than five pages.)


Appendix 11 Table of Contents Format
(Type triple-spaced from the top margin, centered, boldfaced, and in ALL CAPS the heading TABLE
OF CONTENTS.)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iii
ABSTRACT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
LIST OF TABLES vi
LIST OF FIGURES vii

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

Context of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Objective of the Study 5
Scope and Limitation of the Study 7
Significance of the Study 9
Motivation 10

Chapter 2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Review of Related Literature 15
Review of Related Studies 25
Conceptual Framework 30
Operational Definition of Terms 35

Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY

Methods of Research 38
Data Gathering Techniques 40
Project Design (System Architecture, VTOC) 43
Statistical Treatment of Data 48

Chapter 4 SYSTEM PRESENTATION

Existing Technology 50
Overview of the Technology 51
Origin of the Technology 52
Principles Used 54
Analysis of the Technology 56
Proposed Technology 57
Overview of the Technology 58
Origin of the Technology 60
Principles Used 61
Current Applications of the Technology 62
Proposed System 63
Description of the System 64
Objectives of the System 66
Scope and Limitation of the System 68
Process Flow of the System 70

System Specifications 72
Features of the System 73
Hardware Requirement 75
Software Requirement 76
Cost-Benefit Analysis (optional) 77

Chapter 5 DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION & ISSUES 82

Chapter 6 PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS 91

Chapter 7 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary 100
Findings 101
Conclusions 104
Recommendations 105

BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES/WORKS CITED 107

APPENDICES 109

RESEARCH 1
Appendix 1 Sample Survey Questionnaire
110
Appendix 2 Request Letter to Conduct Study 111
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5