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THOMAS MORE
SCHOOL OF LAW AND BUSINESS
Doctolero Avenue, Brgy. Magugpo East, Tagum City
Email Address: [email protected]/Tel.No (084) 216-3866
THESIS ADVISER’S REVIEW GUIDE FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Program: ____________________________ Subject:
Name of Adviser: ___________________________
Title of Research:
Researhers:
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Date Received by Adviser: Date Acted by Adviser:
READ: This guide together with the thesis/dissertation will be returned to the adviser if found out by the
panel that any of the items in column 2 is not complied with.
(APA 7th edition with modification)

Item (Y)Completed(X) Page No. Signature
No. ITEMS FOR REVIEW Not - (N/A) If of
Complied Adviser
1 Title page
-Title contains the central phenomenon being studied
-Title contains the people being studied. Site is optional
2 Approval Sheet
Undergraduate
two panel members for proposal defense;
three panel members for final defense
Panels for Proposal
1.
2.
Panels for Final Defense
1.
2.
3.
3 Acknowledgement
4 Dedication
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS/LIST OF TABLES/LIST OF FIGURES (if
any)
Page nos. match content
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
6 Rationale
-3 to 5 pages only
-Clearly state what the problem/issue is in relation to the topic;
background as to results and implications of previous works
leading to the rationale of the study
-Evidence provided that the issue is important
-Research problem/issue fit a qualitative approach
-Last what was done in the present study, urgency, research
gap, contribution of the study
7 Purpose of the Study
-Purpose statement indicates central phenomenon of the study
-Indicates the people and place where the study will occur
-Contains the basic elements in the template of John Creswell
re purpose of the study
8 Research Questions
-Central question indicates the central phenomenon, the
people and place of study
-Submission/s narrow the central questions to topic area/s
9 Theoretical Lens
-Theory appropriate to the study and traceable to the internet.
With sources
-Link to the study justified
-Add theories once themes have been generated
-Each major theme generated should be supported with
theory/theories
10 Significance of the Study
-Overall importance of the study
-Possible contribution to the field of study
-One or two but not exceeding one page
11 Definition of Terms
-Only the keywords in the title are defined operationally, how
they are used in the study
12 Delimitations and Limitations
-Scope of the study clearly discussed
-Possible weaknesses of the study laid down, like
generalizability issue in qualitative research; data collection,
etc.
13 Organization of the Study
-Description of each chapter clearly defined
14 Review of Related Literature
-Literature review of the research problem under study
provided
-Titles of related articles may be adopted as side head as
long as other related articles could be integrated to form a
comprehensive section
-Coherence between & among by using appropriate transition
terms
-Sources not earlier than 2019; except for theories and very
important authors. 10% from old articles may be allowed
-Current style on related literature followed (e.g. resonation,

inventory, compare & contrast, etc.)
-Paraphrased, not copy pasted
-Synthesis as last of RRL, a general summary (not conclusion)
& last sentence is contribution to the study
-Citing family name only of author, year
-Every contains authors.
-An inventory of three or more authors, arranged in
alphabetical order, of a particular concept present in majority
of the pages
 For undergrad program, least 3 pages per variable at
least 2 pages for the correlation/association or a
minimum of 10 pages;
 For thesis, at least 6 pages per variable, at least 4 pages
for the correlation/association or a minimum of 16
pages;
 For themes; at least 4 pages
 For dissertations with more than 3 variables (e,g. 5EM),
at least 6 pages per variable and at least 6 pages for
association among variables or a minimum of 30 pages
Chapter 2
METHODOLOGY
16 Opening introducing the content of the entire chapter This
chapter is sometimes considered as technical review of
related literature
17 Research Design
-Appropriate qualitative approach, with author; justification for
its use & contextualized to the study (e.g. education, business,
etc.)
-Detailed description of the chosen qualitative research
approach (Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case Study,
Grounded Theory, Narrative, Discourse/Content Analysis, etc.).
More authors cited, the better
18 Role of the Researcher
-Description of relevant aspect of self, including any biases and
philosophical assumptions
-Description of expectations and experiences to qualify one’s
ability to conduct the research
-Description of role whether emic or etic. Emic is an insider
who is a full participant in activity, program, or phenomenon.
Etic is more of an objective viewer.
-Description of one’s research journal re personal reactions and
reflections, and how bracketing takes place
19 Research Participants/Materials
-Description of the participants (for FGD) or informants (In
Depth Interview) or materials (Disclosure/Content Analysis) is
clear and detailed.
-Description of how the participants/informants/materials are

chosen. Inclusion and exclusion criteria fully explained.
-Context/setting of the study adequately described
20 Data Collection
-Description of extensive steps taken to obtain access to
people and sites
-The unit of research may be people, events, institutions,
conversations, written materials. Whatever is the unit, a
detailed explanation is presented; what makes the unit of
research unusual or important is fully explained.
-Explanation/justification of specific sampling (purposely,
theoretical, quota, snowball, etc.) used in the study
-For triangulation; multiple data sources, multiple methods,
multiple theories are used
21 Data Analysis
-Detailed description and reference how the analysis is done
-Adequate discussion of how themes, concepts and categories
are derived from the data
22 Trustworthiness
-Measure to test the validity of the findings like credibility,
conformability, transferability and dependability discussed in
detail
-Adequate sources to back up the four measures well
presented
23 Ethical Considerations
-Confidentiality issue adequately dealt with
-Informed consent documentation properly discussed
Chapter 3
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
24 -Data presented systematically following the sequence of
research questions in Chapter 1
-Findings presented in themes or categories in
table/chart/visuals so that multiple perspectives can be easily
seen
-Findings realistic and accurate
-Selected actual transcripts with English translation presented
to support important themes
25 Discussion of Findings
-Sequence of interpretation of findings follow the sequence in
Chapter 3 supplemented with researcher’s perspective and
literature support
-Theories for every major themes generated discussed here
comprehensively with the findings whether complementary or
not
Chapter 4
CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONOF FINDINGS
26 Implications for Practice
-Each important finding with corresponding implications
-Suggestions maybe made in this section
-Literature support is made for every implication
27 Concluding Remarks
-A brief paragraph summarizing the discussion section
-Personal journey/insights of the researcher in connection with

the study maybe presented here
28 REFERENCES
-APA format (7th edition modified – single space; hanging
indent)
-Alphabetical order
-All authors cited in the reference, correct spelling, correct
year
29 APPENDICES
-Page break for every appendix with page if but none for
appended documents
-Informed Consent
-Interview Guide
-Interview Guide validation sheets
-Certificate of grammarian
-Certificate of Debriefed at least 2
-Certificate for Member Check
-3 Sample letter request for survey
-3 Sample certificates of appearance
-Other documents deemed Important
-Curriculum Vitae
30 FORMAT
-Page break for every appendix with page. If but none for
appended documents
-Wiki and biogs not acceptable references, hence not included
-No artistic fonts for preliminary pages
-No year cited author
-No web sites/search engines in the text; only in the reference
section
-Citing keywords of article title if no author and only n.d of
retrieval if no date.
-No contractions (e.g. won’t, didn’t, etc.)
-Margin: 1.2”, 1” right, 1.2” top, 1.0” bottom
-Page # upper right hand
-Avoid one sentence ¶ and one whole page ¶
-Numbers below 10- in words; Numbers 10 & above – in
figures
-Tenses
Chapter 1 – present tense (for proposal); final (past tense)
Chapter 2 – present tense (for proposal); final (past tense)
Chapter 3 – present tense (for proposal & final)
REMARKS:
Signature of Adviser:
Note:
1. The ultimate use of this guide is to have a complete document before routing the revised
thesis/dissertation to the panel for review.
2. Another use of this guide is for the adviser to have a thorough evaluation of the paper before
outline defense (Items 1.21) or final defense (all items).
3. No defense will be allowed unless this guide (accomplished by the adviser) is attached to the
thesis/dissertation proposal.

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ST.

THESIS ADVISER’S REVIEW GUIDE FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Program: ____________________________ Subject:

Name of Adviser: ___________________________

Date Received by Adviser: Date Acted by Adviser:

(APA 7th edition with modification)

important authors. 10% from old articles may be allowed

-Current style on related literature followed (e.g. resonation,

-Description of how the participants/informants/materials are

-Personal journey/insights of the researcher in connection with

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