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A. Proposal (Paper)

Follow the template given by your Research Adviser: ‘Research Topic Template’

Final draft of your manuscript MUST be submitted on or before December 3, 2021.

Convert file in pdf format and rename with STEM12B_Group#_Manuscript

Save all your papers in the google folder to be accessed by your Adviser and by your panel members.

Be guided by the Paper rubric provided below.

Paper Scoring Rubric

Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Poor (1)
Described indicators were shown exceptionally and were absolutely appropriate in relation to the study. | Described indicators were shown noticeably and were somewhat appropriate in relation to the study. | Described indicators were shown vaguely and were slightly appropriate in relation to the study. | Described indicators were shown indefinitely and were hardly appropriate in relation to the study.

PART 1 (Overall Paper Impression) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
1. Grammar and Vocabulary | | | |
2. Cohesion and Coherence of Literatures | | | |
3. Clarity and Organization of Content | | | |
4. General Knowledge (Connection to the Field of Specialization) | | | |
5. Topic is relevant to strand chosen | | | |
PART 2 (Introduction) | | | |
1. Proper Definitions of Terms | | | |
2. Bulk of Literatures are enough to create a proper topic foundation and proper citations | | | |
3. Current body of knowledge are discussed properly from an international to local perspective | | | |
4. The Statement of the Problem is clear and definite | | | |
5. The study has novelty and is significant for the needs of the current body of knowledge | | | |
PART 3 (Methodologies) | | | |
1. The research design is properly discussed with proper citations | | | |
2. The Selection and Study Site is clearly defined and described in full detail | | | |
3. Quality and Construction of the Data Gathering Tool | | | |
4. Thorough discussion of the data gathering procedure | | | |
5. The treatment of data is properly discussed | | | |
PART 4 (Citations and References) | | | |
1.Complete entries | | | |
2.Citations match references | | | |
3.Followed proper format (APA 6th ed.) | | | |
4.Refences are presented in alphabetical order | | | |
5.There is sufficient citations and references | | | |
SCORING(to be filled up by the panel ) | | | |

________________________

Name and Signature; Panel

Number of Marks

Multiplied by the column score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Total Score | | | |
Sum of Total Scores | =______/80

Everyone is expected to be present and in full corporate attire during the proposal defense which will be on December 6-17, 2021. In case a student will not have internet connection, he/she will join the defense through phone patch.

Only one member per group will present. Choose the best presenter from the group. The other group members will be answering the questions of the panel. The presenter will no longer participate during the question and answer. 50% of the group’s score will be from the presentation and the other 50% will be from the question and answer.

All groups must prepare a PowerPoint presentation. The PowerPoint should contain the main parts of the paper: Title, Introduction and Methodology. Observe proper guidelines in making a PowerPoint presentation.

Each will group will be given five (5) minutes for the presentation and twenty-five (25) minutes for the question and answer.

The order of presentation will be assigned (or through draw of lots) by the research adviser.

Be guided with the Defense Rubric below.

Download all rubrics, fill in necessary details such as group number, group members, title and upload in the google drive together with your final manuscript. Rename the rubrics with STEM12B_Group#_Rubrics

Other guidelines will be given to you by your Research Adviser.

PART 1 (Group Presentation) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
1. Organization (has clear opening statement; maintains focus throughout; summarizes main points) | | | |
2. Content (demonstrates substance and depth; comprehensive; and shows mastery of the study) | | | |
3. Conclusion (well documented and persuasive conclusion) | | | |
4. Delivery (effective delivery; modulated voice, projects enthusiasm, interest and confidence) | | | |
5. Use of Media (effective powerpoint presentation) | | | |
PART 2 (Question and Answer) | | | |
1. Key Ideas in answering questions | | | |
2. Integration of knowledge | | | |
3. Accuracy of response | | | |
4. Justification | | | |
5. Teamwork | | | |
SCORING(to be filled up by the panel ) | | | |

________________________

Name and Signature; Panel

Number of Marks

Multiplied by the column score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Total Score | | | |
Sum of Total Scores | =______/40