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SAMPALOC, MANILA

by

ALEIAH JANE VALENCIA ALVERIO

An undergraduate thesis presented and submitted to the Faculty of the

National University, College of Architecture, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture

College of Architecture
National University
Sampaloc, Manila

June 2024

AR. MARIE THERESE T. SANTIANO

Thesis Adviser
 Dedication

The Dedication for a thesis paper is the part where the author mentions every name
and relation which inspired them to complete the research paper—either personally
and/or professionally. The dedication page is optional for authors who would like to
offer their research to certain people, organization, or causes. This part is limited to a
maximum of five sentences.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Background of the Study xx
1.1 Rationale xx
1.2 Statement of the Problem xx
1.3 Goal of the Study xx
1.4 Research Objectives xx
1.5 Significance of the Study xx
1.6 Scopes and Limitations xx
1.7 Assumptions xx
1.8 Hypothesis xx
1.9 Glossary xx
1.10 Conceptual Framework xx

Chapter 2 – Review of Related Literature xx

2.1 Subtopic xx
2.2 Subtopic xx
2.3 Subtopic xx
2.4 Subtopic xx
2.5 Subtopic xx
2.6 Theoretical Framework xx

Chapter 3 – Research Methodology xx

3.1 Overview xx
3.2 Research Design xx
3.3 Statistical Formula xx

Chapter 4 – Data Gathering xx

4.1 (Headings are research-dependent) xx
4.2 (Headings are research-dependent) xx
Chapter 5 – Data Results, Analysis, and Synthesis xx
5.1 (Headings are research-dependent) xx
5.2 (Headings are research-dependent) xx
5.2 (Headings are research-dependent) xx

Chapter 6 – Conclusions and Recommendations xx

Appendix xx
Bibliography xx

List of Images
Title of Image xx
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List of Tables
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 Acknowledgement

The Acknowledgment section is optional for students who want to recognize people
or institutions that were instrumental to the completion of the thesis. This is where
the author acknowledges the need to thank the aforementioned groups or individuals
for helping with the project. It is limited to half a page.

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 Abstract

An abstract is a shortened summary of the thesis. It is a one double-spaced

paragraph of not more than 250 words; the abstract should concisely explain the
content and structure of the paper and summarize its key or major findings. Do not
use section numbers within the abstract (same with the heading). Information and
conclusions not stated in the paper, references to other literature, exact phrase of
the title, and illustrative elements such as figures and tables should not be included
in an abstract.

Keywords: Provide up to 4 keywords (maximum) to use in online search on a

separate line right after the Abstract.

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CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
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1.1 Rationale
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A thesis is a document that is required to be submitted to complete an academic
degree or a professional qualification to present the research and findings of an
author. It is used for a part of a bachelor’s or master's course.
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A thesis must embody an original and significant research or creative work; show the
student’s capacity to make a critical evaluation of previous work done in his/her
chosen topic; and demonstrate his/her ability to present research findings in a clear,
systematic, and scholarly manner.
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The term thesis is often confused with dissertation. The dissertation is a different
form of assessment used for a doctorate degree. The topic for dissertation is chosen
to embody an original, independent, and significant scientific research or creative
work.
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The Background of the Study introduces how the current study relates to other
studies that have preceded it. The Foreword which gives an introduction to the group
of works that have been made for the year (contents for this part can be requested
from the thesis faculty) can already be integrated into the Chapter 1 Introduction.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.2.1 Main Problem
The Main Problem gives the broad scope of the problem area. This also
states the primary issues that need to be addressed by the thesis.
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1.2.2 Sub-Problems
2.2.2.1 Problems arising from the main problem.
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1.2.2.2 Allow the researchers to tackle the main problem into smaller
parts.
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1.2.2.3 Dig deeper into the specifics of the main problem stated.
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1.3 Goal of the Study
The goal or study plan is the expected output or result. This requires the author to
explain how s/he plans to focus the studies on a particular purpose that will help
him/her advance both academically/professionally upon completion of the course.
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1.4 Research Objectives

1.4.1 The Objectives enumerate the specific tasks that would aid in attaining
the goal of the research.
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1.4.2 These tasks should provide direction to the study.
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1.5 Significance of the Study

The Significance of the Study discusses the specific contributions of the study and
who will benefit from it. The approach can be from Macro to Micro (most important to
least important; general scope to more specific, etc.) and vice versa.
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1.6 Scope and Limitations
1.6.1 The Scope and Limitations give the parameters in which the study will
be operating.
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1.6.2 These include the time and the spatial extents of the study. It may also
include the theoretical limits of the study.
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1.7 Assumptions
1.7.1 It is a statement that is understood to be true without proof in the study.
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1.7.2 An assumption is often confused with the hypothesis.
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1.7.3 Together with the Scope and Limitations, the Assumption helps in
setting limits on the research to ensure that the study will focus on the
specific problems that it aims to solve.
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1.8 Hypothesis
1.8.1 The Hypothesis is an educated guess that predicts the outcome of the
study.
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1.8.2 The hypothesis is a one to two-sentence supposition, an “If…then…”
statement.
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 1.8.3 The hypothesis is the starting point for the data-gathering.
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1.8.4 The hypothesis must be testable and its results measurable. It is not
something has to be proven true.
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1.9 Glossary
1.9.1 Term 1 [Terms are alphabetical in order]
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1.10 Conceptual Framework
Summary of the Research
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF
RELATED LITERATURE
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- 5 Year Validity unless archival researches
- Per topic (with the synthesis at the end)
- 5-year validity in research, unless it is considered a “Pillar” source or well-
known.
- At least 8 international sources, and 2 local sources (can be more)
- Case Studies are counted as 1 topic

2.1 Title of paper, Author/s, Book or Journal source, Year of publication.

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The Review of Related Literature (RRL) lists down the previous studies that have
preceded or are relevant to the topic of the study. It gives a brief description of the
related work and how the literature is connected to the study.
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A synthesis of the literature cited may be included at the end in order to summarize
the thoughts presented in the section. There can flexibility in the format of the RRL.
Aside from the author-based listing and review, it can be based on the topics,
chronology, and others.
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2.2 Title of paper, Author/s, Book or Journal source, Year of publication.
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2.6 Theoretical Framework
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Figure 1. Title/ brief description of the image. (Aligned to the left of the image,
Helvetica, Font size 10, Figure no. in bold typeface)
Source: Site source (year). (Aligned to the left of the image, Helvetica, Font size
10)
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
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3.1 Overview
The Methodology provides a detailed account of the data gathering techniques, the
materials used in the research, the time and date when the data were collected, and
other pertinent data. The methodology is always written in the past tense.
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The methodology describes the processes used in obtaining the necessary
information and how they were processed to attain the goal and answer the
questions given at the start of the study. Examples of methodologies that may be
used are: a) Site selection criteria; b) Sampling method used (in case of surveys); c)
Instruments and materials used; d) Sources of other data; and e) Procedures.
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3.2 Research Design
Summary of Research Methodology, this includes:
- Instrumentation
- Sampling
- Research Methods (Survey, Key Informant Interview, Site Visit, etc)
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3.3 Statistical Formulas (optional)
This discusses the research design, the instruments used in the study (if there are
any), and the statistical formulas and methods used.
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CHAPTER 4: DATA
GATHERING
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CHAPTER 5: DATA RESULTS,

ANALYSIS, AND SYNTHESIS
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CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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- THIS IS WHERE THE STUDENT WILL PRESENT THE PROPOSED BUILDING
TYPOLOGY FOR 9B and 10

CONCLUSIONS MUST ADDRESS/ ANSWER THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

Learnings and Recommendations from Chapter 6 should be applied to the

Building
CHAPTER 7: SITE ANALYSIS
AND CONCEPTUAL SITE
DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER 8: SPACE
PROGRAMMING

CHAPTER 9: DESIGN
CONCEPTS