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A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bulacan State University

March 2011

Bulacan State UniversityCOLLEGE OF NURSINGResearch and Development Office

APPROVAL SHEET

This Thesis entitled

Effectiveness on the Use of Innovative Instructional Media Among Students

Learning Health Assessment: Implications for Improving theTeaching-Learning Environment

prepared and submitted by First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname has been approved and accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing,

MART JUARESA M. CABANTOG, RN, MAN Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the College of Nursing Research Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ____________________ on August ___, 2011.

______________________________Chairman

________________________ ________________________

Member Member

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________________________ ________________________

Member Member

_____________________________Dean

July ____, 2011(2” from top)

Certification of Statistical Treatment

This is to certify that the undergraduate thesis for the College of Nursing entitled Effectiveness on the Use of Innovative Instructional Media Among Students Learning Health Assessment: Implications for Improving the Teaching-Learning Environment of First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname, First Name MI. Surname was statistically analyzed using the appropriate measures by the undersigned.

MR/MS/MRS. FIRST NAME MI. SURNAME Statistician

Mathematics Department

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Acknowledgements

The researchers at this point should express their sincere appreciation to those

who have contributed to their study.

The Dean

The Adviser

Head of the Institution where the study was conducted

The panel of examiners

The researchers’ family

And above all, to the Almighty.

The Researchers

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Abstract (2” from top)

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should not be repeated in the abstract. Instead, the first sentence of the paragraph is

intended for you to mention the purpose or the major problem of the study. State your

study population, the data collection method, instruments used and statistical treatment

employed in one sentence. Discuss briefly in one or two sentences the findings of the

study. End your abstract with recommendations.

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Approval Sheet............................................................................................................... ii

Certificate of Statistical Treatment................................................................................. iii

Acknowledgment............................................................................................................ iv

Abstract ........................................................................................................................ v

List of Tables..................................................................................................................

List of Figures................................................................................................................. xx

Chapter1. The Problem and Review of Literature................................................................. 1

Introduction........................................................................................................... xSignificance of the study....................................................................................... xReview of Related Literature................................................................................. x

Primary Heading............................................................................................. xSecondary Heading.................................................................................... xSecondary Heading.................................................................................... x

Theoretical Framework.......................................................................................... xConceptual Framework.......................................................................................... xStatement of the Problem...................................................................................... xSignificance of the study....................................................................................... xHypothesis of the Study......................................................................................... xOperational Definition of Terms........................................................................... xScope and Delimitation......................................................................................... x

2. Methodology.......................................................................................................... x

Research Design.................................................................................................... xPopulation and Sample of the Study...................................................................... x

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Research Instruments............................................................................................. xValidation of the Instrument.................................................................................. xData Gathering Procedure..................................................................................... xData Processing and Statistical Treatment............................................................ x

3. Results and Discussions......................................................................................... x

Primary Heading.................................................................................................... xPrimary Heading.................................................................................................... x

Secondary Heading......................................................................................... xSecondary Heading......................................................................................... x

Primary Heading.................................................................................................... x

4. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations.................................................... x

Summary................................................................................................................ xFindings................................................................................................................. xConclusions........................................................................................................... xRecommendations................................................................................................. x

REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. x

APPENDIX..................................................................................................................... x

A. Letter of Request for the Permission to Conduct the Study (Signed)................. xB. Letter of Validation of the Instrument................................................................ xC. Instruments......................................................................................................... xD. Additional Appendices....................................................................................... xE. Additional Appendices....................................................................................... xF. Curriculum Vitae................................................................................................ x

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LIST OF FIGURES

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2. Title................................................................................................................ x

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Chapter 1

The Problem and Review of Related Literature and Studies

Introduction

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Document.) Start your heading or text on the third single space down from the title. The

page numbers and margins are set correctly, as well as the correct ellipsis style . . . and

the correct dash style with no spaces between the dash and word.

The researcher should describe the existing and prevailing problem situation

based on his/her experience. This scope may be global, national, regional and local. Give

strong justification for selecting such research problem in his/her capacity as a researcher.

Because being a part of the organization or systems and the desire and concern to

improve the systems. The researcher should link and relate the background of the study to

the proposed research problem.

Significance of the Study

This section describes the contributions of the study to knowledge. This could be

in the form of new knowledge in the field, a check on the major findings of other studies,

a check on the validity of findings in a different population, a check on trends over time

and a check on the other findings using different methodology.

It discusses the importance of the study to the society, the country, the

government, the community, the institution, the agency concerned, the curriculum

planners and developers and to the researchers.

It expounds on the study’s probable impact to education, science, technology, on-

going researchers and etc.

Review of Literature and Studies

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secondary and tertiary headings. Omit the title Review of Literature and Studies and

replace it with your primary heading.

This is a Secondary Heading or a Sub-Heading

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worded in the Table of Contents (TOC) exactly the same as in the text. The text starts in

the line below the secondary heading, one double space, and is indented. Note that none

of the headings is in bold type. (Bold type is neither required nor preferred by the

Research Office for your thesis.)

This is a Tertiary Heading. This heading is a subsection of a secondary heading.

Both Secondary and Tertiary subheadings relate generally to the Primary Heading, but

the Tertiary Heading does not need to be included in the TOC.

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Related literature includes research findings, published or unpublished theories

and principles formulated by experts or authorities in some field or discipline; and ideas

or opinions of experts contained in books, pamphlets magazines and periodicals. It should

be written in terms of the purpose of the study. It should give more weight to studies

considered more authoritative as evaluated and should give reference to primary rather

than secondary sources. It should be organized thematically to conform with the specific

problems. It should be synthesized such that evidence from all the studies reviewed

would get an overall understanding of the state of knowledge in the problem area.

Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework is the schematic diagram which shows the variables

included in the study. Arrows or line should be properly placed and connected between

boxes to show the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. All the

independent and dependent variables should be clearly discussed and explained how

these would influence the results of the study.

Theoretical Framework

The theoretical framework consists of theories, principles, generalizations and

research findings which are closely related to the present study under investigation. It is

in this framework where the present research problem understudy evolved. Authors of

these theories and principles should be cited. As much as possible research

findings and theories should be correct

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Statement of the Problem

There should be an introductory statement which reflects the main problem of the

study. Sub-problem should be stated in such a way that it is not answerable by either yes,

no, when and where. Sub-problems should include all the independent and moderate

variables which are reflected in the conceptual framework. Sub–problems should be

arranged in logical order and extensive in coverage and must be mutually exclusive in its

dimensions.

Definition of Terms

The terms which connote different meaning from the conceptual or dictionary

definitions should be operationally defined to facilitate the full understanding of the text

by the readers. The terms to be operationally defined are those used throughout the study

and may be a word or a phrase, usually taken from the title, the statement of the problem

or hypothesis. The terms should be arranged in alphabetical order and the definitions

should be stated in complete sentences.

Scope and Limitation

This section explains the nature, coverage, and time frame of the study. It

presents in brief the subject area of investigation, the place, the time period, or school

year covered.

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It discusses the variables included in the study and the exclusion of other variables which

are expected to be included. It indicates the extent of capability of results arising from the

sampling population

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Chapter 2

Methodology

This discusses the research locale, research design, population sampling or

respondents of the study, research instrument, and the statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

This describes the research mode whether it is true experimental or quasi-

experimental design, descriptive or survey research, historical research, qualitative

research, ethnographic and etc.

Research Locale

This discusses the place or setting of the study. It describes in brief the place

where the study is conducted. Only important features which have the bearing on the

present study are included. Shows the target population.

Population Sampling or Respondents of the Study

This describes the target population and the sample frame. It specifies the

sampling technique used and how the sample size is determined.

Research Instrument

This explains the specific type of research instrument used such as questionnaire,

checklist, questionnaire-checklists, structured interview, teacher– made test, standardized

instrument which are adopted or borrowed with permission from the author or from other

sources. The parts of the instruments should be explained and what bits of information

are derived. . If the research instrument included options which are scaled, explain how

each scale is given the weight, its interval and class limits.

Validation of the Instruments

The establishment of validity and reliability should be explained and only experts

should be chosen to validate such instrument. Specific and appropriate statistical test used

should be given and the computed values derived. Interpretation should be included in the

discussions.

Statistical Treatment of Data

Explain how each statistical test is used in the treatment of data

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Chapter 3

Results and Discussions

This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data gathered from the survey.

The discussions were made following the order and sequence of the questions raised in

Chapter 1.

Table 1

Distribution of Respondents by Age

Age Frequency Percentage

Above 21 6 1

20-21 91 22

18-19 127 31

16-17

Below 16

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47

34

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Total 412 100%

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Table 2

Mean Numbers of Correct Responses by Children With and Without Pre-training

GradeGirls Boys

With Without Difference With Without DifferenceVerbal Tests

3 280 240 40 280 240 40

4 297 251 46 297 251 46

5 301 260 41 301 260 41

6 250 280 30 250 280 30Mean 18 19 19 20

Psychological Tests3 280 240 40 280 240 40

4 297 251 46 297 251 46

5 301 260 41 301 260 41

6 250 280 30 250 280 30Mean 18 19 19 20

Analytical Tests3 280 240 40 280 240 40

4 297 251 46 297 251 46

5 301 260 41 301 260 41

6 250 280 30 250 280 30Mean 18 19 19 20

Inbetween table results should have row lines.

Capitalize only the first word of all headers

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Table 3

Recommended Religious Programs and Activities

Recommendations Frequency Rank

Soup Kitchen Programs 51 1

Bible Sharing 40 2

Monthly Seminar on Catholic Faith 25 3

Catechism in rural areas 20 4.5

Formation of Religious Groups (e.g. YFC,

SFC)

20 4.5

Update students about religious activities 20 4.5

Art class in line with the religious activity 20 4.5

Community service outreach program 19 5

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tables, figures, or images on subsequent pages follow the same alignment. We do not

recommend that you break in mid-sentence in order to place a figure/table/image within the

text. While images should be embedded within your thesis, complete your sentence or idea

first.

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Chapter 4

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

Summary

Summarize your introduction and the background of your study. Mention salient

and important points to develop the problem under study using bullet format:

Global situation

National situation

Regional situation

Local situation

Discuss in one paragraph the link between the background of the study and the

proposed research problem

Mention the reasons and significance for conducting the study.

State the major of the study.

State the specific questions to be addressed by the study:

1. Problem 1 (this time around, those sub questions raised in the Statement of the

Problem found in Chapter 1 will no longer be numbered as 1.1, 2.1, etc.,

instead state them in narrative form.

2. Problem 2

3. Problem 3

State the hypothesis of the study (if warranted).

Discuss utilized research design and the instruments used for data gathering.

Mention briefly the contents of the instruments. Mention as well the total number of the

respondents of the study and the time frame of the data collection.

After the data gathered were tabulated, organized, what statistical methods were

used. If scaling were utilized in the instrument, how may the variables be quantified and

its corresponding interpretation. If hypothesis were stated, what statistical test was

utilized to test it.

After careful observation, analysis and interpretation of the collected data, state

the findings of the study as follows:

Problem 1. This time state the problems as stated earlier in this chapter following this

format. But the findings will be bulleted as below in the light of the sub-

problems stated in the Statement of the Problem found in Chapter 1

(follow this format until all the findings were presented)

Answer to sub-problem 1

Answer to sub-problem 1

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Conclusions

In the light of the findings stated, state the conclusions were drawn from it:

1. Conclusion

2. Conclusion and so on….

Recommendation

In view of the conclusions drawn, discuss recommendations you are to propose:

1. Recommendation 1

2. Recommendation 2 and so on…..

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References

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JOURNAL ARTICLE, ONE AUTHORAuthor Last Name, F. (Year). Title of the journal article. Title of the journal, Volume

Number (Issue Number), page numbers.

JOURNAL ARTICLE, MULTIPLE AUTHORS:Author Last Name, F., Author Last Name, F., & Author Last Name, F. (Year). Title of

the journal article. Title of the journal, Volume Number (Issue Number), page numbers.

ENTIRE BOOKAuthor Last Name, F. (Year). Title of the book. Place of Publication: Publication Name.

ARTICLE OR CHAPTER IN A BOOKAuthor Last Name, F. (Year). Title of the article of chapter. Title of the book. Place of

Publication: Publication Name.

WEBSITETry to use the format above with the information you have available on the website. If

you do not have an author, use website name at beginning. For example:

Website.com (Year). Title of the article. http://www.website.com/site/site/websitecom/0306.html

APPENDIX A

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