Science Investigatory Project Format
Sample Titles
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A Comparative Study on the Response of Okra to Horse Manure and Urea
Bio-Chemical Study On The Insecticidal Activity Of Makabuhay (Tinoparumpii
boerlage)
- Antibacterial Property Of Soft Coral Epibiotic Bacteria From Sarangani Bay
- Phytoextraction Of Cadmium And Lead From Contaminated Soil By Brachia
mutica Forsk (Para Grass)
TITLE PAGE
(First Page)
The school logo should be at the uppermost part (CENTERED)
The Title of the study should be capitalized, (CENTERED-ARIAL 12-DOUBLE SPACES)
and the Scientific name of the plant or animal understudy should be ITALICIZED.
The following will then follow: (CENTERED-ARIAL 12- UPPER AND LOWER CASESDOUBLE SPACES)
A Science Investigatory Project
Presented to
Assumption College of Davao
Integrated Basic Education Unit
High School Department
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements in Science and Technology IV
To
Mr. Ruel S. Larutin
Physics Teacher
By:
Names of the Members (Arranged According to their contribution/participation)
IV St. Mark
September 25, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Second Page All Caps- Centered Boldface Arial 12-Double Spaces)
Title Page
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitation
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Related Literature
Conceptual Framework
Hypothesis
Definition of Terms
METHODOLOGY
Materials
i
ii
1
Collection of (Plant/Main material of the study to be tested)
Disposal
Methodology Flow Chart
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
Recommendation
BIBLIOGRAPHY
DOCUMENTATION
APPENDICES
Curriculum Vitae
INTRODUCTION
(Next Page: a separate page All Caps- Centered Boldface Arial 12-Double
Spaces)
The parts of the introduction should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but
correct paragraph margin should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch
margin up, down, left and right this is true to all the parts of this research paper.
It includes the following:
- Background of the Study (Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces below the word
INTRODUCTION, )
this represents the reasons that lead the investigators to launch the study may state
some observations and other relevant conditions or readings that prompted the
investigator to explore the problem
It should be more or less 300-350 words.
The answers to following questions should be found in this part:
- Why did we select this research project?
- Are there others who have done similar studies?
- What have the others done or have not done that moved me to work in this project?
- What are our own observations relevant to this study?
- Will the result of the study make any contribution in the attainment of better quality
of life?
- Statement of the Problem (Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces below the Background of
the study)
It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph margin
should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down, left and right
this is true to all the parts of this research paper.
This defines the scope and limits of the problem
It contains the main problem and the sub or specific questions
It should start with the main problem and an opening statement for the specific questions
that are numbers which will follow in an enumeration type.
- Significance of the Study (Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces below the Statement of the
Problem)
It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph margin
should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down, left and right
this is true to all the parts of this research paper.
It states the reason why the study is worth making and how it can contribute to the
community or the country or the different possible beneficiaries of this study. Each of the
beneficiaries should be specified together with its impacts to them in a paragraph form
each.
- Scope and Limitation (Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces below the Significance of the
Study)
It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph margin
should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down, left and right
this is true to all the parts of this research paper.
It refers to the scope and extent of the study within the subject or topic area.
It includes the time, money, personnel, tools and techniques involved.
It also includes the extent of the researchers knowledge and experience related to the
topic area
It Includes practical and ethical considerations that affected the way the project is
designed
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
(Next Page: a separate page All Caps- Centered Boldface Arial 12-Double
Spaces)
It tells about previews studies made on the project
Studies related in purpose, methods ,findings, summary statements of studies being
reviewed and relevant literature from books, journals, Web
Observe correct citations (Authors family name, year of publication)
Cite at least Fifteen (15) related literatures
The articles or literatures should be summarized with a correctly cited reference at the
end of each paragraph. (note: references should be enclosed in a parenthesis)
It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph margin
should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down, left and right
this is true to all the parts of this research paper.
Each related literature should start with the title of the article which will be in the left most
part, Arial 12, italized)
Conceptual Framework (Next page, Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces,
Boldface)
- It is the figure 1 of the study: Conceptual Paradigm of the Study
- It illustrates the dependent and independent variables of the study which will be
presented using boxes and arrows
- It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph
margin should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down,
left and right this is true to all the parts of this research paper
Hypothesis (Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces, Boldface, next to the
conceptual framework)
- It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph
margin should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down,
left and right this is true to all the parts of this research paper
- It contains the tentative answers to the problem
- Each of the questions in the statement of the problem should have a corresponding
Hypothesis
Definition of Terms (Left most part, Italized, 2 double spaces, Boldface, next page)
- It should be stated in Arial 12, Double Spaces, Justified but correct paragraph
margin should be observed, Upper and Lower Cases and 1 inch margin up, down,
left and right this is true to all the parts of this research paper
- It operationally defines all the important terminologies mentioned on this paper
- There should be at least ten (10) terms operationally defined in a bullet form
METHODOLOGY
(SEPARATE PAGE/ARIAL 12/DOUBLE SPACES/ ALL CAPS /BOLDFACE)
Materials (Boldface)
-
list down all the materials used in this study in a paragraph form with an opening
statement
The materials that were used in this study were: (cite all the materials used.)
Collection (Boldface)
-
specify the location were youve collected the important specimen in the study and
the exact amount that youve used in a paragraph form
A pack of mongo seeds was collected from Agdao Public Market, Agdao, Davao City.
Only fifteen (15) of these were used in the experiment.
Procedure (Boldface)
- specify the steps or procedure of the experiment example:
A. Measurement of the Materials Needed
One (1) tablespoon of sand and one (1) tablespoon of soda ash were measured
and then poured into the mortar and pestle. Then, they were finely pounded.
B. Preparation of the set -up
Three (3) set ups were prepared; set-up one (1) was made up of (specify the
composition with the measurement); set up two (2) and set up three (3)
C. Preparation of the Grill
Charcoal was prepared into the grill.
D. Preparation of the Mixture
The
E. Heating of Charcoal
The..
F. Application of the Heated Charcoal
The.
Disposal (Boldface)
A. Disposal of Oranges Used
The
B. Disposal of the Piece of Cloth
The..
C. Disposal of the Utensils
The.
METHODOLOGY FLOW CHART
(Separate Paper/ All Caps/Centered/Boldface)
Preparation of Materials
Measurement of the Materials Needed
Preparation of the set -up
Preparation of the Grill
Preparation of the Mixture
Heating of Charcoal
Application of the Heated Charcoal
Evaluation of Data
Fig. 2 Flowchart on Glass Making out of Charcoal
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
(Separate Paper/ All Caps/Centered/Boldface)
-
Make an opening statement of the chapter in a paragraph form . Example:
The measurements that were recorded from the experiment focused more on
how the seeds developed over the course of the experiment.
Table 1. Effect of Tap Water and Hot Water in Plant Growth
Trial 1
Tap Water
Day 1
Pot 1
Day 2
The sprouts
began to
show.
The sprouts
came out of
the seeds.
Hot Water
Day 1
Day 2
The
seed
swelled.
The sprout
began
to
show.
Pot 2
Pot 3
Trial 2
Tap Water
Day 1
Pot 1
Day 2
The sprouts
began to
show.
The sprouts
came out of
the seeds.
Hot Water
Day 1
Day 2
The
seed
swelled.
The sprout
began
to
show.
Pot 2
Pot 3
Trial 3
Tap Water
Day 1
Pot 1
The sprouts
began to
Day 2
The sprouts
came out of
Hot Water
Day 1
Day 2
The
seed
swelled.
The sprout
began
to
show.
the seeds.
show.
Pot 2
Pot 3
Table 1 shows the rate of the growth of the seeds during a two-day period in
three
trials. As the table shows, There is a difference between the growth of the seeds
with tap water and with the plants that were watered with hot water.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
Based from the data gathered, the researchers conclude that the water exposed
to 25 degrees was the most effective amongst the three temperatures of water.
Furthermore, it was also concluded that ..
Recommendations
Based from the drawn conclusions, the researchers recommend the following:
1. Conduct more reliable tests using varied temperatures.
2. Use other fruits in testing the efficiency of ____________.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Evangelista, Eden ,Malonzo, Edith Reyes, Science in Todays World Series: Biology, Quezon
City, Philippines, SIBS Publishing House, 1999
Rabago, Lilia, Functional Biology Modular Approach, Quezon City, Philippines, Vibal Publishing
House, Inc., 2003
DOCUMENTATION
Plate 1: Preparation of materials
CURRICULUM VITAE
picture
Name: Maricel Campomanes Novicio
Address:
Age: 27 yrs. old
Birthday: Feb.
Mothers name:
Fathers name:
E mail address: [email protected]
Gender:
Birthplace:
Cell No.:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Pre School:
Address:
School Year:
Grade School:
Address:
School Year:
High School:
Address:
School Year:
ABSTRACT
Bio-Chemical Study On The Insecticidal Activity Of Makabuhay (Tinoparumpii
Boerlage
Tamad, Juan
Doe, John
Panes, Boom
Chaka, Khan
Assumption College of Davao
J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Agdao, Davao City
( - should consist of short and concise description of the problem and its solutions. It
includes:
a. Purpose
c. Results
b. Procedure
d. Conclusions and Recommendations
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Number
1
2
Title
Conceptual Paradigm
Flow Chart on Glass Making out of Charcoal
Page
LIST OF TABLES
Table Number
1
Title
Characteristics of Chalk Liming Product
Page
LIST OF PLATES
Plate Number
1
Title
Preparation of Materials
Page
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers would like to thank the following people who extended their help
to make this study successful:
To Ms. Maricel Novicio, their Biology for_____________
To Mr. and Mrs.____________ for________
To their friends for inspiring them to _______________
And above all, to God the Father for His________________
S.A.R.J.
