Science Investigatory Project Format

Sample Titles

THE POSSIBILITY OF PAPER OUT OF BANANA BARK

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 CASES-

DOUBLE SPACES)

A Science Investigatory Project

Presented to

Balasan National High School

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements in Science 10

To

Mr. Sherwin R. De La Cruz

Science Teacher

By:

Names of the Members (Arranged According to their contribution/participation)

10 - Diamond

April 2025
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Second Page – All Caps- Centered – Boldface – Arial 12-Double Spaces)

Title Page i

Abstract ii

Part I INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitation

Conceptual Framework

Hypothesis

Definition of Terms

Part II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature

Part III METHODOLOGY

Materials

Collection of (Plant/Main material of the study to be tested)

Disposal

Methodology Flow Chart

Part IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Part V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions

Recommendation

BIBLIOGRAPHY

DOCUMENTATION
 APPENDICES

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. 2 to 3 pages.
 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

 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

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

*The amount of banana bark used *The surface quality of paper

*Time of boiling *The texture of paper

*Amount of Water *The quality of paper

*Time of blending

- 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
 Part II

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 (Author’s family name, year of publication)
 Cite at least Fifteen (10) 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)
 Part III

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 you’ve collected the important specimen in the study and
the exact amount that you’ve 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 Hot Water

 Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2

The sprouts The sprouts The seed The sprout

began to came out of swelled. began to
Pot 1 show. the seeds. show.

Pot 2

Pot 3

Trial 2 Tap Water Hot Water

Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2

The sprouts The sprouts The seed The sprout

began to came out of swelled. began to
Pot 1 show. the seeds. show.

Pot 2

Pot 3

Trial 3 Tap Water Hot Water

Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2

Pot 1 The sprouts The sprouts The seed The sprout

began to came out of swelled. 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
(A bibliography is a list of sources that were referenced or consulted in the
creation of a document. It typically includes books, articles, websites, and other
resources, providing the necessary details for readers to locate the original
works. Here’s how to structure a bibliography, along with common citation styles)

Evangelista, Eden ,Malonzo, Edith Reyes, Science in Today’s World Series: Biology, Quezon
City, Philippines, SIBS Publishing House, 1999

Rabago, Lilia, Functional Biology Modular Approach, Quezon City, Philippines, Vibal Publishing
House, Inc., 2003

An appendix is a section at the end of a document that provides additional

information or supplementary material related to the main content. It can include
various types of information, such as:
Common Elements of an Appendix
1. Data Tables:
o Detailed tables that provide raw data or extended results not included in the main
text.
2. Methodology Details:
 o In-depth descriptions of experimental procedures or statistical methods used in
the research.
3. Supplementary Figures:
o Charts, graphs, or diagrams that support the findings but are too detailed for the
main body.
4. Questionnaires or Surveys:
o Copies of surveys or questionnaires used in research, allowing readers to see
exactly what was administered.
5. Additional Analyses:
o Further statistical analyses or tests that complement the findings presented in the
main text.
6. References:
o Additional citations or references that support the appendix content but are not
included in the main reference list.
Formatting an Appendix
 Labeling: Each appendix should be labeled (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B) and
referenced in the main text.
 Order: Appendices are typically organized in the order they are mentioned in the main
text.
 Title: Each appendix should have a title that clearly indicates its content.
Example Structure
Appendix A: Detailed Statistical Analysis
 This appendix includes the results of the binomial tests conducted for different
scenarios, including data tables and additional charts illustrating the findings.
Appendix B: Survey Questionnaire
 A copy of the questionnaire used to collect data on participant preferences, including all
questions and response options.
Including an appendix enhances the clarity and comprehensiveness of your research
by providing readers with access to supplementary material. If you have specific
content in mind for an appendix, feel free to share!

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________________

Note:

Margin: 1” all sides

Font/Size: Ariel 12

Spacing: 2.0

Paper Size: letter (short size bond paper)