Allan T. Megote Thesis/ Dissertation Proposal Rowena L. Batoon Thesis/ Dissertation Defense Graduate Research: Preliminaries The candidate has convinced the panel of examiners that he/she has: A thorough understanding of the relevant research techniques Competency in a field of choice The capacity to critically evaluate RESULTS Graduate Research: Preliminaries Doctorate students MUST: Have INDEPENDENCE of thought and approach Work on a dissertation which is SIGNIFICANT and an ORIGINAL contribution to the ADVANCEMENT of knowledge frontiers Research Topic Research Advisor Research Proposal Academic Requirements Graduate Seminars GS Professional Services Primary Considerations Research Topic Selection & Approval Process COMPLETE THIS PART ONLY ATTACH AT LEAST 20 JOURNAL ARTICLES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED TOPIC Do not fill these out Endorsed by your TW1/DW1 Prof Journal Article Attachment (at least 20) Research Topic Selection & Approval Process Science Direct, ProQuest, EBSCO, JSTOR academic search engine Elsevier publications at UK refereed & scholarly journals Where to Access? Central Library Serial Section, 6 th Floor Central Library Ground Floor Other Online Databases Ask CL for search engine PW! Something you & advisor find interesting Something of INTEREST to the community One that addresses a REAL problem FOCUSED and FEASIBLE (doable within a reasonable time) Fit in the interdisciplinary listing Things to Consider Interdisciplinary Listing Research Topic Selection & Approval Process Choose a topic Fill out Form 21/22 Get at least 20 support journal articles Secure endorsement from your TW1/DW1 Prof. See OGR Director: topic approval & advisor assignment Get more references Start Writing the Proposal On or before: Feb. 27, 2016 (Sat.) FORM 21/ Journals the earlier, the better. On or before: Feb. 27, 2016 (Sat.) FORM 21/ Journals the earlier, the better. When to have an APPROVED TOPIC? The choice of a major professor is a mutual decision between the student, the faculty member and the OGR The co-advisors work with the major advisor for interdisciplinary research Major Advisor Co-advisor (Optional) Co-advisor (Optional) Assists advisee to successfully complete the research Sees to it that the research is done within an appropriate time frame Provides oversight of the research rigors Encourages advisee to stay abreast of the literature Gives regular feedback on advisees work progress Assists advisee to successfully complete the research Sees to it that the research is done within an appropriate time frame Provides oversight of the research rigors Encourages advisee to stay abreast of the literature Gives regular feedback on advisees work progress Major Role of the Advisor Preliminary Pages Title Page Endorsement Sheet Certification of English Editor Table of Contents Font Style:Times New Roman or Arial Font Size:12 Spacing:Double Space Paper:UST Thesis Paper (follow margins used) Must secure certificate from (ERB: ETHICS REVIEW BOARD) O FFICE FOR G RADUATE R ESEARCH E THICS IN R ESEARCH UST Graduate School Ethical Review Committee (USTGS-ERC) To review all researches involving human subjects undertaken by graduate students prior to the acquisition of their masters/doctoral degrees. Establishment of USTGS-ERC E THICS IN R ESEARCH UST Graduate School Ethical Review Committee (USTGS-ERC) Chair: Dr. Fernando R. Pedrosa Co-chair: Dr. Librado A. Santiago Secretary: Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay Members: Dr. Crestita B. Tan Dr. Mary Caroline N. Castano Dr. Maria Cristina R. Ramos Dr. Mary Ann S. Vargas Dr. Belinda V. De Castro A/Prof. Emmanuel Batoon A/Prof. Michael Jorge N. Peralta Dr. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro O FFICE FOR G RADUATE R ESEARCH ERC A PPLICATION O FFICE FOR G RADUATE R ESEARCH Angelo Castro ERC & TAJ Rm. 301, TARC 1. The Problem Rationale must be compelling. 2. Complete a thorough Literature Review. 3. Read several thesis proposals. 4. Remember that thesis writing is an iterative process. 5. Always communicate with your Adviser. PlagiarismPlagiarismPlagiarismPlagiarism .kidnapping and stealing the work of someone else without attribution E THICS IN R ESEARCH Theses/ Dissertations Written reports, term papers, critiques Manuscripts E THICS IN R ESEARCH PenaltiesPenaltiesPenaltiesPenalties PlagiarismPlagiarismPlagiarismPlagiarism Substantial Plagiarism: no grade, cancellation of enrolment, re-submission of new topic Complete Plagiarism: expulsion Must be accompanied by the Proposal Checklist (Form #01) Progress Report (Form #29) Blue for MS/MA Red for PhD/EdD/DCL Paperbound Submission Deadlines Graduate Research DEADLINE When to Submit the Proposal? On or before: May 7, 2016 (Sat.) For ALL On or before: May 7, 2016 (Sat.) For ALL Submission Deadlines DONT START ANYTHING WITHOUT THE PANELS APPROVAL Defense & Advising Fee = 19, panel of evaluators IF 1 MAJOR revision, follow suggestion & secure approval from the panel IF 2 or more MAJOR revision, RESUBMIT Proposal & Re-oral defense Proposal Defense Academic Requirements TW1/DW1If youTOR Grade 1 st enrollment Failed to submit the proposal In progress 2 nd enrollment Pay modified fee Failed to submit again incomplete 3 rd enrollment Pay full fee Failed to submit again incomplete 4 th enrollment Re-enroll Research Methodology Professional Services Permitted by the Deans Office Statisticians Fee PhP 5,000 P10,000 (Depending on the problems complexity) Include the following in your Proposal: Name and Affiliation of your Statistician Include the following in your Proposal: Name and Affiliation of your Statistician Professional Services English Editor UST Department of English Visit OGR website for details! Statistics Consultant DISCIPLINES Allied Health, Business, Education, Engineering Public Administration, Science and Social Sciences DIOSDADO L. CABILING, JR, Ph.D. GABRIEL URIARTE, Ph.D. RECTO REX M/ CALINGASAN, Ph.D. Statistics Consultant DISCIPLINES Allied Health, Business, Education, Public Administration, Science and Social Sciences GEORGE GARCIA, M.S.MA. OLIVIA TAN, M.S VIRGILIO TATLONGHARI, Ph.D. E VALUATION P ROCESS Thesis Manuscript Panel 120 Panel 220 Panel 320 Adviser40 Total100 20 1 INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION with Thomson Reuters IF=1.0 or above - Thesis Writing = INTERATIONAL PUBLICATION with IF lower than 1.0 -Thesis Writing = ++++ points 1 INTERATIONAL PUBLICATION w/out IF, or 1 NATIONAL PUBLICATION -Thesis Writing = +++ points Submitted manuscript with certification from the Editor -Thesis Writing = ++ points 2 INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION with IF (Directors approval) - Oral defense = additional points INCENTIVE 2 INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION (one with Thomson IF=1.0 or above) - Thesis Writing = INTERATIONAL PUBLICATION with IF lower than 1.0 or w/out IF -Thesis Writing = ++++ points 2 NATIONAL PUBLICATION -Thesis Writing = +++ points 2 INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION with IF (at least one with IF=1.0 or above), PLUS 1 INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL w/out IF - Public Presentation (subject for Directors Approval) - Oral Defense = additional points INCENTIVE Proper Citation: Sample 1 Molecular Phylogeny of the genus Gynocthodes from multiple DNA markers Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Boulevard, 1015 Manila, Philippines Proper Citation: Sample 2 Molecular Phylogeny of the genus Gynocthodes from multiple DNA markers Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro & Marilu R.Madrunio The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Boulevard, 1015 Manila, Philippines Proper Citation: Sample 3 Molecular Phylogeny of the genus Gynocthodes from multiple DNA markers Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro 1 & Marilu R.Madrunio 2 1 The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Boulevard, 1015 Manila, Philippines; Department of Biology, 2 De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines UST-GS P UBLICATION MS HRM UST-GS P UBLICATION PhD Biology UST-GS P UBLICATION MBA UST-GS P UBLICATION PhD Psych UST-GS P UBLICATION EdD UST-GS P UBLICATION UST Graduate School Publication Statistics AY /59(35.6%) 38/59(64.4%) w/ IF w/o IF Total UST Graduate School Publication Statistics 151 Number of Publications UST-GS P UBLICATION UST Graduate School Publication Statistics Number of Publications UST-GS P UBLICATION Subsidy (Php 5,000) for papers accepted In Thomson ISI journals with Impact Factors UST-GS P UBLICATION an exploitative open-access publishing business model that involves over charging publication fees to authors without providing the editorial and publishing services associated with legitimate journals. The journal does not identify a formal editorial/review board. Accepting articles quickly with little or no peer review or quality control. Notifying academics of article fees only after papers are accepted. Appointing fake academics to editorial boards. Mimicking the name or web site style of more established journals. Misleading claims about the publishing operation, such as a false location. FAKE impact factors 1.Open-access Publishers (915) 2.Open-access Journals (850) Posted in OGR Bulletin OGR BEST P UBLISHED P APER A WARD 2015 OGR A CTIVITY T HE 3 RD S T. A NTONINUS F ORUM (2 A PRIL 2016) Category 1 Research Papers from Course Works Category 2 Research Papers based on Thesis/Dissertation SUBMISSION DEADLINE (MARCH 19, 2016) ATTENTION PLEASE submit to the OGR. Photocopy of certificate IF you presented in either local or international conferences. Pictures and details of the award you receive in seminars, workshops, competitions, etc. Printed and e-copy of published article G OOD L UCK T EAM OGR