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b. Objectives:

The main objective of the search is to encourage undergraduate students to develop
outstanding thesis by giving incentive to their work. Specifically, it aims to:

1. Select outstanding research (or its equivalent) for technical, technological and social
science courses in the undergraduate level;

2. Provide certificate/plaque of recognition to students with outstanding research
work;

3. Publish in university journal outstanding completed research studies conducted by
undergraduate students.

c. Definition of Terms

1. Thesis – is a lengthy academic paper based on original research, especially as work
toward an academic degree (Microsoft® Encarta® 2006).

2. Research – an organized study, a methodical investigation into a subject in order to
discover facts, to establish or revise a theory, or to develop a plan of action based on
the facts discovered (Microsoft® Encarta® 2006)

3. Thesis Equivalent – Other than the word thesis, other equivalent research works
leading (or a requirement) to a completion of an undergraduate degree are the
following: Case Study, Action Research, and Special Research Problem.

d. Mechanics of Implementation

The search for best undergraduate thesis will be undertaken in two separate categories
namely: Technical, Technological and Social Science Categories

1. Who May Join?

Theses/Research (or equivalent) of all graduating undergraduate students can be
considered for the best research award.

2. Selection is done sequentially in four levels, namely:

● Department Level
Every department screens students’ research during the final defense. The
selection committee, composed of the chairman and the members of the faculty,
selects one outstanding research for the department.

● College/Component Campus Level
The best research for each college is then submitted to the campus director
for research for final screening. All nominees from each college are evaluated

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