in the second phase, then analyze the entire data and take the conclusion from it.
2. Sequential Exploratory (qualitative-quantitative)
In Sequential Exploratory, for the first phase, the researcher collects as well as analyzes the qualitative data, then in the second phase, he/she collect the quantitative data based on the result of the first phase. This strategy will weigh heavily on qualitative data. This is the exploratory sequential design.
The proposal format for mixed-method research as follows:
TITLE PAGE APPROVAL PAGE LIST OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background
B. Problem Identification
C. Research Problem (Sequential Explanatory) or Research Focus (Sequential Exploratory)
D. Research Objective E. Research Benefits
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW A. Previous Related Studies
B. Theoritical Framework C. Research Hypothesis
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD A. Research Type and Design
B. Research Schedule and Location C. Data Sources
D. Research Procedure E. Research Instrument
F. Data Validity Test Technique G. Data Analysis Technique RESEARCH SCHEDULE BIBLIOGRAPHY
b. Writing Format for Thesis
The writing format for the thesis consists of the beginning, the main part, and the ending. Every research method has different main parts but it has similarities in the beginning and the ending. Therefore, this guideline will start to explain the beginning part first for those five methods (quantitative, qualitative, classroom action, development, and mixed-method), then will be followed by the detailed points in the main part for each method and finally, the ending part of the thesis will the last part explained.
1. The Beginning Part of the Thesis a. Format
The components including in this beginning part of the thesis and the writing format are as follows:
OUTER COVER TITLE PAGE APPROVAL PAGE THESIS ORIGINALITY PAGE PUBLICATION APPROVAL PAGE MOTTO (if any)
ABSTRAK ABSTRACT PREFACE TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLE (if any)
LIST OF FIGURE (if any)
LIST OF SYMBOL & ACRONYM (if any) LIST OF APPENDIXES
b. Description 1) Outer Cover
The thesis cover is made of cardboard (hardcover) in the beige color of FTTE and all letters on the cover are in black. The Example of format and size of the font for the thesis cover can be seen in Appendix 5.1. while the proposal cover can be seen in Appendix 5.2.
2) Title Page
The title page of the thesis includes the title, Universitas Sulawesi Barat standard logo, student's name, ID, institution name, and year. All font on the cover page should be printed in 12-16 point sizes. The font composition and layout of every component are arranged symmetrically, neat, and balance. However, the new line of the title should consider the group of words (meaningful phrase) that will be put in the new line. The Example of title page can be seen in Appendix 5.3 3) Approval Page
This is only required for having a proposal seminar and thesis exam. The final thesis will not include this. This page proves the approval from both advisors on the proposal/thesis document that is ready to be examined. The approval page format can be seen in Appendix 4b.2 and 4.f.1
4) Approval Page
The approval is given after the student corrects the thesis based on the suggestion and input given by the examiner on the exam day. The Example of approval page can be seen in Appendix 5.4
5) Thesis Originality Page
The originality page validated by six thousand stamps and signed by the students confirms that the thesis written is
the original work that free of plagiarism. Also, it includes the statement of confirmation that all references or citations have been acknowledged in the reference list. The Example of thesis originality page can be seen in Appendix 5.5, 6) Publication Approval Page
This page shows the student's statement that Universitas Sulawesi Barat has been given the approval to save, convert to other media/format, maintain, and publish the thesis for academic purposes. In other words, Universitas Sulawesi Barat is eligible to publish the thesis only for knowledge development, while the copyright remains owned by the writer. The Example of the publication approval page can be seen in Appendix 5.6.
7) Motto
This page shows the writer/researcher's motto. Motto expresses the self-made positive motivation or citation of motivation sentences from a figure (the figure should be acknowledged under the motto). The Example of Motto page can be seen in Appendix 5.7.
8) Abstract
The abstract is a brief and comprehensive description of the thesis contents.
The abstract encompasses the title, writer, research objectives, method, finding, conclusion, and suggestion. The abstract is written in Indonesian and English as well as been consulted with the Language Centre of Universitas Sulawesi Barat.
The typing format should be in a single space in one paragraph. The length of the abstract should not exceed 250 words. At the top, the word ABSTRACT (ABSTRAK) for Indonesian is typed using the uppercase font and center alignment without a full stop. The Example of abstract in Indonesian can be seen in Appendix 5.8. while the abstract in English can be seen in Appendix 5.9.
9) Preface
The preface contains the general description of the comprehensive research topic and acknowledgment to people, foundation, organization, and
other parties who have contributed in the preparation, application, and completeness of thesis writing. The preface should be 2 pages length. At the end of the text (in the bottom-right corner) is written the word Writer or Researcher without the name. The Example of the preface can be seen in Appendix 5.10.
10) Table of Contents
In the table of contents can be seen the chapter title, subchapter title, and sub-subchapter (if any) accompanied by the page number indicating its location in the document. All the chapter title is written in a capitalized letter. For the subchapter title and sub subchapter, only the first letter of every word is typed in capital letter, except for the preposition and conjunction (preposition and conjunction). At the top of the text, the LIST OF CONTENTS is typed using the uppercase font and center alignment without a full stop. The word Page is typed in 1.5 space under the word LIST OF CONTENTS and placed in the right corner.
The example of the list of contents page can be seen in Appendix 5.11.
11) List of Tables
In the list of tables, the table number and the page number indicating its location in the document. The table title should be spelled exactly in the same spelling of the table title in the text. The title of the table that needs more than one line should be typed in single space. Between each table title, space should be 1.5.
Only the first letter of every word on table title should be capitalized, except for preposition and conjunction. At the top of the text, the LIST OF TABLE is typed using the uppercase font and center alignment without a full stop. The word Page is typed in 1.5 space under the word LIST OF TABLE and placed in the right corner. The example of the list of table can be seen in Appendix 5.12.
12) List of Figures
The list of figures page will show the number of figures, the title of the figure, and the page number indicating its location in the document. The title of the figure that needs more than one line should be typed in a single space format.
Between each figure title, space should be 1.5. Only the first letter of every word
by using uppercase fonts and place center, bold, and without full stop. The word Page is typed in double space under the word LIST OF FIGURES and placed in the right corner. The example of the list of figures can be seen in Appendix 5.13.
13) LIST OF APPENDIXES
The list of appendixes includes the appendix number, title, and page number indicating its location in the document. The title of the appendix that needs more than one line should be typed in single space. Between each appendix title, space should be 1.5. Only the first letter of every word on appendix title should be capitalized, except for preposition. At the top of the text, it should be typed LIST OF APPENDIXES with a capital letter placed center alignment without full stop.
The word Page is typed in double space under the word LIST OF APPENDIXES and placed in the right corner The example of the list of appendixes page can be seen in Appendix 5.14.
2. The Body of Quantitative Research Thesis a. Format
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION