In thesis writing, the most difficult part to defend is Chater 4 because it is inthis section where you will present the results of the whole study. Here is a sample thesis format.

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Presentation of Data

• Present the findings of the study in the order of the specific problem as stated in the statement of the Problem.
• Present the data in these forms:
• Tabular
• Textual
• Graphical (optional)

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Writing Chapter 3 of a thesis requires the assistance of a statistician (in most cases). This is because it is in this chapter that the thesis writer is usually required to indicate what statistical tools he intends to use in data analysis. Here is the basic format of Chapter 3.

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter of a thesis commences a brief statement and enumerating the main topics that are to be covered in it; namely; 1) Research Design; 2) Sources of Data (Locale of the Study and Population/Sampling); 3) Instrumentation and Data Collection; and 4) Tools for Data Analysis.

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This is a sample format of a thesis. Just like in the previous article “How to Write Chapter 1 of a Thesis: Basic Format“, the format of Chapter 2 (Review of Related Literature) could vary from one institution to another.  

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter starts with a brief introductory paragraph concerning the researcher’s exploration of related literature and studies on the research problem. It states the main coverage of said chapter, to wit: 1) Related Literature and 2) Related Studies.

1. It should be organized thematically to confirm to the specific problems;
2. It should synthesize evidence from all studies reviewed to get an overall understanding of the state of the knowledge in the problem area;
3. As much as possible, the reviewed should be limited within the last ten years.
4. A clinching statement showing how the related materials had assisted the researchers in the present study should be the last part.

In thesis writing, the most difficult part to write is Chapter 1 (Introduction/The Problem). As they say, the most difficult part of any endeavor is the starting point. This is because the first chapter is where you conceptualize your entire research. The whole research/thesis can be reflected in Chapter 1 including expected results or outcomes. For your guidelines, please read the following sample format of Chapter 1. Remember, the format is not universal, meaning it could vary from one school to another and/or from one course to another.

CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM

Chapter 1 includes the following subtopics, namely: 1) Rationale; 2) Theoretical Framework; 3) Conceptual Framework/Paradigm; 4) Statement of the problem; 5) Hypothesis (Optional); 6) Assumption (Optional); 7) Scope and Delimitation; Importance of the study; 9) Definition of terms.

Rationale

1. Background of the study
2. Describe the problem situation considering global, national and local forces.
3. Justify the existence of the problem situation by citing statistical data and authoritative sources.
4. Make a clinching statement that will relate the background to the proposed research problem.

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