Research Seminar Report & Journal Publication Guidelines

This is the general accepted format for developing a standard seminar and journal publication. It can also serve as guide for Final Year Project Research as they have similar format.

This is the general accepted format for developing a standard seminar and journal publication. It can also serve as guide for Final Year Project Research as they have similar format.

Format

• For Journal, it should be 1.5 line spacing and not more than 15pages
• For seminar, it should be 1.5 line spacing and not more than 25 or 30 pages

Topic

· Choose a good Seminar Topic

· Should be Bold and centralized

· Font: Times New Roman, size 16

Author’s Name(s)

· Bold

· Format: Surname in UPPERCASE, other names capitalized only on the first letter

Author’s Affiliations

· Include institution - Check list of schools that their admission is still on

· Email address

· Telephone number(s)

Abstract

• Max 500 words
• Concise summary including:

a. Project/Study objective

b. Method used

c. Major findings

d. Recommendations

• Avoid abbreviations (or explain at least once)
• Format: Single-spaced, italicized paragraph

INTRODUCTION

· Double line spacing from Abstract

· Provide a comprehensive background of the subject matter

· Heading: Bold and capitalized

· Text: Justified, Times New Roman, size 12, not italicized

LITERATURE REVIEW

· Single line spacing from Introduction

· Discuss at least 10 related studies

· Heading: Bold and capitalized

2.1 Conceptual Framework

· Bold, only first letter capitalized

· Include definitions of variables from various authorities

· Author may establish own definition

2.2 Empirical Review

· Bold, only first letter capitalized

· Discuss previous findings and indicate alignment or disagreement

2.3 Theoretical Framework

· Bold, only first letter capitalized

· Discuss theories underpinning the subject matter

METHODOLOGY

· Bold and capitalized

· Clear, concise, precise explanation of analytical methods

· Include quantitative, statistical, or theoretical techniques as applicable

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

· Bold and capitalized

· Interpret and discuss findings based on methodology

· Include tables, graphs, and quantitative analysis as needed

Example Table:

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

· Bold and capitalized

· Provide logical conclusion from discussion

· Suggest practical recommendations

Example:

· Digital engagement drives consumer behavior; marketers should focus on interactive content.

· Businesses are encouraged to invest in analytics tools to monitor campaign performance.

REFERENCES

· Bold heading

· Alphabetical order

· APA Style 7th edition (or latest)

Example: Kotler, P., & Keller, K. L. (2022). Marketing management (16th ed.). Pearson. Smith, J. (2021). Consumer behavior in the digital age. Journal of Marketing Research, 58(3), 245–263.

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