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AN IMPROVISED 60W MINI WATER PUMP WITH DC MOTORS

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A THESIS PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY

OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF CEBU- MAIN CAMPUS

SANCIANGKO ST., CEBU CITY, CEBU

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IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT

OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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By

CLYDE PAUL NOQUIAO

CHRIS ALFRED DOBLE

GLENN CARLO L. CAMOTES

MARCH 2019
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APPROVAL SHEET

This research titled “AN IMPROVISED 60W MINI WATER

PUMP WITH DC MOTORS” prepared by and submitted by CLYDE
PAUL NOQUIAO, CHRIS ALFRED DOBLE, GLENN CARLO L.
CAMOTES of the College of Engineering, University of Cebu has
been examined, accepted and approved.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

RODEL T. NAVAL, MSManEng

Chairman

FREDERICO AVES, MST ORLENE G. BALUNGKAS, PLT

Member Member

CECILIO B. ESTOCONING, MSIT FLORENCIO MENDEZ, MSChemEng

Adviser Member

Greg R. Belongelot, MST

College of Engineering – Dean

Mauro Allan P. Amparado, Ph.D.

University Research Director

Anna Liza B. Son, Ed.D. and Ulysses B. Aparece, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellors for Academic Affairs

Date:10/19/1
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ABSTRACT

TITLE: AN IMPROVISED 60W MINI WATER PUMP WITH

______________DC MOTORS
RESEARCHERS: CLYDE PAUL NOQUIAO
CHRIS ALFRED DOBLE
GLENN CARLO L. CAMOTES
ADVISER: ORLENE G. BALUNGKAS
YEAR: 2019 PAGES: 200
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Being confident in the academic skills is necessary for finding and

keeping jobs that provide a steady income, benefits and opportunities
for advancement skills such as reading, listening, writing and speaking.
The study provides instructional support and comprehensive way to
monitor change and progress across a variety of objectives and goals
upon development on academic skills. Moreover, the researchers plan
to implement an objective and principle which would be beneficial for
the study to progress further and attain its objectives. This study would
also determine if the Engineering students of the University of Cebu
have high proficiency in academic skills
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Table of Contents iii
List of Tables v
List of Figures v
Acknowledgement vi
Abstract vii

CHAPTER
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
INTRODUCTION 1
Rationale 1
Theoretical Background 2
THE PROBLEM 4
Statement of the Problem 4
Significance of the Study 5
RESEACH METHODOLOGY 6
Research Design 6
Research Environment 7
Research Respondents 8
Research Instrument 9
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Research Procedure 9
Data Gathering 9
Treatment of Data 10
DEFINITION OF TERMS 12

2 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA
Development of Engineering 13
Student in Reading
Development of Engineering 15
Student in Writing
Development of Engineering 17
Student in Speaking
Development of Engineering 19
Student in Listening

3 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 22
Findings 23
Conclusion 25
Recommendation 25
OUTPUT OF THE STUDY 27
REFERENCES 31
APPENDICES 32
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Appendix A 32
Appendix B 34
CURRICULUM VITAE 38

LIST OF TABLES
Table
1 Respondents of the Study 8
2 Reading Development 14
3 Writing Development 16
4 Speaking Development 18
5 Listening Development 20
6 Action Plan 29
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
1 Research Flow 6
2 Location of the Study 7
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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter illustrates a striking statement or a general

knowledge about the topic. What has been done before and how the

study differs from the existing studies that shows statistics or

prevailing situation. This includes the discussion of Researcher's

competency.

Rationale
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Theoretical Background
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THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to develop an improvised 60W MINI Water

Pump with DC Motors.

Specifically, the study sought to answer the following:

1. What materials are needed in order to fabricate the parts of the as

to:

1.1. Electrical;
1.2. Electronics; and
1.3. Mechanical?
2. What are the processes that will be used in order to fabricate the

project as to:

2.1. Assembly;
2.2. Installation; and
2.3. Wiring?
3. How does technical testing be performed on the project?

4. What are the advantages of the project in terms of:

4.1. Portability;
4.2. Cost;
4.3. Power efficient;
4.4. Factor of Safety?
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5. Based on the results, How should a mini power pump be

proposed?

Significance of the Study

The purpose of this study would help the school body involved

on scholastic to assess the development of students of University

of Cebu of their academic skills. It would directly benefit the

following:

Engineering Students. They are the direct beneficiaries of the

study. The students will be able to perceive which particular skill

they need to develop more. They will be able to know their

strengths and weaknesses in each type of skill given.

Teachers. The teachers will be able to know what factor

causes the low proficiency of students in that particular skill. It will

also enable them think of possible ways in the means of teaching;

to help the students improve the skill.

Researchers. The researchers will also enable to find more

practical and efficient ways for improvement and have their study

to a higher extent. The development of this study would enable the

researchers to put the relevant theories gathered into action.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The study is a Descriptive Type of Research. It is used to obtain information

concerning the current status of the phenomena and to describe “what

exists” with respect to variables or conditions in a situation.

FLOW OF THE STUDY

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

 Problems  Descriptive
concerning Developmental
the method using
academic survey
skill questionnaire,
developmen observation
t of a document
student analysis
ACADEMIC
 Status or  Gathering of SKILLS
well being of Data DEVELOPMENT
the student  Processing of
in his/her Data
current  Analysis and
condition or Interpretation of
position in Data
terms of
their study
habit and
skills

Figure 1: It shows the research flow of the study indicating input,

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Research Environment

The study is to be conducted in the University of Cebu Main

Campus as shown in figure 1. University of Cebu is considered as

one of the Educational Institution in Cebu City, Philippines founded in

1964, offering preschool, grade school, junior & Senior High School,

undergraduate degrees, and post-graduate degrees.

Figure 2 Location of the Study

A group of young men headed by Lawyer Augusto W. Go,

formed an alliance and set up an educational institution of what was

then called the Cebu College of Commerce, then later renamed Cebu

Central Colleges (CCC). Starting with handful of enrollees, the

college was established on April 1, 1964. It grew over time and

became the University of Cebu. Its Philanthropic mantra has been

“No tuition fee increase.”

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Research Respondents

The study utilized a sampling method in which respondents

were entitled to answer a survey. The number of respondents were

limited to chosen courses such as Engineering courses only. The

respondents are from Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering,

and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Total of 120

respondents were selected from different engineering courses, 20

respondents in each selected engineering course.

Table 1
Respondents of the Study
Courses Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

Civil Engineering 20 16.67

Mechanical Engineering 20 16.67
Electrical Engineering 20 16.67
Industrial Engineering 20 16.67
Computer Engineering 20 16.67
Naval Architecture and
Marine Engineering 20 16.67
Total 120 100
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This shows the distribution of respondents with corresponding

percentage.
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Research Instruments

The study utilized the researcher-made questionnaire focusing

on how academic skill on an engineering student has been developed

and how they can cope up in daily basis. The 32 item-questionnaire is

systematically prepared in document or survey form which contains

series question related to how they develop their skills. The

questionnaire consist of four parts: The first part talk about how do

they read or what are their doings when reading. The second part

focuses on their ability to write or their skills in writing. The third part

focused on their speaking skills or how confident they are when they

speak. The fourth part tackles on their listening skills or their ability to

listen and comprehend thoughts of other person. The objective of this

research is to analyze the current academic performance and

development of an engineering student in University of Cebu.

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Research Procedure

Gathering of Data. The researcher asked permission from the

instructor to seek permission to conduct survey to the selected

respondents.

The data were collected using survey type of questionnaire which are

distributed to twenty engineering students of the chosen course. The

survey is created using appropriate questions modified from other

related studies and questions which will be prepared by the research.

The survey is composed of questions related to reading, writing,

speaking, and listening. The survey is related to respondent’s

personal awareness on how he or she develop his or her skills.

The researchers personally distributed the survey questionnaire

to the respondents and retrieval was made afterwards.

Before the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents

the researcher first asked the approval of the professor to conduct

survey in his or her students. The researcher assured the

confidentiality of the survey since writing the respondents name is

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entirely optional. Their response will be anonymous and will never be

linked to them personally. The respondents were given time to

answer the survey honestly and effectively.

Treatment of Data. The data collected were tabulated and

analyzed. Analyses data were guided by percentage and mean.

Response to the questionnaire by the respondents are statistically

analyses and tabulated to the percentage and mean.

Simple frequency and percentage was used to rate each item

related to their academic skill based in the questionnaire.

Weighted Mean was used to identify the verbal description of

each given item whether the score is very high, high, neutral, low,

and very low. This tell as the current academic development and

performance of the respondent.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

To ensure clearer understanding and better appreciation of this

study, the following terms are operationally defined:

DEFINITION OF TERMS

To ensure clearer understanding and better appreciation of this

study, the following terms are operationally defined:

Academic Performance. This refers to the extent to which a

student, teacher or institution has achieved their short or long-term

educational goals.

Academic Skills. This refers to the array of skills which tackle

the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining

information, or dealing with assessments.

Direct Beneficiaries. It can be defined as those who will

participate directly in the project, and thus benefit from its existence.

Effective Communication. It refers to a communication

between two or more persons wherein the intended message is

successfully delivered, received and understood.

 Low Proficiency. It refers to lack of a high degree of

competence or skill.

Scholastic. It refers to subjects concerning schools and

education
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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter shows the researcher’s data collection on the study

of “Academic Skills Development for the Engineering Students”. The

data collected and results are presented, analyzed, and Interpreted.

Development of Engineering Student in Reading

This section presents the number of item related to how an

engineering student developed his/her skills in reading with

corresponding average mean and appropriate verbal description. The

data served as the basis of the development in reading of an

engineering students who were the respondents of the study.

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Reading Development

Item Average Verbal

Mean Description
1. I look over assignments before
starting reading. 3.60 H
2. Before reading, I think about
important questions that I expect to 3.48 H
have answered in my reading.
3. When reading, I highlight important
passage. 3.84 H
4. I am awake, but relaxed when I
read textbook. 3.28 N
5. I relate what I read to my own life.
3.71 H
6. I select a reading strategy to fit the
type of material I’m reading. 3.67 H
7. I take effective notes when I read.
3.81 H
8. I review my reading assignments
and notes, and follow up on 3.51 H
question as necessary.

Legend

Range Verbal Description

4.2 – 5.0 Very High (VH)
3.4 – 4.1 High (H)
2.6 – 3.3 Neutral (N)
1.8 – 2.5 Low (L)
1.0 – 1.7 Very Low (VL)
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skills. The table shows that there are high number of student who

always look to their assignment before reading with an average of

3.60. There is also high number of student who think about important

question before starting to read which average of 3.48. Most of the

student highlight important details when reading. There is average of

3.28 students who are relaxed when reading. Also most of the

students relate what they read to their own life. An average of 3.67

students who create a strategy to make his or her reading is more

effective and easier. There is also a high number of students who

take an effective notes on his or her reading with an average of 3.81.

An average of 3.51 students who make a follow question after

reading to make sure he or she understands what he or she reads.

CHAPTER 3

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents the summary, findings, and conclusion,

and recommendations based of the study.

 Summary

This study aimed to determine the development of academic

skills in engineering students in University of Cebu. The data

gathered and findings have served as the basis for the proposed

recommendation plan. Specifically, it sought to answer the following

question: What are the standings of each engineering student in their

academics in terms of; what are the problems encountered by the

students as perceived by the students themselves and instructor in

terms of; what effective means can be used and elaborated based on

the findings of the study?

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Findings

After gathering, tabulating, analyzing, and interpreting the data,

the researchers found out that in development in reading, most of the

students does the following item in the survey. It shows that most

students always look to their assignment before reading and think

about important questions before starting to read. There are high

number of student who relate what they read in real life and uses

effective notes on their reading. Moderate amount of student relaxed

when they read textbook and some get sleepy after a period of time

reading.
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Conclusion

Academic skills development is important for studies.

Developing one’s skill improves you and how you react to every task.

In engineering, students must know how to cope up and develop their

skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in order to boost their

skills in effective ways possible.

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Recommendations

Student should learn how to construct a set of goals. Goals enable

a student to continuously track their progress and adjust accordingly.

Using different resources is significantly more effective than using a

single resource. Using different resources, you can gain different

contexts and perspectives, provide different associations and

analogies and can help make learning more enjoyable. Get through

frustration period, when trying to learn a new skill or material can be

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OUTPUT OF THE STUDY

Propose Action Plan 2018 – 2019

By

Maynard A. Abing

Kier Bryan D. Barbadillo

Vincent John L. Natividad

Introduction:

The study provides instructional support and

comprehensive way to monitor change and progress across a

variety of objectives and goals upon development on academic

skills. Moreover, we plan to implement an objective and

propose which would be beneficial for the study to progress

further and achieve its objectives.

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Objective:

To record, obtain and determine the needed

information from people who come across from the study

specifically the engineering student in their update on

development of their academic skills.

Scope:

The study covers the Engineering Student in any

year and in different field or courses.

Scheme of Implementation:

We plan to gather data and information by surveying.

By surveying, we able to achieve our objective in determining

the academic skill development of the students.

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Action Plan

Area of Objectives Strategies Person Time Resources Outcome

Concern Involve Frame
Reading -To use graphic -Seminars -Engineering November ₱ 50,000.00 The student will
Development organizers to -Read Students 2018 to be able to infer
better them some -Instructors March meanings of
understand the stories -Chairperson 2019 unfamiliar
text words and
-To develop make
reading speed inferences and
-To discuss and predictions
respond to based on
context of the information in
text orally and in the text
writing
Writing -To help the -Seminars -Engineering November ₱ 50,000.00 The student will
Development Engineering -To write Students 2018 to be able to
Students in an essay -Instructors March produce
writing -Chairperson 2019 appropriate
-To build -Dean vocabulary and
academic correct word
vocabulary forms. Student
-To reflect on will use correct
and evaluate sentence
learning and structure and
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performance, appropriate
and set goals for grammar.
progress
 Speaking -To enhance the -Language -Engineering June 2019 ₱ 90,000.00 The student
Development communication Class Students to March and faculty will
skills of the -Oral -Faculty 2020 improve their
engineering Practice Staffs communication
students -Seminars - Instructors skills where it
especially in their is very useful
oral defense in their career.

Listening -To be able to -Practice -Engineering November ₱ 30,000.00 The student

Development understand more the posture Students 2018 to will undertand
the importance of of listening -Guidance March more that we
listening before we -SAO Office 2020 must listen first
especially in act for us to have
following a given -Have an an efficient
instructions or activity outcome.
rules which
listening
skills is
very
important
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REFERENCES

Books

Galvin, M. K., (2001). Communication Works:

Communication Applications in the Workplace.
USA: Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc.

Smith, L. N., (1982). Communication strategies in

Evaluation. California: SAGE Publications Inc.

Pearson, J. C., & Nelson, P. E., (2003). Human

Communication. New York: The Mc Gram – Hill
Companies Inc.

Unpublished Theses

Molina, C. F., (2015). Higher order thinking competence for

college freshmen writing class (Unpublished Thesis).
University of Cebu, Cebu City.

Abadilla, M. J., (2014). College students essay with proficiency

(Unpublished Thesis). University of Cebu, Cebu City.
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APPENDIX A

RESPONDENT’S QUESTIONNAIRE

STUDENT SUCCESS KIT

Pre – Assessment Survey

ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT

SCORING

5 4 3 2 1

HIGH LOW

Reading
1.___I look over reading assignments before I start reading.
2.___Before reading, I think about important questions that I expect to have
answered in my reading.
3.___When reading, I highlight important passages.
4.___I am awake, but relaxed when I read textbooks.
5.___I relate what I read to my own life.
6.___I select a reading strategy to fit the type of material I’m reading.
7.___I take effective notes when I read.
8.___I review my reading assignments and notes, and follow up on questions as
necessary.
____Total Score [40 points possible] for Reading [Tool 1]

Writing

1.___I feel confident about my ability to write.

2.___I can effectively plan a large writing assignment.
3.___I write first drafts without stopping to correct or rethink my writing.
4.___I write effective sentences and paragraphs, using correct grammar,
punctuation, and spelling.
5.___I use a well defined structure (introduction, body and conclusion) in my
writing, as appropriate.
6.___I revise my writing to make it clear, correct, and consistent.
7.___My writing is free of sexist and culturally biased expressions.
8.___When writing, I accurately give credit for ideas and facts from other people.
____Total Score [40 points possible] for Writing [Tool 2]
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Speaking Skills

1.___I am confident when I speak in classroom situations.

2.___I understand my personal preferences and have a well established set of
personal goals.
3.___When speaking, I change my speaking style depending on the audience
being addressed.
4.___When speaking, I am able to effectively organize my presentation.
5.___I speak English well; I have a good vocabulary; and I use clear
pronunciation and good tone of voice.
6.___I am confident that body language helps communicate my intended
message.
7.___I understand the difference in delivering messages of fact, interference,
opinion, and judgement.
8.___I can easily and effectively communicate for what I mean.
____Total Score [40 points possible] for Speaking Skills [Tool 3]

Listening Skills

1.___I am generally interested in other people and what they have to say.
2.___Even if a subject sounds difficult, I will try to listen anyway, learning as
much as I can.
3.___ I can understand and appreciate views that are very different from my own
on controversial matters such as
politics and religion.
4.___If someone criticizes me, I can listen quietly, and let him/her finish before
replying.
5.___I show others that I am listening by looking interested and alert.
6.___I respond to the speaker by making comments that relate to what the
speaker has said and saying things like “I see.”
7.___I watch for body language, facial expression, and tone of voice to catch
feelings that the speaker may not be expressing in words.
8.___I make a sincere attempt to understand what the speaker has to say before
I give my opinion.
____Total Score [40 points possible] for Speaking Skills [Tool 3]

Comment and Suggestion:

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Thank You!

Curriculum Vitae

General Information

Name: Abing, Maynard Gender: Male

Birth date: November 25, 1998 Civil Status: Single

Address: Tisa, Cebu City

Contact No: 09435125667

Educational Background

Primary: Tisa 1 Elementary School

Secondary: Abellana National School

Tertiary: University of Cebu- Main Campus

Awards/Special Skills
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NC II holder, Photograper, Computer Literacy (Photoshop)

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General Information

Name: Pabinguit, Clyde Gender: Male

Birth date: December 2, 1997 Civil Status: Single

Address: Candanay Sur, Siquijor, Siquijor

Contact No: 09235205596

Educational Background

Primary: Siquijor Central Elementary School

Secondary: Siquijor Provincial Science High School

Tertiary: University of Cebu- Main Campus

Awards/Special Skills
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With High Honors from Grade 1 to Grade 6, Division School Press

Conference Qualifier in Editorial Cartooning

APPENDICES

Appendix A

Transmittal letters
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Appendix B

PROGRESS REPORT
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Appendix C

GANTT CHART
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Appendix D

GRAMMAR AND PLAGIARISM

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Appendix E

Bill of Materials