Thesis Proposal

Thesis Proposal

1. Title page

   • short and descriptive
   • must contain
     • author
     • institution
     • research mentor
     • date of delivery

2. Abstract

   • brief summary of thesis proposal
   • does not exceed 200 words
   • key statements

3. Table of Contents

   • headings and subheadings
   • page number

4. Introduction

   • must capture reader's interest
   • background of the study
   • review of related literature

5. Thesis Statement

   • can be taken from
     • hypothesis
     • research question

6. Preliminary Result and Discussion

   • any results obtained
   • discussion of how it fit in the framework of the thesis

7. Approach and methods

   • method, materials and procedures
   • calculations
   • limitations, assumptions and validity

8. Work plan including time table

   • description of the planning
   • deadlines set for completing each part of the thesis
   • particular challenges that needs to overcome

9. Implications of Reasearch

   • knowledge that can be acquired from the proposed study

10. List of references

    • citing of all that are not your own
      • ideas and concepts
      • book, journals,text
      • data/internet