The Order of Items in the Proposal

Title page
Declaration
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
List of tables
List of figures
Abbreviation
Definition of terms
Abstract
The above is done after the proposal has been approved.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background Information

1.1.1 Summary of case study

1.2 Problem Statement

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.3.1 General Objective
1.3.2 Specific Objectives

1.4 Value of the study

1.5 Scope of the Study

 CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Discuss your theories each supporting a given objective in order
2.3 Conceptual Framework
2.3.1 – Discuss your variables
2.4 Empirical Review
2.5 Literature Gap
2.6 Critique of Relevant Literature
2.7 Summary
 CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Target Population
3.4 Target Population
3.5 Sample Size
3.6 Data Collection Techniques
3.7 Pilot Study
3.8 Data Analysis and Presentation

References
Remember – should be arranged in alphabetical order

Appendix
i. Questionnaire
ii. Work plan
iii. Budget