KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY, KUMASI
E-LEARNING CENTRE

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION

M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

(ONLINE)

MINI-THESIS OR APPLIED PROJECT FORMAT

This framework has been meticulously designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for
crafting your Mini Thesis write-up. Its purpose is to facilitate the preparation process
and enhance the efficiency of your research output. Please adapt and follow this
framework carefully to ensure a well-structured and impactful Mini Thesis

1. Chapter One -- Introduction

Introduces the background to the research/project, defines the problem, outlines
the objectives and research questions/hypothesis, establishes limitations and
potential contributions, etc.
2. Chapter Two -- Literature review
Establishes format for the review of related literature chapter and includes at least
a portion of the primary literature that is the foundation for your study/project.
Aim for 8 - 10 sources as a minimum.

3. Chapter Three -- Research Methodology

An outline of the proposed methods for the study/project. This chapter is also dedicated
to the determination of the research design, population for the study, and your approach
to data collection and analysis.
4. Chapter Four – Data Analysis and Results
Present demographics of the population and present our findings based on each
research objective/test your research hypotheses (sub-section on each one)

5. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Write a summary of findings from the Mini-thesis, conclusions based on the findings,
and recommendations based on the conclusions drawn.