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Thesis Proposal For 14 Batch
Thesis Proposal For 14 Batch
Effective Thesis
Proposal
Abstract................................................
Introduction..........................................
Research question..............................
Literature Review &
Conceptual /Theoretical framework....
Methodology......................................
Expected results................................
Timetable...........................................
Bibliography.......................................
Appendices........................................
Abstract
(150-250 words)
Write the abstract after you finish
your proposal.
Provides a summary of the
overall study.
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study.
(one sentence).
Methods: Usually one to two sentences
on how this study was conducted and
who the sample or population was.
Results: Usually two to three brief
sentences on the major findings from
the study.
Conclusion: One to two sentences on
the major implications or ramifications
from the study.
Introduction
(2-4 pages)
Provides the background and
setting needed to put the
problem in proper context and
justifies the need for the study.
Statement of the problem
Find the gap in the research
Ask yourself:
What is the gap that needs to be
filled?
What is the problem that needs
to be solved?
Statement of the problem
State this gap/problem in
paragraph form
Focus your question on a specific
gap/problem
Review of Literature
(4-6 pages)
To explain the historical
background of a topic
To highlight gaps in the existing
research
Procedures or
Methodology
(2-4 pages)
Describes in detail the step-by-
step procedures used in
collecting and analyzing data.
Include research design, subject
selection, instrumentation, data
collection, data analysis, chapter
summary and others.
Expected Results
Reports all results obtained,
including appropriate statistics
and descriptions of data.
Includes facts only what was
found with explanation, but not
interpretation or conjecture by
the researcher.
Expected Results
Report the data you have
collected.
Write about the data collected.
Use tables, graphs, etc.
Make sure to discuss the different
tables that you include.
Significance/Implicatio
ns
Discuss the significance of your
study.
Why is this study important?
Include your recommendations
for more research
Summary and Conclusion
(typically3-5 pages)
Briefly summarizes intent, procedures,
and findings of study.
States conclusions based upon findings
Describes how findings support
Describes implications of findings
Includes recommendations for practice
based upon findings and conclusions.
Includes recommendations for further
research
Appendices
Includes copies of all
correspondence, instrumentation,
and other written communication
used in carrying out the research.