Theses and Dissertation Guidelines

Proposal format Template

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study 

1.2 Statement of the Problem 

1.3 Objectives of the Study   

1.3.1 General Objective         

1.3.2    Specific Objectives    

1.4 Research Questions         

1.5 Significance and Rationale of the Study

1.6 Scope of the Study          

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Theoretical Framework    

2.2 Conceptual Framework    

2.3 Summary of the Variables           

2.4 Empirical Review

Numerous previous studies reviewed critically here

2.5 Critique of the Study (Your Study)         

2.6 Research Gaps      (Identify what others haven’t done or needs to be done)

2.7 Summary  

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction         

3.2 Research Design  

3.3 Target Population

3.4 Sampling Frame

3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques           

3.6 Data Collection Instruments        

3.7 Pilot Study

3.8 Data Processing and Analysis      

3.9 Validity and Reliability    

3.10 Ethical Considerations