Title: The statement of title at this stage of thesis writing may be tentative. However, it should reflect the central purpose of the study in a brief but accurate and comprehensive manner.
Introduction: One or more paragraphs should introduce the reader to the subject of study. The introduction may indicate several of the important sources for the proposed study.
Objectives: The student should state clearly the central purpose of the proposed study and the specific objectives to be addressed.
Literature Review: This section should indicate the extent to which the student has become acquainted with the relevant literature and other resources available on the subject. It may also be used to lead into the following section.
Justification / Significance / Contribution: The student should justify the proposed research. It should be explained how the study will add to present knowledge and/or modify existing theory or practice in the discipline.
Proposed Methods of Study: This statement should explain how the student will undertake the study. Normally, a step-by-step procedure will be necessary. This section of the proposal should address such issues as procedures for the establishment of the study, how the data will be collected, and how the data will be manipulated, including statistical treatments where appropriate.
Limitations as to size, time, and other factors should also be detailed. Plans for presentation and publication of the results of the study might also be included here. Finally, the student should make note of the book, manual, or journal that will be used as a style guide for the presentation of this thesis.
References / Bibliography / Literature Cites / References Cited: The sources that the student used should be in appropriate form in this section and cited appropriately in the text of the proposal.
