* Hypotheses – What ideas are suggested as possible explanation for the problem, situation or condition and will be proved to be correct or incorrect by the research? Research Questions – What is it that you want to find out? (a question that’s broad enough to stimulate your interest and narrow enough that you can provide a convincing answer) Rationale or Justification of the Study – Why is this research important? Who will benefit? Why do we need to know this? Statement of the Problem – What is it that we do not know? What is the gap in our knowledge this research will fill? What needs to be improved? Discuss with your adviser as to which section should be omitted or added.īackground – What is the context of this problem? In what situation or environment can it be observed? (Provide sufficient information for the readers to understand the topic you are researching about.) The first chapter of a proposal consists of several subheadings or sections: background, research questions, objectives, limitations, rationale, hypothesis (optional), statement of the problem, and methodology. When it is finished, the process of rewriting the proposal can also start. When your proposal is approved, the process of operationalizing your method(s) to find answers to your questions begins. Your advisor must give you advice, and you must do the work. It can take several meetings before you are ready to defend your proposal. In order to obtain enough support from your advisor and your thesis committee members, you have to show that you have done your work well therefore, you need to be prepared before a proposal meeting. Take note of the following verb tenses when writing your chapters: IntroductionLiterature Review In general, the first three chapters of your proposal are the Introduction, Literature Review and Methodology. You must also find a faculty member who can serve as your adviser and help you choose the committee members.⌋ It is advisable to think about topics that interest you at the beginning of your program. ⌈Research is a process which involves a lot of thinking, planning and writing.
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