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Title
The statement of title at this stage of thesis writing must be tentative, or it may
be simply a description of the study to be undertaken. A tentative statement of title should reflect the central purpose of the study in a brief but accurate and comprehensive manner.
Table of Contents
This page should list all sections, chapters and sub-headings referred to the respective page numbers as reflected in the body of the Proposal.
Introduction
The primary purpose of the chapter is to provide an overview of the study. It explains the background of the study from a broad picture. The introduction must also include the following components either separated into sections or integrated into one narrative. Give a general introduction to the issue or research topic. State the problem and provide background information supported by literature review. Note how past research has addressed the problem, and identify similarities or differences in their methodology or findings that have drawn you to study the problem. Introduction should be at the level that make it easy to understand for readers with a general science background and must capture the reader’s interest for the investigated problem.
Problem Definition (or Motivation)
The statement of the problem and/or hypothesis presents a focal point in the research as it clearly states the purpose of the study. You should state specifically what major questions and/or hypothesis are to be studied and/or tested along with all the minor questions to be explored.
If you choose Motivation, you should explain the significant of the study, how it resembles supports and/or differs from other studies, and how it extends the present knowledge or examines new issues.
Project Objectives
This section presents the objectives that the proposed project is going to achieve. The objectives are the steps in achieving the goal(s) of the project and are
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