Q: What do I include in chapter one of my research project?

Answer: Typically, Chapter 1 of a research project proposal or thesis serves as the Introduction and includes

1. Study background
2. Statement of the problem
3. Purpose of the study
4. Research question(s) or hypotheses
5. What your study is going to contribute to existing knowledge
6. Definition of terms
7. Theoretical framework (this isn’t required for a project proposal)
8. Basic assumptions
9. Organization of the thesis (again, this is not required if you’re writing a project proposal)