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What is a thesis proposal? Thesis proposal outline
Looking to prepare a thesis proposal? Watch this video to know the outline of a thesis proposal and learn what you should include in it!
A thesis proposal essentially presents an outline of your proposed project:
Define a clear question and explain how you intend to answer it.
Highlight the novelty or significance of your project.
Clarify how it contributes to existing literature.
Another crucial aspect is to convince your supervisor that you are the right person to undertake the project!
The format of a thesis proposal often depends on your university’s requirements and supervisor’s guidelines. Nevertheless, here are some standard rules to keep in mind.
A thesis proposal is about 3,000 words long.
Its structure should be like other forms of academic writing: Include an introduction, a literature review, the main research questions, the hypothesis outlining the study objectives, the methodology you intend to follow, the expected outcome, and the significance/contribution.
Always mention a tentative time frame for the project and how you plan to work within that time frame.
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