Almost every institution of learning usually write academic projects at the end of the programme, this is most of the times applicable to Diplomas, NCE, degree, masters, PGDs, Phd and other related qualifications obtained in either universities, polytechnics or colleges of education. These projects more especially the ones for higher qualifications most times. Every school has its specified format for project but generally chapter one to three of a person’s project is what is normally termed as the proposal.
Below are the major and most important components of a good research proposal.
What are the components of research proposal?
Name and Affiliation of the author, with date
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Basic Assumptions of the Study
1.8 Scope and Delimitations of the Study
1.9 Operational Definitions of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Conceptual Framework of the Study
2.3 Theoretical Framework of the Study
2.4 Review of Empirical Studies
2.5 Summary and Uniqueness of the Study
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1. Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3. Population of the Study
3.4. Sample and Sampling Technique
3.5. Instrumentation(s)
3.5.1 Validity of the Instrument(s)
3.5.2 Pilot Testing
3.5.3 Reliability of the Instrument(s)
3.6. Data Administration
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection
3.8. Procedure for Data Analysis
References / Bibliography
Appendices
however, the student must note that every institution that awards degrees and post graduate degrees do have their own unique format of write its own thesis proposals
