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How to write a thesis proposal

How to write a thesis proposal. By Vahid Ameri. How to write a thesis proposal. What Who When How. How to write a thesis proposal. The purpose of writing a thesis proposal is to demonstrate that:. The thesis topic addresses a significant environmental problem

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How to write a thesis proposal

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  1. How to write a thesis proposal By Vahid Ameri

  2. How to write a thesis proposal • What • Who • When • How

  3. How to write a thesis proposal The purpose of writing a thesis proposal is to demonstrate that: • The thesis topic addresses a significant environmental problem • An organized plan is in place for collecting or obtaining data to • help solve the problem • Methods of data analysis have been identified and are appropriate • to the data set.

  4. How to write a thesis proposal What is a thesis proposal? • An academic document, in which the graduate student exposes his/her plans for the research project or thesis • A contract between the student, the supervisor, and the other Committee member(s), stating that the student’s plans would normally lead, upon completion, to the approval of a thesis or research project • A plan that might be adjusted and modified throughout the process of the thesis completion

  5. How to write a thesis proposal Who is responsible for ? The thesis proposal is: • conceived and written by the graduate student only • oriented and corrected by the supervisor • oriented and approved by the thesis committee • further approved by the Department Head, and by the School of Graduate Studies

  6. How to write a thesis proposal Structure of a thesis proposal • First page • Title page • Abstract • Introduction • Approach/methods including time table • Thesis statement • Implications of research • List of references

  7. How to write a thesis proposal Abstract • The abstract is a brief summary of your thesis proposal • Its length should not exceed ~200 words • Present a brief introduction to the issue • Make the key statement of your thesis • Give a summary of how you want to address the issue • Include a possible implication of your work, if successfully completed

  8. How to write a thesis proposal Introduction • This section sets the context for your proposed project and must capture the reader's interest • Explain the background of your study starting from a broad picture narrowing in on your research question • Review what is known about your research topic as far as it is relevant to your thesis • Cite relevant references • The introduction should be at a level that makes it easy to understand for readers with a general science background, for example your classmates Importance

  9. How to write a thesis proposal Approach/methods • This section contains an overall description of your approach,  materials, and procedures • What methods will be used? • How will data be collected and analyzed? • What materials will be used? • Include calculations, technique, procedure, equipment, and calibration graphs • Detail limitations, assumptions, and range of validity • Citations should be limited to data sources and more complete descriptions of procedures • Do not include results and discussion of results here • List the stages of your project in a table format

  10. How to write a thesis proposal Thesis statement (in a couple of sentences, state your thesis) • Hypothesis • Goal statement

  11. How to write a thesis proposal Implications of Research • What new knowledge will the proposed project produce that we do not already know? • Why is it worth knowing, what are the major implications?

  12. How to write a thesis proposal List of references • Cite all ideas, concepts, text, data that are not your own • If you make a statement, back it up with your own data or a reference • All references cited in the text must be listed

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  16. How to write a thesis proposal References • http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~martins/sen_res/how_to_thesis_proposal.html • http://www.geo.utep.edu/Grad_Info/prop_guide.html • http://www.hartwick.edu/anthropology/proposal.htm • http://csdl.ics.hawaii.edu/FAQ/FAQ/thesis-proposal.html • http://www.butler.edu/honors/PropsTheses.html

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