CHAPTER 11: THESIS PROPOSAL WRITING

ü  Writing Requirements

1.      Enthusiasm and diligence

2.      Good background in research and statistics

3.      Good command of the language used

4.      Adequate resources

5.      Convenient room for thinking and writing

ü  Content and Structure of Proposal

·         The Problem: Rationale and Background

This includes the statement of the problem, hypotheses, theoretical/conceptual framework, significance of the study, scope and limitations of the study and definition of terms.

·         Review of Related Literature

This consists of related legal bases, related literature, related studies and justification of the proposed study.

·         Methodology

This includes the research design, determination of sample size, sampling design and technique, the subjects, the research instrument, validation of the research instrument, data gathering procedure, data processing method and statistical treatment.

·         Materials and Methods

This contains the research method, materials, procedure, training of the panelists, evaluation of the product, and statistical treatment.

·         Schedule of Activities

This includes the time frame for every activity of the thesis proposal.

·         Bibliography

The list of references used by the proponent in preparing the thesis proposal.

·         Appendix

·         Curriculum Vitae

It contains all personal data/information about the proponent.