2. How to write a thesis proposal
By Vahid Ameri

3. How to write a thesis proposal
What
Who
When
How

4. The purpose of writing a thesis proposal is to demonstrate that:
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.

5. What is a thesis proposal?
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

6. Who is responsible for ? How to write a thesis proposal
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

7. Structure of a thesis proposal
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

8. Abstract How to write a thesis proposal
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

9. Introduction Importance How to write a thesis proposal
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

10. Approach/methods How to write a thesis proposal
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

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

12. Implications of Research
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?

13. List of references How to write a thesis proposal
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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