Course Description

The course introduces the students to the steps of how to write a research proposal. In the first half of the semester students learn to select a topic for their research, limit the scope of the study, write the rationale, formulate the research questions and the objectives of the study, and define the specific terms used in the study. During the second half of the semester, they will learn to write a review of related literature for the proposed topic which covers theoretical framework and state of the arts of the topic chosen. Classroom activities will be in the format of discussion, presentation in class seminar, lecturing, and full thesis proposal writing project.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Program Objectives (PO)

PO-1
Introduction to Thesis Proposal Writing
PO-2
Choosing a Research Topic
PO-3
Reviewing Literature
PO-4
Research Methods
PO-5
Crafting a Research Hypothesis
PO-6
Structuring the Proposal (Part 1)
PO-7
Structuring the Proposal (Part 2)
PO-8
Writing the Literature Review
PO-9
Research Ethics
PO-10
Writing Style and Clarity
PO-11
Peer Review and Feedback
PO-12
Finalizing the Proposal
PO-13
Final Exam Preparation