Writing a graduate thesis/project proposal is one of the final tasks in completing a undergraduate degree and requires a great deal of research and time to complete. With a little planning, a lot of hard work, and a few simple steps, you can write a graduate thesis proposal that will impress your thesis committee.
INSTRUCTION
1 Lay out your topic clearly. Many students make the common mistake of writing a proposal is if they are writing the thesis itself. However, you should think of the proposal as a formulaic document meant to clearly demonstrate your problem and research knowledge.
2 Treat your proposal as a survey of the literature that pertains to your topic. You should propose how you will use scholarly work in your field to back up your thesis.
3 Examine the ways in which your topic lends to ongoing scholarship in your field. If a thesis topic is not relevant, your committee is likely to reject it.
4 Create a road map to your thesis in your proposal. It's a good idea to lay your proposal out chapter by chapter as it will unfold in your thesis. While it might feel bland and artless, it's easy to read and your committee can judge how prepared you are for the thesis writing process.
5 Realize that the proposal is just that--a proposal. Your committee understands that changes may take place when you write your actual thesis. By keeping that fact in mind, it can help alleviate some of the stress that accompanies writing a thesis proposal.
HAPPY WRITING!!!
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