The dissertation proposal will usually contain the following:
* An introduction to the proposed area of study
* Aims of the research project - what do you hope to achieve overall? Is there a hypothesis that needs to be answered?
* The main objectives of the research project - what do you hope to find out?
* List your methodology / methods - state why have you chosen these methods and why not other methods.
* Scope and limitations of the study - is there anything that is beyond the scope of investigation? Why? (e.g. cost/time constraints)
* Resources - what sources do you expect you will use? Where will you find your information?
* Timetable - proposed timetable for completion of each section.
* Proposed chapter headings (not just 'introduction, methodology etc but the actual sub headings)
A proposal is fully referenced and has a bibliography.
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