FORMAT FOR MASTER'S LEVEL THESES. Thesis Proposal The thesis proposal consists of condensed versions of Chapters One, Two and Three. Following completion of the research, Chapters One and Two are expanded as appropriate and Chapter Three is rewritten in the past tense. Purpose of the Thesis A thesis is focused on answering an educational question, proving or disproving a hypothesis. Structure of the Thesis Because the thesis is focused on proving or disproving a hypothesis or answering/exploring an educational question, itis a research-based paper. Thus, it should have the accepted structure for research-based papers: Chapter One: Introduction The introduction includes a brief overview of the context of the question, a succinct statement of the research question/hypothesis, a description of the significance of the study, and a summary statement at the end of the chapter. Chapter Two: Review of Literature The literature review is an overview of the scholarly material already available in the area being researched. Chapter Three: Methodology The methodology chapter includes a restatement of the research question, a description of the population for the research, a description of the research methodologies—appropriate to the research question that will be implied. Qualitative or quantitative research methodologies are appropriate to a thesis, as would be a combination of research methodologies. In addition, the language and substructure of the thesis should be appropriate to the research methodology selected. Chapter Four: Results Chapter Four is a presentation of the results of the research as it was conducted. Chapter Five: Discussion ‘Chapter Five is a discussion of the significance of the findings, and of possible educational recommendations which would follow from the research findings as well as suggestions for continued research in the area,Masters Program Thesis Proposal Review Checklist Student's Name Date Chapter One: Introduction Elements: ‘Comments: Strong introductory paragraph Problem being undertaken is clearly and briefly defined The importance of the study is supported Strong concluding paragraph Chapter Two: Review of Literature Elements: ‘Comments: Problem/hypothesis is briefly stated Literature review is germane to the problenv/thesis Literature review is current Literature review is reasonably extensive ‘Appropriate subheadings are used Summary or concluding paragraph bridges to the methodology planFORMAT FOR MASTER’S LEVEL THESES Thesis Proposal ‘The thesis proposal consists of condensed versions of Chapters One, Two and Three. Following completion of the research, Chapters One and Two are expanded as, appropriate and Chapter Three is rewritten in the past tense. Purpose of the Thesis AA thesis is focused on answering an educational question, proving or disproving a hypothesis. Structure of the Thesis ‘Because the thesis is focused on proving or disproving a hypothesis or answering/exploring an educational question, itis a research-based paper. Thus, it should have the accepted structure for research-based papers: Chapter One: Introduction The introduction includes a brief overview of the context of the question, a succinct statement of the research question/hypothesis, a description of the significance of the study, and a summary statement at the end of the chapter. Chapter Two: Review of Literature ‘The literature review is an overview of the scholarly material already available in the area being researched. Chapter Three: Methodology ‘The methodology chapter includes a restatement of the research question, a description of the population for the research, a description of the research methodologies—appropriate to the research question that will be implied. Qualitative or quantitative research methodologies are appropriate to a thesis, as would be a combination of research methodologies. In addition, the language and substructure of the thesis should be appropriate to the research methodology selected. Chapter Four: Results Chapter Four is a presentation of the results of the research as it was conducted. Chapter Five: Discussion Chapter Five is a discussion of the significance of the findings, and of possible educational recommendations which would follow from the research findings as well as suggestions for continued research in the area,FORMAT FOR MASTER'S LEVEL THESES ‘Thesis Proposal ‘The thesis proposal consists of condensed versions of Chapters One, Two and Three. Following completion of the research, Chapters One and Two are expanded as, appropriate and Chapter Three is rewritten in the past tense. Purpose of the Thesis A thesis is focused on answering an educational question, proving or disproving a hypothesis. Structure of the Thesis Because the thesis is focused on proving or disproving a hypothesis or answering/exploring an educational question, it is a research-based paper. Thus, it should have the accepted structure for research-based papers: Chapter One: Introduction The introduction includes a brief overview of the context of the question, a succinct statement of the research question/hypothesis, a description of the significance of the study, and a summary statement at the end of the chapter. Chapter Two: Review of Literature ‘The literature review is an overview of the scholarly material already available in the area being researched. Chapter Three: Methodology ‘The methodology chapter includes a restatement of the research question, a description of the population for the research, a description of the research methodologies—appropriate to the research question that will be implied. Qualitative or quantitative research methodologies are appropriate to a thesis, as would be a combination of research methodologies. In addition, the language and substructure of the thesis should be appropriate to the research methodology selected. Chapter Four: Results Chapter Four is a presentation of the results of the research as it was conducted. Chapter Five: Discussion Chapter Five is a discussion of the significance of the findings, and of possible educational recommendations which would follow from the research findings as well as suggestions for continued research in the area.FORMAT FOR MASTER'S LEVEL THESES Thesis Proposal ‘The thesis proposal consists of condensed versions of Chapters One, Two and Three. Following completion of the research, Chapters One and Two are expanded as appropriate and Chapter Three is rewritten in the past tense. Purpose of the Thesis ‘A thesis is focused on answering an educational question, proving or disproving a hypothesis. Structure of the Thesis Because the thesis is focused on proving or disproving a hypothesis or answering/exploring an educational question, itis a research-based paper. Thus, it should have the accepted structure for research-based papers: Chapter One: Introduction ‘The introduction includes a brief overview of the context of the question, a succinct statement of the research question/hypothesis, a description of the significance of the study, and a summary statement at the end of the chapter. Chapter Two: Review of Literature ‘The literature review is an overview of the scholarly material already available in the area being researched. Chapter Three: Methodology The methodology chapter includes a restatement of the research question, a description of the population for the research, a description of the research methodologies—appropriate to the research question that will be implied. Qualitative or quantitative research methodologies are appropriate to a thesis, as would be a combination of research methodologies. In addition, the language and substructure of the thesis should be appropriate to the research methodology selected. Chapter Four: Results Chapter Four is a presentation of the results of the research as it was conducted. Chapter Five: Discussion Chapter Five is a discussion of the significance of the findings, and of possible educational recommendations which would follow from the research findings as well as suggestions for continued research in the area.