Your Dissertation Proposal

In the social sciences and in the field of education, your dissertation represents an original, empirical investigation that makes a unique contribution to your field of study. It is generally conducted using quantitative, qualitative or mixed method research which focuses on an important issue or topic within your discipline. The dissertation is the culminating activity of your academic study. Consequently, it should reflect your highest level of intellectual rigor. The Dissertation Proposal


The dissertation research proposal, in many respects, is a contract clearly stating the goals to be accomplished by your research. It documents the process and rationale that will serve as the basis for comprehensive investigation of a problem worthy of further study. The proposal specifies which aspects of the problem the proposed study will examine, outlines where the proposed study falls in relation to research that has preceded it, and details the methods to be used to gather and analyze data.

Research Proposal Formats

Proposal formats vary from institution to institution, of course. So you should make sure your proposal is organized according to your institution’s official guidelines. Although many institutions do not specify a length, most formal proposals consist of the first three chapters of the dissertation: that includes the Introduction, the Literature Review, and the Methodology. These chapters are typically followed by a reference section and appendices, if necessary.

Planning Dissertation Proposal

The dissertation proposal should clearly express the goals and the relevance of your research study. It should also provide sufficient information to convey that the goals of the project are feasible within constraints of your skills, material resources available to you, and time parameters established by your institution. Indeed, a well-developed research proposal, when it is thoughtfully prepared, can and should serve as the foundation for your final written research report, thesis, or dissertation.

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