The document provides an overview of the key elements and requirements for writing a thesis proposal. It discusses what constitutes a thesis, the goal of a thesis proposal to convince that the project is feasible, and considerations for writing such as having an audience beyond professors and presenting an argument rather than just filling out a form. It also outlines the typical sections of a proposal including the problem/rationale, literature review, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, and schedule. Finally, it discusses formatting requirements and styles such as Turabian, Chicago, MLA, and APA.
WTAMU Communication Research Methods
Source: The Selection of a Research Approach in "Research Design:Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches" by John W. Creswell (2014).
WTAMU Communication Research Methods
Source: The Selection of a Research Approach in "Research Design:Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches" by John W. Creswell (2014).
A PRESENTATION ON RESEARCH METHODS: SELECTION OF A RESEARCH TOPIC, FORMULATING A HYPOTHESIS, PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH, QUANTITATIVE VS QUALITATIVE DEBATE & SELECTION OF A RESEARCH METHOD
In this presentation, we go over the most common qualitative research designs. We also go over the main components of Chapter 3, including methodology and rationale, the role of the researcher, the selection of participants, instrumentation, procedure, data analysis plan, and issues of trustworthiness. (We will not address NVIVO training, APA style, grammar, headings, etc.)
This is the slideshow I used to present my M.S. thesis proposal, which is tentatively titled "Planning Messages in Sequence Diagrams and Analyzing the Consistency of Use Cases and Class Diagrams Automatically using Design by Contract."
A PRESENTATION ON RESEARCH METHODS: SELECTION OF A RESEARCH TOPIC, FORMULATING A HYPOTHESIS, PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH, QUANTITATIVE VS QUALITATIVE DEBATE & SELECTION OF A RESEARCH METHOD
In this presentation, we go over the most common qualitative research designs. We also go over the main components of Chapter 3, including methodology and rationale, the role of the researcher, the selection of participants, instrumentation, procedure, data analysis plan, and issues of trustworthiness. (We will not address NVIVO training, APA style, grammar, headings, etc.)
This is the slideshow I used to present my M.S. thesis proposal, which is tentatively titled "Planning Messages in Sequence Diagrams and Analyzing the Consistency of Use Cases and Class Diagrams Automatically using Design by Contract."
APA powerpoint presentation - 2009 updates
Slideshow was prepared by Stephanie Finley and used with permission by Gisele McDaniel
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK
Jan 2010
Guide to know about components of Research Paper and how to write one. Deep understanding of components.
According to Goddard and Melville (2001, p.1), research goes beyond the process of gathering information; rather, it is also about finding answers to unanswered questions as part of discovering and/or creating new knowledge. And in order for this newly discovered or created knowledge to be recognized or noticed, you have to prove that it is valid.
Determining the validity of your study is anchored on your research paper’s methodology. According to Somekh and Lewin (2005), a research methodology is both “the collection of methods or rules” you apply to your research, as well as the “principles, theories, and values” that support your research approach. Simply put, a research paper’s methodology section must shed light on how you were able to collect or generate your research data and demonstrate how you analyze them (SHU Library, 2020).
For novice researchers, writing the methodology of a research paper can be an overwhelming process, especially considering the intricate elements covered by this section (J. Ellis & Levy, 2009, p. 323). The goal of this article is to guide novice researchers in writing an effective research methodology by helping them gain a clear understanding of a research methodology’s structure.
Essay Topic:
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Supporting Evidence
Student(s) provide a very wide range of materials to support their claims and statements (articles, cases, legislations, etc.)
Student(s) provide strong supporting evidence to back their claims
Student(s) provide adequate evidence to support claims
Student(s) provide weak evidence.
Student(s) provide no supporting evidence.
Structure and effectiveness
Essay is excellently structured with an introduction, body and conclusion. Essay maintains a clear thesis, and clear focus.
Essay is well structured with a good thesis and effective structure.
Essay is adequately structured and presented.
Essay is poorly structured and not well presented.
Essay has no structure and is ineffective in explaining the concepts.
Use of Sources
Essay contains a wide variety of sources and the student makes excellent use of referencing throughout the essay.
Essay contains a decent number of sources and student makes strong use of reference throughout.
Essay contains an adequate amount of sources and student makes adequate use of references throughout.
Essay contains a weak variety of sources and little referencing is made throughout essay.
Essay contains no references and a weak/non-existent bibliography
Critical Thinking
Essay contains insightful analysis with unique presentation clear connections made to real life.
Essay contains strong indications of critical thinking.
Essay contains average indications of critical thinking
Essay contains very little critical thinking.
Essay contains no critical thinking and weak analysis.
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Your assignment is to write a research project that includes a review of the current understanding of the topic, a clearly stated hypothesis, a description of the experimental or observational methods you would use to test your hypothesis, and a discussion of how your research will contribute to the field of this Course. Before you begin writing your proposal, you must conduct considerable research to determine what studies have been done and what questions remain unanswered. This library research should continue as you write to help you dig deeper into the topic, formulate your ideas, and devise your methods. Be prepared to make room for this back and forth between research and writing as you consider and reconsider your project ideas and begin drafting your proposal. You are free to select a topic you feel comfortable with.
The length of paper should contain no more than 1500 words.
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6. A thesis is...
• not a question – it is an answer
• not a project – it is a reason
a project is done
• not a problem – it is a
proposed solution
7. Dissertation
a long essay on a particular
subject, especially one written
as a requirement for the
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
8. Thesis Proposal
a document that presents a
case for an idea and the
action one proposes with
respect to it
9. Goal of a Thesis Proposal
seeks to convince that thesis is
feasible
10. Feasible means
that project should be undertaken
that project is possible
that there is sufficient data
that there is required timeframe
11. General Considerations in
Writing a Proposal or Thesis
1. A thesis is a piece of written
communication.
2. Your audience is not only the
professors on your committee.
12. General Considerations in
Writing a Proposal or Thesis
3. Writing a thesis is not filling out a
form
4. Your thesis is a presentation of an
argument.
19. Writing Requirements
Margins and Indentions.
Leave a margin of 1-1/2 inch on
the left with a one inch margin
at the top, bottom, and right.
Paragraphs and footnotes
should be indented.
26. Three Types of Endnotes
Author-year format.
Usually applied for scientific
papers designed for
publication in research
journal.
27. Three Types of Endnotes
Author-year-page format.
Almost the same with the
author-year format, but there is
an addition of a page number
where the source material is
taken.
28. Three Types of Endnotes
Author-page format.
Similar with author-yearpage format, but the year of
publication is not included.
30. Three Types of Footnotes
Author-year-material
format.
The author’s name is followed
by a year and the name of the
source of material.
31. Three Types of Footnotes
Author-year-page format.
Similar with endnote authoryear-page format where only
the surname of the author is
used, year and page as footnote.
32. Three Types of Footnotes
Author-Latin-abbreviation
format.
Ibid (in the same place)
Op. cit (in the work cited)
Loc cit (the place cited)
37. The Problem: Rationale and
Background
A summary of prior coursework and
research and other experience that
qualifies you for the proposed project
in terms of gaining access to
data, using relevant techniques and
language ability.
38. Review of Related Literature
Discussion of facts and principles
to which the present study is
related
44. Results and Discussions
Discussions.
Provides an opportunity for
evaluation and interpretation of
the results, particularly with
respect to the original purposes
and hypothesis of the study
50. Bibliography
Consists of those sources employed
by the researcher and which
actually contributed to the
understanding of the various
viewpoints relating to the content
of the paper.
55. Turabian Style
Style guide for writing and
formatting research papers such
as the arrangement and
punctuation of footnotes
and bibliographies
56. The Chicago Manual of Style
Style guide for American English
published since 1906 by
the University of Chicago Press..
57. The Chicago Manual of Style
Deals with aspects of editorial
practice, from American English
grammar and usage to
document preparation.
58. The Chicago Manual of Style
Used in some social science
publications and most historical
journals.
59. Modern Language
Association (MLA) Style
Academic style guide providing
guidelines for writing and
documentation of research in
the humanities, especially
in English studies;
61. American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
reading comprehension in the
social and behavioral sciences
clarity of communication
word choice that best reduces
bias in language