This document provides instructions for preparing a synopsis for an MPhil or PhD program. The synopsis should be between 2000-3500 words and follow APA format. It should include a title page with the proposed title, student name, registration number, suggested supervisor information, and signatures. The table of contents should list headings including introduction, problem statement, purpose statement, research questions/hypotheses, objectives, rationale, significance, literature review, theoretical framework, methodology, delimitations, chapter breakdown, and references. The methodology section must describe the research design, sampling technique, instrumentation, data collection, and data analysis procedures.