Project Proposal Structure & Format
The cover page should state the title, student name and ID number, and the date of
submission (month, year).
The following format is recommended:
• Cover Page (Project Title)
• Contents & Page numbers
• List of figures and tables (if used)
• Abstract (Snapshot of the research project)
Chapter One
1. Introduction
1.1 Background or historical background
1.2 Research Aim (define)
1.3 Research Objectives (list in bullet points)
1.3.1 sub-research questions for each objective (Optional)
1.4 Main Research Question
1.5 Hypothesis or Why This Research is Needed
1.6 References
Chapter Two (Literature Review)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Present what other researchers found out/done related to your project (Part One)
2.3 Analysing Part One (support and criticise what other researchers done in relation to
your project) (Part Two)
2.4 Find the gap(s) that other researchers not completed and how if you a mechanism
(methodology) that will enable to fill this gap(s), i.e. reach your aim (Part Three)
2.5 References
Chapter Three (Methodology)
3.1 Introduction
3.3 Type of Methodology
3.4 Ethical Issues
3.5 References
Chapter Four
General Conclusion
Bibliography