1. This lesson looks at the cover page and preliminary pages of a thesis.

Therefore, it will cover:

i.Cover page.
ii.Declaration.
iii.Abstract.
iv. Acknowledgement
v.Dedication.
vi.List of tables
vii.List of Figures

2. Chapter one of thesis is a unique chapter because it is the only one that has introduction inside
introduction, that is two introductions.The first introduction is the general introduction of the whole
research proposal or the whole thesis.The second introduction is specific to what chapter one
contains.

Chapter one introduces the background to the study,problem statement,scope of the

study,justification of the study,significance of the study,objectives,research
questions,hypotheses,theoretical framework,conceptual framework,analytical framework,and
definitions of terms found in the title of the thesis as well as the whole chapter.

3. This lesson brings to you Related Literature Review.

It looks at:
1.INTRODUCTION TO THE CHAPTER
2.CONCEPTS,OPINIONS AND IDEAS FROM AUTHORS/EXPERTS.
a.Cause (IV)
i.Define the concepts of IV according to different authors.
ii.Break the IV into several components and define each of them.
b.Problem (DV)
i.Define the concepts of DV according to different authors.
ii.Break the DV into several components and define each of them.
N.B. If you do not get any theories for your IV and DV, then you can use Conceptual Framework.
3.THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
Under this one your write the theories about your study
a.What theory? E.g. (X.Y. theory)
b.Whose propose theory?
c.When this theory proposed?
d.Where (cited) --- In which book.
e.What does this theory say?
f.How does it relate to you study?
4.RELATED STUDIES/EMPIRICAL STUDIES THAT RELATE YOUR IV AND DV
a.Whose study?
b.When this study conduct (name, year)
c.Where?
d.What, the study about?
e.Findings
f.Implications.
5.THEORETICAL AND CONTEXTUAL GAPS
It can be methodological gap etc.
Mention what they have left (Previous researchers).
N.B. Related studies from anywhere in the world are entertained (No matter what), although it would
be better to mix up the studies from your content and from other contents.

4. Lesson four looks at the following areas in details:

1 Introduction
2. Research Design
3 Study Area and Population Research
4 Study Sample
.4.1 Sampling design
4.2 Sampling procedure
4.3 Sample size
5 Data Collection
5.1 Data collection sources
5.2 Data collection methods and instruments
5.3 Data quality control
5.4 Data collection procedure
6 Data Processing and Analysis
6.1 Data processing
6.2 Data analysis and presentation
7 Ethical Considerations
8 Limitations of the Study and Counteraction Measures