Thesis Outline Template
Chapter 1: Introduction
- Introduction of research study
- Research issues or queries with sub-queries
- Causes or requirements for the research
- Description and reason for key terminology
- Research context in the greater discipline
Chapter 2: Hypothesis (Theory)
- Brief overview of theoretical foundations utilized in the study
- Overview of literature reviewed and applied
- Study model and process aligning with reviewed literature
- Hypotheses and justifications tied to prior sections
- Scope of the study with theoretical assumptions and limitations
Chapter 3: Methods
- Introduction and general description of study methods
- Study method and design with in-depth description
- Explanation of sample and measurements
- Reliability and validity of methods and design
- Description of analytical techniques with justifications
- Assumptions and limitations of study method and design
Chapter 4: Findings
- Brief overview of material
- Findings (results) and any unexpected situations
- Descriptive analysis
- Reliability and validity of the analysis
- Explanation of hypothesis with precise data (no opinions)
Chapter 5: Discussion
- Brief overview of material
- Full discussion of findings and implications
- Analysis of hypothesis and findings
- Post-analysis implications
- Discussion of research analysis results
Chapter 6: Conclusion
- Summary of academic study
- Reference to literature review
- Implications of the study
- Limitations of theory or research method
- Recommendations for future academic study
Chapter 7: Bibliography
- Complete list of all sources used, regardless of citation or inclusion