I finished chapter 1 and chapter 2 but missed a few items.
Purpose and Objectives of the Study:
List the component parts of the research question. Rarely is a problem one dimensional. This subsection should describe the specific elements of the problem being addressed by the research.
Rationale of the Study:
about one page. Develop the reasons for examining the elements described in the purpose and objectives section. Explain why those elements were selected, how they relate to the topic of the research, and how they related to each other. In other words, explain how will accomplishing the purpose and objectives answer the research question.
Abbreviations and Definition of Terms
(use as needed). List definitions for only those terms which might be unfamiliar to the reader, especially those which can be considered terms of art and operational definitions.
Limitations of the Study:
unless there are lots of them, typically one paragraph will suffice. Describe self imposed limits on the research, including those that relate to both the breadth and depth of the
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inquiry. Also include limitations that exist due to factors beyond your control. Describe the (potential) effects the particular limitations may have on your research.
Theoretical Framework:
average 1-1.5 pages (if needed). If the research is driven by, or relates to, a particular theoretical orientation, provide a brief overview of that orientation and how it relates to the research.
Research Hypotheses:
Based on the purpose and objectives, what are the expected outcomes for the research? Hypotheses are essentially predictions about the answers to the research question and its component parts. The research hypotheses are a critical element of the research project: they will guide the literature review; heavily influence the research methodology needed to obtain data that will either support or reject the hypotheses; and provide the focus for data analysis, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations.
Provide a short prose about your topic; then clearly articulate each hypothesis.
