Write down ideas you may want as the topic of your thesis paper proposal. Conduct some basic research to see whether there is adequate information available to support research on your particular topics of interest. After browsing various research information, decide on one of the topics that show adequate support from existing research studies. Start gathering background information and references to support the written proposal.
Begin the thesis statement. The thesis statement consists of information about the topic you will write about. You will need to decide on the type of paper you will write: analytical, expository, or argumentative. An analytical paper analyzes a specific topic, an expository paper explains a topic to readers, and an argumentative paper states a claim on a particular topic, and then justifies it with specific evidence.
Show information to support the research methods. Research methods can be broken down into categories like survey, interview, observation, and analysis. A survey is used to gather information from a large number of participants. An interview is used to gather specific details from an individual or small group of people. Observations are a collection of organized information about specific occurrences. An analysis involves the collection and organization of data based on specific criteria.
Justify the thesis statement with research information on the topic. This section should provide information that supports your thesis statement and your findings. Supporting information can come from books, articles, newspapers, interviews, and other methods. Any limitations found while writing the thesis proposal should be acknowledged. No matter how well researched a paper or project is, there are always limitations that can be noted. Including information on limitations allows other researchers to know which areas may need further clarification and research.
Summarize all your previous information in a conclusion. The conclusion is basically a summary of the information presented from the thesis statement to the research methodology and justifications and limitations. This part of the thesis proposal is usually less detailed than the other parts. The conclusion is generally followed by any research information that is organized in a reference list.