The course introduces the students to the steps of how to write a research proposal. In the first of half of the semester students learn to select a topic for their research, limit the scope of the study, write the rationale, formulate the research questions and the objectives of the study, and define the specific terms used in the study. During the second half of the semester, they will learn to write a review of related literature for the proposed topic which covers theoretical framework and state of the arts of the topic chosen. Classroom activities will be on the format of discussion, presentation in class seminar, lecturing, and full thesis proposal writing project.

1. To write a thesis proposal appropriately by utilizing available appropriate resources.
2. To communicate the ideas of the intended study which cover the rationale, problems, research questions or hypotheses, variables (if any), and terms and to review critically relevant references, including previous related research, in order to present theoretical framework and state of the arts of the topic chosen.
3. To make necessary decision when writing a thesis proposal which covers: the rationale, problems, research questions or hypotheses, variables (if any), and terms and to review critically relevant references, including previous related research, in order to present theoretical framework and state of the arts of the topic chosen.
4. To be responsible for the implementation of the proposal in terms of the rationale, problems, research questions or hypotheses, variables (if any), and terms and to review critically relevant references, including previous related research, in order to present theoretical framework and state of the arts of the topic chosen when the proposed study is carried out.

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