Thesis proposal is a document that outlines the thesis topic, defines the issues that

the thesis will address, and explains why the topic warrants further research.

Research proposal will include a brief introduction to the research topic, a literature review,
and a methodology that will explain how the student plans to meet the objectives of the
research.
GUIDELINES FOR THESIS PROPOSAL
In comparing the formats of the thesis proposal and the thesis, the student will note that the
introductory chapter of the thesis contains the essential parts that make up the thesis proposal.
In the thesis proposal, however, the student will have to add a detailed outline of his study and
a timetable from the time of his field work to the completion of the final draft.