Contents

Abstract.........................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................................................2
1.1. Background of the study..............................................................................................2
1.2. Statement of the problem............................................................................................2
1.3. Definition of key terms................................................................................................2
Chapter 2: Literature Review.....................................................................................3
2.1. Literature review.........................................................................................................3
2.2. Research gap................................................................................................................3
Chapter 3: Research questions and Hypotheses.......................................................4
3.1. Research questions.......................................................................................................4
3.2. Research objectives......................................................................................................4
3.3. Theoretical framework................................................................................................4
3.4. Hypotheses....................................................................................................................4
Chapter 4: Research Methodology.............................................................................5
4.1. Research design............................................................................................................5
4.2. Population and sample data........................................................................................5
4.3. Instruments..................................................................................................................5
4.4. Procedure.....................................................................................................................5
4.5. Methods of analysis......................................................................................................5
4.6. Limitations of the methodology..................................................................................5
Chapter 5: Schedule.....................................................................................................6
Chapter 6: Expected Results.......................................................................................7
6.1. Expected results...........................................................................................................7
6.2. Implications of results..................................................................................................7
Chapter 7: Tentative outline of dissertation chapters..............................................8
References.....................................................................................................................9
Abstract

1
Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1. Background of the study

1.2. Statement of the problem

1.3. Definition of key terms

2
Chapter 2: Literature Review

2.1. Literature review

2.2. Research gap

3
Chapter 3: Research questions and Hypotheses

3.1. Research questions

3.2. Research objectives

3.3. Theoretical framework

3.4. Hypotheses

4
Chapter 4: Research Methodology

4.1. Research design

4.2. Population and sample data

4.3. Instruments

4.4. Procedure

4.5. Methods of analysis

4.6. Limitations of the methodology

5
Chapter 5: Schedule

6
Chapter 6: Expected Results

6.1. Expected results

6.2. Implications of results

7
Chapter 7: Tentative outline of dissertation chapters

8
References