- Title Page
This is the first page and contains:
- Project title
- Student’s name
- Matriculation number
- Department and faculty
- Institution’s name
- Name of supervisor
- Submission date
- Declaration that the work is original and for academic purposes
- Approval Page
This page is signed by your supervisor and possibly other academic staff, certifying that the research meets required academic standards.
- Dedication
This is a brief personal note where you dedicate the work to someone special like a parent, friend, or God.
- Acknowledgements
Appreciate those who supported your research – supervisor, family, friends, lecturers, or institutions that gave you access to data.
- Abstract
A short summary (150–250 words) of your entire project. It should include the research problem, methodology, findings, and conclusion.
- Table of Contents
List all chapters and subheadings with their corresponding page numbers. Include a list of tables and figures (if any).
- Chapter One – Introduction
- Background to the study
- Statement of the problem
- Objectives of the study
- Research questions/hypotheses
- Scope of the study
- Significance of the study
- Definition of terms
- Chapter Two – Literature Review
- Review of existing works and theories relevant to your topic
- Theoretical framework
- Empirical review
- Chapter Three – Research Methodology
- Research design/method
- Population
- Sample size
- Sampling techniques
- Instruments of data collection
- Validity and reliability
- Method of data analysis
- Chapter Four – Data Presentation and Analysis
- Present data using tables, charts, or graphs
- Interpret results in relation to research questions or hypotheses
- Chapter Five – Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
- Summarize findings
- Draw conclusions
- Make recommendations
- Suggest areas for further research
- References
List all books, journals, websites, and sources used (in APA, MLA, or your institution’s preferred style).
- Appendices
Include your questionnaire, interview guide, or any additional material.
