Lesson objectives -- The thesis proposal -- Identifying and selecting a thesis problem -- Stating the thesis title, objectives, and writing the introduction -- Explaining the significance and scope and limitations of the study -- Review of related literature -- Frameworks of the study -- Identifying variables, indicators, and measures -- Determining the appropriate research design -- Identifying the sample, selecting the appropriate sampling method, and determining the desired sample size -- Designing data collection instruments -- Scheduling activities and determining budgetary requirements -- Preparing a bibliography.