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The document outlines the structure of a research proposal and dissertation, detailing the chapters and components necessary for each. It includes sections on the introduction, literature review, research methodology, system analysis, design, implementation, and conclusions. Each chapter is broken down into specific elements that guide the research process and presentation of findings.

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Summary Research Project Chapters (1)

The document outlines the structure of a research proposal and dissertation, detailing the chapters and components necessary for each. It includes sections on the introduction, literature review, research methodology, system analysis, design, implementation, and conclusions. Each chapter is broken down into specific elements that guide the research process and presentation of findings.

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CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY A research proposal


has only the first three
1.0 Introduction chapters followed by
the time frame,
1.1 Background to the study (introduces subject area under study and references and Data
current situation from global context, regional and local context) Collection proposed
Instruments. While the
1.3 Statement of the problem (to be focused-the why of your research dissertation adds to
and newness) those chapters, two
more namely chapter
1.4 Objectives of the study (general and specific to your study) 4 and chapter 5.
1.5 Research questions (or Hypotheses) References and
appendices are part of
1.6 Significance/importance of the study (to various stakeholders) the dissertation.
1.7 Scope of the study (time, geographical and content)
1.8 Limitation (Anticipated shortcomings which may affect the
outcomes and how does the researcher intend to overcome them).

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW


2.0 Introduction
2.1 Definition of key concepts
2.2 The body; key concepts or theories, charts, diagrams, models etc.. related to the specific
objectives of the study; the body should be structured according to the specific objectives
2.2.1 Empirical review
2.2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.3 Summary of the Gap
2.2.4 Conceptual framework or Models/Prototype
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research design
3.2 Population and selection of the sample
3.3 Tools for data collection / Instrumentation
3.4 Collection of data
3.5 Presentation of data and Analysis of data
3.6 Validity and Reliability
3.7 Ethical Considerations
CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Data analysis and presentation
4.3 Interpretation of findings/results
4.4 Summary of Findings ( expressing the needs of the proposed system/solution based on the
research findings and purpose of the study)
4.5 Description of existing system/or Operations
4.6 Description of the new system/solutions (it’s Modules/Functional detailed description,
System Configurations (Hardware & Software) and Technology (platform) to be used and Non-
Functional)
4.7 Illustration of New system/Solution:
4.7.1 Data Flow Diagram and processes (Context Diagram, DFD-Level 1,2, etc)
4.7.2 Use Case and sequence Diagrams
4.7.3 Database Normalization
4.7.4 Data Dictionary
4.7.5 Entity Relationship Diagram
4.7.6 Physical Data Model
4.8 Architecture of the Front-End of the System
4.9 Implementation and coding
5.9.1 Introduction
5.9.2 Description of implementation Tools and technology
5.9.3 Screen Shots and Source Codes
4.10 Testing
5.10.1 Introduction
5.10.2 Objective of Testing
5.10.3 Unit Testing outputs
5.10.4 Validation Testing outputs
5.10.5 Integration Testing Outputs
5.10.6 Functional and system testing Results
5.10.7 Acceptance Testing Report
CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Conclusion (s)

5.2 Recommendations

5.3 Area(s) for further research

References

Appendices

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