Review our standard dissertation outline structure below, or download the full PDF sample.
1.1 Background of the Study: Contextualizes the research problem within existing literature and real-world scenarios.
1.2 Problem Statement: Clearly articulates the specific issue the research aims to address (the "gap").
1.3 Research Questions/Hypotheses: specific questions or predictions guiding the study.
1.4 Significance of the Study: Explains why this research matters to stakeholders.