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ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTERS THESIS/Project PROPOSAL FORM




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INTRODUCTION

1. This form must be completed in three copies
2. Additional pages may be inserted as necessary



II.


IDENTIFICATION

Name ______________________________________________________
Faculty /college/ Institute_______________________________________
Department _________________________________________________
Major _____________________________________________________
Advisor ____________________________________________________
Title of Thesis _______________________________________________



III. THE PROJECT

What are your thesis/projects goals? Describe the background of the
problem, giving a measure of its magnitude (how widespread and important)







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IV. OBJECTIVES

What are the specific and general objectives of the thesis
research/project?








































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V. METHODS

Describe in general terms the methods to be employed to achieve the
objectives of the research, data, sources, collection, experimentation and
processing of data, method of arriving at conclusions.







































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VI. PROCEDURE

Give a breakdown of the thesis into its component stages, estimating the
amount of time which will be required for the work involved in each of the
stages and giving an approximate timetable for the completion of each
stages, and the project as a whole.






















VII. APPLICATION OF RESULTS


What are the probable application of results? Who will benefit from your
results and why?











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VIII. COST OF THE PROJECT

Give an itemized listing of the costs involved in the thesis excluding those
costs which are normally borne by the Faculty.








































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IX. REFERECES

Provide a list of references to works cited in the proposal.



































X. OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT

List all project funds/equipment you have received, have applied for or
intend to solicit, and their sources. Solicitation of other grants, travel
stipends, and equipment is encouraged.

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Submitted by





________________________ _____________________ ____________________
Student Signature Date



Approved by



1. ______________________ _______________________ ___________________
Advisor Signature Date




2. ______________________ ______________________ ____________________
Chairman, Depts Signature Date
Graduate Committee


3. _______________________ ______________________ ___________________
Chairman, Facultys Signature Date
Graduate Commission



4. _______________________ ______________________ ___________________
Dean, Graduate School Signature Date









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