Thesis Proposal Outline

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1. Introduction
   1. Introduction to subject
   2. Importance of subject
   3. Knowledge gap
2. Background
   1. Related research
   2. Current understanding
   3. Hypothesis or research question
   4. Intended project
3. Methods
   1. Materials and instruments
   2. Samples and subjects
      1. Animal or human subject clearance
      2. Sample size
   3. Procedures and interventions
   4. Statistical analysis
   5. Expected results
   6. Alternate plans

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