THE THESIS a subject for a composition or

THE THESIS **a subject for a composition or essay. **a dissertation on a particular subject in which one has done original research, as one presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.

Proposal Writing and Anxiety: General Advice • Establish a writing schedule. • Begin by free-writing. • Keep a small notebook with you to write down relevant thoughts. • Say parts of your writing into a recording device. • Compose different parts in different computer files or on different index cards. • Start with more “clear cut” sections first.

INITIAL PAGES Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø • Title Page • Approval Sheet • Abstract • Acknowledgment • Dedication • Table of Contents • List of Tables • List of Figures List of abbreviation

TITLE PAGE • The following information needs to be on the title page: • Logo of University &College • University, institution, department(Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mustansiriyah University, College of Science) • The title (and possibly the subtitle) of thesis In capital. Aphrase(Thesissubmitted to the University(-)in partial fulfillment of degree of Master • First name and surname of the author(s) • Faculty (college) and department • Place and date of completion(year)(Gregorian&Hijrii)

APPROVAL SHEET • This is to prove that the authors have passed the requirements needed for thesis. • This is signed by thesis/FS adviser, panel and the Dean. • This also states the grade obtained by the author/s.

ABSTRACT (Summary) • An abstract presents a brief summary of your thesis. • The aim of the abstract is to briefly provide the reader with the most important information from the entire text. • An abstract never contains new information. • This summary is no longer than 2 pages of A 4.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT • This is a page focused on expressing gratitude to organizations, agencies or individuals who, in one way or another, have aided the researchers in finishing thesis.

DEDICATION • This is the page for dedicating thesis to certain people or groups who have inspired the researchers while doing thesis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS • The table of contents is essentially a topic outline of thesis. • It is compiled by listing the headings in thesis down to whichever level you choose.

LIST OF TABLES / LIST OF FIGURES • Include a list of figures (illustrations) and a list of tables if you have one or more items in these categories. • Use a separate page for each list. • List the number, caption, and page number of every figure and table in the body of thesis.

List of Abbreviations • DEFINITION OF TERMS • The definition of terms must be arranged in alphabetically. It must be also stated if you used your definition of terms in technically or • Operationally.

CHAPTER I Introduction and Background of the Study The first chapter of thesis is introduction. • This is where you provide an introduction to the topic of your thesis: you give the context in terms of content of the research project.

CHAPTER I • The introduction of a thesis should contain a discussion of any or all of the following: 1. Presentation of the Problem. The start of the introduction is the presentation of the problem, that is, what the problem is all about. This will indicate what will be covered by the study.

2 - The existence of problem that needs a solution. 3. Rationale of the study. The reason or reasons why it is necessary to conduct the study must be discussed. 4 -Historical background of the problem. 5 -deeper and cleared understanding of a situation, circumstance, or phenomenon.

• A link between the introduction and the statement of the problem. A sentence or two should how the link between the introduction and the conducting of the research.

Parts of a thesis • Title • Abstract • Introduction *Background * Problem Statement *Purpose/Aims/Rationale/Re search Questions • Review of Literature • Methodology (Material &Methods) • Significance/ Implications(Results & Discussion) • Overview of Chapters(conclusion ) • Recommendation • References