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    The document provides guidelines for writing a doctoral degree proposal. It explains that a proposal presents a preliminary topic and general description of how the topic will be explored through extensive research and analysis. It then lists 10 golden rules for the proposal, including clearly defining the topic and problem, surveying relevant literature, explaining the study's contribution, and formatting requirements. The proposal is required to begin the doctoral thesis, which must be completed within 2-4 years while showing adequate progress.

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    Dcom Business Management Proposal

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    The document provides guidelines for writing a doctoral degree proposal. It explains that a proposal presents a preliminary topic and general description of how the topic will be explored through extensive research and analysis. It then lists 10 golden rules for the proposal, including clearly defining the topic and problem, surveying relevant literature, explaining the study's contribution, and formatting requirements. The proposal is required to begin the doctoral thesis, which must be completed within 2-4 years while showing adequate progress.

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    The document provides guidelines for writing a doctoral degree proposal. It explains that a proposal presents a preliminary topic and general description of how the topic will be explored through extensive research and analysis. It then lists 10 golden rules for the proposal, including clearly defining the topic and problem, surveying relevant literature, explaining the study's contribution, and formatting requirements. The proposal is required to begin the doctoral thesis, which must be completed within 2-4 years while showing adequate progress.

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    Dcom Business Management Proposal

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    The document provides guidelines for writing a doctoral degree proposal. It explains that a proposal presents a preliminary topic and general description of how the topic will be explored through extensive research and analysis. It then lists 10 golden rules for the proposal, including clearly defining the topic and problem, surveying relevant literature, explaining the study's contribution, and formatting requirements. The proposal is required to begin the doctoral thesis, which must be completed within 2-4 years while showing adequate progress.

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    PROPOSAL: DOCTORAL DEGREE

    The main purpose of a doctoral degree is not only to be an expert in a specific field of
    study but also to make a definite contribution to that particular field of study or science.
    This includes components such as extensive research and analysis, critical evaluation
    and application, and the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.

    A proposal is short and presents a preliminary topic and general description of how the
    topic is going to be discussed and explored by the student. Theses require thoughtful
    consideration and extensive research.

    Please take note of the following ten golden rules:

    1. The purpose of a proposal is to give the university details of the exact nature of
    the proposed study.
    2. The proposal should contain all the elements as indicate in the example below.
    3. The topic is the subject the paper will explore and has to be clearly defined as to
    demonstrate the problem and research required.
    4. Treat the proposal as a survey of the literature that pertains to the topic.
    5. Create a mind map to the thesis in the proposal as it is easy to read and it could
    demonstrate the preparedness for the research and dissertation writing process.
    6. Do not write a conclusion in the proposal but rather explain the contribution that
    the study will provide.
    7. Although there are no specific limitations on the length of the proposal, it should
    not exceed 5000 to 5500 words.
    8. The proposal should be in typed format, Arial 12 and 1.5 line spacing.
    9. Please ensure that all references are done according to the Harvard referencing
    technique.
    10. Please feel free to contact your promoter regularly, preferably at least once per
    month.

    Open Rubric

    The doctoral thesis may only commence once an acceptable research proposal has
    been submitted.
    Please note that your progress is monitored and students who do not show adequate
    progress may be refused re-registration.
    The minimum period in order to complete a doctoral thesis is two (2) years. A student
    should not take longer than 4 years to complete a doctoral thesis.

    Title

    Your initials and surname M.Com

    Proposal to submit a xxxxx in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree xxxxxxxx in
    xxxxxxxx at the University of South Africa

    Promotor:

    xxxx 2011

    xxxxxxxx

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    PAGE
    1. Abstract

    2. Introduction

    3. Literature review

    4. Problem statement

    5. Objective of the study

    6. Method of research

    7. Structure

    8. Summary

    9. Bibliography

    1. Abstract

    The abstract is a brief summary of the dissertation proposal which should not exceed
    300 words. It should present a brief introduction to the issue and provide a summary of
    how the issue will be addressed.

    2. Introduction

    The introduction is a short summary of the major questions behind the research and
    provides the context of the study. The introduction sets the scene for the rest of the
    proposal by detailing what the student is attempting to achieve through the research
    and writing.

    3. Problem statement

    The problem statement describes the research issue in depth, and provides the
    background and context of the problem under scrutiny. This statement can take the
    form of a hypothesis, research question, project statement, or goal statement. The
    dissertation statement should however capture the essence of the intended project and
    also help to put boundaries around it.

    4. Literature review

    The literature review addresses the scope of the research and provides the background
    to the study. This section thus includes a brief but exact description of the sources for
    the research and outlines their significance for the study.

    5. Objective of the study

    Clearly state what the study wants to achieve, thus the deliverable. State the primary
    objective and if applicable the secondary objectives.

    6. Method of research

    This section describes the research in terms of what is planned, why it is planned, and
    how it will be done.

    7. Structure

    This section will include the physical structure of the study detailing amongst other the
    different chapters of the dissertation as well as a brief description of the contents of
    these chapters. Of particular importance is the contribution made by the study to the
    particular field of study.

    8. Summary

    The summary is a restatement and specification of the goals.

    9. Bibliography

    The bibliography is a list of all the sources presented in the required academic format.

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