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There are different formats of proposal writing. It may be an academic proposal, business proposal, proposal for grants etc. Below is a general format of academic proposal. Note: It is subject to institutional requirements. Click here to see.
Abstract
Introduction
Problem Statement
Justification and Significance of the Study
Objectives
Research Methods (very brief but comprehensive)
Limitation probably proposed way out
Budget (if applicable)
References

The preliminary pages before the main essay should contain the following:

     Title Page

• Title –  short (length is 10-12 words); reflective of the topic 
• Author’s Name / Month and Year of Completion
• Institutional Affiliation

     Deed of Declaration 

     Biographical Sketch

     Acknowledgment

     Abstract

• brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the manuscript or synthesis of the study which includes the objectives, methodology, highlights of the results,  conclusions, and recommendations.

 

     Table of Contents

•  List of Tables
•  List of Figures
•  List of Appendixes Tables
•  List of Appendix Figures

After getting the above preliminary pages ready, you are then set to get on with the main thesis.
It can be four or more chapters depending on the demands of your institution. this sample will make do with five chapters.

Chapter One
Introduction to the study
Problem Statement
Objectives of the study
Significance of the study
Hypothesis of the study (if any)
Scope and Limitations
Operational definition of key terms

Chapter Two
Literature Review
This chapter deals intensively on related important literature on your study. Other published materials on your topic is critically reviewed in a well structured manner. care must be taken for proper referencing.(click here)

Chapter Three
Research Methods

• Research design (click here)
  
• Source of data
• Population
• Sample size
• Sampling technique (click here)
  
• Method of data analysis and presentation

Chapter Four
Data analysis and presentation

Chapter Five
Discussion of key findings, recommendations and conclusion

The preliminary pages would pretty much be like that of the business and social reasearch.
Chapter one and two will also carry similar format. There may be variations depending on the receiving institution.
The rest is very nuch dependent on the receiving organization and the topic under investigation.
Generally, the methodology will outline how say a prototype would be built, taking into account all materials to be used and why? there will have to be the testing, and evaluation of the prototype and possibly redesigning/rebuilding of the prototype, then will come your conclusion and recommendation.
Ideally though not strict the following may be the case:

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Design/Building of Prototype (click here) or (click here)
  
• Test Results (and probably redesign/rebuilding of protoype)
• Discussion of Results, Conclusion and Recommendation