In outlining the significance of the study in a thesis proposal, we need to use simple future tense. This is because we are still on the planning stage, meaning that the research has not been executed yet. On the other hand, when we report the research findings or results, we need to use simple present tense to indicate the implications or contributions to our research findings. This type of significance statement is usually found in the conclusion section of a research paper or a thesis. Here are some beginning phrases that can start our significance statement in our thesis proposal:
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The study is important for a number of reasons:
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This study is important to the field because….
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This study will benefit…
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This research will contribute…
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This study will provide…
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The expected findings of the research will advance the field by….
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Our expected results will highlight the importance of….
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Our expected discoveries will impact the field by…