Writing your thesis or dissertation proposal – or prospectus, as some departments at UBC call it – is the first step to getting the essay. It can often serve as the backbone of your thesis, helping you structure your introduction, literature review, methods section, etc. The resources listed here can help you get started with your writing. Table of Contents: Come up with an idea: Present your idea in the introduction: Explore related research in the literature review: Describe your methodology: Describe the potential implications of your research: Create a reference list or bibliography.