Research Proposal
The research proposal gives you an opportunity to look back–to remind yourself why you chose your topic –and to look forward– to predict any difficulties or obstacles that might arise during your project. As you take stock of your project, you also have the opportunity to seek feedback about your research question and search strategy.
Organizing a Research Proposal
In a research proposal, you identify the question you plan to explore, the sources you plan to use, and the feasibility of the project, given the time and resources available.
See Rules for Writers, pages 369-372 for help.
The following questions will help you organize your proposal:
Research question. What question will you be exploring? Why does this question need to be asked? What do you hope to learn from the project?
Research conversation. What have you learned so far about the debate or specific research conversation you will enter? What entry point have you found to offer your own insights and ideas?
Search strategy. What kinds of sources will you use to explore your question? What sources will be most useful, and shy? How will you locate a variety of sources?
Research challenges. What challenges, if any, do you anticipate (locating sufficient sources, managing the project, finding a position to take)? What resources are available to help you meet these challenges?
What to Do in this Discussion:
Post your Research Proposal initial post for the class to see as a DISCUSSION by Your proposal should be at least 100 words explaining what you plan to research connected to the above questions. This is just a plan. It may change as you work on your paper, but for now, tell us your intentions.
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