This two-part assignment represents the first formal components for your final research paper.
A. Write a Research Proposal.
B. Create a Working Bibliography
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This is considered the first formal document of your researchxWrite this document in the first personin terms of what you intend to do. For example, one paragraph might begin: I propose to examine the position that gay marriages should not be legalized xState how you plan to prove this point. For instance—through in depth research and interviews, I will . . . xConsider beginning this Research Proposal with an anecdote that ties in directly with your subject; pull a reader into your plan while clarifying for yourself a clear direction. oName, date, course #, and instructor’s name in the upper left hand corneroLabel the page: “Research Proposal”oDouble spaced, typed, size 12 font in proper paragraphed formoAim for roughly 250-300 wordsoProofread carefullyWorking Bibliography:Your bibliography is a listed collection of possibilities. These are sources that you have scanned after exploring the library’s books and databases as well as the internet. Collect varied sources that may work for your research. Remember that it is a Working Bib and will change as you begin writing your paper; you will eliminate and add sources.9Make sure that fullbibliographical information is included for each source. Include full web addresses, for instance, for internet searches. 9Include Primaryand Secondary sources.Heading: oName, date, course #, and instructor’s name in the upper left hand corneroLabel the page: “Working Bibliography”
READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ASSIST YOU IN CREATING YOUR PROPOSALFORMING THE RESEARCH QUESTION ANDPROPOSALxAT THIS POINT YOU SHOULD BE THINKING OF A TOPIC AND MOVING ON TO NARROWING THAT TOPIC TO A SPECIFIC RESEARCHABLE CLAIM. xAvoid predictable topics too frequently heard of in the media: abortion, euthanasia, gun control, marijuana issues, capital punishment. Select issues that matter to YOU.CREATING A SOLID RESEARCH QUESTION:ONCE A TOPIC HAS BEEN SELECTED, THE RESEARCH QUESTION BECOMES VITAL AS YOU WORK TOWARD RESPONDING TO THAT QUESTION IN YOUR RESEARCHEDARGUMENT. Find a Topic:Consider issues discussed thus far. Keep in mind that the issue must matter to you. By now you also know that your topic must be controversial/argumentative. By now class Discussionsshould have led you to a narrowed topic.A Good Question: xExcites curiosity xAvoids a simply yes/no answerand considers researchable viewsxStatesa clear purpose anda lucid argumentxHas boundaries—a focused essay can be developed in 7-10 pages.xConsidersinformation from various sources keeping thewriter’s point of viewat the forefrontxStatesa clear purpose anda lucid argumentExplain your purpose in the Research Proposal. It–xclarifies the topic.xanalyzes the issues.xswaysthe reader with varied, compellingevidence.Your Claim:xYour wording should state the topic andtake on the issue as well as your selected approach. Are you, for instance proposing changes?xMay point to a general, specialized, or expertaudience.¾YOU SHOULD BE WORKING ON ASUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH PAPER, REVIEW THIS AS YOU CREATE A FULLER RESEARCH PROPOSAL.
FivePage3of 3A good proposal should have:xA clear subject (beyond the topic) with brief background informationxA narrowed topicxA working claim (one that offers some flexibility since, as research continues, you may modify it a bit)xAwareness of the level of the audiencecixxA plan for locating appropriate sources
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