Eng201 Writing and Research
Proposal
When considering a research question, we often write proposals arguing for a need for further research. Proposals serve to inform our audiences of the need, our purpose, a description of the project, the scope, and the outcome. For this class you will write a brief proposal for the topic for your final essay, with two goals: first, to help you better understand the research you want to do, and why; second, to help you plan how you intend to approach your research question, and the steps that will be necessary as you seek to answer it.
The topic for your proposal should be the topic from your literature review.
Goals and Expectations:
- 1-2 pages typed and single-spaced, with an appropriate heading and descriptive title.
- An introduction that identifies your topic and your interest.
- A detailed section on your project's purpose, a detailed description, and the outcome. You should reference your research question in this section as well as provide a working thesis.
- A project plan that goes beyond stating you will conduct research. What kind of research (primary, secondary, tertiary?) and how will you conduct it?
- Clear use of MLA or APA documentation styles to document all ideas not your own. Drafts without a works cited/reference page will not be accepted; works cited/reference pages do not count toward the page requirement.
We will workshop drafts of your proposals (dates to be announced). A draft is due to me for a grade on Friday, November 6. A final draft of your proposal must be included with essay 4 and with your writing portfolio.