English Comp 2 Research Proposal   

Outline:

This is not the research project.  It is merely a research proposal.  It only requires one source; however, please remember to cite information in the text (in text citations) and complete the Works Cited Page.  This is five paragraphs.  Follow the outline.

Introduction

• • Identify the issue or problem that your research will address and attempt to resolve.
  • What is the significance of the issue?
  • Provide insight to the relevance of the issue.
  • Construct a thesis that states the main point(s) of the proposal:
    • Thesis Construction idea for this research review in one sentence = name it (issue) + verb it (powerful) + finish it (impact of issue, research approach, intended audience – see underlines below)

Summary of the what you already know about the issue.

• • Explain and describe what you already know about the issue.
  • How does the issue impact society?
  • What factor(s) contribute to the issue’s ongoing presence?

Summary of your research approach.

• • Explain what more you need to learn about the issue.
  • What do you plan to research regarding the issue? Literature Review should be a part of this plan as well as current trends, data, etc.
  • Will you have to clarify terms and concepts?
  • What research is needed for the opposing viewpoint?
  • What kinds of sources will you use for your research?

Summary of your intended audience.

• • Describe the intended audience for your research.
  • Who needs to know about this issue?
  • Is the audience general, specialized, or both?
  • Discuss what people or group of people might benefit from reading your paper.
  • How will your audience benefit from your research?

Conclusion

• • Why it is worthy of a solution?
  • What is at stake if the problem is not solved?

Works Cited (Follow the format of a Works Cited Page)