RESEARCH ESSAY WRITING — Research Thesis Statement: (50 points)Due: 7/23Submit a thesis statement for your Research Paper. You may find...
ENGLISH 1302…Fall 2010
Assignment for the Research Paper Proposal
(Used courtesy of Professor Stephanie Venza)
Purpose:
To persuade your professor and yourself that your research project is a well planned and valuable project which will be successful. You will be seeking approval of a project: that project is your research paper. Once your proposal is approved, you will begin putting together your research paper.
Audience:
Yourself and your English 1302 instructor
Topic:
Write a brief document that summarizes your research project for this course.
These are the major components of an Academic Research Proposal:
An overview of the completed research paper, including
A short summary of the topic you are researching including short
quotations, and paraphrases from some of your potential sources
- A description of the basic elements of your paper
An explanation of the how readers will benefit from reading this paper
A strong conclusion
(2) Your detailed, specific plan for completing this project, including a timetable
tailored to your specific work and home schedule
(3) A working bibliography: a list of at least four reliable sources in correct
MLA citation format
Requirements:
MLA format
Two to three pages plus a
One page working bibliography
Evaluation will be based on how well you
Tailored your message for your audience
Wrote an introduction that engages your reader
Stated a brief overview of your project
Used correct MLA citation format in the text and in your bibliography
Explained how readers will benefit from your research project
Concluded strongly, perhaps refocusing on your thesis
Designed the proposal so that it is easy to read
Wrote with language that is concise, positive, and specific
- Edited your proposal carefully This course also addresses the following objectives: