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Research Proposal

A good research proposal helps keep research on track. It should be broad enough to allow flexibility in following sources and to ensure that many sources exist. However, it should be specific enough to be completed in the allotted time for the project. Your research proposal should be no longer than one page and demonstrate that you have some understanding of your topic and have done some exploratory research. It should explain what the subject is, why it matters, and what materials might be available.