research paper

Inquiry Proposal ​(3-4 pp. minimum) Description: You will investigate a research topic of your interest and present a proposal for further inquiry. This proposal will help you plan and organize your ideas before you write your next assignment. In this proposal, you need to clearly display a firm understanding of the topic based on sources you have researched. It must be at least 3-4 pages, have at least 3 sources, and use MLA formatting/citation.

The proposal must include these sections: (​Please use this bullet-point formatting​)

Background and Reasons of Interest

· ● Why are you interested in this issue/question/area?

· ● Why is this something that others should be concerned about?

· ● What is the history of the public conversation about this idea? What has been

said about your idea in the past, by whom? Look from a variety of angles. (Use sources to back this up!)

Research​ (This will be the longest section!)

· ● What is your research question(s)? Try to only have 1. Remember that the

research question needs to open your mind, and the minds of your readers.

· ● Introduce and summarize briefly each piece of research you have collected.

Make sure to quote and cite from each source using MLA format! ​ Write why each source is important to your research question. (​This should be the majority of this section! ​)

· ● Finally, write about the research you still need to do. What do you want to learn more about and where and how will you find this information?

* Try to use only academic sources.

Audience/Benefits​ (Complete this section last, after you have enough research!)

· ● Who do you imagine the audience to be?

· ● What action do you want your audience to take after reading your findings.

- This is more than an informative piece​!

Works Cited ● Create a Works Cited page listing at least the 3 sources used in this project cited

in correct MLA format. ** All sections ​must​ be sufficiently completed for a grade!

Note: The research paper should be in bullet-point formatting. The paper has to be organized as the instructions above, for example:

Background and Reasons of Interest

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Audience/Benefits​ (Complete this section last, after you have enough research!)

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Work Cited

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