Food for thought

Part 1 – Proposal (LAYOUT EXAMPLE)

ASSIGNMENT TITLE

Date

Course Code

Course Name

Professor's Name

Student's Name

Student ID #

Topic

**DO NOT INCLUDE THESE HEADINGS IN YOUR OWN PAPER - THEY ARE USED

FOR EXAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY**

State topic chosen from list provided and include two points for why it was chosen. These points

should simply be personal opinion. The supportive points should explain why you are personally

interested in the topic.

Current Knowledge

State three points with explanation regarding your basic current knowledge on the topic. These

points should not be personal opinion, and should include proper APA citation of sources both

within the assignment, as well as in a reference page.

*Hint: try to remember where you learned this information in the first place, and use this as the

source. If the source cannot be cited appropriately, find a reputable resource that includes

similar information. It is not acceptable to state information without a citation.

Prediction for Future Knowledge and Awareness

State two points with explanation for what you hope to learn about the topic and how you think

your future awareness may change surrounding the issue. This is personal opinion and should be

stated as a prediction or hypothesis on what you think will be achieved through the completion of

the assignment.

Two Questions That You Hope to Answer Through Your Research

State two questions that you hope to be answered by the time your research on the topic has been

completed. These questions will be restated and addressed in your final paper.

Reference Page

This should list all sources used within the body of the proposal following proper APA

formatting style (see APA Citation Style guide for details). In-text citations must also be used

within the text of this proposal.