Proposal

TASKS

Proposal Letter

1. Now that you have selected a topic to research, you need to write a proposal. A proposal:

· sells’ your idea to your instructor as a means of acquiring permission to continue your research and to write a report.

· outlines what is being researched, how the research will be done, why the report is needed, and who it is being written for, or who will benefit from the report.

2. Compose an informal proposal letter of six paragraphs for your CM 2300 instructor.

· Paragraph 1: Presents the topic, the type of report, the problem/question or the ‘need’ you have identified and the potential solutions/answers (if applicable). Here, you will explain your thesis. What is your argument or the purpose of your report?

“The following document is a proposal to prepare a report on the topic of ___________. This report will argue that _________.”

· Paragraph 2: Provides the background to the topic: what is the event you’re studying and why is it perceived to be a problem? Why does this report need to be written? Here, you will also describe the intended audience for your report. Who is interested in your work and why?

NOTE: this section requires the inclusion of at least one APA citation (either quotation or paraphrase) from a resource that you have found to support your thesis.

· Paragraph 3: Outlines the proposed plan. What are the main sections of your report and what will each section do? Discuss any limitations to your report. It is important to explain not only what your report aims to accomplish, but also to identify important areas your report will not discuss . Remember, you only have 20 pages and 12 weeks for this exercise.

Note: include your Outline in this section.

· Paragraph 4: Give a brief schedule of main delivery dates (consult course CIS).

· Paragraph 5: Describe your research and methodology. What type of research will you do? Where will you find your information? Consider journals or newspapers for your secondary research. Provide as much detail as you can.

· Paragraph 6: Present your conclusion. What benefits will your report bring? Request authorization to begin work on your report.

This letter will be graded on content, clarity, organization, formatting and grammar. Your proposal letter will be between 2 - 2.5 pages in length.

Format instructions:

Font: Times New Roman, size 12

Spacing: 1.5

Arrange your proposal in the format of a letter. A good example can be found on the D2L.

Arrange your letter as follows:

Sender’s Address

Date

Receiver’s Address

Salutation

Body paragraphs

Proposed Outline

Closing

Please submit to D2L Dropbox by (insert date). Late submissions will lose 10% for the first two days (for a maximum of 20%); any submissions after that time will receive a grade of zero for the assignment.

The Advanced Writing Centre is available to you to review your work and help with ideas. Please consider paying a visit. When doing so, bring this assignment with you.

Remember that if you are working on the same topic as another student, you must submit your own distinct CM 2300 report: your instructor will be comparing all proposal submissions.

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