English Research Memo

Memo

�  Research Proposal Memo

Research Proposal Memo. �  First you will submit the research memo and

audience profile (see p. 30), requesting approval for your final report topic.

�  This memo should include an introduction, the statement of the problem, proposed solutions, the scope (your research questions), and the methods (interview experts, do a survey, use a questionnaire, research newspapers, books, journals and other publications.

�  An example of this research memo can be found on p. 543-544.

How to Submit the Research Proposal �  Put both the proposal and the audience

profile in one document and submit as a Word attachment to the assignment dropbox by the due date (see syllabus for date).

Audience Profile

�  You need to complete the Audience profile on p. 30 for your research proposal.

�  Your primary audience should be whoever has the power to implement your recommendations.

�  I am your secondary audience.