philosophy

Research Proposal

Name:

Use this template to create your research proposal, which is due in class. Provide as much detail and evidence as possible in the categories below.  

Introduction

Topic: 

 

Guiding Research Questions:

What do you intend to prove about the topic? Why have you chosen it? (this is your justification for why you are writing about this topic):

Preliminary Thesis:  

Plan

Proposed Structure(what specific items will you need to tell us about in the problem and solution sections of your essay):

Opposition to your position (what concerns will you have to address):

What sources have you found so far (list the MLA work cited entries for at least two credible sources):

Schedule:

Action:	Dates you will work on it:
Do preliminary research
Come up with research questions
Find sources
Read sources and take notes
Do any field research (may not apply)
Come up with a tentative thesis and outline
Write a draft
Get response
Do any additional research
Revise
Prepare works cited
Edit and proofread the final draft
Submit the final draft