The banning of cell phone use while driving

ENG215 Assignment 2: Research Proposal – Thesis, Major Points, and Plan
Due Week 3 and worth 120 points

Select a topic on which your persuasive writing paper will be focused.

Write a one to two (1-2) page research proposal in which you:

1. Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2)      reasons for using it.
2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the      first paragraph. 
3. Describe three (3) major characteristics of your      audience (official position, decision-making power, current view on topic,      other important characteristic).
4. Describe the paper’s scope and outline the major      sections.
5. Identify and explain the questions to be answered.
6. Explain your research plan, including the methods of      researching and organizing research.  
7. Document at least three (3) primary sources and three      (3) secondary sources. Use credible, academic sources available through      Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites      do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font      (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA      or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional      instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,      and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in      the required page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis      statement. 
• Write a research proposal that states the claim and      scope of the research project.
• Outline the main sections of the research project.
• Devise an ordered research plan to obtain appropriate      resources.
• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using      proper writing mechanics.  
• Use technology and information resources to research      selected issues for this course. 

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