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THEO 510

Research Paper: Proposal Instructions

After your topic is approved, turn your attention to the Research Paper Proposal.  It should contain the following components:

1. The cover page - Include your name, class name, instructor name, and date according to the Turabian manual.

2. A working thesis statement - State the tentative, proposed thesis of the Research Paper in one sentence.

3. The need for the study - Explain why this research is important.  Include the reason(s) why the topic may warrant the study, e.g. the significance and/or implication of the topic in relation to history, contemporary situation, or academic controversy.

4. The procedure of the study - Include the organization of the paper.  Detail any subtopics in your paper body.

5. A working bibliography - A list of 10 working scholarly sources for your paper.  Avoid general dictionaries, commentaries, magazines, and/or essays.

Please note the following format guidelines for your proposal:

1. Should be a minimum of 1 full page in length and not to exceed 2 pages in length (not counting the cover page and selected bibliography).

2. Double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.

3. The following section headings should be included in the body of the Proposal:

· Thesis Statement

· The Need for the Study

· The Procedure for the Study

4. The Research Paper Proposal should follow Turabian format.

5. The Research Paper Proposal is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 4.

See the Research Paper: Proposal Rubric and note how your paper will be graded.