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COMM 1312: Writing Research
Fall 2016
Assignment 2
Research Proposal
(10% Individual Written Report)
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of the proposal is to share the proposed research paper. The proposal gives information about the background of the situation, the thesis statement, and why the research is important. The first paragraph is called the introduction. The second paragraph is called the background and provides information about the three areas that will support the thesis statement. The third paragraph is called the significance and will share information about why this research will be important.
Instructional Media: Tools and Resources
· The library databases, Saudi Digital Library (SDL): EBSCO, ProQuest, Scopus, Ask Zad. And Google Scholar.
Requirements
Written Report
1. It is a two-page (500 to 1000 words) paper written in future tense.
2. Below are the components that must be included in the proposal. You should follow strictly the steps described.
Statement of the Problem/Issue/Topic
The introduction is the guiding theme of the proposal/paper. An introductory paragraph that provides some information about the topic. One sentence or two will be about the part of the topic you want to write about – defining the topic for the reader. You can state the problem in one sentence or question (This is like the thesis statement) for the proposal).
What do you Want to Find out About the Topic
This section will state the purpose of the study. What do you want to find out, based on the problem/issue/question. W hat are the three areas that you want to find out more about – that you will use to develop the topic. These may be the three areas you will use in the literature review.
Significance
This part will tell why this research will be important. You will take your three ideas (from the previous section) and give reasons from the library research why your study will be worth pursuing and how it is developed from what others have said/written about the topic.
References
Contains 6 refereed research articles not older than 10 years and published in relevant journals, periodicals, newspapers, or other published pieces written following strict APA rules and guidelines for correct references.
Assessment Rubric
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Rubric for Proposal/Prospectus |
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Cover Page and report parts |
Contains the basic elements that includes code and name of the course, instructor name, section number, student name, ID number, student major, and assignment number. |
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The problem or issue to be discussed |
The introduction is the guiding paragraph of the proposal. One sentence or two will be about the part of the topic you want to write about – defining the topic for the reader. You can state the problem in one sentence or question (The thesis statement).
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What do you want to find out? |
This section will state the purpose of the study. What do you want to find out, based on the problem/issue/question. Why does looking at this problem matter? What are the three areas that you want to find out more about – that you will use to develop the topic. You will use at least two citations from other sources in this paragraph.
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Significance Why is this important? |
This paragraph will tell why this research will be important. You will take your three ideas (from the background) and give reasons from the library research why your study. You will have at least 4 citations in this section. |
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Mechanics |
Punctuation and spelling and capitalization are correct. Words are well chosen, and written by the student. Headings are used. The paper is written in third person. The student uses full sentences and no bullet points. The proposal is written in the future tense. |
2 |
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References |
Contains refereed research articles—6 references, not older than 10 years and published in relevant journals, periodicals, newspapers or publications and written following strict APA rules and guidelines for correct references. |
2 |
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TOTAL |
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10% |
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Research Topic |
Technology |
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Thesis |
I want my readers to know the advantages and the disadvantages of technology and the relationship between technology and our homes and lives. |
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SUPPORT Section 1 |
Advantages |
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Idea 1 |
Technology developed education. |
Sources |
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Idea 2 |
Cell phones makes parents feel connected with their children. |
· http://futureofworking.com/10-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-technology-in-education/ · |
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Idea 3 |
Internet made our mind expanded. |
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Idea 4 |
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SUPPORT Section 2 |
Disadvantages |
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Idea 1 |
Video games are affecting kids’ minds. |
Sources |
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Idea 2 |
Internet can access To Inappropriate website. |
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Idea 3 |
Easy to hack |
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Idea 4 |
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SUPPORT Section 3 |
Relationship between technology and our homes and lives. |
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Idea 1 |
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Sources |
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Idea 2 |
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Idea 3 |
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