Research Paper Proposal

Instructions:

As you are exploring different ideas for your paper, note the research paper will require you to submit 8-10 double-spaced, typed pages regarding a topic identified in the textbook or another topic relative to this course.

Please refer to Lessons for research paper writing tips and resources. It is important that you follow those guidelines and site your references throughout your paper and at the end of the paper.
Please submit a proposal for your research paper. You may select any topic which can be justified as course related. Be sure your topic can be supported by cited sources. Provide the following:

Purpose Statement:

This is the most important statement in the proposal. It orients the reader to the central intent of the study and from it all other aspects of the research project follow. While there are a number of differing formats for purpose statements, in general the statement should present the central controlling idea in the study, focus on the central phenomenon under study.

Statement of the Problem or Research Question(s):

Based on the type of study to be conducted, present here a clear statement of the problem to be investigated or the specific research question(s) which will be addressed in the study.

Significance of the Study:

Delineate the significance of the research, what knowledge will it create, what gaps in our knowledge will it help fill, how will it advance the selected theory or theories, what new research methods will it advance, how the results may be applied to improve existing policy or procedures, etc.-as appropriate for the study.

List of References:

List all references cited in the proposal and any major works in the field consulted in preparing the proposal-limit this section to 1/2 page to 1 page of citations.