This section of the assignment is a long-form research proposal . Using the topic or issue that you’ve chosen to work on this semester, write a proposal that demonstrates to a specific audience of your choosing that research about your topic is needed . You must use the long research proposal format found in Writing Research Papers , pages 28-32 . You will need to include an APA cover page, abstract, purpose statement, statement of qualifications, literature review, research methods, and a references page.
In the subsections mentioned above, discuss how you will go about this research and why you are the best choice to conduct it. I want you to explore your relevant experience with research and explain why you’re the best person to undertake a research project about your chosen topic. You’ll also include a minimum of FIVE scholarly, peer-reviewed sources – three to five of those must be reviewed in the literature review section, and you may reference the others throughout your paper as necessary, or simply review them all in the literature review. The Literature Review section must include direct quotes and paraphrases from your source material, properly cited. Finally, you’ll explain how you intend to go about in-depth research into the topic, which library databases will be most useful to you, and any difficulties you foresee in the research process.
Before you begin, you’ll want to keep an audience (other than your instructor) in mind, which will help you better tailor your rhetoric . Also, keep in mind that you should be specific when explaining your points–avoid generalizing. For example, when explaining why you are the best choice to conduct research into this topic/issue, do not simply say that you are interested in the topic, but give relevant examples to prove this fact, such as coursework you have undertaken or project you have been involved in. Please explain all points in detail.
Research:
This project requires exploratory research. You are required to use appropriate direct quotes and paraphrases from your sources in the literature review section. Cite ALL use of sources in APA format. The sources that you use in the literature review section must be included on the references page, along with any other sources that you choose to use in other sections of the paper. Use APA format for your references page. All sources must be correctly cited within the text as well.
This assignment should include at least five scholarly, peer-reviewed sources about your topic, and, after reviewing your discussion answers on offbeat sources, I ask only that the majority come from the USA Marx databases if possible.
If you need help with APA style, utilize your textbook for this course, visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu , and make an appointment with the USA Center for Academic Excellence (eTutoring) at https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicsuccess/cae/ . Also, you can contact me via phone or email with any questions or concerns.
Format:
The combined project should be 1200 -1500 words. Format your paper according in APA style, including cover page, abstract, body pages, and references page. Use one-inch margins, a uniform font (such as Arial, Garamond, or Times New Roman) and a standard APA header. Failure to follow these formatting rules will result in significant point deductions.
Remember: in addition to body subsections, a cover page, running header, abstract, and references page are required for this assignment. If any subsections are missing, points will be deducted from the overall grade.
Turn in the final copy as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or .pdf file. I will not grade other file formats.