Following The Model Below Including Bold Headings Compose An

Following The Model Below Including Bold Headings Compose And Submi

Research proposal on a chosen topic including background, research plan, and schedule

Following the model below (including bold headings), compose and submit a detailed research proposal. Your final paper must include at least 7 sources, with at least 4 from peer-reviewed journals from the APUS library. Your proposal should include the following sections:

Background/Introduction: Present your research topic, explain its significance, and include relevant background information.

Description: Identify the main concern about your topic, state your research question and secondary questions. Include your working thesis statement with the phrase: "My working thesis is...." and describe the expected results of your research.

Plans, Methods, and Procedures: Explain your research methods — whether primary (such as surveys or interviews) or library research (databases, portals, search engines). Describe note-taking methods, source tracking strategies, and the citation style you will use, including a working bibliography in that style following APUS Citation Guides.

Schedule: Outline your deadlines for coursework, note-taking, related research, drafting, revisions, and submission. Specify when you will complete each stage of the project.

Approval Request: Ask your instructor for feedback and approval of your research plan, including any suggested improvements.

Paper For Above instruction

Your research proposal should carefully articulate the focus, importance, and methodology of your planned research, ultimately guiding your comprehensive research paper. It serves as a blueprint for your eventual submission, demonstrating your understanding of the research process and your intent to undertake a scholarly inquiry aligned with your field of study.

Your background/introduction should set the context of your research, illustrating why this topic is relevant and worth exploring. Clearly define the primary concern and articulate your research question, secondary questions, and your working thesis to guide your investigation. For example, if your topic pertains to climate change policy, articulate the specific policy issue, and frame questions like how policy development impacts local communities or economic factors.

In the Plans, Methods, and Procedures section, specify whether your research will involve collecting primary data—such as surveys with stakeholders—or rely heavily on secondary data through rigorous library research. Detail your note-taking strategies, source management, and citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). A working bibliography should be prepared, formatted according to your chosen style, to track your sources efficiently.

The Schedule should include specific deadlines aligned with your course timeline: proposal submission, resource identification, note-taking, draft composition, revisions, and final submission. Include time buffers for unexpected delays and peer review, ensuring a structured timeline that promotes steady progress.

Seeking instructor approval is crucial; thus, your proposal should conclude with a formal request for feedback, emphasizing your intent to refine your research plan and produce a comprehensive, well-supported paper.

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