For this assignment, respond to each of the following prompts fully and thoughtfully. Questions 5 – 8 should be answered in fully developed paragraphs ( 5 – 7 sentences). See below for sample proposal.
1. TOPIC TO BE RESEARCHED AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR CAREER OR FIELD OF STUDY
2. RESEARCH QUESTION: [Look to Table 3.2 on p. 44 of The Bedford Researcher for examples. You may also view the video posted in Week 1 discussion or click here]
3. SUPPORTING ELEMENTS: [What examples, evidences, and supporting details help substantiate your argument on your topic?]
4. THESIS STATEMENT: [What are you arguing about your topic and what helps prove your argument? Make sure to weave your three supporting elements from above into the thesis statement. Put your argument in bold font and underline your three supporting elements.]
5. AUDIENCE: [Who are your readers? What might your readers want or need to know about your topic? What knowledge or biases might your readers already have on this topic?]
6. POTENTIAL SOURCES: [What types of sources will be helpful to support your stance? What will these sources reveal about your topic?]
7. CHALLENGES TO THE RESEARCH: [What might make your argument difficult to prove?]
8. GOALS FOR THE PROJECT: [What do you want to accomplish within your Formal Research Assignment? What do you want the reader to feel after reading your essay?]
