English 1121: College Writing and Critical Reading
Fall 2009 / Section 18
Research Proposal and Preliminary Outline
1.) Research Proposal:
Your research proposal should be about 600-700 words in length, longer if necessary, double-spaced and word-processed, and it should address the following questions. Please respond to the questions in multiple-paragraph form (you may combine questions you feel are related); do not number your responses. Your purpose in writing this research proposal is to persuade me that you have carefully thought through your topic at this point, that it is worthwhile for you to pursue, and that you have begun your research. Your proposal will be evaluated holistically based on its clarity, depth of thought, coherence, and "correctness" with respect to language. You will only need to submit a final draft. Due Monday, November 2, 2009, by 2:00 p.m.
Note:
If you plan on using this paper for another class, you must let me know at this point, and you should also ask permission from the other professor so that they are aware of your plan as well. Please note, however, that the paper you submit to me must meet all the requirements for this class; the other professor may have different requirements--and you are responsible for knowing and meeting the different requirements for the different classes.
2.) Preliminary Outline:
To the best of your knowledge at this point, try to "sketch out" a preliminary or "working" outline. Perhaps consult the suggested structures for an argument on the class website. Or, try to brainstorm and outline the "major" viewpoints, both pro and con, on your topic, and arrange them in a logical way.
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