Homework: Proposal of Paper
Earning a master's degree suggests the candidate has a broad understanding of the literature for a particular subject that has originated from the courses in the program. The proposal for your research project is a 700 words paper that briefly describes a specific area of interest that has developed from your courses and that you will now expand upon. The proposal includes the areas of curiosity, research questions, research hypotheses, data sources, and methodology.
i. Begin your proposal with a direct statement of your area of interest and include a research question that will drive the topic of your paper. Make sure your research question is specific and can be addressed through existing information. (about one paragraph)
ii. Next, provide background information about your topic. Why is this topic important to you? (about one paragraph)
iii. Discuss your proposed methodology. What kind of data will you collect and how will it be analyzed? (another paragraph or two)
iv. At the end of the paper, include a bibliography of 25 appropriate references that demonstrate you have begun researching your topic.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.