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Comm 2204 Students Teresa Cennamo June 10, 2017 Research Project Proposal

A major part of this course is the completion of a research report. A research report describes and analyzes whether one or more variables or courses of action is practical or feasible. The report also defines which option is best and makes recommendations. Part of this report is writing a proposal to me to do the research report. I will need to approve your proposal for you to start the project of writing the research report. Introduction A proposal is a “bid” to do work. In the business world, companies or organizations that have projects or need work to be done often solicit proposals, or bids, from individuals or companies that want to do the work. To get proposals, the company with the project publishes a formal document explaining what work needs to be done and asking for bids on the project. The formal document asking for bids is called a Request for Proposal (RFP). Competitors who want to do the work respond to the RFP’s with proposals outlining what they can do, how long the job will take, and how much the job will cost. Assignment Think of this as an RFP. I am asking you to submit a proposal to me in memo format explaining what you want to do for your final project. Approved topics are posted on Blackboard. Do some preliminary research before writing your proposal to make sure you have a clear idea of what you intend to do. Proposal Memo Requirements The Proposal Memo should be two pages in length and use the standard memo format found in your textbook. Use the following headings to organize your proposal memo, and write at least one or two paragraphs for each heading.    

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Introduction: Explain the overview of the report, what interests you about this topic and what you want to learn, in regards to your topic. Background: What is the background of the topic you would like to research? Explain what it is and any surrounding problems or controversies about it. Topics to Investigate: Describe six subtopics of this topic you will research. Why are they important to the overall topic? What are your questions about each subtopic? What are you trying to understand? Research Methods: List three secondary sources in the MLA format you plan to use. Explain what type of primary research you will do (interview, questionnaire, survey) and mention who it will involve – an individual, a group? Be specific with names, size of the group and titles. Scope – This section should define the limitations of your study. Specifically, what will your study include? What issues will you be unable to address? Timeline – Provide a table detailing when specific parts of your research project are due (see your syllabus for more information and pertinent dates) and list them along with the due dates.

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