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ASSIGNMENT 7: FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL

After you have selected a topic for your Final Research Project, the next step is to write a research proposal.

Goal: To clearly state what you are researching and why you are researching it.

Assignment: Write a research proposal in which you include the following:

1. Your topic.
   
   
2. A research question. This is a question that reveals the specific aspect of your topic which you are exploring in depth (e.g. "Does chatting online transfer to improved speaking skills in ESL students?").
   
   
3. What you want to find out in your research. If you have an opinion about your topic already, state that opinion. If you have no opinion or you're not sure of your opinion, say so. NOTE: You should approach your research with an open mind; your opinion may change or become clear to you after you do your research.
   
   
4. Why this topic is important to you. Tell the reasons that brought you to choose this topic and what you hope to get out of doing the research. You or your students may be directly affected by the issue you are researching. Or, it may be that you think it is a topic that is so important that you want to understand it more and believe that other people should know about it. Be specific about why you choose your topic.

Due 03/21/01, 6:00 p.m.:

1. Proposal including items #1-4, above.
   
   
2. Summary of literature review (Assignment #5) - list at least 10 resources you plan to use to conduct your research, including appropriate source citation
   

Format:

• Word 98 or below (if using Word 2000 or 2001, save as 98)
• Save file as "Rich Text Format," using the following filename format: a3_lastname.rtf
• 1" margins - top, bottom, left, right
• Double-spaced
• 12 pt. font size
• Common font face (e.g. Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica or Times)