Assignment 2: Research Proposal – Thesis, Major Points, and Plan
Due Week 3 and worth 120 points
Select a topic on which your persuasive writing paper will be focused.
Write a one to two (1-2) page research proposal in which you:
1. Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2) reasons for using it.
2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph.
3. Describe three (3) major characteristics of your audience (official position, decision-making power, current view on topic, other important characteristic).
4. Describe the paper’s scope and outline the major sections.
5. Identify and explain the questions to be answered.
6. Explain your research plan, including the methods of researching and organizing research.
7. Document at least three (3) primary sources and three (3) secondary sources. Use credible, academic sources available through Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
• Write a research proposal that states the claim and scope of the research project.
• Outline the main sections of the research project.
• Devise an ordered research plan to obtain appropriate resources.
• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
• Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.
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This was the first assignment that I did. The topic that I choose is “Should regulations regarding the use of cellphones while driving be standardized” the reason I choose this is because I live in New York State were cellphone use is banned while driving and I think that it should go for other states as well it would help to decrease unnecessary accidents and deaths.
The assignment that I attached with this also shows some of the sites that I was thinking about using.
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Research Topics & Explanation
English 215
Assignment 1
Kizzie Williams
October 20, 2014
Topic #1
” Should regulations regarding the use of cell phones while driving be standardized”
This paper seeks to explain why regulations regarding the use of cell phones while driving should be standardized. It will also discuss the reason why, advantages, disadvantages, solutions, and possible effects that it may have on people. I am hoping that people can take something anyway from this paper.
My audience will be all drivers and the government because I think that all drivers need to be fully aware of the consequences. The government because I feel that there needs to be some changes to rectify this matter as much as possible.
The two sources that I have been considering is:
www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/state-laws.html
www.safeny.ny.gov/phon-ndx.htm
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