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-word 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.
- 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)
- Next, provide background information about your topic. Why is this topic important to you? (about one paragraph)
- Discuss your proposed methodology. What kind of data will you collect and how will it be analyzed? (another paragraph or two)
Key points to remember about your research paper is that it is not an opinion piece. The paper is to be written using an academic, neutral, unbiased voice. In addition, it should not be a program assessment or a consultant’s report trying to solve a problem.
TOPIC: RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
