RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Your proposal must contain the following components:
1. A brief introduction to the proposed topic. Typically this is 1 paragraph.
2. The need for the study: Explain why this research is important. Include the reason(s) the topic may warrant the study, e.g., the significance and/or implication of the topic in relation to history, contemporary situation, or academic controversy.
3. A working thesis statement: State the tentative, proposed thesis of the research paper in 1 sentence.
4. The procedure of the study: What sources are you going to look at? This will include a working bibliographical paragraph of the major works you have found on this topic. The working bibliography must include a list of at least 10 scholarly sources.

NOTE:

Please note the following format guidelines for your proposal:
1. The proposal must be 600–750 words.
2. The following section headings must be included in the body of the proposal:
The Need for the Study
Bibliography
3. The proposal must be in current Turabian format.

FINALLY: Please pay attention to the Grading Rubric.