Argument Research Essay Topic and Proposal

Argument Research Essay Topic and Proposal

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: pp. 63-91, and review pp. 266-270

Lesson

Link (Word):Proposal Template  (Links to an external site.)

Link (PDF): Proposal Example (Links to an external site.)

Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (one supporting, one opposing)

Apply the following writing resources to your assignment:

Link (website):?APA Citation and Writing (Links to an external site.)

Instructions

The goal of an argument research proposal is to create a working argument thesis statement and a basic research plan that considers context, audience, and purpose and that presents potential sources that support and run counter to your stance.

Keep in mind that rather than being an outline or structural plan for your essay, this proposal should ground you in the scholarly conversation, should offer direction for research needs, and should give your professor ample focused material viable for providing effective feedback before the drafting process.

Access the Proposal Template and complete the six required sections:

Narrowed Topic

Research Question

Claim

Rationale and Research Plan

Review of Differing Viewpoint Sources via Synthesis Matrix

Reference Page

For an example proposal and development techniques, refer to your textbook reading for the week.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 1-1.5 pages (not including title page & reference page)

1-inch margins

Double spaced

12-point Times New Roman font

Title page

References page (minimum of 2 scholarly articles)