Argumentative Research Paper

The Proposal is considered the first formal document of your research • Write this document in the first person in terms of what you intend to do. For example, one paragraph might begin: I propose to examine the position that gay marriages should not be legalized • State how you plan to prove this point. For instance—through in depth research and interviews, I will . . . • Consider beginning this Research Proposal with an anecdote that ties in directly with your subject; pull a reader into your plan while clarifying for yourself a clear direction. —————————————————————————————————- • READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ASSIST YOU IN CREATING YOUR PROPOSAL FORMING THE PROPOSAL: You should be beyond a general topic and moving on to a specific researchable claim. Avoid predictable topics unless you can demonstrate new and compelling issues. Select subjects, then issues that matter to YOU. Your topic must be controversial/argumentative.  Explaining purpose in your Proposal: x clarifies the topic. x analyzes the issues. x sways the reader with varied, compelling evidence. Simply stated, your claim: x should clarify the topic and take on the issue as well as your selected approach. Are you, for instance proposing changes? x may point to a general, specialized, or expert audience. A good Proposal should have: – a solid issue (beyond the topic) with brief background information – a working claim (one that offers some flexibility since, as research continues, you may modify it a bit) – awareness of the level of the audience – a plan for locating appropriate sources and consideration for researchable views – a possible/feasible conclusion

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