EC2: Topic Proposal

Topic Proposal

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Write a research proposal of 650 words.

Same formatting as last time. (New Times Roman 12 etc)

Academic English

5 APA References

Multiple Choice

Which of these does not meet requirements?

• a 500 word proposal

• Using 6 References

• Font size 12

Format

It should be based on these guidelines (use these subheadings)

1. Defining the issue

2. Importance/significance of the issue

3. Debates concerning the issue

4. How the issue relates to my positionality

5. Research questions

6. Hypothesis

7. References

Multiple Choice

Which is correct

• Using subheadings is an option

• Using subheadings is necessary

Fill in the Blanks

How many subheadings must you use?

(REFERENCES is an example of a subheading)

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true about the first section, DEFINING THE ISSUE?

• You should show a difference that seems unfair, at least at first, between two groups.

• You should use statistics

• You should use APA citations

• You should show your opinion

• You should avoid saying anything which is factually untrue.

Multiple Choice

What is most true about the second section, IMPORTANCE OF THE ISSUE?

• You must show your opinion

• You must use statistics

• You must use APA citations

• You must describe the ideas of two groups of people who think differently to each other

• You must describe how at least one group or entity might be affected by the issue, or by the way people think about the issue

Fill in the Blanks

How many paragraphs must you use in the third section (DEBATES) ?

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true about the third section, DEBATES CONCERNING THE ISSUE?

• You must break this part into two sections

• You must use statistics

• You must keep it neutral and not show your opinion

• You must describe the ideas of two groups of people who think differently to each others

• You must describe how at least one group or entity might be affected by the issue, or by the way people think about the issue

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true about the fourth section, HOW THIS ISSUE AFFECTS YOUR POSITIONALITY?

• You should talk about about your thinking relates to the issue

• You must use statistics

• You can take part of your first positionality statement and use it for this section.

• You should, if possible, mention at least one aspect of your identity such as your culture or gender etc.

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true about the fifth section, RESEARCH QUESTIONS?

• It can be very short

• You can have just one question

• The teacher has already given you the question.

• You should have already answered this question somewhere in the above 4 sections

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true about the sixth section, HYPOTHESIS?

• You should make it clear which argument is stronger in your first sentence.

• You should show your opinion on the research question

• It can be only 1 or 2 sentences.