1. ENGL102 FA17 – C.J. Hill
Unit 2 Assignment Instructions
Research Essay Topic Proposal
Before we can dive into our ideas in a major project, oftentimes we are required to
first propose our actions at wait for approval to go forward. Since this unit is
covering the many aspects of the research process, you will be required to take part
in this task before moving into the major research paper in Unit 3.
For this assignment, you are to write a 400-word minimum research essay
topic proposal. This is the topic that you will write on for the research essay
assignment in the next unit.
This assignment requires:
• Close attention to the requirements of a proposal, including:
o A working thesis statement
o A listing of possible research you plan to incorporate
o A statement as to why you want to explore this specific subject
o A statement as to how this topic follows the research essay assignment
Format:
• Write your proposal in Standard Edited English with complete sentences.
Review the example on BbLearn to get an idea of how this proposal should be
organized and what it should include
Assessment:
• This assignment is worth 20 of Unit 2’s 50 possible Process Points
Approval:
• Your instructor will quickly review all research essay topic proposals and
make a comment on each via the learner feedback section of the Grade
Center stating whether or not the topic is approved. If your topic is not
approved, you must work with your instructor to work out an approvable
topic before continuing with the major assignment
The Research Essay Topic Proposal is due on
Monday, September 25th 11:59 pm
