1. Your name (silly for me to say this, I know, but you'd be surprised . . )
2. Date, course number, my name (Ms. Wilson)
3. 12 point type. No handwritten materials accepted.
4. Double Spaced
5. Times New Roman font, only.
6. One full page of text, minimum, but clearly, the more effort you put into the project, the greater your return.
7. Your paper must have two sections, as follows:
Section I:
Your actual "proposal," in which you must answer the following questions:
a. What your proposed topic is. In other words, are you doing the research paper, newspaper analysis, or book review?
b. What sources you plan to use. If doing the research paper, you must read this.
c. Explain how this paper fits into the scope of the class (US History, that is). No projects will be accepted on topics that are not relevant to the class.
Section II:
Your justification, which must explain:
a. Why this topic is important to you (is it relevant to your degree, a hobby of yours, a sport you enjoy, music you like, a person you have always admired, or whatever).
b. How this research project will enhance your understanding of the above.
Please be aware that I am not compelled to accept ***ANY*** proposal! These requirements are just that; they must be followed to the letter. Otherwise, points will be deducted.
One final note: please do yourself a favor and *don't* try to slap together a proposal 10 minutes before class and expect to have it approved. You will be sorely disappointed in the result. In the event that more than one student requests a topic, the instructor will use her discretion in topic distribution.