Guidelines for Project 2 Proposal
Posted September 17th, 2007 by suzanne
Overview: Using memo format, write me a proposal for your second project.
Length: about 1.5 pgs (or 1-2 pages), single-spaced.
Formatting: Your proposal must include headings in a sans-serif typeface and body text in a serif typeface other than Times New Roman. (In other words, experiement with document design a little bit!)
Due (in quick & dirty format): Friday, February 8
At a minimum, your proposal should have the following sections. Other sections or creative adaptations of the ones below are acceptable.
- Introduction: state your topic and why you find it interesting/ important
- Research Plan:
- describe your plan to find resources
- list some preliminary results (from Google, Wikipedia, promising-looking scholarly books or articles
- Qualifications:
- write a brief pgh about your professional background
- include any relevant prior experience (in researching related topics, interviewing, writing white papers)
- Conclusion (welcomes feedback, asks any questions, and closes on an appropriate note)