Guidelines for Project 2 Proposal

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)