Proposal for Investigative Research Article

Part I. Research Topic

1. I plan to research [topic], because [reason for topic choice/what you want to learn], in order to show my reader [what you want the reader to discover].
2. The core research question I am curious to investigate is:

Part II. Preliminary Source List

The following 2-4 articles/books/videos will be helpful in researching issues related to my central research question:

1. Article Title and Author:

   I think this will help me learn about:

2. Article Title and Author:

   I think this will help me learn about:

3. Article Title and Author:

   I think this will help me learn about:

4. Article Title and Author:

   I think this will help me learn about:

Part III. Interview Plans (if you are investigating a new topic and have not yet met with someone involved in your area or inquiry)

1. Interviewee name and credentials:
2. The objective of this interview will be to: