Research Proposal and Bibliography
english
Description
Research Essay
Length: 1200 Words
Topics: See Handout: “Research Essay Topics”
Formatting: APA Style
Sample Essay: “Relational Aggression: Patterns and Motives Underlying Bullying and
Its Impact on Students” (page 92)
Research Sources: Peer-reviewed academic journal articles
located in the NIC Library
Articles and Databases, accessed through the NIC Library
website. Other
NIC Library sources. Minimum of five sources required.
Three Parts:
1. Research Proposal and Bibliography
2. Introduction and Sample
Core Paragraph
3. Research Essay
*Check due dates for each of
these assignments in your course outline.
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As you decide on a topic for your research
essay, keep in mind that the focus in an essay of this length should be
relatively narrow. A good way to figure
out an interesting and appropriately narrow focus for your research is to
browse the academic articles in the NIC
Library Articles and Databases. The articles will show the range of issues
scholars and researchers are currently interested in within the topic areas
assigned. (Refer to the “Research Essay
Topics” handout.)
Do not hesitate to get help from a
librarian. NIC librarians are familiar with the research topics for this course
and will help you find relevant material in the Articles and Databases.
Once you have decided on a narrowed
research topic, you will be required to write a clear and precise question
stating your research purpose. For
example:
·
“How is humanitarian aid affected
by civil war in countries receiving aid?”
·
“What role can pets play in the
lives of homeless people?”
·
“What impact has technology had
on creativity in children?”
·
“How does the labelling of GMO
foods in Canada compare with labelling in other countries?”
·
“What impact is Generation Y
having on the workplace?”
