Follow the directions below for the completion of the Research Proposal assignment for Unit III. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

• Purpose: The purpose of the research proposal is to help you to understand your project, to gain direction and feedback on your project, and to establish a blueprint for your project.
• Description: In this assignment, you will create a research proposal consisting of three sections:
  • Section 1: What is the topic? (100-150 words)
  • Section 2: What is the controversy? Include paragraphs that detail both sides of the controversy. (300-400 words)
  • Section 3: Your tentative thesis statement (one to two sentences)
• Research proposal example

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