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Section 2: Section Diagnostic

Write a multisection research proposal in which you outline your rationale for selecting a specific pathway. Respond to the following questions:

  1. Why did you choose your pathway?

  2. What ethical issues do you anticipate having to confront?

  3. What are your initial inquiry questions?

  4. What is your plan to conduct research and complete the Culminating Task?

Develop your proposal by including the following sections:

  1. Introduction: Provide a brief introduction to your topic. Explain the purpose of your research, why it is exciting, and why it is worth pursuing. Support your introduction with evidence from at least two of the texts you have read thus far in the unit.

  2. Inquiry Questions: Write your inquiry questions. What do you hope to find?

  3. Research Methodology: Explain how you are going to carry out your project (e.g., reading and analyzing texts, conducting interviews).

  4. Conclusion: Wrap everything up. This is your chance to bring your ideas together, and more importantly, directly and clearly express to the reader how the research project you just detailed is valuable.