Chapter 3 Summary

Calvin Gurtler
English 102

             
               In Chapter 3 of the Bedford Researcher we discussed how to develop a research question. Most research questions start with the question what? Why? When? Where? Who? How? You can generate good research questions based on information, history, assumptions, goals, outcomes, and policies you find in your research. Questions can lead to the following kinds of thinking processes, definitions, evaluations. comparison/contrast, cause and effect analysis, problem and solution analysis or advocacy, sequential analysis, inquiry, and reporting. Using the questions and your research you can refine your research question so that it is specific to your topic. Once you have a refined research question you can start a research proposal.

               A research proposal should identify your topic, issue, and research question. Your research proposal should include a title page, an introduction, a review of literature, an explanation of how you will collect information, a project timeline, and a working bibliography. Your research proposal should also identify relevant types of sources and identify appropriate search tools and research methods. You should also compile a Working or Annotated Bibliography that conforms to your documentation system. You also must clarify and elaborate on your core proposal. There are multiple ways to do this you can write an abstract or executive summery, an overview of key challenges, or a funding request and rationale.