Project 2 · Research Proposal
Research Proposal Studio
A practice room for the research proposal. Define the problem, outline the proposed program, and gather supporting research.
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Purpose
Draft a 5 to 7 page APA research proposal for a problem or need in your field: purpose, summary, introduction, proposed program, qualifications, budget, appendixes, task schedule, evaluation techniques, and references.
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Required reading / assignment overview
Titles and how to use them live here. Library: SAC Library · A–Z databases.
How to use this studio
- Read the Purpose above.
- Open the assignment overview dropdowns for structure and required chapters.
- Use Tools for purpose statements, outlines, source notes, and peer rehearsal.
- Keep AI at Level 2 (support, not composition).
Assignment overview
- Conceptualize, research, and draft a professional proposal for internal and external stakeholders.
- Structure: Purpose; Summary; Introduction; Proposed Program; Qualifications and Experience; Budget; Appendixes; Task Schedule; Description of Evaluation Techniques; References.
- Length: 5 to 7 pages with APA references. Define deliverables and metrics; keep tone professional; keep the solution original to the need.
Required reading (course text)
- Textbook: Mike Markel and Stuart A. Selber, Technical Communication, 14th edition (2025), Bedford/St. Martin’s, ISBN 9781319567408.
- Markel chapters: Ch. 6 Researching Your Subject; Ch. 7 Organizing Your Information; Ch. 16 Writing Proposals.
- Annotated bibliography draft work in the module supports this proposal.
Practice helpers
Pick Research Proposal inside Tools when asked. Citation practice: transfer MLA-tool structure to APA for this project.