English 1100; Winter 2013 Shannon Smyrl Research Proposal Due: March 7th Value: 15% Instructions: Write a Research Proposal for your Major Research Project. This project is to apply the ideas and...

English 1100; Winter 2013 Shannon Smyrl Research Proposal Due: March 7th Value: 15% Instructions: Write a Research Proposal for your Major Research Project. This project is to apply the ideas and theories of either David Suzuki or Henry Jenkins to an analysis of a particular event or issue in society today. Your report will consist of research and discussion of the ideas of either Suzuki or Jenkins and the analysis of those ideas in a particular context. You will not do any primary research. The topics for the project are listed below in more detail. The proposal should refine and scope the topic, offering a well-defined research question. More information on how to accomplish this will be covered in class. Use the basic structure of the Research Proposal offered below as a guide. Also, ensure it conforms to APA or MLA format. Research Topics: Choose one of the following: A. Learn about the work and ideas of David Suzuki and apply your knowledge to an analysis of an event or issue in society today as a case study. For example: “How can the ideas of David Suzuki help to understand the debate over the Enbridge pipeline in Northern British Columbia?” You will need to focus on a particular part of David Suzuki’s mass volume of writings, activism and ideas, and then consider how his work can help to understand and/or resolve a particular problem or debate in society. Plan for an essay of about 1200-1500 words. B. Learn about the work and ideas of Henry Jenkins and apply your knowledge to an analysis of an event or issue in society today as a case study. For example: “How can the ideas of Henry Jenkins help to understand the debate over the use of video games in the elementary school classroom?” You will need to focus on a particular part of Henry Jenkins’ mass volume of writings, activism and ideas, and then consider how his work can help to understand and/or resolve a particular problem or debate in society. Plan for an essay of about 1200-1500 words. Your Research Proposal must have the following headings: ? Project Description (Main Proposal) o Introduction – What is the project? Research Question? o Rationale and Significance – Why is this project important? What will we learn? ? Plan of the work o Scope – What will the project cover? o Method – What research will be used? Here you can start to think about how you might structure your report. o Tasks – Make a list of tasks you need to do to complete this project. o Problems – anticipate any difficulties you might have completing this project. o Initial List of Resources (annotated). A list of at least 3 sources formatted in APA or MLA format, with a 2-3 sentence annotation for each one, stating how you think it will be useful in the report. Marking Criteria – Assignment 3 – Research Proposal Value Criteria Grade and Comments 10% Formal Presentation ? Professionally presented and easy to read ? Makes use of headings and other formal features ? Includes required elements of the assignment 35% Project Definition ? Research question is clearly defined ? Background and context of the project are clear and well stated. ? Scope and Method of approaching the project have been thought out and expressed. 20% Rationale and Significance ? The significance of the project has been thoughtfully stated ? The goal and purpose of the project are clear. 15% Annotated Bibliography ? A properly formatted (APA or MLA) list of three sources has been completed. ? Each source has been thoughtfully annotated. ? Sources are appropriate for the research. 20% Writing ? Professional language, style and tone ? Reader is guided in a clear and direct way through the document.