Chapter 3

Chapter 3 explains how to prepare a research proposal, and what exactly it can do for you.  A research proposal consists of a title page, an introduction that identifies the issue you are going to address, a review of literature, an explanation of how you are going to collect and retrieve your information, a timeline, and a working bibliography.  Most importantly, a research proposal should contain a review of the literature you will be referring to. It is always a good idea to address each and every source, as well as describe the significance and reliability of each. Explaining how you will collect the information will also help you in the writing process, by creating a specific plan to follow in order to successfully finish your paper. A timeline will present a similar approach, in order to finish in a timely manner. Clarifying and elaborating on your core proposal will help create a solid basis and avoid trailing off or getting sidetracked while structuring your paper. Then, you should attach your working bibliography which will summarize as well as organize the vast amount of sources you may have used, and be easy to refer or address to later on in the writing process.