Con-Position Topic & Proposal
Instructions
For this assignment, you will select a topic different from the pro topic you worked on in Weeks 1-2. Conduct research on the topic and locate articles that takes a clear con position.
Next, develop a con-position proposal for this new topic. The goal of the proposal is to create a working thesis statement and basic research plan that considers context, audience, purpose, and presents potential sources. A proposal is not an outline, as it does not structure the paper. Rather, a proposal offers direction for research needs and gives your professor an opportunity to provide feedback before the drafting process.
Access the Con-Position Proposal Template and complete the six required sections:
- Subject
- Research Question
- Claim
- Research Plan
- Synthesis Matrix (Add the 3 con sources.)
- Reference Page
For an example proposal, refer to pages 269-270 of our textbook.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1 to 1.5 pages (not including title page & reference page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page & Reference Page
- Reference page (3 articles)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Proposal Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 3, 4
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Running head: TITLE OF YOUR PROPOSAL IN CAPS 1
TITLE OF YOUR PROPOSAL IN CAPS 3
Title of your proposal
Your Name
Class
Professor
Date due
Con-Position Proposal
Please use this document as a template for your proposal by filling in the sections with blue font.
| SUBJECT: | Topic choice (1-4 words) |
| RESEARCH QUESTION: | Present your research question (1 sentence). |
| CLAIM: | Present your working thesis statement here. Try to include the topic and all 3 con-points (1 sentence). |
| RESEARCH PROPOSAL: | Detail your thoughts on developing/proving your thesis and finding applicable research. What challenges or complications might you encounter from your audience or the research process? How will you overcome such obstacles? (1-2 paragraphs) |
3 SOURCE COLLECTION via a Synthesis Matrix
A Synthesis Matrix is basically a visual representation of our collected resources. It shows the breakdown of topic to specific evidence. Please fill in the table below with your 3 collected resources (you should have at least one from this week’s discussion board). Some sources may cover more than one pro-point, while others just prove the one pro-point.
| Source: Use an APA in-text citation | 1st Con-Point:
Note point here |
2nd Con-Point:
Note point here |
3rd Con-Point:
Note point here |
| (Author, year) for first source | Detail Evidence | ||
| (Author, year) for second source | Detail Evidence | ||
| (Author, year) for third source | Detail Evidence |
References
Cite references in APA format
Proposal Grading Rubric – 75 pts
| Proposal Grading Rubric – 75 pts | ||||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength |
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5.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis/Claim |
|
10.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal |
|
20.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource 1 |
|
10.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource 2 |
|
10.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource 3 |
|
10.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting |
|
5.0 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format |
|
5.0 pts | ||||
| Total Points: 75.0 |
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