Research Proposal Checklist Basics My work is at least four pages long, but no more than five.

five. I have used consistent MLA formatting I have cited every idea or piece of phrasing/sentence structure that is not my own. I have varied my attribution verbs/signal phrases to avoid being repetitive. I have proofread my work more than once, including reading it aloud to myself, in order to identify errors on the sentence level. I have reviewed the Summary Concepts to review document in the discussion portion of Canvas and made sure I am not committing any of those errors. Audience It is clear that my audience is the PCA and not my instructor or a peer in my class. Introduction: My introduction is one to two paragraphs. I have included the general subject area under which my topic falls. I have narrowed the subject area down to my specific topic area clearly. I have generally previewed my literature review. I have identified gaps in the literature. I have used simple and jargon free language. I have included my thesis statement and shown how it fills the gap, briefly. My thesis statement clearly identifies my popular culture artifact; an argument that results from applying a lens of gender, race, class, censorship, cultural imperialism, or sexuality; and a purpose for this argument.

Preliminary Research Review I have used 5-7 scholarly sources. I have taken the time to research each source and can guarantee it is scholarly and not popular. I have cited the use of each source throughout my paper. I have presented multiple points of view. I have made the sources interact with one another. I have used my own analysis to link sources and evaluate their relationship with one another. I have avoided listing information for the sake of listing it. I am purposeful in my presentation of these sources. My paragraphs remain organized and focused. I have included the major issues or schools of thought.

 I have identified gaps in the literature (in more detail than is provided in the introduction). I have included definitions of key terms, provided either when I introduce each idea, or in a definition sub-section. I have identified questions arising from the gaps that can be the focus of data collection or analysis Justification for the Research/Contribution of the Research I have identified the potential reach or effect of my research. I have noted the gaps in the literature that demand attention. I have included the unusual or new position being taken or area being explored by my research. I have shown the benefits to society or to the subject area committee. I have explained the importance of my research outcome(s). I have illustrated the practical or theoretical nature of the outcome(s)