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Research Question and Proposal

Research Question and Proposal

This course is part of Advanced College Writing Skills Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop a focused research question by applying a process of topic discovery and refinement.
Outline the essential components of a research proposal designed to address a specific research question.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn to evaluate the key components of effective research planning, from the development of a focused research question to the structure of a compelling proposal. This course explains proven techniques for identifying suitable research topics and describes the tools used to manage sources efficiently. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze the structure of a research proposal and identify the characteristics of a well-formulated research question.

This course delves into the world of research questions and research proposals. In this course, we will learn about the techniques for identifying suitable research subjects and formulating relevant research queries. We will also learn how to craft diverse types of inquiry questions and employ various tools and tactics to effectively manage our research sources as we begin constructing our research papers. Finally, we will explore the art of crafting compelling and well-structured research proposals.

What's included

1 video2 assignments2 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Research Question & Proposal3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

2 app itemsTotal 35 minutes

Reading: The First Week pp. 29-4530 minutes
Reading: Research Questions pp. 368-369 (Section 50.2)5 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Developing a Research Topic5 minutes
Interactive: Types of Inquiry Questions5 minutes
Interactive: Elements of a Research Proposal5 minutes
Interactive: Research Topic Selection5 minutes

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