Proposal
Writing Assignment 6: Write and Submit Theoretical Framework and Annotated Bibliography for Midterm Project Proposal
Theoretical Framework Guidelines:
Conduct a search of the literature for theories and examine various theories to determine what might be appropriate to help you examine the problem you will investigate in your proposal. Then, write a 2-page description of your theoretical framework including databases searched and Boolean terms.
•Select the theory that you will use to guide and direct the proposal process.
•Review literature on studies in which the author/s used this theory base
•Write the conceptual definitions of the variables or factors based on the theory that will inform your Proposal.
• Explain how will you use the theory to explain the subsequent findings and draw conclusions from the results based on the theory.
Proposal Writing Style and Composition:
Note: Theoretical Framework must follow APA format and be written in the future tense with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in scholarly language (accurate, balanced, objective). Your writing must be clear and precise, and avoid redundancy. All statements must be specific, topical sentences clearly written for paragraphs, bridges established between ideas with smooth transitions between sections. Assignments must be logically and comprehensively organized, using content- specific subheadings where appropriate. Citations are to be included for the following: direct quotations, paraphrasing, facts, and references to research studies, and in-text citations are found in the reference list. Please conclude (end) your theoretical framework with a brief paragraph summarizing the key points relevant to your proposal.
Annotated Bibliography Guidelines:
A bibliography is a works cited list. An annotated bibliography is one that contains a short paragraph of notes on each text. The general purpose of annotated bib is to encourage careful, critical reading of your sources. They help you to establish a narrow focus on the literature, to build a strong grasp of your research before you begin building the full project. Be sure to review the sample annotated bibliography before beginning, to get a sense of the formatting.
Submit an annotated bibliography of the 10+ sources you plan to use within the literature review for your midterm project (due week 8), using the following guidelines:
You must include all 10+ research sources that you’ll be using in your proposal, with a full citation and short paragraph for each.
The short paragraph should include 2-3 sentences summarizing the research source and 2-3 sentences explaining how the work will be used in your literature review.
All citations should be formatted according to current APA guidelines.
