Worksheet for Topic Proposal

Possible Topic/s
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Why did you choose your topic?

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What do you hope to learn from researching this topic?

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Why is the topic important?

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What do you hope to prove by writing a final paper on this topic (this may lead to your
thesis)?
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At this time, what is your stand, or point of view, about this topic?
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How will you go about conducting research for this topic?

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Explain why the topic is compelling and important to you. Do you have a personal
connection to the problem? Is it relevant to your career interests or your academic major?
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