Research Paper Proposal Research papers often start by first submitting a proposal. The proposal is ...

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Research Paper Proposal Research papers often start by first submitting a proposal. The proposal is due at the end of week 3 and the paper itself is due at the end of week 6. Below are the directions for the week 3 paper prep/proposal. For this assignment, you are required to submit a proposal for the research paper that is due at the end of week 6. Identify a topic of interest to you and relevant to the time period covered by this class, American History since 1877.  If you are unsure of a topic, please contact your instructor. This needs to be an extremely narrow topic and you must have an argument. It must be an American history topic in the dates of this course. After you have selected a topic, complete the following form. Select three related research questions and start your research. Formulate a thesis statement – a claim or argument.