After your topic is approved, turn your attention to the Research Paper Proposal. It must contain the following components:
1. The cover page – Include your name, class name, instructor name, and date according to the Turabian manual.
2. A working thesis statement – State the tentative, proposed thesis of the Research Paper in one sentence.
3. The need for the study – Explain why this research is important. Include the reason(s) why the topic may warrant the study, e.g. the significance and/or implication of the topic in relation to history, contemporary situation, or academic controversy.
4. The procedure of the study – In paragraph form, provide a brief summary of what will be included in each section of the paper. Detail any subtopics in your paper body.
5. A working bibliography – A list of 12 working scholarly sources for your paper. Avoid general dictionaries, devotional commentaries, 1-2 volume commentaries on the entire OT/NT, magazines, and/or essays.
Instructions:
1. The proposal must be a minimum of 1 full-page and must not to exceed 2 pages (not counting the cover page and selected bibliography).
2. The proposal must be double-spaced with Times New Roman 12 pt. font.
3. The following section headings must be included in the body of the proposal:
• Thesis Statement
• The Need for the Study
• The Procedure for the Study
4. The Research Paper Proposal must follow Turabian format.