Q Summary: Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: File (PDF): Sample Research Proposal (in Course Documents) Minimum of 20 appropriate resources (To be collected this week and thoroughly reviewed by Week 13.) Introduction Using feedback from the discussion this week, write a proposal for the research paper that is due in Week 13. The Sample Research Proposal will give you some instructions and serve as a good example of what to include and how to format the proposal. Activity Instructions Write your research paper proposal that includes the following elements: A descriptive title A strong thesis statement A thorough background section A list of 3-4 objectives for the paper A description of how you will do your research and use it to write the paper The timeline A list of at least 20 potential references you will use to inform the paper Writing Requirements (APA format for students in the Communication concentration. MLA for all others unless approved by instructor.) Minimum of 5 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including works cited/bibliography page 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Works cited/bibliography page