the ideas and theories of either David Suzuki or Henry Jenkins
Instructions: Write a Research Proposal for your Major Research Project. This project is to apply the ideas and theories of either David Suzuki or Henry Jenkins to an analysis of a particular event or issue in society today. Your report will consist of research and discussion of the ideas of either Suzuki or Jenkins and the analysis of those ideas in a particular context.
You will not do any primary research. The topics for the project are listed below in more detail. The proposal should refine and scope the topic, offering a well-defined research question. More information on how to accomplish this will be covered in class. Use the basic structure of the Research Proposal offered below as a guide. Also, ensure it conforms to APA or MLA format. Research Topics: Choose one of the following: A. Learn about the work and ideas of David Suzuki and apply your knowledge to an analysis of an event or issue in society today as a case study. For example: “How can the ideas of David Suzuki help to understand the debate over the Enbridge pipeline in Northern British Columbia?” You will need to focus on a particular part of David Suzuki’s mass volume of writings, activism and ideas, and then consider how his work can help to understand and/or resolve a particular problem or debate in society. Plan for an essay of about 1200-1500 words. B. Learn about the work and ideas of Henry Jenkins and apply your knowledge to an analysis of an event or issue in society today as a case study. For example: “How can the ideas of Henry Jenkins help to understand the debate over the use of video games in the elementary school classroom?” You will need to focus on a particular part of Henry Jenkins’ mass volume of writings, activism and ideas, and then consider how his work can help to understand and/or resolve a particular problem or debate in society. Plan for an essay of about 1200-1500 words.Your Research Proposal must have the following headings: Project Description (Main Proposal) o Introduction – What is the project? Research Question? o Rationale and Significance – Why is this project important? What will we learn? Plan of the work o Scope – What will the project cover? o Method – What research will be used? Here you can start to think about how you might structure your report. o Tasks – Make a list of tasks you need to do to complete this project. o Problems – anticipate any difficulties you might have completing this project. o Initial List of Resources (annotated). A list of at least 3 sources formatted in APA or MLA format, with a 2-3 sentence annotation for each one, stating how you think it will be useful in the report. Marking Criteria – Assignment 3 – Research Proposal Value Criteria Grade and Comments 10% Formal Presentation Professionally presented and easy to read Makes use of headings and other formal features Includes required elements of the assignment 35% Project Definition Research question is clearly defined Background and context of the project are clear and well stated. Scope and Method of approaching the project have been thought out and expressed. 20% Rationale and Significance The significance of the project has been thoughtfully stated The goal and purpose of the project are clear. 15% Annotated Bibliography A properly formatted (APA or MLA) list of three sources has been completed. Each source has been thoughtfully annotated. Sources are appropriate for the research. 20% Writing Professional language, style and tone Reader is guided in a clear and direct way through the document.