Details
Writing a term paper proposal requires a topic, a working title and a clear intention of the
paper you are planning to write. The purpose of the proposal is to present a working title
and detailed description of the paper so that an instructor can give corrections and
adjustments for beginning the term paper. Doing enough prep work for the proposal will
give you a clear and logical plan to getting started on writing a draft of your eventual final
paper.
Step 1
Pick a topic that is familiar or of interest selected from an area covered in the course book
found here https://industri.fatek.unpatti.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/188-
Management-Information-Systems-Managing-the-Digital-Firm-Kenneth-C.-Laudon-Jane-P.-
Laudon-Edisi-15-2017.pdf pg 5-16. The topic must be a current topic/trend in Management
Information Systems, based on a chosen industry.
Step 2
Write a brief description of the paper topic. Be sure to include the paper title even if it is a
tentative one.
Step 3
Include in the proposal a topic framework of the various sections that the topic will cover.
For example: A proposal framework might include a ‘Background’ section about the topic,
and a ‘Purpose’ section which covers the research questions to be answered by the term
paper. Additionally, an ‘expected Results or Findings’ section might also be appropriately
included, describing how the paper would fulfill the questions. Include any other
framework that might be appropriate.
Step 4
In addition to the topic description and framework, a ‘Significance of the Paper’ section
must be included describing why the topic is important. Remember to be as brief as
possible yet thorough because you are only providing an idea of what readers can expect to
see in the upcoming draft.
Step 5
Lastly, on its own page, include a minimal list of at least four (4) peer-reviewed journal
article references that serve as the basis of your topic and to be included in your draft as
well as the final version of the paper.
***Critical
The proposal topic description, framework, and significance should only be approximately
one to two pages long (single spaced).
Rubric
Topic
Topic
Criteria Ratings
Topic
Title
Abstract
Framework
Introduction
The introduction…
Background
The background…
Purpose
The purpose…
Significance of the Paper
This significance…
Expected Results or Findings
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