This discussion asks you to compose and post a research proposal for your final project assignment, and offer feedback to others on their projects.

Your Formal Research Proposal should consist of the following items:

topic and medium of your project will you be researching a workplace problem or innovation, identifying your specific topic of interest, and will you be presenting your findings in a traditional website or a blog

intended audience what kind of reader do you hope to reach with your web-based project, what group of people do you hope to inform, influence, persuade, or entertain through the project your create (employees, managers and supervisors, industry leaders, customers)

statement of purpose thesis statement, premise of the project, what you hope to ultimately convey to your audience

statement of the significance of your project answers the who cares question; why is this topic of interest to you, and why should readers be interested in learning more about it

description of methodology how you will conduct your research, the scope or range of that research, the type of information youll be looking for while researching, how you will construct the project and for what reason

statement of any potential problems you anticipate, either in your research or writing process, with suggestions for treating them establishes necessary solutions, proper preparation, and follow-through