Overview
Research proposal drafts
a. brief description of research topic (one paragraph)
b. statement and explanation of research question (1-2 paragraphs)
c. significance of research inquiry topic/question (2-3 paragraphs)
d. list of prospective sources to find answers to the research question: annotated bibliography (the bulk of your proposal; one paragraph per source)
e. submit proposal as doc or pdf file
f. your annotated bibliography must have at least five sources
First, you will need to submit a research proposal (about three pages long) on a topic in
Philippine Politics. Your topic should address issues confronting the current or recent
political situation in the Philippines. In your proposal, you need to specify what the topic is
about (what is your research question?), why the topic is important (i.e. why should people
know more about it), and how you plan to find answers your research question (i.e.
annotated bibliography with at least five sources). Your initial research proposal must be