English 1302 Grant Proposal Project
Overview

The final project is the creation of a grant proposal.

The assessment for this course will be the construction of a grant proposal that targets a current need. The overall assessment will demonstrate your ability not only to conduct research, but to think critically. Specifically, through your writing you must demonstrate your ability to address the following:

? Explanation of issues: Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding

? Evidence: Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly.

? Influence of context and assumptions: Thoroughly analyzes own and others’ assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.

? Your position: Specific position is imaginative, taking into account the complexities of an issue. Limits of position are acknowledged. Others’ points of view are synthesized within position.

? Conclusions and related outcomes: Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect your informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Additionally, your essay must demonstrate the components of written composition:

? Context of and Purpose for Writing: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose of a textual analysis.

? Content Development: Use appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the idea of critical thinking.

? Genre and Disciplinary Conventions: Properly format and organize the essay in MLA style.

? Sources and Evidence: Incorporate at least two citations in each paragraph from at least two library database sources.

? Control of Syntax and Mechanics: Use graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, making almost no errors.

The project will be broken up into different sections throughout the semester and at the end you will combine each section into one complete paper.