Watch out world, passionate research scientist coming through! That’s definitely what I felt like when this research proposal was handed back to me. Have you ever written a paper just before the deadline, staying up into the wee hours of the morning to finish it and it turns out to be your best work? This assignment was that incident for me. To me, a research proposal was an entirely new concept in the realm of writing. I knew that every research scientist needed to fill out grant forms and such, but I never actually connected the scientific system with an English assignment. It is refreshing and exciting to see subject branches intertwine.
I was worried about this proposal. Rhetorically, we were to appeal to our audience with the intent to persuade them to fund our research. My background was only narration and exemplification. Despite doing preliminary research, I had no facts to build my case. My research focus was accidental anorexia and the prevention, treatment and awareness of victims like my sister. My research was purely personal, and I think that is why I was limited rhetorically. Nonetheless, I am very proud of this piece of writing and hope you’ll be inspired to learn more about this overwhelming condition.
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