Problem
The Research Project Prospectus must give an overview of the research topic, provide the boundaries of your inquiry, describe the research methodology employed, review available sources (including strengths and weaknesses and application to your topic), note potential difficulties in conducting the research, and present a working thesis or hypothesis. The prospectus must include a bibliography (in current Chicago). The goal of the problem is for the student to refine a research project, select useful sources and develop a research methodology.