Divine Law

Overview:After your topic is approved, turn your attention to the Research Paper Proposal. It must contain the following components: 1. The cover page – Include your name, class name, instructor name, and date according to the Turabian manual.2. A working thesis statement – State the tentative, proposed thesis of the Research Paper in one sentence.3. The need for the study – Explain why this research is important. Include the reason(s) why the topic may warrant the study, e.g. the significance and/or implication of the topic in relation to history, contemporary situation, or academic controversy.4. The procedure of the study – In paragraph form, provide a brief summary of what will be included in each section of the paper. Detail any subtopics in your paper body.5. A working bibliography – A list of 12 working scholarly sources for your paper. Avoid general dictionaries, devotional commentaries, 1-2 volume commentaries on the entire OT/NT, magazines, and/or essays.