Identify a scientific topic that you are already familiar
with or that you want to learn more about.
2. In the research class on Oct. 31 in UC 2, find 5-10
sources that you might be able to use in the research
essay (Assignment 4)
3. Email pdfs or full-text copies of these to yourself.
4. Write short (50-100 word) summaries of these articles
describing what they add to your knowledge of the
topic.
5. Write the introduction to your proposal in which you
make the argument that researching this topic benefits
you in some way or improves your scientific knowledge
and backgroundwhy do you want to study this topic?