Module One: Topic Proposal Content Format: Typed, 12pt Times New Roman font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins all around Name, date, class & assignment in upper left corner (not as a header function) Last name and pg# as upper right header Title – centered Requirements: 1000 words minimum Identification of Topic with draft of your thesis or thesis question underlined Proper spelling and grammar Academic tone – avoid: 2nd person/the written “you”; slang, clichés/overused phrases; vague word choices (a lot, stuff, things); contractions (did not, instead of didn’t); and absolutes (always, every, never, since the beginning of time) Assignment: The proposal is an introduction of your topic. You will identify what you're writing about and the argument you're making, as well as explaining why and how you're writing about it – why does it interest you? Are you planning to offer a new viewpoint? Are you responding to a specific incident/person? What is it
Mechanical engineering is a discipline that
encompasses several components, including designing, developing, building,
testing, and manufacturing mechanical systems. As a passionate and dedicated
advocate for this discipline, I aim to explore and expound on the prospects of
mechanical engineering and dive into the emerging trends and technologies that
will aid in shaping the future of this field. In his proposal, I will present
my topic of interest and research question and explain the reasons behind my
selection of the topic and why I find this subject intriguing and worth
discussing. How will the emerging trends and technologies impact the field of
mechanical engineering in the future, and what skills might be appropriate for
mechanical engineers to be equipped with to thrive in these evolving ways?