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   Hey guys,

   I'm taking MC's advice and coming here to vent.

   So one of my first assignments is a prospectus for a final paper that is 10-12 pages long. I'm freaking out because I don't even know what a prospectus is and she didn't talk about it much in class and is very vague on the syllabus. It's due on the 24th, so I have a little time. I have a topic and research, but I have no idea what a prospectus is. If anyone could help that would be appreciated. & yes I have tried asking the teacher and other students and have not got an answer. :-\

   Posted 2 years ago by AnimalLuvr82 #

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   I just googled 'prospectus format' and a heck of a lot of how-tos came up--I'm curious to know what one is, too! :)

   Posted 2 years ago by FondaHonda #

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   AL, you're not stupid and the teacher should explain things better. A prospectus is just basically an outline of the paper you're planning to write. You should find out from the teacher (if you can) whether she wants you to include the resources you're planning to use for your research, or just a basic outline.

   Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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   Posted 2 years ago by AnimalLuvr82 #

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   Sure wish I could help but I have no clue!! Someone here will know the answer, just give them time to get here.

   Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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   kilroy is right.. a prospectus is the just the outline of the paper you are going to write you do the title and then outline the paragraphs with what it says in each one... i usually do the title and i stated out with the first chapter as A with a short title and under A .. i number 1, 2, 3 ectra the points i am going to make in that paragrapgh then i do B and the same thing... your professor just wants a brief glance on what your paper will look like... you may want to check with others in your class to be sure i do it the way she likes it done... i had to do one for every paper i wrote in BSN school .. 25 years ago ... but it gave my paper organization and made it easier to write.... what format are you doing your paper in? i always wrote papers in APA format.... keep us posted !

   Posted 2 years ago by beth #

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   Thanks, Beth. I haven't done one in donkey's years, but I thought I explained it pretty clearly.

   AL, didn't you ever have to do an outline of a paper for a class before? Is it just the term prospectus that's new?

   Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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   your welcome kilroy , it took me a few minutes to remember but your post spurred nightmares of a thousands of papers i handed in... lol.... i hope not to do anymore in donkey's years..loll....

   Posted 2 years ago by beth #

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   Sorry, didn't mean to give you nightmares, Beth :) I agree, no more papers for me, either. Been there, done that, earned the diploma.

   Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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    that's okay i got my degree .. no more school .. i'm to old and to tired..lol..

    Posted 2 years ago by beth #

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    Kilroy, It's the term prospectus. I ended up emailing the teacher again to ask how long it should be and if there needs to be a reference page with it.

    Posted 2 years ago by AnimalLuvr82 #

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    Good news!! I got a reply back from the teacher about the prospectus & she said that it's short and informal (a paragraph), does not need to be APA style, nor have a reference page. :o) It's feeling much more doable.

    Posted 2 years ago by AnimalLuvr82 #

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    Posted 2 years ago by AnimalLuvr82 #

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    AL I have a prospectus due in 10 weeks. I have to have 8-10 pages. It is to be in APA style and a reference page. I swear to God that writing the research paper will be easier than this. I feel your pain and am sharing it!

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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