Q&A
1. Recording each of these summary sentences, and putting them in a continuous paragraph.
Summarised (continuous) Paragraph
South Africa has been placed at a disadvantaged economic and educational state because of its apartheid history. Although the ANC political party was able to give the country its freedom from apartheid, they have not made enough progress in offering job opportunities, particularly, to black graduates. Therefore, due to the high unemployment rate in South Africa, especially among black graduates, the research proposes to find the root cause for this issue. The central research question that will be used in the project is: ‘what is the root cause for the high unemployment rate among young black university graduates in South Africa?’ Public media platforms, such as Twitter, have exposed the severity of the high unemployment problem among black university graduates; consequently, raising a blame game between Blacks and Whites. In order for one to develop a solution, one must perform a root cause analysis. Moreover, in the consideration of the current situation, the government of South Africa could consider to restructure their employment policies so as to provide more employment opportunities to black graduates; as a result, those graduates, who have been reported to form part of the majority voters, could gain confidence in the government and vote for them in the next elections. It must be noted that this research is addressed to the governmental bodies because they have the overall power to change the current problem, which is the high unemployment rate among black graduates in South Africa. In argument, the citizens of South Africa have been identified as stakeholders; particularly, black graduates who could benefit from employment opportunities, thus, also being economically advantaged. The research will include qualitative and quantitative data that will be collected through multiple sources such as interviews, the internet, academic journals, and magazines.
2. Does this paragraph represent the intention of the project proposal?
Yes, it does; for example, it clearly identifies the aim of the proposal, the proposed methodology in gathering information, the stakeholders and how they could benefit, the audience and why they were chosen, and why it is important to do the research at this time.
3. Could problem areas, paragraphs that have no clear purpose, an order (in the paper) that does not make sense, and so forth, be clearly identified?
Yes. In completing the “reverse outline”, one realises the need for revision; for example, the stakeholders’ section indicated a need for its revision. Therefore, there was a realisation for me to rework it and provide more clarity.
4. How would the project be revised based on the discoveries in creating the reverse outline?
The revision focuses on ensuring that the project is clear, easy to understand, and provides a professional structure. For example, this project is addressed to authoritative parties; therefore, the structure and presentation must be professional and straight to the point.
1. Recording each of these summary sentences, and putting them in a continuous paragraph.
Summarised (continuous) Paragraph
South Africa has been placed at a disadvantaged economic and educational state because of its apartheid history. Although the ANC political party was able to give the country its freedom from apartheid, they have not made enough progress in offering job opportunities, particularly, to black graduates. Therefore, due to the high unemployment rate in South Africa, especially among black graduates, the research proposes to find the root cause for this issue. The central research question that will be used in the project is: ‘what is the root cause for the high unemployment rate among young black university graduates in South Africa?’ Public media platforms, such as Twitter, have exposed the severity of the high unemployment problem among black university graduates; consequently, raising a blame game between Blacks and Whites. In order for one to develop a solution, one must perform a root cause analysis. Moreover, in the consideration of the current situation, the government of South Africa could consider to restructure their employment policies so as to provide more employment opportunities to black graduates; as a result, those graduates, who have been reported to form part of the majority voters, could gain confidence in the government and vote for them in the next elections. It must be noted that this research is addressed to the governmental bodies because they have the overall power to change the current problem, which is the high unemployment rate among black graduates in South Africa. In argument, the citizens of South Africa have been identified as stakeholders; particularly, black graduates who could benefit from employment opportunities, thus, also being economically advantaged. The research will include qualitative and quantitative data that will be collected through multiple sources such as interviews, the internet, academic journals, and magazines.
2. Does this paragraph represent the intention of the project proposal?
Yes, it does; for example, it clearly identifies the aim of the proposal, the proposed methodology in gathering information, the stakeholders and how they could benefit, the audience and why they were chosen, and why it is important to do the research at this time.
3. Could problem areas, paragraphs that have no clear purpose, an order (in the paper) that does not make sense, and so forth, be clearly identified?
Yes. In completing the “reverse outline”, one realises the need for revision; for example, the stakeholders’ section indicated a need for its revision. Therefore, there was a realisation for me to rework it and provide more clarity.
4. How would the project be revised based on the discoveries in creating the reverse outline?
The revision focuses on ensuring that the project is clear, easy to understand, and provides a professional structure. For example, this project is addressed to authoritative parties; therefore, the structure and presentation must be professional and straight to the point.
The preparation of the above continuous paragraph
Read through your Project Proposal, one paragraph at a time. As you read each paragraph, type a one-sentence summary of what that paragraph is actually doing. Be sure to only pay attention to the paragraph you are currently reviewing. Record each of these summary sentences, and put them in a continuous paragraph.
Research problem
Paragraph 1: South Africa has been placed at a disadvantaged economic and educational state because of its apartheid history. Paragraph 2: Although the ANC political party was able to give the country its freedom from apartheid, they have not made enough progress in offering job opportunities, particularly, to black graduates. Paragraph 3: Therefore, due to the high unemployment rate in South Africa, especially among black graduates, the research proposes to find the root cause for this issue. Central Research Question (CRQ)
What is the root cause for the high unemployment rate among young black university graduates in South Africa? |
Project’s exigency (an urgent need or demand)
Paragraph 1: Public media platforms, such as Twitter, have exposed the severity of the high unemployment problem among black university graduates; consequently, raising a blame game between Blacks and Whites Paragraph 2: In order for one to develop a solution, one must perform a root cause analysis. Project’s Kairos (right opportune moment)
In the consideration of the current situation, the government of South Africa could consider to restructure their employment policies so as to provide more employment opportunities to black graduates; as a result, those graduates, who have been reported to form part of the majority voters, could gain confidence in the government and vote for them in the next elections. |
Audience
It must be noted that this research is addressed to the governmental bodies because they have the overall power to change the current problem, which is the high unemployment rate among black graduates in South Africa. Stakeholders
In argument, the citizens of South Africa have been identified as stakeholders; particularly, black graduates who could benefit from employment opportunities, thus, also being economically advantaged. Sources & Methods
The research will include qualitative and quantitative data that will be collected through multiple sources such as interviews, the internet, academic journals, and magazines. |