Column A
16. Essay?
17. Research paper?
18. Thesis/dissertation?
19. research proposal?
20.literature review?


Column B

A. A critical synthesis of existing research on a topic, usually written in order to inform the
approach of a new piece of research.

B. An outline of a potential topic and plan for a future dissertation or research project

C. The large final research project undertaken at the end of a degree, usually on a topic
of the student's choice.

D. A more in-depth investigation based on independent research, often in response to a
question chosen by the student.

E. A fairly short, self-contained argument, often using sources from a class in response to
a question provided by an instructor.
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