Memorandum – Summary of Research Proposal Submission

To: Dr. Erika Paterson,  ENGL301 Technical Writing Professor

From: Duffy Du, ENGL301 Student

Date: February 16, 2022

Subject: Summary of Research Proposal Submission

Dear Dr. Erika Paterson,

I have just posted my research proposal to the blog under the Commas team forum. Please see below for a link to the post.

My research interest is in implementing separate lanes specifically for small-wheeled vehicles to improve the traffic on various main roads on campus, and creating  a safe environment for skaters, pedestrians and car drivers. By conducting primary research through surveys, I will be able to determine the needs of staffs and students on campus regarding road sharing, which will be used to improve our future implementation strategies.

Summary of Research Proposal:

  • Introduction and background: the rising popularity of the use of skateboards as a method of transportation on campus
  • Statement of problem – Road sharing between pedestrians, cars and skateboards raises riding difficulty and safety concerns
  • Proposed solutions – Implement a small-wheeled vehicle specific lane on the main roads on campus
  • Scope of questions – Skater and non-skater’s opinions on the implementation and planning of these lanes
  • Research methodology – Surveys and secondary research data on construction and planning
  • My qualifications – Experiences in conducting research and a skater myself
  • Concluding paragraph – A separate lane will improve the safety of students and riding experiences of skaters

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my research proposal.

Link: 301 Duffy Du Formal Report Proposal – Small-Wheeled Vehicle Lanes on Main Roads of UBC

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