Madison Hunt

Eng 1201 501

Professor Cassel

January 18, 2019

Research Proposal
Usually when I have to pick a topic for a paper, it takes me a very long time to decide

on one. I am extremely indecisive, and making decisions is not my forte. This time was

no different. I scrolled through the internet searching for a topic, as I couldn’t think of

anything on my own. In my mind, I knew I wanted to do something involving mental

health, I just didn’t know what. As I was looking, I had my headphones in and was

listening to Indie music. I realized that the answer had been in front of me the whole

time. It was like a light bulb had went off in my head. I have been diagnosed with

depression and anxiety in the past, and one of the only things that helps me feel better

sometimes is music. I thought it would be a really interesting topic to delve into, and

figure out why certain music helps individuals cope with their issues.

I feel very confident in the topic that I've chosen. In the past, I've chosen topics

thinking i’d be able to easily write a paper on them, but quickly became bored of them.

With this topic, I have a strong feeling that that will not happen. As this topic is

something personal to me, it should be easy to do the research and write my paper. If I

had to come up with my own answer to the topic, I would say the reason why listening

to music helps individuals is because it releases some sort of endorphin in the brain. I

believe that this topic is a good, unique way to look into mental health issues, and

solutions to said issues. I honestly don’t really know anything about this topic. What I do

know is that it has helped me, and i’m sure millions of others. My hope is that I will learn

so much more through my research and time spent educating myself on my topic.
Madison Hunt

Eng 1201 501

Professor Cassel

January 18, 2019

I really don’t know anything at all about my topic, so I have a lot to learn over these

next few weeks. I’m hoping that i’ll learn why some individuals prefer certain music over

other music, and how music helps people through their mental health issues. To find the

answers to my questions, I think i’ll have to do some research through the internet,

books, and by talking to people around me. Getting other people’s opinions on this

topic, and how its helped them could be a very interesting item to include in my

research. I am excited to start researching my topic, and am hopeful that I will find the

answers i’m looking for.