Why do some women stay in abusive relationships?

Step 2: Using your research and developing your argument

Written Proposal (4%) + Annotated Bibliography (4%)

Use the information and insight you have gained to compose a written proposal of at least 300 words for your final presentation and essay. The proposal will be a preview and outline of your argument:

State your position/central claim and outline the shape or structure of your argument;

Briefly explain your reasons and reasoning;

Briefly summarize your supporting evidence and cite the sources of this evidence;

Briefly summarize significant counterarguments/alternative perspectives and how you will deal with them.

Using the following articles, from the annotated bibliography to structure proposal.

Topic: Intimate Partner Violence

Research Question: Why do some women stay in abusive relationships?

Amanor-Boadu, Y., Messing, J. T., Stith, S. M., Anderson, J.R., O’Sullivan, C. S., & Campbell, J. C. (2012). Immigrant and non-immigrant women: Factors that predict leaving an abusive relationship. Violence Against Women, 18(5), 611-633. Retrieved from:

https://doi-org.library.sheridanc.on.ca/10.1177/1077801212453139