To develop a compelling research proposal in the realm of Information Operations

To develop a compelling research proposal in the realm of Information Operations (IO) or Information Warfare (IW), it’s crucial to focus on a topic that is both relevant and ripe for exploration.
References: Armistead, E. (May 2004). Information Operations: The Hard Reality of Soft Power. Potomac Books.
Armistead, E. (April 2007). Information Warfare: Separating Hype from Reality. Potomac Books.
This assignment is to write a one page proposal for the research paper to include the following:
a) name
b) course title
c) date
d) working title
e) a brief summary of the proposed paper topic
f) research question(s) the student plans to answer in the paper
g) a preliminary thesis, i.e. a tentative answer to the research questions(s)
The thesis statement (or hypothesis) is usually no more than a sentence or two long. It clearly delineates the argument that is presented in your work and is usually found at the end of the first paragraph of a paper. The thesis statement says what the author is trying to prove in the document. The thesis statement is invaluable when constructing an outline, which you will do in week six, as it shows what points need to be proven.
(The overall submission which is due at the end of the course requires the completion and of a 10-12 page individually written paper. The paper should be no less than 2500 words and no more than 3000 words, with the appropriate notes and bibliography to support your conclusions. Spreading the research paper over multiple assignments will help you progress through the paper in a systematic process over the length of this course.)