Proposal Essay Assignment

For this assignment you will be writing a 2-3 page proposal

essay.

This essay must begin with an introduction that engages the

reader and a thesis statement that proposes a solution to a

problem. From there, you will need a body that describes a

problem, provides a plan for solving the problem, and names the

necessary qualifications needed for the people involved.

Finally, you will need a conclusion that addresses costs and

benefits.

This paper must utilize APA formatting and use at least 3

reliable sources.

Examples of Proposal Arguments:

How to raise money for something or someone that is currently

lacking funds.

How to streamline a process or make it easier.

How to create or implement something new to address a problem.

Resources for this Assignment:

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Chapter 14 of

Argument Today

includes:

o Possible structural patterns (page 284)

o How to organize and draft your refutation (pages 288-

293)

o 10 things you need to know about proposal writing

(page 295)

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Example proposal: pages 297-304 in

Argument Today

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