Identify the problem you will be investigating

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Composition Essay - Proposal Argument

For this essay, you will choose a problem from home or work to solve. You will present the problem, argue that the problem is a problem, find the best solution for the problem, argue that the solution is the best solution and evaluate other arguments to argue why they are NOT the best solution.

Topic: The topic is a problem in the home or workplace that needs solving. Your problem should not be something that cannot be addressed immediately in the home or workplace -that means nothing that would need new legislation to happen, etc.

Purpose: To write a proposal that demonstrates the elements of an effective argument; To show your readers that a problem is actually a problem and present the best solution for the problem.

Description of Assignment:

A proposal argument

Identifies and defines the problem
Proposes and demonstrates a feasible solution
Convinces readers that the proposed solution is fair and will work

Makes an arguable claim.

Considers multiple perspectives - anticipates and responds to likely objections.

Adequately supports claims with relevant evidence and reasoning (Sufficient, Typical, Adequate, Relevant).

Questions and challenges a source's credibility by examining the author's credentials, assumptions, affiliations, and implications, all of which could be used in the paper's discussion.

Format: 8-10 double-spaced pages, not including title page, abstract, and reference page using APA format.

Pre-Writing Requirements -

Topic Proposal: In class, you will turn in a proposal for your anticipated Essay Topic. Your Topic Proposal can be handwritten or typed and must include the following information:

Identify the problem you will be investigating.
Why are you interested in this topic? OR Why is your topic important? (These reasons will help you to consider how your audience will receive your topic.)
Briefly explain what you already know about the topic.
What do you need to know or what don't you know about the topic? In other words, briefly describe which aspects of your topic and your argument you will need to research.
Now, propose your intended solution. (OR, list several potential solutions that could be narrowed down for your essay.)

Your Topic Proposal should be roughly one to two pages in length.

Detailed Outline: Follow the example in the packet to create a COMPLETE, DETAILED OUTLINE, typed and at least two pages in length.

Annotated Bibliography: Following the example we discussed for Essay, you will complete the following for six sources, which you feel are best-suited for your paper.

Your logs must include:

1. An APA-style citation.

2. A summary of the source.

3. Two or three useful passages/quotations with signal phrases and proper APA citation.

4. Your reflection on why these sources, and selected passages, are useful in your essay. Each log should be 200-250 words in length and must follow APA format.

Questions: Answer the questions in this packet based on the issue you are going to write about.

Research Double Journal Entry: Choose at least one idea from each source you plan on citing from in your essay-a minimum of six sources-and complete a "They Say/I Say" for both sources that agree with your position and sources that disagree. You do not need to completely fill out both sheets, but each of your six sources must be represented in at least one row of boxes on at least one of the sheets (either the "Sources that Agree" chart or the "Sources that Disagree" chart, depending on each source's relationship to your own position and proposal argument).

Freewrite: Follow the same directions as given for Essay.

Working Thesis Statement: Complete the attached worksheet, filling out the information about your topic. Then craft a working thesis statement for your proposal argument.

Issue Pre-Writing Questions -

Answer the questions about your issue.

1. What problem am I investigating?

2. Why is this problem a problem? Why should someone else see this as a problem?

3. What parts of this do I really need to convince my reader about? What could be "iffy"?

4. What is the best solution I see for my problem (without doing research)? Why?

5. What steps would I need to take to put this solution into effect?

6. What could be a "hang-up" in getting this solution to go into effect?

7. If this solution costs money, where will this money come from?

8. Why should my readers believe that my solution should be enacted?

9. Does doing this action adhere to a good principle?

10. Will this action lead to good consequences?

11. Has this action been done successfully elsewhere?

12. Is this action similar to another good action?

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5/5/2018 6:17:51 AM

Source(s) Required: At least six (academic, credible, reliable) varied sources must be used with not more than two deriving from the Internet. Source information gained from the library databases is not considered Internet sources. Information gained from reference sources such as an encyclopedia (e. g. Wikepedia.org) or a dictionary will not count as acceptable source material. The more authoritative sources used, the more convincing the research looks; the fewer authoritative sources used, the less credible the research looks. Sources can be in the form of journals, magazine articles, books, newspapers, government documents, etc.

5/5/2018 6:17:45 AM

Identifiable, strong statement of an arguable claim (thesis) that enhances the topic discussion. Balance of source and original ideas shows consistent interaction with the sources and evidence of critical thinking. Supports and explains ideas using appropriate, relevant, and objective evidence that applies deductive reasoning and useful distinctions. Consistent integration of research that provides analysis; uses a variety of credible sources. Creates strong focus and theme, interesting construction. Writing maintains a unified focus on the thesis with fluid order and effective transitions. Uses an effective conclusion strategy; leaves a strong impact on the reader. Addresses purpose and audience; demonstrates excellent use of academic language (style, voice, tone, word choice); fulfills the assignment. Correctly uses in-text citations for all sources; properly formats essay and references page. Demonstrates knowledge and use of conventions; enhances the readability of the essay.

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