Assignment Directions: Proposal Argument 1
Basic requirements:
Point value: 125 pts
Length requirement: 57 pages (excluding cover page, abstract, and references)
Format: APA
Font: Times New Roman size 12
Description:
Proposal Argument 1 is our chance to solve a problem (or at least start thinking about a solution!) We will write a local-based argument that explains the importance of solving a problem or addressing an issue in our specific neighborhoods, cities, surrounding areas, or workplaces. We follow the basic outline of an argument: introduction, background, lines of argument, alternative arguments, and conclusion. In the second paragraph, we must explain our personal connection to the issue. We are encouraged to use first person singular (I/me) throughout.
Purpose:
The paper presents our proposal about specific change that needs to take place in a specific community and/or our day-to-day life. The thesis will propose a specific solution, and we will support the thesis with credible evidence throughout the paper.
Research requirement:
We must present at least four (4) credible sources from journals, books, magazines, or newspapers. All of the sources can be electronic, but please limit yourself to one (1) .com source out of the minimum four (4). We may use more than four (4) sources.
Intended audience:
Lets assume the readers are not familiar with the specific community or the problem/issue at the papers center. They want to learn about a reasonable solution to the problem/issue.
Key performance criteria:
We meet the basic assignment requirements.
We explain our personal connection to the issue in the second paragraph.
We address the assigned intended audience.
The essay focuses on an arguable problem/issue at a specific and local level.
The thesis (proposal) proposes a specific solution to a specific problem/issue.
The argument follows the basic structure of argument.
The thesis (proposal) is supported with detail and specific examples from credible, college-level sources.
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