Proposal

Proposal arguments “provide compelling reasons for supporting or sometimes resisting change. Such arguments … are important not only on the national scene but also in all or our lives.” (Lunsford 287).
Simplified, proposal arguments are: A should do B because of C. For example, “The college should allow students to pay tuition on a month-by-month basis so that more students would be able to afford and attend classes.”
Proposal arguments call for change, often in response to a problem, focus on the future, and center on the audience. (Lunsford 288)
Proposals ALWAYS call for some kind of action. Use the appeals of ethos, logos, and even pathos to move your reader to take action. Make a claim that supports a change in policy or make a claim that resists suggested changes in practice or policy.
Research your topic thoroughly and find credible sources that will help reinforce your claim and persuade your reader to take action.
Be sure to describe the problem you’re addressing, write a strong and specific proposal, establish a clear connection between the proposal and a significant need or problem, demonstrate the ways the proposal addresses the need, give evidence that the proposal will achieve the desired outcome, consider alternative ways to achieve the desired outcome and state why they may not be feasible, demonstrate that your proposal is feasible and explain how it may be implemented.
Pay attention to your writing style throughout the essay. Use proper grammar, word choice, and sentence structure.
Essay Requirements:
•Your 5 paragraph essay should include a clear thesis.
•Be sure each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that directly supports or gives a reason for the claim you make in your thesis statement.
•Include at least 3 direct quotes from two or more of our textbook readings or from credible outside sources you find through your own research.
•Include an MLA format works cited page, listing, in alphabetical order by author’s last name, the sources of your direct quotes (at least two).