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Proposal Argument Wrap-up

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In the end, the thing to remember about a proposal argument is that you are focusing on 1 SPECIFIC ISSUE and will propose a solution to help eliminate—or at least reduce—the current issue.

See the sample thesis and outline structure below to provide ideas as to what will be expected when you submit your E1 Proposal Argument OUTLINE for my review.  [I expect you to come up with YOUR OWN thesis and essay map.  Do not plagiarize mine.]

Outline and Thesis Guidelines -- Proposal Argument Essay

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Essay 1—Proposal Argument Essay Outline and Thesis

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As students review the directions page for Essay 1—Proposal Argument essay—many feel unsure as to where to begin.  Some feel disconnected from what is expected in the assignment, and therefore, they request additional help and guidance. 

Sample THESIS and content structure: CLICK HERE

Using Emotional Appeals -- Proposal Argument Essay

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Essay 1—Emotional Appeals

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In ENGL101, we will focus one of our writings on arguing for a change.  When arguing for change, you must realize that a standard already exists regarding the topic: apathy, confusion, anger, shame.  As a writer, it is your job to identify the current policy on the topic, analyze what works and what doesn’t, and focus on how to approach the issue based on how the public currently feels about it.  Using emotions to persuade a reader is perfectly acceptable, if they are logical and straight-forward.

Legal Reform on an Issue -- Proposal Argument Essay

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Considering Proposing Legal Reform? 

Be sure that you understand what is involved in legal reform before including it in your proposal essay.

Use the handouts below.

Proposal Argument

Legal Reform on an Issue

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In the past, students have asked about the possibility of including legal reform in their proposal argument essay.  While this is perfectly acceptable to include, but not required, you will first need to understand what goes into legal reform in the United States.

ENGL101 Classroom Handouts: Proposal Argument Essay

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ENGL101 Classroom Handouts

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Need help?  No problem! 

Use the handouts below.

The links and handouts for this proposal essay content are in the process of being updated.  If you are a student in my ENGL101 course and you need access to these items now, please send me an email through our Liberty account.

Structure Guidelines: Proposal Argument Essays

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Structure Guidelines

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Don't forget these in any of your essays...

General CONTENT Guidelines 

• ALL Essays for our class must be...

• You must use TRANSITIONS

OUTLINE Organization

• Introduction Structure / Outline

• Body-Paragraph Structure / Outline

• Conclusion Structure / Outline

Extra Help: Graphic Organizer

Argument Essays: Gathering Content

General ESSAY Guidelines 

TITLE of an ESSAY (it IS important)

• Creating a Correct Title for Your Writing

• Creating a Great Essay Title

INTRODUCTION

• Using Questions in an Introduction paragraph

BODY-PARAGRAPHS

• Signs of Trouble--Letting Sources Lead Instead of ...

• Source Sandwich: Introduce, Quote, Evaluate

• Eliminate Contractions

• Body Paragraphs will NEVER have Questions

• Questions in Conclusions

CONCLUSION

• Using Questions in the Conclusion paragraph

• Concluding Statements: Supporting Your Argument

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Proposal Argument Blogsite Links

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Proposal (Argument)

Chapter 9: Proposal Arguments

What to Include in a Proposal Argument

Basics for Proposal Argument

Elements of a Proposal Argument

Topic Sentences in a Proposal Argument Body-Paragr...

Lead the Sources

General Outline

Writing an Argument

Locate Academic Sources

More About Proposal Writing

Reminders for Proposal Argument Essays

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Reminders for Proposal Argument Essays

Your proposal needs to be original in thought.  You need to actively work to take your proposed steps for reform and argue that those steps would alleviate the issue.  

Basics for Proposal Arguments

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BASICS FOR PROPOSAL ARGUMENTS

A proposal argument requires you to (1) research a social issue, (2) learn about current steps being taken to alleviate the issue, and then (3) form your own opinion on what needs to be done to eliminate the issue—since the current strategies are not showing signs of relief on the issue yet.

Proposal Argument Organization and Structure

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In ENGL101, we will focus one of our writings on arguing for a change through a Proposal Argument Essay.

Proposal Argument Essay Helper Links

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Proposal (Argument)

Chapter 9: Proposal Arguments

What to Include in a Proposal Argument

Basics for Proposal Argument

Elements of a Proposal Argument

Topic Sentences in a Proposal Argument Body-Paragr...

Lead the Sources

General Outline

Writing an Argument

Locate Academic Sources

More About Proposal Writing

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