proposal essay

ESSAY #3

DEVELOPMENT BY ARGUMENTATION (Proposal)

DUE DATE:

ASSIGNMENT:

First, you MUST pick one of the groups listed here, and it MUST be a group that you really are a member of in real life. The group you pick below MUST be a group that has a problem that needs solving. You MUST solve the problem for that group. These are your only choices; I will allow no others.

1) an athletic team 4) a charitable organization 7) Hinds Community College 10) your job

2) a musical group 5) a congregation 8) your apartment complex 11) your sub-division

3) a club 6) a class you’re taking 9) the road you live on

Second, you must think of a specific problem that you and the members of that group are having.

Third, you must come up with a solution to fix that particular problem. Your responsibility is to write an essay to the appropriate authority and make a proposal for a solution to your particular problem. The problem should not be only your problem but also a problem for many in that group. The problem should be one that prevents the GROUP from functioning as well as it could, prevents the GROUP from reaching its goals, or harms the GROUP as a whole.

You will need (a) to explain what the problem is, (b) prove it exists and that it is serious, and (c) offer what you think should be done to eliminate the problem. (d) Then, you will have to offer evidence for why your solution will work or why it’s a good one. (e) Then, you will have to look at how others will object to your solution and (f) what they might suggest are better solutions than yours. (g) Then, you must explain how these objections and other solutions are wrong.

GUIDELINES:

1. FIRST: You must understand to whom you are writing. Your audience will determine your tone of voice and the tactics you will use. SECOND: you must also consider how feasible it is for your audience to help with your problem. You may want to convince this audience that your solution will benefit him or her.

2. THE INTRODUCTION: You must in general explain BOTH your problem and your solution. The thesis MUST state what your SPECIFIC solution is. Create a lead-in before your thesis statement. Lead in with an example of the problem, a shocking statement, a comparison, or a misconception.

3. THE PROBLEM: Present the problem as clearly and as vividly as you can. Prove the problem exists. Give examples of the problem. Explain what the causes are. Explain how serious the problem is. Give examples of the consequences that will occur if the problem remains unsolved.

4. THE SOLUTION: Present ONLY ONE definite solution as clearly and as vividly as possible, being sure that every step of your solution is explained sufficiently–who needs to do what, when certain things should be done and in what order, how much each part will cost in money and in time, etc. Prove your solution will correct the problem. Give reasons why your solution should be accepted. Prove that it is affordable.

5. THE COUNTER ARGUMENT: Mention the objections that others will have against your solution and then show that these objections are not as serious as some may think or that they are simply wrong. Also, mention other solutions but show that these are not as effective as your solution or that they have disadvantages.

6. THE CONCLUSION: Make one final stand to convince your audience that the problem must be solved and that your solution will work.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The essay must be at least 800 words in length.

2. The essay must be typed and presented in MLA format.