engl112------ARGUMENT TOPIC PROPOSAL-----at least 250 words

THIS COURSE USES ONLY MLA STYLE. SUBMISSIONS IN APA STYLE WILL RECEIVE PERMANENT ZEROS. IF YOU'RE NOT USING THE OWL WEBSITE (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/) FOR MLA ASSISTANCE, YOU'LL LIKELY NOT DO WELL IN THIS COURSE.

The starting point for most projects is often a proposal.  A proposal in business is an offer to provide a service or a product to someone in exchange for money.  Many businesses and non-profit organizations rely on proposals to receive new or additional funding or to enhance the growth of their firm.  In business, a proposal is a part of a process of planning and research on, and cultivation of potential foundation and corporate investors. A well-designed proposal can often make the difference between getting the job and the additional funding; it could also mean the loss of company money and ultimately perhaps your job or someone else’s job.

Thus, a proposal is a written document that launches a proposed solution to a specific problem or need.

The success of a proposal rests on the effectiveness of the argument.  A proposal written for academia clarifies for your instructor, your classmates, and you, why you intend to research a specific topic, how you intend to research it, and what purpose your work will serve.  In addition, your proposal should connect the issue to the larger audience that may include legislators and individuals involved in the issue.