· Choose an issue from “The Reader” (chapters 15-21). You may chose an issue directly stated in “The Reader,” or you may choose an issue that falls under one of the topics in “The Reader.” If you’re not sure that your issue is appropriate, please email me BEFORE you write your proposal.
· Test your chosen issue with the twelve tests worksheet (page 34).
· Write a proposal that follows the principles below:
Paragraph 1:
Introduce the issue by providing brief background information based on what you already know and indicate which section it connects to in “The Reader.” Present your chosen issue in question form at the end of the paragraph. (This question can be stated exactly as it appears in “The Reader,” or you can modify it.)
Paragraph 2:
Explain why this issue is compelling to you. Why did you choose it? Do you have personal experience with the issue or know someone who has?
Paragraph 3:
Describe what you already know about the issue. If you’ve experienced this issue or know someone who has, chances are you have information about the issue. The goal is to present what you already know. Do NOT do research to find information at this point.
Paragraph 4:
Explain what more you need to know about the issue by asking a series of thought-provoking and detailed questions. Be specific. This paragraph will include a list of questions to be researched further.
There is a sample issue proposal written by a student on page 40 of our text. Consider the sample as model, but note that I would like to see more detailed information provided in paragraphs 3 and 4 of your papers. The more thoughtful questions you come up with at this point, the easier it will be for you later on.
Your issue proposal should be double-spaced and follow MLA format. It should be a minimum of one full page, but should not be more than two pages long.
All of your essays this semester will be submitted to the directly to the assignment in Canvas.
Chris Pool
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