Topic Proposal Memo

Memo

To: [Frances Denise Hunt]

From: [De'Shawn Virgil, ENG 111-2F02 ]

Date: [01 Nov 2018]

Subject: [the broad topic]

Introduction

[ The provided brackets, to include the heading, are directional and should be removed once you fill-in the appropriate information. The memo will be single-spaced and will be divided with subheadings, which are provided . Under the introduction, include a brief overview of your topic, why you chose this topic, and your current position on this topic. For this assignment, first person “I” is allowed. The Introduction and Topic Tests sections will likely be your longest sections on this assignment.]

Objective

[Under this subheading, explain your purpose for writing about this topic, and what you hope to accomplish with your discussion.]

Topic Test

[Since this topic will be used for an argumentative position paper, it must pass the topic tests. In this section, clearly explain how your focused topic is (1) debatable—reasonable opposition exists, (2) plausible—able to be proven, and (3) consequential—important to your reading audience. Be sure to include some of the more common opposing arguments when discussing its debatability, please.]

Research Question

[In this section, establish a research question to be answered through research—e.g. Is immigration detrimental to our economy or our safety? Later, this question will be used to create a tentative research statement for the visual and textual argument. For now, you simply need to propose a topic. Please do not begin writing the paper for the topic, as you will receive specific paper guidelines at a later date, and the topic must be approved.]