persuasive essay

Persuasive essay

Proposal Paper

(100 pts Total)

Define the issue

Define the problem

10 points

State your Position (Thesis)

State your Proposed Solution (Thesis)

10 points

Convincing Arguments supporting position (minimum of 3 arguments)

Justification that proposed solution solves the problem, is feasible, and is the best solution (3 areas required)

40 points

Opposing Views and Counter arguments (Minimum of 2)

Justification that proposed solution stands up to objections (Minimum of 2)

15 points

Use of sources to support arguments and counter arguments (Minimum of 3 different sources needed)

Variety of sources and use of those sources (book, reference source, primary research, periodical, and scholarly article).

15 points

Conclusion: Summary, Reworded thesis and clincher

5 points