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Assignment Directions: Proposal Argument
Proposal Argument is a research-bas
Assignment Directions: Proposal Argument
Proposal Argument is a research-based proposal argument that convinces readers to take action to solve a problem or address an issue in the student’s academic/professional field. The proposal must specifically impact the student’s academic/professional field.
Basic requirements:
Point value: 25 pts
Length requirement: 5–7 pages (excluding cover page, abstract, and references)
Format: APA
Font: Times New Roman size 2
Description:
Proposal Argument is our chance to solve a problem (or at least start thinking about a solution!) We will write a proposal argument that explains the importance of solving a problem or addressing an issue related to our academic/professional field. We follow the basic outline of an argument: introduction, background, lines of argument, alternative arguments, and conclusion. In the second paragraph, we must explain our personal connection to the issue. We are encouraged to use the first person singular (“I/me”) throughout.
Purpose:
The paper presents our proposal for reasonable, measurable change that needs to take place in a specific academic/professional field. The thesis will propose a specific solution, and we will support the thesis with credible evidence throughout the paper.
Research requirement:
Five sources minimum. At least

four scholarly sources must be obtained via the library databases and other credible search engines like Google Scholar; at least one credible/relevant primary source (interview, survey, etc.) For more information on conducting primary research, please see Chapter 7 in Faigley (“Exploring in the Field”). Please be aware of avoiding confirmation bias before beginning research as the solution(s) to the problem may evolve through research.
Intended audience:
Let’s assume the readers are not familiar with the specific academic/professional field or the problem/issue at the paper’s center. They want to learn about a reasonable solution to the problem/issue.
Key performance criteria:
We meet the basic assignment requirements.
We explain our personal connection to the issue in the second paragraph.
We address the assigned intended audience.
The essay focuses on a reasonable/measurable arguable problem/issue at a specific level as assigned.
The thesis (proposal) proposes a specific solution to a specific problem/issue.
The argument follows the basic structure of an argument.
The proposal is supported with specific, properly cited examples from at least four scholarly sources and one credible/relevant primary source.
The argument considers all sides of an issue—including alternative proposals—and uses a balanced, considerate, and inclusive tone (no “you” use).
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