Early draft of a proposal introduction and problem section on the topic of Addressing Food Security in North Omaha, Nebraska

It should be 2.5 pgs minimum following ML A formatting guidelines.

The draft should include:

• Introduction paragraph, ending in the Thesis Statement.
• Problem analysis section, including Overview of the problem (What is the problem? Why is it a problem? Where & when does the problem occur?), Harms caused by the problem (Who/What is negatively affected?), and Causes of the problem.
• Evidence from sources integrated into paragraphs.
• A minimum of 4 sources used, with sources cited parenthetically in-textLinks to an external site. and in your Works Cited (ML A) page (The works cited page doesn't count on the 2.5 pgs minimum)

Your introduction should contain the following:

1. Opening Sentence(s)

- Your opening sentence(s) should directly address the proposal's focus on Food insecurity in North Omaha, NE and act as an invitation that invites the target audience to read more

2. Defining the Problem

3. Create Urgency

4. Build Goodwill

5. Stay Focused

6. End with Thesis

Introduction Example: (with different topic- revising the Nebraska state slogan)

Tourism can play a big role in a state's economy. The goal when marketing for a state is to get it noticed and attract visitors, and the use of a slogan in a marketing campaign is a main way to get a state noticed. A slogan should highlight the special, unique qualities of the state; it should be memorable and give people something to be intrigued about, like Utah's "Life Elevated" or Kentucky's "Unbridled Spirit." However, if your state has a bland slogan, it won't reflect well on the state or attract many tourists. Unfortunately, the current slogan of Nebraska is neither intriguing nor memorable. This slogan, "Visit Nebraska. Visit Nice.", does not show that the state of Nebraska has anything to be passionate about. While it may be true that Nebraskans are very friendly, the idea of "Nebraska Nice" as a marketing concept does not do the state justice. Because the current slogan of Nebraska does not effectively represent the state, the Nebraska Tourism Department should change the slogan to better promote the range of positive aspects of the state, making it more attractive for tourism.

Structure:

• Your body paragraphs should follow the Mod 6 persuasive paragraph guidelines. (Also Pictured below)
  • Every paragraph should have a topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph, and a claim that will be proven with reasons and evidence in the paragraph.
  • Each paragraph should have sentences that explain and support the main idea in the topic sentence with specific examples and details.
  • Each paragraph should have sentences that make it clear how the topic of the paragraph connects to proving the problem exists, is causing harm, and needs to be addressed.

Your body paragraphs should contain the following:

1. Topic Sentence That Makes a Claim
2. Explain Topic Sentence
3. Introduce Evidence
4. Insert Evidence
5. Explain Evidence
6. Connect Evidence to an Argument (Claim)
7. Insert a Concluding Sentence

Body Paragraph Example: (with different topic- balancing class studies with extracurriculars)

(1) While there is little doubt that extracurricular opportunities at UT are a positive and critical component of students overall development, providing students with time management skills is equally important. (3) One only needs to look at past alumni to see the validity of this claim. As famous alum George W. Bush states, (4) "I sometimes overdid it when I was at UT, missing out on valuable academic opportunities. Fortunately, I buckled down in my senior year and managed to make a "C average and things have worked out fine since" (227). (5) In this example, George W. Bush is arguing that the detrimental effects of extracurricular excesses can be rectified in the senior year of college. (6) While George W. Bush is certainly correct when he implies that it is never too late for a student to try to raise his or her GPA, it is probably better for students to attempt to balance academic and other activities early in their college career. Also, Bush assumes that all students can achieve what they want with a "C average, but many students need higher GPAs in order to apply to professional school, graduate school, and graduate-entry jobs. (7) While extracurricular activities are often a positive and critical component of student life at UT, administrators should consider instigating a time management education and awareness course for all incoming freshmen. After all, not every UT graduate will be as lucky as George W. Bush; if our students are going to succeed in business and higher education, we need to first ensure they understand the importance of time management.

Thanks for taking the time to help out,

God Bless!