FINAL PROPOSAL ARGUMENT RESEARCH PAPER

Length:6+ pages (not including title, abstract, reference page)

For this paper, you will be writing aProposalArgumentative Research Essaywhere you create an arguable position about the topic of your choosing.Proposal Arguments are to convince someone that they should/should not do something.Be sure to choose a topic that you feel strongly about so that you can make a convincing argument.Additionally, this paper will involve a project that centers around your topic.For your project, you could consider: How might your communities tie in with a meaningful final project?For example, you could create an IMovie, present a talk, create art, perform, cook for a cause, collect goods or perform services, or raise awareness, or money for your topic cause.(The projects need to be manageable for you to accomplish, so they need not be too complicated.)You can include the process and steps you took to create your project within the framework of your paper.All papers should be in APA format, typed, double-spaced, using 12-point font.Your reference page should include at least3sources.

Good general questions to consider asking as you begin your topic:

• What is your argument/stance?
• Who is your audience?
• What is the purpose?
• What types of research evidence will best support your topic?
• What are the expectations of this topic? Where is the research heading?

Be sure to include:

• Introduce the issue and provide any necessary background information
• State your thesis
• Good reasons to support your argument
• Provide convincing evidence
• Appeal to readers' values
• Create a trustworthy tone
• Include a careful consideration of other positions

A Good Organizational Structure to Use:

Identify the problem for the overall topic

State the proposed solution

Consider other solutions

Convince readers that the solution is fair and will work by talking about your project

Taking action (kind gesture)

Reflect on the project and your work

Issue a call to action