Elements of a Proposal Argument

1. Elements of a Proposal Argument I will list the elements of a proposal argument and describe how to write each element.

2. Elements of a Proposal Argument • A claim • Proposes specific action, whether a change of practice or policy, to resolve a problem or need • Suitable for your audience • Evidence and reasons • show clearly the problem and its significance • Clearly relate the proposal claim to the problem or need • Show the proposal will work and resolve the problem or need • Consideration for other proposals or possible rebuttals to your proposal Adapted from http://www.kean.edu/~cnelson/1430/essays/proposal.html

3. Paragraphs in an Argumentative Proposal • Summary Paragraph • Summarize the problem (1-2 sentences) • Background- how the problem was created (1-2 sentences) • Proposal/solution (1 sentence) • Background Paragraph • Describe the problem: • Background/history and its significance • Convince your audience • Present your proposal • ProposalParagraph • Explain proposal in detail • Use causal arguments • Use analogy • Use precedent • Justification • Summary and rebuttal of opposing views • Conclusion • Works Cited Adapted from http://www.kean.edu/~cnelson/1430/essays/proposal.html