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Writing a Proposal Argument
In your reading, research, and class discussions, you have identified a discourse community and selected a particular issue or problem of interest. In this essay, you will compose a proposal argument designed to shape the conversation and initiate action.
Keeping in mind the key components of proposal arguments, frame a clear rhetorical situation for writing (occasion, target audience, message, and purpose).
Requirements:
Length: 4 pages (1,250 words)
Research: You must incorporate thoughtfully selected and relevant information in support of your proposal from no fewer than two credible secondary sources.
Documentation: Follow MLA guidelines for parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page. (Refer to The Everyday Writer or Purdue OWL.)
Timeline: Follow the drafting schedule on the course syllabus.
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