Topic: Should third-world countries be held to the same levels of pollution control as more advanced nations?
Unit III: Proposal
Description: You will write a 1000 word essay proposing a policy change that has a direct effect on you. In your proposal, you must address the need for a change and argue for its urgency and necessity. Most importantly, you must clearly spell out the details of your proposal and defend why yours is the best course of action. Remember to choose a topic that is original and appropriate for the length and purpose of this essay. Your argument should focus on a proposal with which reasonable people might disagree and must not offer predictable claims. This is not a report of facts or causes, nor is it an evaluation of ethics. While you might inform or make value judgments to address issues of urgency and necessity, this should be only a small component of your essay. You should spend the bulk of your energy asserting and defending your ideas for change. You must present your own argument, supported by research. This is not the same as simply citing and following the logic of another persuasive argument. Your essay should support an original thesis that is specific, arguable, and tenable.
Assignment Goals & Criteria:
1. In order to write an effective proposal, you must:
• persuade your audience of the urgency and necessity of your issue.
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propose feasible policies or courses of action to deal with the issue.
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offer credible and sufficient evidence to support the validity your plan.
2. In order to demonstrate your ability to write a cohesive argument, you must:
• write an essay with a clearly stated thesis.
• write an essay that is organized into coherent paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion.
• write an essay that adequately supports your points with solid reasoning and appropriate support.
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In order to conform with the standards of academic writing, you must:
• format your essay according to MLA guidelines.
• properly cite all sources using MLA style and a Works Cited page.
• write an essay free of spelling, grammatical, and mechanical errors.
Your essay:
Earned Possible
*begins with an engaging title and introduction that
capture reader interest and set the stage for
the argument _____ 10
*presents the urgency and necessity of an issue
and makes a feasible proposal which addresses
the problem _____ 15
*uses persuasive and sufficient reasoning to
describe and defend the courses of action
called for in the proposal _____ 15
*is organized clearly and logically to present
a coherent and forceful argument. _____ 10
*avoids fallacious reasoning _____ 10
*provides a sense of completion and insight
through the conclusion _____ 5
*is free of spelling, punctuation (especially
comma usage), and grammar mistakes _____ 15
*follows MLA format including a properly
constructed Works Cited page _____ 10