Overview
Examples
Guide To Writing a Proposal
FINAL JEOPARDY
100
_________ implies that some action should take place and suggests that there are sound reasons why it should.
a proposal
100
Make your claims _______ and _________
strong and clear
100
______________ would be necessary to provide adequate support. For example, ________________ can be done by consulting the following types of sources: online databases, newspapers, government documents, etc.
What is researching your topic?
200
Proposal arguments are divided into two kinds.
focusses on practices and policies
200
The 4 steps to developing a proposal uses _____, _____, _____, and ______.
claim, reason, warrant, evidence
200
_______ and ________ thesis that makes a proposal and states the reasons that this proposal should be followed
clear and complete
300
What are the 3 main characteristics of writing a proposal?
calling for action or response, focusing on the future, and centering on the audience
300
What's the format of writing a a proposal?
A should do B because of C
300
List the five steps a preparing a proposal?
Explain, Identify, Discuss, List, Note down
400
Name two ways of establishing a need or problem.
- Paint a picture of the need or problem in concrete and memorable ways - Show how the need or problem affects the the audience for the argument as well as the larger society - Explain why the need or problem is significant - Explain why other attempts to address the issue may have failed
400
What should you do when a proposal is unreasonable/unfeasible/inconvenient?
you must reassess your proposal, modify it, and test any new ideas against revised criteria
400
To start formulating a claim, explore and respond to the following questions: (state two out of the three)
What do I know about the proposal I'm making? What reasons can I offer to support my proposal? What evidence do I have that implementing my proposal will lead to the results I want?
500
In drafting a proposal, make sure you include:
1. What is a description of a problem that needs a solution? 2. What is a claim that proposes a practice or policy that addresses a problem or need, is oriented toward action, is directed at the future, and is appropriate to your audience? 3. What are statements that clearly relate the claim to the problem or need? 4. What is evidence that the proposal will effectively address the need or solve the problem and that it's workable?
500
What are the questions you should consider when using a personal experience to develop your proposal?
- Is the experience directly related to the need or problem that you seek to address or to your proposal about it? -Will your experience be appropriate and speak convincingly to the audience? -Does your personal experience fit logically with the other reasons that you're using to support your claim?
500
Lists all the steps of writing a proposal. (five steps)
finding a topic/identifying a problem, researching your topic, formulating a claim, preparing a proposal, think about organization, give and get a response
500
Will the raising of minimum wage harm or help the economy? Write a thesis that involves the 4 key features when writing a proposal.
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