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Proposal (Classical) Argument Instructions and Checklist Essay 1 Assignment In Module/Week 3, you will write a 1,000–1,200-word proposal argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module/Week 2. Your assignment is to develop a proposal essay following the Classical Model of argument. The research sources for this essay have been provided for you in our course. Any additional sources that you may choose to use must be credible academic sources. You must integrate a total of at least 4 quotations, summaries and/or paraphrases from at least 3 credible academic sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing arguments. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA, MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support, but it does not count in the required citations. Proposal Argument Topic and Prompt Topic: American Public Education Reform Prompt: Write a proposal essay using the Classical Model of argument in which you address the question, “What needs to be done to reform public education in the United States?” Helpful Hints • Chapter 3 in last week’s textbook readings includes a general outline for the Classical Model of Argument. • Chapter 13 in last week’s textbook readings includes sample student outlines and student essays for a proposal (Classical) essay written in each of the documentation styles (APA, MLA, and Turabian). • Review the Proofreading Checklist (below) to understand the content that you must include in your essay assignment this week. • Review the Essay 1 Grading Rubric in the course before submitting your essay assignment. Proofreading Checklist Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay. Reading & Study Application Successful Needs Revision 1. Introduction: Establishes the context of the proposal and presents the essay’s thesis 2. Thesis statement: Clearly states your debatable proposal argument that includes a feasible solution for the problem 3. Explanation of the problem: Identifies the problem and explains why it needs to be solved 4. Explanation of the solution: Proposes a solution and explains how it will solve the problem 5. Evidence in support of the solution: Presents support for the proposed solution; integrates a total of at least 4 quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from at least 3 credible sources 6. Benefits of the solution: Explains the positive results of the proposed course of action 7. Refutation of opposing arguments: Addresses objections to the proposal 8. Conclusion: Reinforces the main point of the proposal; includes a strong concluding statement 9. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, ethos (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate 10. Title reflects issue and proposal information 11. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed) 12. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page. If using MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page If using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page 13. Uses signal phrases and appropriate transitions 14. Double spaced; Font is 12-point Times New Roman 15. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay 16. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics Submitting the Assignment When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, submit in the course via the SafeAssign link for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your essay. IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, or those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possible course failure.
