PROPOSAL CLASSICAL ARGUMENT ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWIn Module 3: Week 3, you will write a proposal argument essay from your Proposal ClassicalArgument Thesis/Outline Assignment that you submitted in Module 2: Week 2. Your textbookreadings for the first modules of the term have taught you the importance of being able todevelop an argument with a clear thesis statement and sound academic evidence. These are skillsthat you will use in your academic coursework that prepare you with critical thinking skills forthe workplace environment. The assignment will allow you to practice using the properdocumentation style guidelines for your major course of study. Correct documentation styleusage is a critical skill for academic and professional writing to avoid plagiarism. This firstessay in the course will provide a foundation from which you can grow your academic writingwith the input that you receive from your instructor.INSTRUCTIONSReview chapter 13 in the textbook for the sample proposal classical argument essay written inthe documentation style for your major course of study. Using the sample and your outline fromModule 2: Week 2, write a proposal essay using the Classical model of argument in which youaddress the question in the prompt. The research sources for this essay have been provided asLearn items in Module 2: Week 2. Any additional sources that you may choose to use must becredible academic sources. You may include biblical support, but your biblical support does notcount in the required citations. Prompt: What needs to be done to reform public education in the United States? Write a 1,000–1,200-word proposal essay using the Classical Model of argument inwhich you address the question in the prompt. (Title page, citations, and reference sectionshould not be included in word count.) Document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA,MLA, or Turabian). Integrate a total of at least 4 quotations, summaries and/or paraphrases from at least 3credible academic sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposingarguments.Helpful Hints: Chapter 13 in Module 2: Week 2 includes sample 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 mustinclude in your essay assignment. Review the Proposal Classical Argument Essay Assignment Grading Rubric beforesubmitting your essay assignment.ENGL 101Page 2 of 2Learn Application Successful NeedsRevision1. Introduction: Establishes the context of the proposal and presentsthe essay’s thesis2. Thesis statement: Clearly states your debatable proposal argumentthat includes a feasible solution for the problem3. Explanation of the problem: Identifies the problem and explainswhy it needs to be solved4. Explanation of the solution: Proposes a solution and explains howit will solve the problem5. Evidence in support of the solution: Presents support for theproposed solution; integrates a total of at least 4 quotes,summaries, and/or paraphrases from at least 3 credible sources6. Benefits of the solution: Explains the positive results of theproposed course of action7. Refutation of opposing arguments: Addresses objections to theproposal8. Conclusion: Reinforces the main point of the proposal; includes astrong concluding statement9. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, ethos (values/belief)appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate10. Title reflects issue and proposal information11. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second personpronouns 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 CitedpageIf using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title pageand Bibliography page13. Uses signal phrases and appropriate transitions14. Double spaced; Font is 12-point Times New Roman15. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sourcescited within the body of the essay16. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanicsWhen you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, submit it for grading. Include your degreeprogram and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian in the document’s titlewhen submitting your essay.IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, orthose excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possiblecourse failure
