Problem in Education

Writing Assignment #6: Argument of Proposal

1. You must write an argument of proposal in which you suggest a specific method to correct a problem in our education system, or offer a detailed idea about how to improve our education system. The finished final draft must be a minimum of five full pages in length. This means that your essay should end on page six or later (the Works Cited page does not count).

2. At a minimum, your argument must demonstrate the following characteristics:

A. An introduction containing a claim that proposes a practice or policy to address a problem or need; a thesis that is oriented toward action, directed at the future, and appropriate to you audience

B. Statements/evidence that clearly relate the claim to the problem or need

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3. Evidence that the proposal will effectively address the need or solve the problem

   D. Evidence that the action(s) proposed in the thesis is feasible/workable

   3. Other requirements:

   A. Your essay must contain a minimum of four secondary sources used to support your argument

   B. It must be properly formatted and documented in MLA form, including correct internal citations and a Works Cited page

   C. You would be very ill-advised to turn this assignment in late.

   D. Your essay must be written using standard English grammar and mechanics

   E. This is a formal argument and may not be written from first person perspective

   4. If you have specific questions about the assignment, you may pose them in class or send me an email, or you may come by the office. I will be glad to provide feedback on ideas, theses, or anything else to try to help you in the writing process as long as they are presented far enough in advance of the paper to make them viable.
   *****five full pages ending on the 6th.

   The sources should come from google scholars or another credible cource to support the paper. Use internal citations.