State something positive about your audience or community

Advocacy Essay Outline
I.Introduction
A.State something positive about your audience or community
B.Establish your credibility
C.Briefly describe the problem
D.State your thesis (identify your audience and what action you want them to take)
II. Evaluate the Problem
A. History of the problem
1. Frequency: How often does the problem occur?
2.Duration: How long has the problem lasted?
B.Extent of the problem (How bad is it?)
1.Scope: How many people are affected by the problem?
2.Severity: How disruptive is the problem to personal or community life?
C.Effects of the Problem
1.Perception: How significant is the problem for community members?
a)Because of this problem, this has happened
i.Examples
ii.Anecdotes/Testimony
iii.Facts
2.Repercussions: Why should your audience be concerned?)
a)If this problem is not addressed, this will happen
i.Examples
ii.Anecdotes/Testimony
iii.Facts
III.Proposal
A.What needs to happen
1.What will not work and why not
2.What will work and why
B.Address audiences concerns regarding the proposal
1.Acknowledge audiences opposition
a)Identify why would they might not want to do as you suggest
b)Express understanding for their position
2.Provide justifications
a)Explain how your proposal will benefit them
IV.Conclusion
A.Relate back to introduction
B.Call your audience to action (Tell them what to do!)
Works Cited
This must be included if you reference any sources.
Your sources must be cited in MLA format.

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