What needs to be done to reform public education in the United States?
Write a proposal essay using the Classical Model of argument in which you address the question in the prompt. (Title page, citations, and reference section should 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 3 credible academic sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing arguments.
Helpful Hints:
Chapter 13 in Module 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 must include in your essay assignment.
Review the Proposal Classical Argument Essay Assignment Grading Rubric before submitting your essay assignment.
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1. Introduction: Establishes the context of the proposal and presents the essays 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
When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, submit in the course via the Turnitin link for grading. Include your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian in the documents title 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.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.
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