Discrimination in The US Unable to Get Equal Rights Essay

Proposal arguments make the case that someone should do something. Proposals can also argue that something should not be done or that people should stop doing something. For instance, a writer may propose an argument in favor of Congress passing stricter federal gun laws, or a writer may propose an argument urging people to stop texting while driving.  Good proposal arguments include plenty of solid factual evidence (logos), but also include ethos and pathos appeals.

The purpose of this assignment is to compose a 1,000 word proposal argument essay in which you convince your readers to take an action or not take an action on an issue of your choice.  You should include evidence (e.g. facts, statistics, and expert opinion) from at least six (6) reputable sources.

Follow the steps in the writing process to write this essay:

1. Use a prewriting technique such as brainstorming, freewriting, or questioning to generate a list of controversial topics that you would like to write about.
2. Select one topic from your list that is most interesting to you.
3. Narrow your topic into a manageable thesis. For instance, if one of the topics you generated from brainstorming is “gun control,” you will need to narrow that topic by considering what position you want to argue and what action you want your readers to take. An example of a narrowed thesis may be: “Voters should elect politicians who will work to pass a federal ban on assault rifles.” Try to be ambitious and original when writing your thesis.
4. Use the school library databases to research articles on your topic. The most useful databases for this assignment will be “ProQuest,” “The Points of View Reference Center,” and “Newspaper Source Plus,” but you can feel free to use any of the databases you like best. Altogether, you want to locate at least six( 6) articles from reputable sources (e.g. major newspapers like The New York Times and major news magazines like Time). At least three (3) of your sources must be obtained through the library’s databases, but you may also include other sources, such as reputable websites, that you locate through a general Internet search as well.
5. Read your source articles carefully and take notes as you read. Create an annotated bibliography that contains correct citation information (in MLA format) for each of the sources you have located. When complete, you will upload your annotated bibliography to Canvas for a grade; see Canvas for details.
6. Outline your proposal argument to include an introductory paragraph (in which you state your thesis), at least three body paragraphs (in which you support your thesis with evidence from your sources), and a concluding paragraph.