Write a 1500 word argumentative proposal essay on the chosen debateable topic
Should Disney Adaptations of fairytales adhere to the original fairytales?
DO NOT USE 1ST PERSON PRONOUNS, SECOND PERSON PRONOUNS, OR
CONTRACTIONS. SOURCES MUST COME FROM TJC LIBRARY CATALOG GIVEN THE
LINK BELOW: https://www.tjc.edu/library/resources
REQUIREMENTS:
● 1500 WORD RESEARCH PAPER AND A WORKS CITED PAGE
● BIBLIOGRAPHY
● POWERPOINT STATING THE KEY POINTS FROM ESSAY
● MUST USE SCHOLARLY SOURCES
Outline for a proposal essay:
Argue for the proposal: (1) introduce an issue, defining it or identifying its problem in
society, using causal analysis to show the negative effects and a need for a solution; (2)
make a clear, concise, assertive, logical and arguable proposal claim (EX: Classic fairy
tales should be taught in school, across disciplines.); (3) acknowledge and evaluate
previous or alternative solutions, showing their flaws or limitations in solving the
problem; (4) present your proposed solution, explaining in detail the steps in
implementing your proposed solution, and providing a causal analysis, demonstrating
how your solution will solve the problem effectively and have positive consequences;
convince the reader that your solution is a good, practical solution that will change the
status quo; and (5) conclude, reemphasizing the proposed solution and calling the
readers to action, restating what they should do.
Scratch Outline, Proposal Argument
Introduction
Attention-Getter (Hook)
Introduce the Problem
Background Information
Proposal Thesis: The U.S. Constitution should be amended to allow foreign-born American
citizens to run for and serve as President of the United States.
Body Paragraphs
Identify the Specific Problem with Status Quo (Current System)
Causes (Contributing Factors)
Effects (Negative)
Show necessity for change, for another solution (Why your solution is needed)
a) nation built on the melting pot
b) change would improve image
c) foreign-born American achievements
d) natural-born clause biased, bars people
e) not a threat
Alternative / Previous Solutions
Acknowledge (Reasons for/Intentions of)
Evaluate, showing flaws and limitations
Your Proposed Solution
Explain in detail, step by step
(Steps Involved)
a) remove “natural born” clause
b) replace that clause with a different stipulation for president
i) must have been living in residence of US for at least 25
years
ii) preserves the spirit of the clause
How? (Implementation)
a) grassroots campaign to effect change with women and men in
Congress
i) we elect them
ii) make this a major issue
iii) use the minority voices who are often marginalized
b) the actual governmental process
Justify/Defend, showing benefits (positive effects or consequences)
Conclusion (Call to Action)
a) provide hope for disenfranchised
b) right an illogical wrong
c) this will not place the country at risk
d) this will create role models
e) this will be one more step toward making this country what it professes to be