Assignment Prompt and Context
For the final paper, you will propose a solution to a local problem in three parts:
1. define the need or problem, including its causes and the significance of solving the problem,
2. describe the solution or plan, and
3. analyze the feasibility of your solution.
Moreover, you must cite at least 5 academic sources to support your interpretation of the problem, the value of your solution, or the feasibility of your solution. Pay attention to all aspects of rhetoric: form, audience, logical organization, and the use of persuasive evidence.
Address a particular audience: the person or small group of people who can bring about the proposed change. To accomplish this, you will need to find out what motivates your audience to act and what concerns your audience has. An effective proposal will speak to those motivations and placate any of their concerns.
To emphasize the logical organization of your proposal, use at least three headings associated with the three parts mentioned above. The solution section can be further divided into secondary-headings based on aspects of your plan or steps toward achieving that plan.
It is imperative that your proposal be limited in scope because you will be evaluated on the likelihood of the proposals success. In other words, you need to write a proposal that can create some real change; thus your proposal should actually be able to work. You must choose a project small enough to accomplish in the time we have remaining in the semester.
Need help getting started? Use this prewriting guide
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Need help revising and editing? Use this revision and editing guide
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Minimum Requirements
At minimum, every paper written for ENC 1101 must address the assignment prompt and communicate adequately using standard grammar and punctuation. If the paper does not address the prompt, the paper will receive no credit. Failure to use correct grammar and punctuation will result in a failing grade if the errors are so significant or frequent that they disrupt communication.
