Posted: March 12th, 2023

Persuasive paper

The purpose of a Proposal is to argue for something/some action to be done; evaluate an opportunity; solve a problem or implement change and discuss how to do it. You are to select a Proposal topic that can be business or non-business related and write a six-page persuasive research proposal.  Examples of previous proposal topics include “Why the U. S. Government should add Puerto Rico as a state,”  “Why UWA should add a Study Abroad Program,” “College Athletes should (or should not) be paid,” “Why all Small Businesses should have a social media and website presence,” “18-wheelers should have their own interstate/highway system,” etc.  In your paper/proposal, you are arguing for or against something using research/facts/evidence and persuading your audience to act or to do something or not do something.  I have uploaded sample outlines and proposals for your review and reference.  A simple outline of your proposal is below:

1. Cover Page
2. Introduction 

   Background information/history
   Statement of the problem/opportunity/call to action

3. Body 

   Facts and evidence to support your solution or call to action.  Include costs, timeline, plan, resources (if available and needed).

4. Close 

   Present your conclusions
   Present your recommendations

YOUR TASK: Select a topic and write a 6 – 8 page (single-spaced) proposal convincing your audience to do or not do something. (The cover page is not included in the page count!)  Please include visuals or charts and graphs.Important: You must begin work on your research report immediately as time will pass quickly in this course!