MacBook Air Major Paper 4: Proposal Rough Draft DUE by beginning of class on Monday, April 22 Final Draft DUE to Turnitin in Canvas by beginning of class on Wednesday, April 24 . Assignment: For this paper, you must choose one of the following topics and propose a unique solution to a specific problem. You must choose only 1 specific problem within the one of the general topics below and only 1 country where that problem occurs to focus on. You must explain both the history and the current conditions of the problem in addition to your proposed solution and the benefits of implementing your solution. Human trafficking (like child soldiers or child labor, sex trafficking, or forced labor) Unconstrained exploitation of natural resources (like deforestation or water pollution) AIDS orphans (The problem of AIDS orphans is not limited to countries in Africa, so consider looking into other countries-this problem is quickly growing in India and China in particular-and remember that Africa is a continent NOT a country!) Denial of human rights (Denial of human rights would include torturing prisoners, killing of people for different political ideas, denial of rights due to gender, or denial of basic necessities like food and housing) Instead of a public audience, you will craft your argument for an academic one. To do so, you will need to quote and paraphrase at least 3 reliable, scholarly sources to back up your perspective-only 1 may be a website and all of the rest must be either journal articles from the WC Library databases or books! Write a proposal that suggests a fresh (unusual, extreme) and specific step-by-step way to help solve the specific problem. Organize your proposal according to the outline below. in Recommended Thesis: A good way to solve the problem of is to The first blank is where you put the name of the specific problem, the second blank is where you put the name of the one country you are discussing, and the final blank is where you put your specific proposed solution to the problem. . . Requirements: The following will be required for this paper: MLA format (heading on top left side of the first page ONLY with your name, the date, and the course number and section number; page numbers on top right or bottom middle; double spaced; etc.) Must have Works Cited with every draft.* Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font Academic writing style-Use third-person point of view only (he/she/they)! At least of 1000 words (excluding Works Cited) Quotations and paraphrases from at least 3 scholarly sources (evidence) must be cited in parenthetical in-text citations and on the Works Cited page; only 1 may be a website; the rest must be books and/or scholarly journal articles from the library databases and NONE may be an encyclopedia! MacBook Air Clever and interesting title centered and bold face between your name, the date, and the course information typed on the top left of the first page ONLY and the first paragraph; strong organization; strong opinion; credible evidence; and relatively error-free, personal style Objectives: By working on this paper, you will meet the following objectives: o understand and demonstrate writing processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation understand the importance of specifying audience, purpose, and genre (parts of an editorial) and to select appropriate communication choices based on those factors understand and apply appropriately persuasive modes of expression (ethos, pathos, and logos) and to avoid fallacies in argument o participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding craft a thesis-driven essay use multiple forms of invention to generate material use feedback in revision O O o о Evaluation Criteria: The following categories determine the grade for each submitted paper: Meets Assignment, Introduction, Thesis, Focus on Thesis, Content, Analysis, Organization, Audience, Closing, Format, and Mechanics. Not all of these elements are weighted the same, but all are part of the final grade for your paper. The most important aspect of any paper in this class is critical thinking. "The paper will not be graded without the Works Cited as the last page of the essay. 1. Introduction (no quotations or paraphrases here) A. General overview of the problem and solutions that have been tried before. B. Thesis statement: Names the problem and then makes a claim about what you propose to solve the problem. II. Problem (quotations and paraphrases from sources required) A. Background on the country B. Background on the problem C. Information on the problem in the country today III. Solution (quotations and paraphrases from sources required) A. Step-by-step proposal for solving the problem B. Financial requirements to solve the problem IV. Benefits (quotations and paraphrases from sources required) A. Explanation of benefits of your particular solution for the country and its people B. Explanation of benefits for your readers v. Conclusion (no quotations or paraphrases here) A. Summary of main points of problem, solution, and benefits B. Strong statement to wrap up entire argument/proposal
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