Touchstone 3: Draft a Persuasive Proposal
ASSIGNMENT: Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page (1500-2000 word) argumentative research essay on your chosen persuasive topic.
As this assignment builds on Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotated Bibliography, that Touchstone must be graded before you can submit your persuasive proposal draft.
Sample Touchstone 3
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A. Directions
Step 1: Draft Persuasive Proposal
Your persuasive proposal should include your persuasive thesis statement, involve argument development, and incorporate research. Remember that this topic addresses a problem or issue in your community or workplace. Refer to your feedback from the previous Touchstones to aid you in composing this assignment.
Your draft persuasive proposal should include the following components:
| Persuasive Components | Description |
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| Persuasive Thesis Statement |
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| Argument Development and Support |
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| Research |
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Step 2: Reflection Questions
Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
- Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences)
- Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
Argument Development and Support
❒ Is your argument focused on an arguable community or workplace issue?
❒ Is your argument thoroughly developed with highly relevant details to support it, including the use of rhetorical appeals and source material?
Research
❒ Did you cite all outside sources appropriately in APA format?
❒ Did you incorporate credible sources smoothly and effectively through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary?
Organization
❒ Did you include an introduction with relevant and engaging background information and an argumentative thesis statement?
❒ Did you include an adequate number of body paragraphs with effective topic sentences?
❒ Did you include a body paragraph addressing counterargument(s)?
❒ Did you include a conclusion with an effective closing thought?
Conventions
❒ Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?
❒ Have you proofread to find and correct typos?