Proposal Essay Workshop Questions (Lindsey Grennan)

Proposal Essay Workshop Questions
Thesis:

1. Restate the thesis. If the thesis is a question and not an assertion, make it an assertion. Make sure the words “although” and "because" are in it.

"Although the new construction around town is seen as beneficial to our community, Fairbanks should stop fifty plus percent of new construction because it takes away from the rural appeal of the town, it leaves gaping acres of torn up and unappealing land, and most of it isn't necessary for the prosperity of Fairbanks."


2. Does the thesis propose a solution to a problem stated in the introductory paragraph (it should!)? Is it at the end of the first paragraph?
No and yes!


3. The thesis should follow this very basic formula: " X should do Y b/c of A, B, and C.” Does it?
Yes

Reasons:

List below the author's reasons for holding his or her position. Are they listed in the thesis, or in the body of the paper? They should be listed in the thesis, and expanded upon in the body of the paper.

1.It takes away from the rural appeal of the town
2.It leaves gaping acres of torn up and unappealing land
3.Most of it isn't necessary for the prosperity of Fairbanks.

Audience:The residents of Fairbanks

Who is the author's audience? It should be the Sun Star readers. Do they already agree with the author, or is the author writing to the opposition? How can you tell? Give specific examples.
I believe it is both. Some agree others do not.

Counterargument:

List the counterarguments (arguments of the author’s oppositions) used in the paper (there should be at least three). Does the author adequately address these arguments? Do you think there are other arguments that could be addressed? Do you see any logical fallacies?

No counterarguments

Title:

Does the paper have an interesting title? If not, help author come up with one.
No title, I would go with something along the lines of, "Construction: The plague of Fairbanks"

Introduction:

Is there a catchy lead sentence? What is it? If there isn't one, what would you write?
It is somewhat catchy...it makes the reader wonder what you are about to dive into. I think you could still throw a little spice in there to zest it up though!