Proposal Essay
Composition I (ENGL 1113): Proposal Essay
We have completed a causal analysis and identified the causes of a problem. Now, for the third major writing assignment in the course, you will propose a solution or solutions for the problem you analyzed.
Essay Requirements:
Compose a proposal to solve the problem from your causal analysis
Include a contextualizing introduction paragraph and a summary conclusion paragraph
Have a proposal thesis statement (3-4 points) with body paragraphs that align with the thesis and that are appropriately developed (at least 5-6 sentences per paragraph)
Thesis statements can either propose 3-4 different solutions OR propose a single solution and give 3-4 reasons why it would be successful
Discuss each solution/reason and include source support for at least three of those solutions/reasons
Begin body paragraphs with topic sentences that include transition words or phrases
Cite and reference at least three sources using APA format
Additional sources allowed, as long as they are documented appropriately using APA format
Use correct grammar and mechanics, as well as vocabulary appropriate for a college-level assignment
❗Essays should be double-spaced and use Times New Roman 12pt
Unit Context and Outcomes: Unit designed to
Develop college-level, focused thesis statements,
Support thesis statements with appropriate evidence,
Integrate evidence from sources through the use of quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing,
Continue documenting sources using APA format, and
Continue developing a writing process that culminates in a coherent, organized essay.
Proposal Essay Rubric
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1-5 Points |
6-7 Points |
8-9 Points |
10 Points |
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Introduction |
Introduction not present |
Introduction present, underdeveloped |
Introduction present, appropriately developed, does not contain sufficient contextual information |
Introduction present, appropriately developed, containing thorough contextual information |
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Thesis Statement |
Thesis statement not present or does not propose a solution or solutions |
Thesis statement present, only one solution or reason included |
Thesis statement present, only two solutions or reasons included |
Thesis statement present, at least three solutions or reasons included |
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Body Paragraph Alignment |
Body paragraphs do not align with thesis statement |
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Body paragraphs align with thesis statement |
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Body Paragraph Development |
Body paragraphs significantly underdeveloped (1-2 sentences) |
Body paragraphs underdeveloped (3-4 sentences) |
Body paragraphs appropriately developed (5-6 sentences) |
Body paragraphs appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Evidence/ Source Support |
Evidence/source support not present for any solution or reason |
Evidence/source support present for one or two solutions or reasons |
Evidence/source support present for three solutions or reasons |
Evidence/source support present for at least three solutions or reasons, thoughtfully integrated |
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Transitions/ Topic Sentences |
Transitions/topic sentences not present |
Transitions/topic sentences present in at least one body paragraph |
Transitions/topic sentences present in at least two body paragraphs |
Transitions/topic sentences present in all body paragraphs |
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Conclusion |
Conclusion not present |
Conclusion present, underdeveloped |
Conclusion present, appropriately developed |
Conclusion present, appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Sources |
Sources not present |
At least two sources present |
At least three sources present |
At least three sources present, including at least two with strong credibility |
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APA |
No attempt at APA format |
Attempt at APA format, pervasive errors |
Attempt at APA format, minor errors |
Attempt at APA format, very minor errors |
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Grammar/ Mechanics/ Vocabulary |
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Pervasive grammar/ mechanics errors or inappropriate vocabulary |
Minor grammar/ mechanics errors |
Very minor grammar/ mechanics errors |
