Proposal Resources
To develop a compelling proposal, you should synthesize at least three (3) resources that allow you to both support your suggested reform, and address the counterclaim(s) that might exist. Resources for this proposal may include...
- Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk "Changing Education Paradigms"
- the Topics in Education Reform articles you read for your precis assignment
- Davis Guggenheim's documentary Waiting for Superman
- an interview with a relevant stakeholder or a thoughtfully developed survey
Proposal Structure
There a lots of different approaches to writing an effective reform proposal. Check out the links below to see different frameworks that might help guide the direction your proposal takes.
Valencia College's Classic Model for an Argument
Dallas Learning Cloud's Organizing an Argument Essay
Valencia College's Classic Model for an Argument
Dallas Learning Cloud's Organizing an Argument Essay
Proposal Evaluation
A proposal that is PROFICIENT will...
Establish a clear, thorough and original thesis that presents your idea on how to reform education in our community.
Develop a strong argument by supplying relevant evidence, and will address the opposing viewpoint(s) fairly and thoroughly, addressing the strengths and limitations both.
Integrate relevant information from multiple authoritative print/digital/primary resources into the text to maintain a flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and over reliance on any one source, following a standard format for citation.
Demonstrate clear and coherent formal writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Within this framework, the following power objectives will be assessed:
Power Objective #3 Write arguments.
Power Objective #6 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Power Objective #14 Analyze issues through the critical use of credible sources.
Establish a clear, thorough and original thesis that presents your idea on how to reform education in our community.
Develop a strong argument by supplying relevant evidence, and will address the opposing viewpoint(s) fairly and thoroughly, addressing the strengths and limitations both.
Integrate relevant information from multiple authoritative print/digital/primary resources into the text to maintain a flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and over reliance on any one source, following a standard format for citation.
Demonstrate clear and coherent formal writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Within this framework, the following power objectives will be assessed:
Power Objective #3 Write arguments.
Power Objective #6 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Power Objective #14 Analyze issues through the critical use of credible sources.
Proposal Exemplars
Looking for some inspiration? Check out the proposals from some PSL students who completed effective reform proposals.
Proposal Schedule
Wednesday, November 14th - Introduce assignment. Choose classmates to collaborate with. Review available resources. Develop thesis. Divide labor for paper content. Honors: Review ethos, pathos, logos as argumentative strategies.
Friday, November 16th - Construct individual sections of essay, and begin synthesizing into a cohesive proposal.
Monday, November 19th - Edit/revise proposal, and share with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli.
Friday, November 16th - Construct individual sections of essay, and begin synthesizing into a cohesive proposal.
Monday, November 19th - Edit/revise proposal, and share with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli.