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AssignmentThe goal of an argument research proposal is to create a working argument stance and a basic plan that considers context, audience, and purpose and that presents potential approaches to research. Keep in mind that rather than being an outline or structural plan for your essay, this proposal should ground you in the conversation, should offer direction for research needs, and should give your professor ample focused material viable for providing effective feedback before you begin researching and writing. Review the course theme announcement carefully. Select the topic that you intend to use during the course for your Argument Research Essay. Review the Argument Research Essay Overview for a broad look at the essay guidelines. Next, review the Week 2 Argument Research Essay Proposal Example to see a sample idea of how to complete the template. Then, download the Week 2 Argument Research Essay Template, complete all the sections pertaining to the course theme topic selected, save and submit to the Week 2 assignment area. Be sure to complete all THREE sections of the template.
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The theme for the session will be “Perspectives on Everyday Life.”
*Sources must be no older than 2021.
*Thesis must be arguable (meaning other educated professionals could reasonably oppose
your thesis).
I encourage you to select a specific aspect of cultural diversity and identity that interests
them the most and conduct in-depth research on their chosen topic. This theme allows for
rich exploration of how cultural diversity and identity intersect and influence various aspects
of society, from language and religion to immigration and popular culture.
Theme: “Perspectives on Everyday Life”
**Course Overview:**
This theme invites students to critically examine and appreciate the intricacies of their
everyday surroundings through various linguistic lenses. By exploring different modes of
expression, students can deepen their understanding of the world around them.
**Suggested Topics:**
1. **Urban Narratives:**
– Explore the language and narratives embedded in urban spaces. Analyze signs, graffiti,
and public art to understand the stories they tell about a community.
2. **Language of Food:**
– Investigate the cultural and social significance of food language. This can include
analyzing menus, food blogs, and exploring the language of culinary experiences.
3. **Street Photography and Captions:**
– Combine visual and verbal literacy by analyzing street photography and crafting
descriptive captions. This activity encourages students to observe, interpret, and articulate
their perspectives on urban life.
4. **Soundscape Analysis:**
– Engage with the auditory elements of daily life. Students can explore sounds in their
environment, analyzing how they contribute to the overall experience of a place.
5. **Social Media Discourse:**
– Examine the language used on social media platforms to discuss various topics, events, or
trends. Discuss the impact of language on shaping public opinion and perception.
By exploring the theme of “Perspectives on Everyday Life” and incorporating these specific
topics and support strategies, your English course can inspire students to view their
surroundings with a fresh and critical perspective.
Argument Research Essay Proposal Example
Sally Student
Chamberlain University
ENGL148
Professor McAmazing
December 25, 2020
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Argument Research Essay Proposal
Please complete all 3 parts of this template, using the example proposal template from the assignment
instructions as your guide.
I. Based on your current favorite choice for a topic/debate within the course theme
announcement, answer the following:
A. State your stance within the debate you chose, without using “I.” (1 sentence)
The standards for drinking water in the U.S. are already very high, so instead of raising the
standards, we should enforce the existing ones better.
B. Why is your stance a good one for an argument research essay? (at least 3 sentences)
This is a good stance for an argument essay because there are two possible basic stances, that
standards need to be raised or that they don’t. Then, in addition to noting my stance, I am also
proposing what the real issue is, which is not standards but enforcing them. Finally, this stance
lends itself well to research and argument because there is information to be discovered and
because I can support my stance while also addressing viewpoints that oppose mine.
C. Who might disagree with your stance and why? (at least 3 sentences)
For the most part, I will need to discover opposing viewpoints through research, but I can already
brainstorm for some reasons why others might disagree. For example, people who have suffered
from bad drinking water may feel that the issue is the standards, not the enforcement. I would
need to address this head-on and explain the difference between standards and enforcement.
Also, if standards are different across the U.S., I will need to find a way to address the reasons
for the different standards and why they make sense.
D. Who do you imagine your audience will be? (at least 2 sentences)
I imagine that my audience will be the general public and certain water standards enforcement
agencies. Most citizens have concerns about water; many people will not drink water unless it is
bottled, regardless of where they live in the U.S.
II. In a full paragraph of 7-9 sentences, and without performing any research, please note
what you already understand about the debate and what you do not already understand
about the debate:
My understanding of drinking water standards comes from two places. The first is the
well-known Flint, Michigan water crisis and how it escalated and became so dangerous. I know
that many people got sick, but I don’t know the full extent of the types of illnesses or the number
of people. I also don’t know how far-reaching geographically the water crisis was and if it
happened just in one area of Flint or in larger areas. Also, I’m a bit unsure of where this bad
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water came from and how it was allowed to happen. I know people are being held accountable,
but I am not sure who or in what ways. I also have the experience of coming from a farming
community where many people have their own wells for their drinking water. One cannot
purchase a home without the well being tested by professionals and a full report being generated.
The report is very detailed, but I don’t know what the numbers mean. I know that some people
will not drink their well water, regardless of the findings, but some feel that it is better than town
water. I’d like to discover what the numbers mean, if the standards are the same as town water
and if town water standards are the same across the U.S. This will help me grasp the full context
and be as informed as possible before I begin attempting an argument.
III. Shortly, you will begin scholarly research in the library. This research will help you
find opposing viewpoints (sources that disagree with you) and supporting viewpoints
(sources that agree with you), as well as information to fill in missing gaps in knowledge
you may have. With all three of these goals in mind, please list five possible search phrases
you might use when you begin searching in the library.
United States drinking water standards are good
United States drinking water standards need to be raised
Are drinking water standards the same across the U.S.?
How is drinking water tested in the U.S.?
How to interpret drinking water reports
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Argument Research Essay Proposal
Sally Student
Chamberlain University
ENGL148
Professor McAmazing
December 25, 2020
©2021 Chamberlain University
Argument Research Essay Proposal
Please complete all 3 parts of this template using the example proposal template from the assignment
instructions as your guide. Download this file, complete your answers, save and upload to the
assignment submission area.
I. Based on your current favorite choice for a topic/debate within the course theme
announcement, answer the following:
A. State your stance within the debate you chose, without using “I.” (1 sentence)
B. Why is your stance a good one for an argument research essay? (at least 3 sentences)
C. Who might disagree with your stance and why? (at least 3 sentences)
D. Who do you imagine your audience will be? (at least 2 sentences)
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II. In a full paragraph of 7-9 sentences, and without performing any research, please note
what you already understand about the debate and what you do not already understand
about the debate:
III. Shortly, you will begin scholarly research in the library. This research will help you
find opposing viewpoints (sources that disagree with you) and supporting viewpoints
(sources that agree with you), as well as information to fill in missing gaps in knowledge
you may have. With all three of these goals in mind, please list five possible search phrases
you might use when you begin searching in the library.
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Research Argument Essay Proposal
Research Argument Essay Proposal
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeStance
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeReasons
for Viability
Ratings
20 pts
The debate is
chosen from
the options
provided and
includes an
arguable
stance within
the debate.
20 pts
In at least 3
sentences, the
reasons for the
stance being
viable are
discussed well,
with specific
reasons that
support the
goals of an
argument
essay.
16 pts
The debate is
chosen from the
options
provided and
includes a
statement of
stance within
the debate that
may not be
viable for an
argument essay.
16 pts
In at least 3
sentences, the
reasons for the
stance being
viable are
discussed with
reasons that
support the goals
of an argument
essay. The
sentences may
lack detail or
focus toward
argument.
Pts
12 pts
The debate is
chosen from the
options provided,
but the statement
is not arguable.
The stance
statement may be
a statement of
fact and not an
argument.
0 pts
The debate
is not
chosen
from the
options
provided or
is off-topic.
12 pts
The reasons
for the stance
being viable
are discussed
in fewer than
3 sentences or
are lacking in
specificity or
an argument
focus.
0 pts
The debate
is not
chosen
from the
options
provided
or is offtopic.
20 pt
s
20 pt
s
Research Argument Essay Proposal
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeOpposing
Viewpoints
Ratings
20 pts
In at least 3
sentences, the
student
addresses
viable possible
opposing
viewpoints
and explains
why others
might
reasonably
disagree with
the student’s
stance.
16 pts
In at least 3
sentences, the
student addresses
viable possible
opposing
viewpoints and
explains why
others might
disagree with the
student’s stance.
The opposing
viewpoints may
fall short of being
reasonable
viewpoints, or the
explanation may
lack logic.
Pts
12 pts
Possible
opposing
viewpoints
are discussed
in fewer than
3 sentences
or are
lacking in
specificity or
an argument
focus.
0 pts
No possible
opposing
viewpoints
are
addressed,
or the
viewpoints
are offtopic.
20 pt
s
Research Argument Essay Proposal
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeAudience
20 pts
In at least 2
sentences, the
student
addresses the
audience for
the proposed
essay. The
discussion of
audience
reflects a
strong
understanding
of readers and
of invested
groups.
16 pts
In at least 2
sentences, the
student
addresses the
audience for the
proposed essay.
The discussion
of audience
reflects an
understanding
of readers and
of invested
groups,
although the
response may
lack detail or
reasons may
lack specificity.
12 pts
The student
addresses the
audience for the
proposed essay.
The discussion
of audience
may reflect a
need for a
deeper
understanding
of readers and
of invested
groups. The
response may
lack detail or
reasons may
lack specificity.
0 pts
No
discussion
of
audience is
attempted,
or the
discussion
of
audience is
off-topic.
20 pt
s
Research Argument Essay Proposal
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeParagrap
h of Understanding
and Needs
Ratings
35 pts
In a paragraph
of 7-9 rich
sentences, the
student
thoroughly
addresses the
knowns and
unknowns
regarding the
student’s chosen
debate with
strong detail
and in a manner
conducive to
beginning
research and
writing.
30 pts
In a paragraph
of 7-9 sentences,
the student
addresses the
knowns and
unknowns
regarding the
student’s
chosen debate.
The paragraph
may lack detail
or may not be
fully conducive
to beginning
research and
writing.
Pts
23 pts
The student
addresses the
knowns and
unknowns
regarding the
student’s
chosen debate,
but the
paragraph
lacks length,
depth, or
viability
toward
research and
writing.
0 pts
The
paragraph
is either
missing or
is off-topic.
35 pt
s
Research Argument Essay Proposal
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeResearch
Terms
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeDocumen
t Formatting and
Writing:
Mechanics and
Usage
Ratings
20 pts
Five viable
search phrases
are listed, and
the list covers
discovering
information,
supporting the
student’s stance,
and addressing
opposing
viewpoints.
5 pts
The
assignment
document
itself displays
correct APA
Style in
headers,
pagination,
and title page.
The writing is
free of errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
16 pts
Five viable
search phrases
are listed, and
the list covers
most of the
following goals:
discovering
information,
supporting the
student’s stance,
and addressing
opposing
viewpoints.
4 pts
The
assignment
document
may have
small errors
in headers,
pagination,
and title page.
The writing
contains
minor errors
in grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation.
Pts
12 pts
Viable search
phrases are listed,
but fewer than
five, or the list
does not cover
more than one of
the following
goals: discovering
information,
supporting the
student’s stance,
and addressing
opposing
viewpoints.
3 pts
The
assignment
document
may have
major errors
in headers,
pagination,
and title page.
The writing
contains
numerous
distracting
errors in
grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation.
0 pts
Search
terms
are not
listed
or are
offtopic.
0 pts
The assignment
document may
completely lack
APA formatting
(header,
pagination, title
page) and/or
may contain
enough errors
that reader
comprehension
is difficult.
20 pt
s
5 pts
Research Argument Essay Proposal
Criteria
Total Points: 140
Ratings
Pts
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