Proposal Argument

Policy proposal

A broad plan of action to solve social, economic, or national issue

Two types of arguments that explain a proposal

Causal argument: one consequence leads to another resemblance argument: precedent or analogy

Proposal argument structure

Description of problem Proposed solution justification for the proposed solution

Two kinds of proposal arguments

Practical proposal Policy proposal

Practical proposal

Solves an immediate tangible problem

Showing Specifics of proposal

Stress feasibility. Will it partially or fully solve problem.

Proposal argument

Tells audience to make a decision and act on it

Showing the problem exists

They've heard of it They've never heard of it Acknowledge it exists but don't think it's a problem

3 questions to consider in proposal argument

can the problem be solved more simply is your solution practical what will be unforeseen consequences

3 phases of proposal argument

showing the problem exists explaining the proposed solution offering justification

Difficulties with proposals

the need for presence people's natural conservatism predicting future consequences evaluating consequences