Discussion Post
• Four important steps when composing a proposal include (i) convincing the audience that there is a problem that needs to be solved, (ii) explaining what you want your audience to do about the problem, (iii) acknowledging opposing viewpoints or steps to solving the problem and (iv) justifying the action you are asking your audience to take. What strategies will you use for each step? What will make your content for each of these steps effective?
• Many people have either engaged in an argument that seemed unresolvable or witnessed such an argument between friends and family members. Consider one of these arguments you have either experienced or witnessed, and then identify the fallacies that were expressed during this discussion or argument. Note how the fallacies prevented the discussion from being resolved. What did you learn about fallacies from this experience that you can apply to your proposal essay? How might fallacies like these be avoided in proposal writing?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.