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Proposal Intro. — Veal Calf Ad

The next essay is a group project. You can just use the same groups you've been working on the anthology with. For this project, you are writing a proposal essay. That means you're trying to get somebody to do something.

1. Look around for something that needs to be changed. I prefer limited topics here as elsewhere. The big things that students flock to for argumentative essays tend to be guns, abortion, or some other similar topic that hasn't changed much over decades. Focus on a local topic that a local actor can affect.
2. Pick an audience that can do something about the problem.
3. Tailor your argument to that audience. What would he/she find persuasive?
4. Look up evidence to support your argument. Use at least 2 sources. Use MLA citation style and MLA bibliography style. Use good judgment in picking your sources. Make sure they are reliable.
5. Use the modified block business letter style for your format. But make it double spaced so I can have room to put my feedback.
   
6. I'll use these criteria to grade your essay.
7. It should have around 850 words.
8. Include at least 3 paragraphs.
   
   • 1 for the intro.
   • 2 for the body.
9. Use 2 sources. They should be reputable.
   
10. Use 2 quotes per body paragraph (at least).
11. 1" margin. Double spaced. Use MLA style for quotations and your bibliography.

During this part of the lecture, look at the veal calf ad.

 

Who?	Veal consumer/ preparer	Veal farmer	Senator Vitter
Where?	Goumet,/ Bon Appétit	Progressive farmer	Letter Petition Letter to editor of the Morning Advocate
So what?	1. Pity for the calf 2. Personal health	Lower income because of boycott	1. Votes 2. Campaign $
Thesis?	1. Don't buy veal! 2. Send $ to the HFA	Don't raise veal.	Pass a law

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