Project #: Topic Proposal Objectives

1. To enhance the student's ability to critically examine topics

2. To develop organization skills

3. To develop research skills

4. To provide e student w h the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to construcc and convey reasoned argument in a written mode.

5. To introduce students to APA style manual guidelines Requirements

1. Choose a debatable lop c (a topic that bas mul ple sides) and write a l page essay that briefly explores the issue

2. The purpose of this paper is to infom the audience of the issue

3. Use at least 1 credible source in the content of the paper. Cite the source internally and include a works cited page that follows the APA style manual

4. Format follows APA guidelines (12 point font, Times New Roman, double space)

Steps In preparation of this assignment

1. Select and analyze your topic

A. Choose a worthwhile topic

B. Adapt your topic so that it is interesting and relevant

C. limit your topic to something you can handle

D. Determine what you think will be your specific-purpose and thesis statements

Develop responsible knowledge on your topic

A. review what you already know

B. Use the library to expand your knowledge

C. Find facts and figures, testimony, examples, and narratives to add substance to your speech

3. Organize your material

A. determine the main points of your speech

B. rethink your specific-purpose and thesis statements and revise if necessary

C. Arrange your main points so that your speech will be easy to follow, understand, and remember

D. Prepare your introduction and conclusion