Proposals 1. identify a problem, 2. put forth a plan of action, and 3. seek to persuade readers to implement the plan.

For this essay, I would like for you to propose a way to visually commemorate Anarcha, Lucy and Betsy. How should they be memorialized?

Your proposal should include each of the following sections.

Statement of the problem (Proposal statement): Introduces the problem. Establishes the relevance of the problem for your intended readers.

How can you make readers care about the problem you hope to address? Following are some strategies:

Paint a vivid picture of the need or problem.

Show how the need or problem affects people, both those in the immediate audience and the general public as well.

Underscore why the need or problem is significant and pressing.

Description of the solution:

Describes the solution and the steps needed to implement it. Be very clear about what the visual representation should look like. (For example, how should the women be configured? Will there by anything written on it? Where will it be? Etc.)

Explanation of reasons/Justifications:

Provides your reasoning (your evidence) in support of your proposed solution. Why should people support this particular endeavor?

Briefly discuss the major difficulties that you foresee for your proposal.

How will you demonstrate that the action you propose is necessary and workable? Persuade the audience to act? Pay for the proposal?