USA Economy

  1. Identify a problem (or a need). Paint a picture of the need or problem in concrete and memorable ways,
    illustrating its significance. Show how this problem or need affects the audience and the larger society.
  2. Describe a detailed solution to this problem. Explain why other attempts to address the issue may have
    failed. Show that your proposal addresses the need or problem.
  3. Justify that this solution is feasible, meaning that it can (and should) be implemented in a reasonable way.
    This includes identifying the resources needed to implement the solution. Should your proposal call for funds,
    personnel, or skills beyond reach or reason, your audience is unlikely to accept it, so consider your proposal
    carefully.
    You will be required to develop the basis of your argument by using the claim-reason-warrant methodology we
    have covered throughout the semester. Your claim should identify the action you want taken and the
    people/organizations you want to take it. The reasons should identify factual information that illustrates the
    severity of the problem (A should do B because of C). There should be several reasons, and also consideration
    of your solution's feasibility. You'll be required to maintain a formal approach to the argument, address
    conditions of rebuttal, use research and appropriate evidence (including scholarly, peer-reviewed sources) to
    support your claims, and avoid the logical fallacies and gaffes we have discussed throughout the semester.