A Proposal Argument NARRATOR: Creating a well developed argumentative structure is similar to putting together a puzzle. Each piece has certain characteristics and belongs in a particular place to create the whole picture. Although there may always be variations, a good basic outline for a proposal argument might look like this: First Piece/Introduction - In your introduction, which may be more than one paragraph, summarize the details of the problem. End with a thesis that presents your proposal. Second Piece/Background - Provide a detailed history of the problem. Give your audience background on the issue. Third Piece/Proposal - Present your proposal in detail. Explain how it would address the problem, be a better "fix" than current solutions, and exactly how your proposal would work. You need to think about the logistics - money, manpower, workability. This should take several paragraphs. Fourth Piece/Opposition - Address the opposing views. What problems might others see in your proposal? Address those and explain why your solution is the best solution to the problem. Fifth Piece/Conclusion - Finally, in your conclusion, summarize your main points of your essay. This is a good place to give your audience something to do in order to make your proposal a reality.