For this assignment, you will write a proposal argument as to why financial education should be taught in high school. Proposals should address practical considerations about the costs, feasibility, acceptability, and benefits of a specific solution. A proposal outlines the steps or processes required to bring a solution to action.

MUST INCLUDE:

A title page.  Includes the title of your proposal, to audience of your report, who wrote the report, and the date. Type each of these items on a separate line and center each line.

An executive summary.  Your executive summary includes the title of the proposal and your name at the top. Then, it describes the problem and your solution in a single paragraph.

A statement of the problem.  Introduces the problem and establishes the relevance of the problem for your audience.

A description of the solution.  Describes the solution and the steps needed to implement it.

An explanation of reasons. Provides your reasoning and/or your evidence in support of your proposed solution. You will also address any available alternatives, as well as possible counterarguments to your solution.

A conclusion. This section summarizes and reinforces your main points, considers the larger implications of your solution, indicates if there are any further solutions to consider, and/or issues a call to action.

A works cited.  Be sure to follow exactly the citation guide in your textbook. The works cited list is never numbered but is always alphabetized. Every reference on the list should match a clearly labeled in-text citation in the body of your proposal.