Essay Type: (This is where you type in which essay this proposal is for, i.e.

This proposal is for the Narrative Essay.) Prompt/Topic: (This is where you type in what your essay will cover, i.e. This is a narrative on my first trip abroad.) Thesis: (This is where you type in the exact scope of your essay, i.e. Visiting St. Thomas truly turned out to be a trip of a lifetime. This statement, the thesis statement, tells the reader what theyre about to read.) Rationale: (This is where you state why youre going with this prompt and how you intend to accomplish your goal of writing this essay, i.e. I am writing this essay on my trip to St. Thomas as it was a memorable experience and I know I can elaborate on the details of this trip and bring it to life for my audience. This section should be 1-2 paragraphs long.) Essay Structure: (This is where you provide the outline for your essay. This can be done via a list, roman numeral outline format, even certain graphic organizers. The idea is to see how your essay will eventually turn out.) I. II. III. Intro : this should be filled out, not just labeled. Body paragraphs: these should be filled out, not just labeled. Conclusion: this should be filled out, not just labeled.